The ‘trick’ behind Nadia Bartel’s very leggy bikini photo: Former WAG looks much taller than her 5ft 5in frame thanks to a baffling optical illusion
Former AFL WAG Nadia Bartel often flaunts her enviable figure on Instagram.
And the fashion designer, 35, stunned fans with an optical-illusion photo on Thursday as she posed in a blue triangle bikini.
While the mother of two looked incredible in the snap, her followers couldn’t help but noticed she looked much taller than her actual height of 5ft 5in (169cm).
The secret’s out! On Thursday, the 35-year-old stunned fans with a cheeky optical illusion photo – showing the Henne creator’s 5’5″ frame looking never-ending as she sultrily posed beside a pool
The petite model revealed in the caption that it was the camera angle that made her look so towering.
‘Sooo when can we go back?! @ellie_pearson @emomckay (a few weeks ago with my girls),’ she wrote. ‘And thanks El for the sweet camera angle, making me look a lot taller than I am.’
In other pictures on Instagram – particularly alongside her statuesque pals, such as Bec Judd – Nadia looks noticeably smaller due to the front-facing camera angle.
But with just a tilt of the camera, Nadia’s pins looked endless in her latest snap.
What a difference! When stood next to her other pals – particularly WAG Bec Judd – Nadia’s 5’5″ height is much more apparent
All about the angles! In other pictures on her Instagram, Nadia looks noticeably smaller due to the front-facing camera angle
‘Thanks El!’ Nadia confirmed it was her pal’s camera skills which made the snap look so different
Supporters: The fashionista was met with an abundance of praise from her followers
The fashionista was met with an abundance of praise from her friends and followers.
Phoebe Burgess, the ex-wife of retired NRL star Sam Burgess, wrote: ‘Beautiful as always’. Meanwhile, Bec Judd commented a flame emoji.
Others said Nadia always looks great in photos, regardless of the angle.
‘That ain’t no camera, that’s all you. You’re a hard working, fit, healthy, beautiful hot mama. Own it!’ one supporter wrote.
Another added: ‘Babe, it’s not the angle, it’s all you! Seriously! Also not a bad paddle pool you’re standing in there, lovely. Love this shot.’
One fan asked for Nadia’s exact height, and she responded: ‘169cm.’
Celebrity praise: Phoebe Burgess wrote: ‘Beautiful as always’, while Bec Judd added a simple flame emoji
Happy: Nadia has always been open about her fitness habits, and said in a recent interview with Women’s Health that she’s happier than ever with her physique
Nadia has often spoken about her fitness routine, and said in a recent interview with Women’s Health that she’s happier than ever with her physique.
‘I have become much more comfortable the older I have gotten, especially after having my boys,’ she said, referring to her sons, Aston and Henley.
‘I have learnt to love what my body can do, to grow and nourish my boys.’
Nadia was married to retired Geelong Cats star Jimmy Bartel from 2014 to 2019. She is now dating personal trainer Nathan Brodie.
Proud: ‘I have become much more comfortable the older I have gotten, especially after having my boys,’ she said in a recent interview