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!
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I Took This Photo Of A Reflection In A Puddle And The Gravel Looks Like A Starry Night Sky
To See Flower In Water Drop
Prague In A Wine Glass
The Reflection Of An Identical Car From Window Perfectly Matches
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.
The Tapestry Above My Bed Made A Pretty Sweet Reflection In My Coffee This Morning
Did My Friend Piss His Pants? Nope, It's Just The Reflection Of The Chairs In The Room
That's hilarious. Even more funny if he were delivering a serious speech and everybody keeps laughing....
When Will My Reflection Show Who I Am Inside
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
The Reflection Makes This Chimpanzee Look Like He Is Wearing Her Dress
He also appears to have his hand going down the front of her dress too!
This Reflection Makes The Sun Look Complete
Suddenly need the urge to sing "The lions sleep tonight ..."
Reflections In The Park
The Reflection From The Street Lamps Makes This Vw Bug Look Like It Has Cartoon Eyes
Ghost Cat
Warsaw Water Filters Look Spheric
Dat Reflection
The Reflection Of Milan Cathedral In French Horn
When Will My Reflection Show Who I Am Inside
Dining In A Van
City Reflection In A Puddle Makes It Look Like A Painting
This Cup Looks Transparent Because Of The Reflection
Reflection In Popping Bubble
Giant Reflection
This looks like an image by Trey Ratcliff. He's a brilliant photographer!
Yoga Reflection
What reflects me on the outside, doesn't show up on me on the insisde
Driving In Front Of Your Reflection
And not so fun when the sun is behind you... anybody who has driven behind one of these knows what I'm talking about.
Looks Like These Guys Are Glued On A Concrete
The Reflection Of My Cousin
My Friend Took A Photo Of A Storm Through A Window And Their Phone Case Reflected Perfectly
The Reflection Of My Headphones In This Water Glass Creates A Fish
Reflection Of A Church On A Table
Perfect Circle
Is that bridge actually useable? Doesn't look like there's enough structure to cross over it.
I Took This Reflection Picture This Morning At Sunrise. It Looks Cosmic To Me
Was Trying To Take A Picture Of My Ring And It Caught The Reflection Of A Tree Instead
Reflection In A Puddle Makes My Friend Look Like She's Flying
Projection Of A Lamp
The Reflection Makes It Look Like There Is No Back To The Mirror
The Reflection Of This Conference Room Table Makes It Look Like There Is A Giant Conference Room Table Underwater
The Reflection Made This Hulk Look Like He Has A Mustache And A Beard
Reflection Turns Ladder Into Wheel
The Reflection On A Knife Completes The Fork
I often do this at restaurants while waiting. COD with reflections?
The Reflection Of The Pizza Oven On The Window Made It Look Like The Car Was On Fire
Looks Like There Are Three Buildings And One In The Middle Is Transparent
The Reflection Of A Lamp In My Sunglasses Made It Look Like Someone Was Watching Me
Reflection Of Fireplace Made It Look Like Branches Were On Fire Outside
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
