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We all know that optical illusions play mind tricks by often using very bright colors and mismatching shapes to confuse our brains which are not always capable of dealing with such a loud and unexpected picture. And there's absolutely nothing wrong to be deceived by such eye tricks once in a while, in fact, if you like looking at the optical illusion pictures, chances are that you have better visual problem-solving skills.

However, there are the classical illusion pictures, and then there are shadows. Have you ever thought what happens when a shadow gets tired of following around the same people and objects all the time and goes rogue? It turns out that shadows can produce some incredible optical illusions, and turn up in the most unexpected places and forms. And what's even more curious, that the shadow, depending on the Sun's position in our skies, might create the optical illusion just for minutes or sometimes seconds. In other words, to catch a shadow creating an illusion is quite a chance of luck.

We here at Bored Panda have compiled a list of all the times that shadows refused to do as they were told, and took on a life of their own. Scroll down below to check the mirages caught in the form of shadow pictures for yourself!

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Playground Shadows

Playground Shadows

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Dian Ella Lillie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The scientist in me says "the sun is at an altitude of approximately 45°." The æsthete in me says "purdy..." :-)

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The Sun Melted The Snow Everywhere Except Where The Bikes' Shadows Were

The Sun Melted The Snow Everywhere Except Where The Bikes' Shadows Were

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#6

Not Everybody Is What They Seem

Not Everybody Is What They Seem

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Zenozenobee
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Everybody wants to be a rat, because a rat's the only rat who knows where it's at."

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Shadows Of Leaves From A Tree During A Solar Eclipse

Shadows Of Leaves From A Tree During A Solar Eclipse

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Dian Ella Lillie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, the tree's behaviing like a camera obscura! I'd wet myself if I saw this in real life!!

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#8

This Spiders Reflection In A Pool

This Spiders Reflection In A Pool

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Zenozenobee
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love far better the reflexion than the real model.... And I changed my mind about go swiming finally.

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#10

Found The Eye Of Sauron While Wine Tasting

Found The Eye Of Sauron While Wine Tasting

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The Shadow Of My Plane Formed A Rainbow Around It

The Shadow Of My Plane Formed A Rainbow Around It

emcdeezy22 Report

#12

The Reflection Of Kitchen Appliances Looks Like People In A Park

The Reflection Of Kitchen Appliances Looks Like People In A Park

felixtre Report

#13

Shadow Gives Impression Of Infinite Staircase

Shadow Gives Impression Of Infinite Staircase

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#14

This Cat Food Bag's Shadow Looks Like A Cat

This Cat Food Bag's Shadow Looks Like A Cat

MarkSputnik Report

#15

Even The Shadows In Scotland Are Plaid

Even The Shadows In Scotland Are Plaid

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#18

Sitting On The Couch With A Headache And An Ice Pack On My Head When My Girlfriend Tells Me Not To Move

Sitting On The Couch With A Headache And An Ice Pack On My Head When My Girlfriend Tells Me Not To Move

cdnchef Report

#19

Proposed To My Girlfriend And Realized There Is A Heart In Our Shadows

Proposed To My Girlfriend And Realized There Is A Heart In Our Shadows

Orion_91 Report

#20

The Shadow Of This Juice Glass Looks Like A Rose

The Shadow Of This Juice Glass Looks Like A Rose

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Night Owl
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, that's beautiful. Now I want to have a glass like that.

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#21

This Einstein Poster Casts A Sinister Shadow

This Einstein Poster Casts A Sinister Shadow

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Pepper
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel likes these are all some good ol peter pan s**t and i love it

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#22

My Friend's Golf Team Photo Had Some Unfortunate Shadows

My Friend's Golf Team Photo Had Some Unfortunate Shadows

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Hans
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bladder problems society annual convention. This year meeting at a golf resort.

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These Fishnet Stockings Made From The Table’s Shadow

These Fishnet Stockings Made From The Table’s Shadow

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Zenozenobee
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

After Nike's bum bag sandals, fishnet stockings with flip flop is the next year trend

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When Your Life Is A Mess But You Can Still Keep Up Appearances

When Your Life Is A Mess But You Can Still Keep Up Appearances

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#25

I'm Sure This Shadow Became Self-Aware

I'm Sure This Shadow Became Self-Aware

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#26

Untangled Wire, Looped Shadow

Untangled Wire, Looped Shadow

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Symbole Simple
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's fustrating enough to untangle a cord, how do you go and untagle a cord's shadow !!?

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#27

The Shadow On His Shirt Makes It Look Like The Guy In The Back Is Badly Photoshopped Into The Picture

The Shadow On His Shirt Makes It Look Like The Guy In The Back Is Badly Photoshopped Into The Picture

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#28

Cool Sticker Shadow Effect I Saw This Morning

Cool Sticker Shadow Effect I Saw This Morning

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#29

My Shoe Lace Shadow Looks Like A Man Climbing A Mountain

My Shoe Lace Shadow Looks Like A Man Climbing A Mountain

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#30

The Shadow From This Glass Bowl Is Beautiful

The Shadow From This Glass Bowl Is Beautiful

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