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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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#1
Tree's Shadow
#2
Playground Shadows
Dian Ella Lillie 6 years ago
The scientist in me says "the sun is at an altitude of approximately 45°." The æsthete in me says "purdy..." :-)
#3
Mt. Rainier Shadow From My Backyard
#4
This Trucks Shadow Says "Hi"
#5
The Sun Melted The Snow Everywhere Except Where The Bikes' Shadows Were
#6
Not Everybody Is What They Seem
Zenozenobee 6 years ago
"Everybody wants to be a rat, because a rat's the only rat who knows where it's at."
#7
Shadows Of Leaves From A Tree During A Solar Eclipse
Dian Ella Lillie 6 years ago
Oh, the tree's behaviing like a camera obscura! I'd wet myself if I saw this in real life!!
#8
This Spiders Reflection In A Pool
Zenozenobee 6 years ago
I love far better the reflexion than the real model.... And I changed my mind about go swiming finally.
#9
Cheerful Shadow
#10
Found The Eye Of Sauron While Wine Tasting
#11
The Shadow Of My Plane Formed A Rainbow Around It
#12
The Reflection Of Kitchen Appliances Looks Like People In A Park
#13
Shadow Gives Impression Of Infinite Staircase
#14
This Cat Food Bag's Shadow Looks Like A Cat
Symbole Simple 6 years ago
Had it been a dog food bag, the shadow would have looked like a dog. Duh!
#15
Even The Shadows In Scotland Are Plaid
#16
Who Never Thought About This?
#17
Why Hello, Little Sundog
#18
Sitting On The Couch With A Headache And An Ice Pack On My Head When My Girlfriend Tells Me Not To Move
Zenozenobee 6 years ago
Oops, not the most flattering. resemblance. I hope the headache is gone ;)
#19
Proposed To My Girlfriend And Realized There Is A Heart In Our Shadows
#20
The Shadow Of This Juice Glass Looks Like A Rose
#21
This Einstein Poster Casts A Sinister Shadow
#22
My Friend's Golf Team Photo Had Some Unfortunate Shadows
#23
These Fishnet Stockings Made From The Table’s Shadow
Zenozenobee 6 years ago
After Nike's bum bag sandals, fishnet stockings with flip flop is the next year trend
#24
When Your Life Is A Mess But You Can Still Keep Up Appearances
#25
I'm Sure This Shadow Became Self-Aware
#26
Untangled Wire, Looped Shadow
Symbole Simple 6 years ago
It's fustrating enough to untangle a cord, how do you go and untagle a cord's shadow !!?
#27
The Shadow On His Shirt Makes It Look Like The Guy In The Back Is Badly Photoshopped Into The Picture
#28
Cool Sticker Shadow Effect I Saw This Morning
#29
