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It's easy to warp or distort a photograph digitally, but snapping a picture that'll bend your mind without the use of Photoshop isn't quite so simple. One of the best ways to create surreal pictures naturally is via the use of reflections. They play with your perspective and cause you to think about the image in a totally different way due to the optical illusions they can create.

Take a look at the pictures below to see what we mean. Compiled by Bored Panda, the list includes some of the best optical illusions caused by reflections we could find. Some are funny, others are beautiful, and all are guaranteed to play with your mind. Don't forget to vote for your favorite!

#1

Reflection Creates A Moon

Reflection Creates A Moon

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#2

I Took This Photo Of A Reflection In A Puddle And The Gravel Looks Like A Starry Night Sky

I Took This Photo Of A Reflection In A Puddle And The Gravel Looks Like A Starry Night Sky

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#7

The Reflection Of An Identical Car From Window Perfectly Matches

The Reflection Of An Identical Car From Window Perfectly Matches

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Yvonne Bernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's hilarious. At first I thought the shading on the window was making the car appear tinted... then I realized after reading the title, it's the reflection of the open window.

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#8

The Tapestry Above My Bed Made A Pretty Sweet Reflection In My Coffee This Morning

The Tapestry Above My Bed Made A Pretty Sweet Reflection In My Coffee This Morning

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#10

Did My Friend Piss His Pants? Nope, It's Just The Reflection Of The Chairs In The Room

Did My Friend Piss His Pants? Nope, It's Just The Reflection Of The Chairs In The Room

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Yvonne Bernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's hilarious. Even more funny if he were delivering a serious speech and everybody keeps laughing....

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#11

When Will My Reflection Show Who I Am Inside

When Will My Reflection Show Who I Am Inside

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Yvonne Bernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It would have to be fake. The reflection cannot show the front of the flower bouquet, OR the front of her dress. MOST IMPORTANT, it could not show the groom's tie, as she would be blocking the reflection! Sorry, I call P0hotoshop

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#12

The Reflection Makes This Chimpanzee Look Like He Is Wearing Her Dress

The Reflection Makes This Chimpanzee Look Like He Is Wearing Her Dress

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#13

Perfect Reflection

Perfect Reflection

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Fatemeh
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one didn't mess with our head.It messed with his and hers.

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#14

This Reflection Makes The Sun Look Complete

This Reflection Makes The Sun Look Complete

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#16

The Reflection From The Street Lamps Makes This Vw Bug Look Like It Has Cartoon Eyes

The Reflection From The Street Lamps Makes This Vw Bug Look Like It Has Cartoon Eyes

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#17

The Reflection Of The Light Inside Makes It Look Like There's A Ufo

The Reflection Of The Light Inside Makes It Look Like There's A Ufo

RealisticCynic Report

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#22

A Pile Of Timber Reflecting In A Puddle

A Pile Of Timber Reflecting In A Puddle

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#23

Dat Reflection

Dat Reflection

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Yvonne Bernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And the guy standing next to her looks like he only has one leg!

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#24

The Reflection Of Milan Cathedral In French Horn

The Reflection Of Milan Cathedral In French Horn

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Hannah Hanson
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful. Not a French Horn, but it is beautiful none the less.

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#26

When Will My Reflection Show Who I Am Inside

When Will My Reflection Show Who I Am Inside

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#27

Dining In A Van

Dining In A Van

Matt Stuart Report

#28

City Reflection In A Puddle Makes It Look Like A Painting

City Reflection In A Puddle Makes It Look Like A Painting

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#29

This Cup Looks Transparent Because Of The Reflection

This Cup Looks Transparent Because Of The Reflection

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#31

Giant Reflection

Giant Reflection

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Angela Murphy
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks like an image by Trey Ratcliff. He's a brilliant photographer!

#33

Yoga Reflection

Yoga Reflection

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#34

Driving In Front Of Your Reflection

Driving In Front Of Your Reflection

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Yvonne Bernal
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And not so fun when the sun is behind you... anybody who has driven behind one of these knows what I'm talking about.

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#35

Looks Like These Guys Are Glued On A Concrete

Looks Like These Guys Are Glued On A Concrete

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#37

My Friend Took A Photo Of A Storm Through A Window And Their Phone Case Reflected Perfectly

My Friend Took A Photo Of A Storm Through A Window And Their Phone Case Reflected Perfectly

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#38

The Reflection Of My Headphones In This Water Glass Creates A Fish

The Reflection Of My Headphones In This Water Glass Creates A Fish

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#39

Reflection Of A Church On A Table

Reflection Of A Church On A Table

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#40

The Reflection Of This Bartender Is A Little Too Perfect

The Reflection Of This Bartender Is A Little Too Perfect

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#41

Perfect Circle

Perfect Circle

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Donna Oades
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that bridge actually useable? Doesn't look like there's enough structure to cross over it.

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#42

Blue Mosque In Black-White Reflection

Blue Mosque In Black-White Reflection

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#43

Beautiful Reflection

Beautiful Reflection

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#44

I Took This Reflection Picture This Morning At Sunrise. It Looks Cosmic To Me

I Took This Reflection Picture This Morning At Sunrise. It Looks Cosmic To Me

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#45

Was Trying To Take A Picture Of My Ring And It Caught The Reflection Of A Tree Instead

Was Trying To Take A Picture Of My Ring And It Caught The Reflection Of A Tree Instead

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#46

Once In A Lifetime Shot. Sunny Reflection In A Stormy Sky

Once In A Lifetime Shot. Sunny Reflection In A Stormy Sky

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#47

Reflection In A Puddle Makes My Friend Look Like She's Flying

Reflection In A Puddle Makes My Friend Look Like She's Flying

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#48

Projection Of A Lamp

Projection Of A Lamp

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#49

The Reflection Makes It Look Like There Is No Back To The Mirror

The Reflection Makes It Look Like There Is No Back To The Mirror

IxJAXZxI Report

#50

The Reflection Of This Conference Room Table Makes It Look Like There Is A Giant Conference Room Table Underwater

The Reflection Of This Conference Room Table Makes It Look Like There Is A Giant Conference Room Table Underwater

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#51

The Reflection Made This Hulk Look Like He Has A Mustache And A Beard

The Reflection Made This Hulk Look Like He Has A Mustache And A Beard

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#52

Reflection Turns Ladder Into Wheel

Reflection Turns Ladder Into Wheel

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#53

Perfectly Aligned Cloud And Cloud Reflection

Perfectly Aligned Cloud And Cloud Reflection

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#54

The Reflection On A Knife Completes The Fork

The Reflection On A Knife Completes The Fork

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Carolina Santos
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I often do this at restaurants while waiting. COD with reflections?

#55

The Reflection Of The Pizza Oven On The Window Made It Look Like The Car Was On Fire

The Reflection Of The Pizza Oven On The Window Made It Look Like The Car Was On Fire

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#56

Looks Like There Are Three Buildings And One In The Middle Is Transparent

Looks Like There Are Three Buildings And One In The Middle Is Transparent

Mike Vande Ven Jr. Report

#57

The Reflection Of A Lamp In My Sunglasses Made It Look Like Someone Was Watching Me

The Reflection Of A Lamp In My Sunglasses Made It Look Like Someone Was Watching Me

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#58

Reflection Of Fireplace Made It Look Like Branches Were On Fire Outside

Reflection Of Fireplace Made It Look Like Branches Were On Fire Outside

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#59

Persimmon Tree Reflecting In The Pond Where Its Fallen Leaves On The Ground Create The Visual Illusion Of A Tree Not Bare, But With Branches Still Full Of Autumn Leaves

Persimmon Tree Reflecting In The Pond Where Its Fallen Leaves On The Ground Create The Visual Illusion Of A Tree Not Bare, But With Branches Still Full Of Autumn Leaves

Rosmarie Wirz Report

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#60

This Busted Airport Hudson Sign Looks Like "no Butt" In The Reflection

This Busted Airport Hudson Sign Looks Like "no Butt" In The Reflection

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#61

The Reflection Looks Like Someone Put A Kid With The Lion

The Reflection Looks Like Someone Put A Kid With The Lion

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#63

The Reflection Makes This Guy Look Like A Conehead

The Reflection Makes This Guy Look Like A Conehead

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#64

The Reflection On The Glass Makes My Friend Look Like A Ghost

The Reflection On The Glass Makes My Friend Look Like A Ghost

J1P3A Report

#65

The Reflection Of Fire In My Watch Looks Like Darth Vader

The Reflection Of Fire In My Watch Looks Like Darth Vader

Jedi_Ewok Report

#66

Hulk Came To Life Straight From The Books Store

Hulk Came To Life Straight From The Books Store

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#67

Reflection Turns These Constructions Into Circles

Reflection Turns These Constructions Into Circles

Alex Pino Report

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#68

Don't Fall In

Don't Fall In

Anne Worner Report

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#69

Is It A Reflection Or Just A Boy Standing In The Street?

Is It A Reflection Or Just A Boy Standing In The Street?

Anna Moskalkova Report

#70

A Headless Creature, Formed In The Reflection

A Headless Creature, Formed In The Reflection

Leanne Boulton Report

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#71

Illusion

Illusion

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#72

Tiny Car

Tiny Car

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#73

A Cool Reflection I Saw At My Local Ice Rink

A Cool Reflection I Saw At My Local Ice Rink

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#74

Reflection On A Building

Reflection On A Building

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#75

Behind This Building Is Grey And Gloomy, But The Reflection In The Building Is Bright And Blue

Behind This Building Is Grey And Gloomy, But The Reflection In The Building Is Bright And Blue

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#76

Nature Reflection

Nature Reflection

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#77

The Table Left A (mildly) Interesting Reflection On My Friend's Laptop

The Table Left A (mildly) Interesting Reflection On My Friend's Laptop

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#79

Window Reflection And Perfect Timing Combined A Cyclist And A Man Into One

Window Reflection And Perfect Timing Combined A Cyclist And A Man Into One

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#80

He Is Not Pointing At Him

He Is Not Pointing At Him

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Donna Oades
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't get it. What is he pointing at if it's not the other guy?

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#81

The Reflection In The Apple Makes It Look Like It's A Hole

The Reflection In The Apple Makes It Look Like It's A Hole

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#83

So I Realized My Leg's Reflection On The Separation Glass Fits Perfectly To The Airport Crew Guy

So I Realized My Leg's Reflection On The Separation Glass Fits Perfectly To The Airport Crew Guy

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#84

Co-worker Took A Picture Of Storm Clouds, But His Reflection In The Window Made Him Look Like The God Of Thunder

Co-worker Took A Picture Of Storm Clouds, But His Reflection In The Window Made Him Look Like The God Of Thunder

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