How do you solve the red puzzles in the desert?

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I have gotten to a little temple in the desert and there are a couple of red puzzles inside. I have looked all around for some clues but I can’t find anything that shows me what pattern I should use on these puzzles. What’s the secret for solving the red puzzles in the desert area of the Witness?

How do you solve the red puzzles in the desert
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Steve -

This one is a little tricky. You need to look at the puzzle from an angle that causes a weird reflection from the sun. This reflection reveals scorch marks on the res puzzle which will show you the path to take to complete it.

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