Optical illusions play tricks on our mind, and this particular snap represents how the same thing can appear entirely different. By moving one’s position ever so slightly, the perspective changes, with the artwork no longer representing what it once did. In this particular optical illusion, which was posted on Twitter, a patch of green grass […]
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This cleverly designed duvet cover uses an optical illusion to make it look like you spent a ton of time making the bed
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A photographer captures pictures at the perfect time to reveal optical illusions in everyday life
Courtesy of Jonathan Higbee Jonathan Higbee has spent the past five years crafting a love letter to the place he calls home. Higbee’s beautiful homage, a collection of photographs titled “Coincidences,” captures everyday moments on the streets of New York City, where the photographer moved a decade ago. Each picture in the ongoing series reveals […]
Optical illusion: People staring directly at this image claim it's MOVING – do you agree?
An optical illusion is going viral on the internet, thanks to the strange and confusing effect it has on people who look at it. Optical illusions are designed to play visual tricks on your brain, often causing you to see things that aren’t really there. This particular image, made up of a white pattern on […]
Optical illusion: What is the couple doing? Viral hugging picture DIVIDES the internet
An optical illusion of a couple uploaded to Imgur is causing widespread confusion on the social media site. Optical illusions have become a popular internet phenomenon, with many enjoying the chance to weigh in with their own theories. The picture features a couple embracing on a beach, with a brunette woman wrapping her arms tightly […]
Optical illusion: You won’t BELIEVE what happens when you stare at this ‘eerie’ pattern
An optical illusion can cause you to question what you are seeing in front of you. The clever patterns are designed to trick your brain into seeing things other than reality. One of the optical illusions currently circulating on the internet does just that. A cloudy pattern, made up on blue, yellow and purple shades, […]
Optical illusion BAFFLES the internet – can YOU spot the straight parallel blue lines?
This optical illusion is confusing the internet, as its confusing shape and colours make it hard to look at. Posted on the Imgur social sharing platform, it has caused a storm, with some claiming it affects their eyes, while others say it makes them “freak out”. But you will find it hard to look away […]
Google Maps Street View captures 'Back to the Future' optical illusion
Google Maps Street View is often used for finding an address or planning directions when travelling. Created in 2007, two years after Google Maps was born, it has mapped out nearly the entire globe over the years. It uses 360-degree cameras on the famous Google Street View cars to take a number of images to […]
Google Maps Street View: Baffling optical illusion captured – can you spot it?
Google Maps Street View was created in 2007, just two years after Google Maps was invented in 2005. Many people use the website to plan their route with it offering transport options and the quickest directions. The 360-degree cameras have mapped out most of the world’s roads and addresses, making it much easier to explore. […]
Optical illusion captured on a plane by airline employee – with hilarious results
A viral image has caused a storm online after an airline worker created a hilarious optical illusion onboard a plane. Timothy LaBranche, who works for JetBlue Airways, had the plane to himself when starting his day at 3am. He then set up his camera to take the image which resulted in the hilarious image. The […]