A 1977 photo claims to be the clearest photo. Dubbed the Loch Ness Muppet, this photo is criticized for several reasons. Taken by Anthony Shiels, a self–proclaimed magician and psychic, he claimed to have summoned Nessie out of the water to take the photo. Skeptics comment on the lack of ripples and ridicule the “fake” look, which resulted in the “Muppet” nickname.