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What you see in the mirror is your reflection with which you’re most likely very familiar. So there’s little surprise there. But there are many other things that bounce back at you, or off of surfaces—think of light waves, sound waves, even your thoughts.

In fact, the word “reflection” derives from the Latin reflectere, made up of the prefix re-, "back," and flectere, "to bend." So in very simple terms, it’s bending something back, sometimes accurately (if it’s a smooth surface like a mirror) and sometimes very distortedly (if it’s a water pond).

So today we’re taking you on an adventure into the wondrous world of reflections, both random and elaborate, funny and breathtaking. Scroll down through the list compiled by Bored Panda below, upvote your favorite mind (or rather, light) benders and be sure to check out our previous post with more head-messing reflections here.

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#1

This Mural Was Purposely Painted Upside Down To Reflect Off Of The Water

House with painted swans and rowers perfectly reflected in water, creating a confusing reflection that messes with perception.

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    Reflection Of Trees In A Drop Of Water

    Water droplet on a branch reflecting an inverted image of trees, creating a confusing and intriguing reflection illusion.

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    #3

    Long Exposure Photograph I Captured Of Yesterday’s Spacex Launch And Its Reflection Along The Shoreline Of The Atlantic Ocean

    Long-exposure of a rocket launch reflecting on water, showing confusing reflections that mess with perception.

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    #4

    The Reflections On These Pots Lined Up Just Right

    Two shiny pots on a stovetop reflecting faces that create a confusing reflection illusion.

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    #5

    Every Morning The Sun Hits My Mom's Urn And Reflects On The Wall In This Pretty Design

    Light reflection from vase casts a colorful, confusing pattern on wall, messing with perception in a quiet room.

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    #6

    This Reflection Of A Lamp On My Sunglasses

    Glasses on a table reflecting circular ceiling lights, creating a confusing reflection effect.

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    #7

    This Reflection On My Water Bottle Looks Like The Northern Lights

    Green water bottle with tree design showing confusing light reflection on kitchen counter indoors.

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    #8

    Capybara Looks Like It’s Wearing Clothes Due To Reflection

    Reflection of two capybara heads in a confusing water tank illusion that messes with perception and heads.

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    #9

    This Spectrum Reflected Off The Dining Room Window Through A Chair Back

    Crystal vase with flowers casting colorful reflection stripes on a beige table, creating a confusing reflections effect.

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    #10

    My Blinds Reflection Looks Like Lunar Phases On My Wall

    Light reflections on textured wall create a confusing pattern resembling moon phases near light switch panel.

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    #11

    The Reflection From My Window Decal Makes My Toilet Look Like A Quest Item In A Video Game

    Bathroom toilet and walls covered in confusing colorful light reflections creating a mind-bending visual effect

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    #12

    Sunset Reflection Looks Like A Demonic Uprising

    Flames reflected in a balcony window create a confusing reflection that appears to show a fire inside the building.

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    #13

    My Wife Looked Out Of Our Living Room Window And Saw This. TV Screen Reflection Lined Up Perfectly With Her Car

    Reflection shows a person’s face on a car window outside, creating a confusing visual illusion inside the room.

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    #14

    The Sun Shining Through My Fish Tank Aligned Perfectly On Each Knob

    Rainbow reflection on stove knobs and chair creates a confusing visual effect messing with perception.

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    #15

    The Water Reflecting Off Our Old Trampoline Makes It Look Invisible

    A trampoline suspended above the ground with a confusing shadow reflection that distorts perception.

    Or also it could be a portal to another dimension.

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    #16

    Sat On A Bench Outside An Office And Noticed My Reflection In The Window Perfectly Fit In The Chair

    Transparent reflection makes a person sitting on a chair appear ghost-like, creating a confusing visual effect.

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    #17

    Thought This Was A Desktop Background But It’s Just A Reflection Of Our Couch

    Office desk setup with a glass reflection creating a confusing visual effect of a monitor displaying a desert scene.

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    #18

    Reflection Of Ceiling Lights In My Coffee

    Close-up of bubbles reflecting a confusing pattern that plays tricks on perception with mirrored shapes inside them.

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    #19

    The Steering Wheel Reflection Looks Like A Planet In The Sky

    Rainbow over residential buildings with a distorted reflection on the window creating a confusing visual effect.

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    #20

    Sun's Reflection On My Drinking Glass Creates Bart Simpson’s Skull

    Glass of water casting a confusing reflection that looks like a smiling face, illustrating mind-boggling reflection effects.

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    #21

    Blursed Cat

    Cat's face merged with its reflection on a glass surface creating a confusing and mind-bending reflection effect.

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    #22

    Reflection On An Iron

    Reflection in iron creates a confusing distorted face that messes with people's heads in this optical illusion.

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    #23

    The Reflection Of My Make-Up Bag Looks Like A Nebula

    Colorful light reflections creating a confusing pattern on a surface, showcasing intriguing reflection effects.

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    #24

    Blue Sky Reflecting On Neighboring Building With Storm Behind It

    Building windows reflecting a bright blue sky with clouds, creating confusing reflections that mess with perception.

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    #25

    The Reflection Of The Beer Made The Fire On My Christmas Card Look Alive

    A glass of drink on a table with a card showing a snowy scene and reflection creating a confusing visual effect.

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    #26

    Every Time I Think That This Building Is Burning, But It Is A Reflection Of The Sunset

    Sunset reflection on a glass building creates a confusing bright light effect that looks like fire in cityscape.

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    #27

    The Reflections Of Ceiling Lights Appear To Be Alien Ships Descending On Shreveport

    City skyline with a reflection creating an illusion of a UFO, illustrating confusing reflections that mess with people's heads.

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    #28

    The Reflection Of These Sticks Make Interesting Shapes

    Reflection in still water creates confusing shapes with dried plants, illustrating how reflections can mess with perception.

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    #29

    The Reflection In The Mirror On This Hotel Check In Desk

    Man wearing mask stands behind counter with reflection creating illusion of missing upper body in confusing reflection.

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    #30

    Reflection Of The Sun Hitting My Guitars’ Tuners This Morning

    Bright reflection from guitar and amplifier casts confusing light patterns on wall in music room setting.

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    #31

    Girlfriend Took This Awesome Photo Today While We Went Hot Air Ballooning For My Bday. Reflection Of Our Balloon Of A Creek We Flew Over

    View from a hot air balloon basket showing a colorful reflection in the water, creating a confusing visual effect.

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    #32

    Reflection Of Tunnel In Mirrored Sunglasses

    Woman wearing reflective glasses showing a repeating tunnel pattern, a confusing reflection that messes with perception.

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    #33

    Tom’s Reflection Reflecting His Inner Wolf

    Golden retriever dog standing on a reflective wet surface with a confusing shadow that distorts the reflection effect.

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    #34

    This Puddle Reflecting The Sun Looks Like A Portal To Space

    Sun reflection in a natural rock depression creating a confusing visual effect in an outdoor snowy scene.

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    #35

    I Took A Picture Of A Monkey And The Glare Made It Look Like It Was Taking A Wicked Selfie

    Confusing reflection of a person holding a phone blending with a panda creating a confusing visual effect outdoors.

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    #36

    The Reflection Of The Reeds In The Canal Spell Ok

    Branch reflection in water creating a confusing visual illusion that messes with people's heads in nature.

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    #37

    Reflection Of Bathroom Mirror Makes It Look Like We Have An Outdoor Cinema Going On

    Snow-covered backyard with a confusing reflection in the window creating a mirror effect among the trees and bushes.

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    #38

    The Reflection Of My TV Makes It Look Like Girl With The Pearl Earring Is In My Backyard

    Reflection of a classic painting that confuses perception in a backyard setting with a chair and wooden fence visible.

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    #39

    The Gap In My Bedroom Window Became A Pinhole Camera

    Reflection of buildings and sky on indoor walls and door, creating a confusing and mind-bending visual effect.

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    #40

    The Reflection Of The Light On My Coffee Looks Like A Glowing Castle

    Reflection of a yellow building in black coffee cup creating a confusing optical illusion with reflections.

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    #41

    The Mirror Reflection In My Car After A Wash

    Car reflection on asphalt creating a confusing visual illusion with distorted reflection and surrounding trees.

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    #42

    Making Cookies And The Reflection Looks Like A Giant Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Confusing reflections of cookie dough balls on a spatula and shiny mixing bowl distorting kitchen objects and shapes.

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    #43

    The Sun Reflecting Off The One World Trade Center This Morning

    Sun reflection on a tall building in a city street creating a confusing bright light effect in the urban scene.

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    #44

    The Sun's Reflection Off My Watch Looks Like Saturn

    Arm with watch casting a reflection on car door panel creating a confusing visual illusion involving reflections.

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    #45

    The Reflection From My TV Looks Like The Moon Is Hovering Over My Swimming Pool

    Reflection confusingly aligns the moon behind a trampoline and pool, creating an optical illusion that tricks the viewer's perception.

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    #46

    This Window Filters Out The Exact Wavelength Of Light That My Gloves Reflect

    Two hands wearing fingerless gloves, one black and one blue striped, shown in a confusing reflection illusion.

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    #47

    Weird Reflection Makes Man Look Like A Ghost

    Passengers on a subway appear distorted due to confusing reflections on the glass panels around them.

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    #48

    How My Face Is Not Reflected In This Mirror, But Is In The Mirror’s Reflection Of Itself

    Round mirror reflection showing a surprised face, creating a confusing reflections optical illusion in a bathroom setting.

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    #49

    Reflection On Window Looks Like Massive Spaceship Landing

    Nighttime cityscape with building lights and a confusing reflection on the window messing with perception.

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