End of Rainbow Photo - Real or Fake?

This photo caught my eye today and also generated some argument on another site about whether it was in fact real or "edited" in photoshop. Some people deny that it is real because (scientifically speaking) people should not be able to see the "end" of a rainbow:

Some other people said:

"It must be fake. The optical properties of the water in the air create a relative refraction of light based on the angle to the sun, water and you ( like a mirror, every position you look at it you see something else however the further you are away the less the effect ). If you go outside with a garden-hose and make a rainbow, you will see that it will change positions as your head moves."

"This is fake. A real rainbow is circular and only appears in arcs relevant to viewing perspective. A real rainbow has no end."

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Comment by Liisa Roberts on February 13, 2009 at 8:21am: As an avid rainbow chaser here in Hawaii, I can say that I have seen many end of the rainbows. I would like to add that I am severely disappointed as I have not found a pot of gold. :) I also had someone call me after buying one of my cards in a local store asking me if they were fake. I can assure you none are fake.

I wish I could add all my rainbow photos.. As I have tons! This my first post on picture social.. hello to everyone.
Mahalo~
Liisa Roberts

Comment by Carl Wycoff on February 11, 2009 at 9:36pm: Hard to say whether it is fake or not but here is a couple I shot this last year that are somewhat close.