Strange watermark on a iPhone photo taken in Target

Solution 1:

I would be willing to bet that Target is using hidden watermarks that are only visible when taking a photo (similar to the watermark that is used by banks to protect checks). What I hypothesize they are using is a fluorescent dyes that only shows up under certain lighting conditions (like the high intensity led of a smartphone camera flash)

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Out of sheer curiosity, I would do a simple test: take a compact mirror into the restroom with you. With your phone in Airplane Mode, take a picture of the bathroom mirror and of the mirror you brought in. If the image is in both places, it's "tech" related. If not, it's in the mirror.

Solution 2:

Pretty sure this is probably embedded in the mirror and only shows up in pics. Couldn't find anything on the web.