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If you think that you’ll ever encounter camouflage on the battlefield or deep in the jungle, you might not be quite right. There are plenty of optical illusions far closer to home. And they don’t require ghillie suits. All it takes is the right angle and lighting, and an animal, object, or person can blend right into their surroundings with near perfection.

Our team here at Bored Panda has traveled to the farthest reaches of the internet to compile this list of fantastic photos of accidental camouflage. They’re bound to make you do a double-take! Grab your binoculars, scroll down, and make sure to upvote your fave pics.

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#1

I Painted At My Favorite Stream Today. I Think It Blends In Pretty Well

A hand holding a painting that blends perfectly with the forest stream background in a seamless camouflaged scene.

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    Mother With A Calf

    Two cows with matching black and white markings blending perfectly with their surroundings, creating a striking visual effect.

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    #3

    A Cat That Plays Too Many Stealth Games

    Black cat blending perfectly with cat paintings on beige wall, creating a seamless illusion that makes people do a double take.

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    #4

    My Brother Was Joking About How He Dresses Like A 5-Year-Old. Then He Found This

    Man wearing a matching plaid shirt and khaki shorts holding a smaller matching outfit in a clothing store setting.

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    #5

    I Didn't Think I'd Actually Lose In A Hide A Seek Game With My Nephew. Told Him To Pose For A Pic

    Child wearing a jacket that matches the coat rack, blending into surroundings and creating a visual illusion.

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    #6

    Blessed Persian Carpet

    White fluffy cat lying on a matching white rug blending perfectly with its surroundings in a tiled bathroom.

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    #7

    This Is Aspen. She’s Visiting A Friend’s House For Dinner, But After Seeing The Rug She Thinks It’s Time To Leave. 13/10 Would Start The Car

    Dog with brown and white spots sitting on a similarly spotted rug, perfectly matching its surroundings in a dining room.

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    #8

    Just A Mat, Nothing More

    Curly black dog blending into a textured rug, perfectly matched surroundings causing a double take moment.

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    #9

    My Shirt Perfectly Camouflages Me In This Bed Of Flowers

    Person wearing a shirt that matches red flowers in a garden bed, blending perfectly with their surroundings at night.

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    #10

    My Handsome Boy Using Camouflage At The Vet

    Black cat blending into dark shelf in a kitchen scene, perfectly matching its surroundings in a subtle camouflage.

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    #11

    I'm Waiting To Bloom

    Black cat blending perfectly inside terracotta pot, matching surroundings in a garden setting, creating a double take effect.

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    #12

    Had No Idea My Wife Was Partly Dog

    A woman and child playing on the floor with a black dog camouflaged against the dark wooden flooring and rug.

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    #13

    Guy Learning To Snowboard

    Snowboarder dressed in white blending with snow on mountain slope surrounded by trees matching their surroundings perfectly.

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    #14

    Almost Sat On My Dog Accidentally

    Small white dog blending perfectly with fluffy white pillow and blanket on a light-colored couch, matching surroundings.

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    #15

    Strangely Satisfying

    Black and white shoes blending with matching black and white checkered floor, creating a surprising visual camouflage effect.

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    #16

    This Levitating Dirt Bike

    Red bike tire covered in dirt matching surroundings in a natural outdoor setting causing a double take.

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    #17

    A Snowy Owl And An Owl Made Of Snow

    Snow owl next to a snow sculpture matching its shape and colors, blending perfectly with its surroundings for a double take.

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    #18

    A Very Hairy Wedding Dress

    White-haired woman’s hair blending perfectly with the bride’s white dress in a moment that matched surroundings well at a wedding ceremony.

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    #19

    The Void Has Such A Good Camouflage. So Many Potential Pounce Places

    Black cat blending perfectly with bookshelf shadows, showcasing an impressive example of matching surroundings for a double take.

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    #20

    Parent's Dog On The Nearly Identical Rug

    Curly beige dog lying on a matching shaggy carpet blending with surroundings in a cozy indoor space.

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    #21

    The Truck In Front Of Us Lined Up Perfectly With The Mountains

    Truck with a Montana mountain scene painting matching real mountains on a highway, showcasing perfect surroundings camouflage.

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    #22

    My Friend's Outfit Exactly Matched My Coffee Cup Today

    Woman wearing a blue and green striped shirt holding a cup matching her outfit, blending with surroundings perfectly.

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    #23

    Tricky One

    Lizard camouflaged on a colorful floral shirt, perfectly matching surroundings and blending in with the pattern.

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    #24

    Sheer Coincidence

    Cat with brown and white fur blending perfectly with a matching brown and white patterned bag on a couch.

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    #25

    My Dog’s Camouflage Game Is Spot On

    Dog blending into rocky surroundings by a creek in a forest, showcasing amazing matching with the environment.

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    #26

    Office Camouflage

    Legs wearing tights matching carpet texture and color perfectly, a striking example of things that matched their surroundings.

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    #27

    This Chair Leg Blends In Very Well

    Chair wheels blending into striped carpet create a camouflaged effect matching their surroundings perfectly.

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    #28

    Aligned Shoes' And Escalator' Stripes

    Shoes with striped pattern perfectly matching the escalator steps creating a camouflage effect.

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    #29

    This Lizard's Perfect Tree Bark Camouflage

    Tree bark camouflaging a lizard blending perfectly with surroundings, showcasing impressive natural matching and blending skills.

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    #30

    My Wife And I Were Quite Happy About Our New Rug Purchase. Sadly, Though, Our Dog Ran Away The Same Day

    Gray dog blending perfectly into a fluffy rug, demonstrating amazing matching with surroundings in a cozy living room.

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    #31

    A Few Years Ago I Caught The Fog Blending Almost Seamlessly With The Water

    Wooden pier extending over calm water with perfect reflection blending into misty surroundings, creating a matching scene.

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    #32

    My Husband Ken Found A Mini Plastic Version Of Himself At HomeGoods

    Man wearing glasses and a checkered shirt holding a doll dressed in a similar checkered outfit matching surroundings.

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    #33

    I No Longer Have A Cat, Just Two Croissants

    Orange cat curled up on a chair matching the color and shape of a croissant, blending perfectly with its surroundings.

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    #34

    I Tried To Take A Photo Of A Small Cat Whilst I Was About To Leave For My Doctor’s Appointment

    Gray cat blending with concrete steps and pavement, matching its surroundings so well it makes people do a double take.

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    #35

    A Feral Kitty Sleeping In Our 50-Year-Old Tree Trunk

    Cat blending perfectly with tree bark, showcasing impressive matching surroundings that make people do a double take.

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    #36

    My Dad Burnt A Pancake So Bad It Camouflages With The Black Pan

    Worn black frying pan that matches the dark floor tiles, blending into its surroundings seamlessly.

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    #37

    My Girlfriend's Cat That Blends Into His Bed

    White cat curled up on a fluffy white cushion blending perfectly with its surroundings for a camouflage effect.

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    #38

    Bet You Can't Tell Which One Is A Real Dog

    Dog blending in with surrounding fruits that matched their surroundings so well, making people do a double take.

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    #39

    Little Nyko Is The Reason I Can’t Just Jump Into Bed Anymore Without Thoroughly Scanning The Blanket First

    Cat blending perfectly with fur-patterned blanket on bed, creating an impressive example of things matching their surroundings.

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    #40

    My Daughter's Shirt At The Art Museum

    Young woman wearing an orange shirt blending with a large vibrant orange painting of butterflies and tropical leaves matching surroundings.

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    #41

    Pic My Husband Took Of Me Passing Him A Pencil

    Person wearing a colorful striped sweater matching the vibrant surroundings, creating a striking visual blend.

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    #42

    This Camouflaged Chair

    Room with colorful patterned bedspread, curtains, and chair blending perfectly to match surroundings seamlessly.

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    #43

    Can You See Her? My Friend’s Dog In Her Bed

    Curly-haired dog blending perfectly with fluffy dog bed, matching surroundings so well it causes a double take.

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    #44

    Accidentally Recreated My Kitchen Counter's Pattern On A Plate While Seasoning A Burger

    Plate with black and white speckles perfectly matching the speckled countertop, blending with surroundings seamlessly.

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    #45

    My Poor Choice Of Dinner Attire

    Person wearing a patterned shirt perfectly matching the patterned restaurant seating, blending with surroundings seamlessly.

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    #46

    My Face Mask Dried Unevenly And Now Matches My Sweatshirt

    Person with a gray face mask matching the green and gray camouflage pattern of their sweatshirt blending into surroundings.

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    #47

    These Pants vs. The Gravel

    Person wearing leopard print pants blending with gravel ground, creating a camouflaged effect that draws attention.

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    #48

    This Frog Blends In With The Concrete Bench It Is Sitting On

    Small frog blending perfectly with textured gray stone background, a striking example of things that matched their surroundings.

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    #49

    Every Time I Take My Glasses Off In Bed I Lose Them For A Minute

    Eyeglasses camouflaged perfectly against floral and branch patterned fabric, showcasing objects matching their surroundings.

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    #50

    Camouflage Really Helps When Fishing

    Person wearing a striped shirt holding a striped fish that matched their surroundings on a fishing boat.




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