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Article created by: Saimonas Lukošius

Some find them frustrating, while others just can’t get enough – Optical illusions are something that will always leave you perplexed and questioning your eyesight. We all know the classic eye trick with a young girl turning into an old lady portrait or sets of geometric figures that turn out to be of a different size than it appeared. Optical illusions are images that differ from the objective reality and also can be sorted into three categories – optical, physiological and cognitive – each with minor differences in the illusion pictures. But how do they work?

Basically, it’s our minds trying to find the easiest way to look at things. At first glance, we try to relate the image with the most basic and close interpretation of it, and only after a few seconds do we realize that separate details of the image don’t even make sense. Optical illusion drawings cause no harm to your vision or brain – in fact, it helps in developing complex problem-solving skills. The element of surprise is also what gets us in the so-called perfectly timed pictures: first, we see one thing, but then it can be deconstructed into something else. Check out this list of incredible and funny optical illusion pictures and see for yourself!

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I Laughed So Hard At Myself, I Figured I Can’t Keep This From The World

Person positioned behind a dog creates an accidental optical illusion with a dog’s nose and fur blending into their face.

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    All Hail Mighty Cat, Ruler Of The Heavens And The Earth

    White cat in the sky blending with clouds, creating an accidental optical illusion captured on camera.

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    Little Pup

    Small dog resting with paw resembling a mini dog, an accidental optical illusion captured on camera.

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    Grinch Remake

    Cat's face blending with tree branches creates an accidental optical illusion captured on camera.

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    #5

    The Reflection Of The Lamp On The Sunglasses

    Sunglasses on a table reflecting circular lights, creating an accidental optical illusion captured by a camera.

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    #6

    Pic Of Two Plump Pigeons Perched On The Ledge But Ended Up Getting A Picture Of Two Massive Pigeons Looking For Their Car

    Two pigeons appear as giant birds in a parking lot, creating an accidental optical illusion captured on camera.

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    #7

    Bert From Sesame Street Spotted On The Street

    Person carrying child on shoulders creating an optical illusion that child is head of the adult in natural outdoor setting.

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    Out Of Boredom, I Tried To Take A Photo Of A My Sink Draining, I Got A Photo Of An Eye Shaped Whirlpool Instead

    Close-up of a swirling water vortex creating an accidental optical illusion captured on a camera with foam bubbles around it.

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    #9

    I Thought 8 Pigeons Were Staring At Me Menacingly

    Pigeons perched on a billboard create an accidental optical illusion captured with a camera in an urban setting.

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    #10

    My Dogs Appear To Have Merged This Morning

    Two golden retrievers standing closely together behind a partially open door creating an optical illusion.

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    #11

    When You Can’t Find Your Sandwich

    Slice of clear bread creating a visual optical illusion on a kitchen countertop captured accidentally on camera.

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    #12

    These Espresso Martinis Look Like Bar Stools

    Seven glasses of dark beer lined up on a wooden bar creating an accidental optical illusion with foam resembling faces.

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    #13

    Capybara Looks Like It’s Wearing Clothes Due To Reflection

    Optical illusion of a capybara head appearing on a human body through a glass enclosure at an outdoor exhibit.

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    #14

    Fooled Me

    Cat perched on a fence with accidental optical illusion making a pole look like part of its face, captured on camera.

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    #15

    The Flying Catmobile

    Kitten appearing to levitate on an overturned bucket creating an accidental optical illusion captured on camera.

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    Floating Cat?

    Black cat appears to be floating above couch due to an accidental optical illusion captured on camera.

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    #17

    Was Taking A Picture Of My Horse Yawning And Suddenly... Xenomorph Horse

    Close-up of a horse creating an accidental optical illusion with its mouth aligned to another horse’s head on a grassy field.

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    #18

    Hula Hoops In Your Coffee

    Coffee foam creating an accidental optical illusion resembling an owl face inside a red mug, captured on camera.

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    #19

    Found The Eye Of Sauron While Wine Tasting

    Hand pouring red wine into glass creating an accidental optical illusion on a beige textured surface.

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    #20

    What In The World!

    Man holding a child by the sea with an accidental optical illusion making the child appear to have an adult face.

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    #21

    Dog On Bear Blanket

    Black dog lying on a bear-themed bedspread blending perfectly with the accidental optical illusion captured on camera.

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    #22

    I Swear There’s Four Of Us

    Group wearing colorful jackets and gloves holding miniature bottles, creating an accidental optical illusion captured on camera outdoors.

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    #23

    The Reflection From The Street Lamps Makes This VW Bug Look Like It Has Cartoon Eyes

    Vintage car at night with windshield stickers creating an accidental optical illusion of eyes looking forward.

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    #24

    Long Dog With A Section Missing

    Dog lying on ground next to a log, creating an accidental optical illusion captured by a camera outdoors.

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    #25

    Cat Illusion

    Cat creating an accidental optical illusion by aligning its head with a Meow Mix bag on a kitchen counter.

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    #26

    Thought They Were Miming Their Awards

    Group of people smiling and holding awards on stage, showcasing accidental optical illusions captured on cameras.

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    #27

    New Breed Guys!

    Small dog appears to have a long body due to an accidental optical illusion captured on camera.

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    #28

    Already Tall (7ft Or More) Friend Accidentally Takes Optical Illusion Photo

    Man appears giant next to small people by a pool, creating an accidental optical illusion captured on camera.

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    #29

    Dog Reading A Pamphlet On The Bus

    Dog on a bus looking over a seat creates an accidental optical illusion captured on camera.

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    Nice Shot

    A bird standing on a rooftop with a reflective window creating an accidental optical illusion effect.

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    When I Opened The Trunk, I Freaked Out Thinking Someone Stole The Cover And The Spare Tire. Then I've Remembered That I Bought A Mirror

    Open car trunk with a mirror creating an optical illusion of a hole showing the car’s interior creating an accidental optical illusion.

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    #32

    Never Skip Arm Day

    Two men at a booth with red containers stacked to create an accidental optical illusion in a crowded event setting.

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    The Headless Doggo

    Dog lying on its back with paws raised creating an accidental optical illusion captured on camera.

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    #34

    Floating Above A Manhole

    Woman sitting on a path under cherry blossom trees creating an accidental optical illusion with shadows and perspective.

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    #35

    Just My Dad And His Dog

    Large dog head appears to wear a hat on a person’s body, creating an accidental optical illusion captured on camera.

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    #36

    Usual Wedding

    Bride in a wedding dress appears to have horse legs due to an accidental optical illusion captured on camera.

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    #37

    Truck Looks Like It Has A Possum Logo

    Opossum perched on a fence with a truck in the background creating an accidental optical illusion captured on camera.

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    #38

    Young Girl Posing With A Bag Of Popcorn

    Young girl holding popcorn bag with optical illusion making her head look like a small toy among parked cars.

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    #39

    My Sister's Hand Passing Through My Cat's Body

    Cat appearing to have extra legs in a surprising accidental optical illusion captured on camera by a person.

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    #40

    It Is Important To Have Your Own View Of The World

    Bicycle held up to align with London Eye creating an accidental optical illusion of bike wheel as Ferris wheel center.

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    View of London skyline with ships on the river creating an accidental optical illusion captured on camera

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    #42

    The Reflection Of The Lamp Gives My Glasses Eyeballs

    Glasses placed on a laptop create an accidental optical illusion of eyes staring from the device on a wooden desk.

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    #43

    Checking In On My Cats, I Thought One Grew A Lot Bigger And The Other A Lot Smaller

    Black cat appears gigantic in kitchen due to accidental optical illusion captured on camera with smaller cat in background.

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    #44

    Standing Up

    Three men appear to be sitting and standing at unusual angles in an accidental optical illusion captured outdoors.

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    #45

    Longest Finger?

    Crowd at an outdoor event with a man appearing to have an extended arm due to accidental optical illusion.

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    #46

    Found This Picture Of Friends

    Two people on red couches create an accidental optical illusion captured on camera in a bright living room setting.

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    #47

    Those Trees Though

    Blue Victorian-style building appearing tilted due to street slope creating an accidental optical illusion captured by a camera.

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    #48

    Intriguing Read

    Woman with wings sitting near a child, creating an accidental optical illusion captured on camera.

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    #49

    So Good

    Two men on rocks creating an accidental optical illusion of one person appearing to jump over the other in mid-air.

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    Hotel Hallway Makes Her Look Tiny

    Person walking in a long hallway creating an accidental optical illusion with perspective and lighting on camera.




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