Look to the shadows of the poles
You're going to need to rotate your perspective
This puzzle is found in the shadows on the rotating L-shaped platform in the Color Swamp.
Start by solving the panel puzzle with the solution that connects the RED and BLACK squares.
When the platform stops moving, solve the puzzle again as follows:
Start in the UPPER RIGHT corner (this will ensure that the platform will be turning clockwise) and this time connect the RED & PURPLE squares. Now, quickly turn to your left and look down at the platform. You should see the circular start of this puzzle in a shadow. Select it and trace the line to the right, partway to the pole.
As the platform turns, a T-shaped shadow will appear. "Hop" onto this shadow by tracing it to the left. Continue to hold on to this shadow as it moves to the left and connects with the other pole's shadow. From here, trace down and over to the puzzle's ending. You should be able to complete the shape before the platform comes to a stop.
This can be very challenging to pull off properly, so don't give up! Keep turning the platform around until you understand how the path is formed. Remember to also be aware of your position on the platform to be sure that your own shadow doesn't interfere.
One last note: there is another puzzle here with the same starting circle. It would be wise to get this one while you're already in the right place.
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Complete spoiler:
"To everything, turn, turn, turn..."
Roll over each black area below for hints.
Each new hint gives away more than the previous one.
Intro
This one is easily one of the more complicated and frustrating puzzles to achieve. It will most likely take you more than a couple of tries to get it right.
Outdoors and above ground
Location:
Not at eye-level
Found in one of the more colorful areas on the island
You will likely have one "L" of a time finding this puzzle
Somewhere in a swampy place
Hints:
Counter-clockwise is key
The direction in which you solve a particular panel puzzle determines the direction in which a certain object rotates.
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Map
River Obelisk
NE #5
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Specifically, if you solve the puzzle by making a path that goes clockwise, the L-shaped platform will rotate clockwise.
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