People Share Accidental Camouflage Examples And Here Are 50 Of The Best Photos (New Pics)
When we think of mind bends, we immediately imagine things like four-dimensional hypercubes, quantum mechanics or an infinite universe. After all, they say that the human mind is one hell of a mystery and there are a few things that can send it into overdrive.
Well, it turns out that things don’t have to be so elaborate to create a temporary mental lapse. Quite on the contrary, daily random things, if lined up in a way that could be summed up as “accidental camouflage,” can create a brain fart so powerful it could blow you backwards with the brutal force of “what da heck is that thing?!”
So today we have a very special treat for you: Bored Panda's freshly baked list of pics of camouflaged things found in the weirdest places, at the weirdest times, occurring in the most absurd and all-too-real scenarios. Call them optical illusions if you will, but there is definitely so much more going on in these pics.
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The Void Stares Back
Who left their googly eyes on the mat? Almost thought there was a cat there!
Clearly, this Bored Panda, didn't get the memo that it's been changed to, "oogly eyes" 🤔😉😆
Load More Replies...Relatable for all of us, black cat owners 😁 Not only can I not see him when he's laying on black surfaces, but also, when I get a glimpse of sth black on the floor, I immediately think it's him. I once almost petted my bf's pile of dirty black socks 😂
🤣But the black cat smells a lot better than your friend's dirty socks.
Load More Replies...Dog On A Bear Blanket
On a bear blanket as opposed to bare mountain. Much warmer, much softer, much better.
My Mom Painted This Outlet To Match The Rocks
Accidental camouflages are so mind-bending, you may need to look twice or thrice to find out exactly what’s going on. Call it “Where’s Waldo” real-life edition, or the types of optical illusions that happen when an object blends into its surroundings. So to find out what’s exactly up with these illusions, Bored Panda previously spoke with Lisa Yaszek, a Regents Professor of Science Fiction Studies at Georgia Tech where she researches and teaches science fiction as a global language crossing centuries, continents, and cultures.
“As humans, we’re fascinated by optical illusions both because they are a symbol of human creativity and because they demonstrate just how good we are at flexible thinking,” Lisa Yaszek told us. She added that there is something inherently pleasing about the ability to perceive an image in different ways, argued Lisa, and she wondered if it’s perhaps it’s part of our natural aptitude for learning.
Day 117
What's really hilarious is that is a birdie or shuttlecock he has in his mouth. :) Also note: those are mudhens, not ducks. Mudhens live a lot like ducks and resemble them but do not have webbed feet and are more closely related to cranes than to ducks.
Thanks for info re mudhens. The shuttlecock (not bird) is on the front of his nose, not in his mouth. I can't imagine why he kept it there, did he really want to hide?
Load More Replies...If I blend in just right maybe I'll get some of the bread the ladies throw in
Purrrrfect Camouflage
Omg thank you I was beginning to think it was a prank!
Load More Replies...IS IT BAD THAT I ACTUALLY COULDN'T SEE THE CAT UNTIL AASHI POINTED IT OUT-
Awe. After years of having a wood stove and hauling in wood I was looking for a snake!
I see the cat with its eyes closed on top of the middle stack of woods. Thank you, @Aashi Chaudhari.
Camouflage Level: Good Boi
“Whatever the source of our love for optical illusions, it’s fascinating to note that the desire to create optical illusions seems to be as old as humanity itself. The prehistoric artists who decorated the Cave of Altima 20,000 years ago used the natural bulges in the rock walls of the cave to give volume and depth to the animals they drew there; the Greek-Egyptian inventor Heron of Alexandria (10CE-70AD) engineered a device that made it look like priests could open temple doors with verbal commands; and the Airavatesvara Temple in India is covered in 800+-year-old carvings of animals that change species when viewed from different angles.”
Help I Lost My Lovebird In This Pile Of Mangoes
My Wife Was Wearing The Right Jacket At The Right Time
"Honey, just tilt your right shoulder up a bit more... now the left one down... your left, not mine. OK, just a bit more... no, not that shoulder, starboard up, port down. There you go.
The Perfect Camouflage
Not a coincidence, in this case. Natural selection does some pretty cool s**t.
Therefore, it’s no surprise that optical illusions never fail to capture our imagination. “Whenever people invent new creative or technical processes, they use them to create optical illusions! Indeed, we’ve seen this throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries: pioneering filmmakers like George Melies drew on vaudeville stagecraft and scratched and painted on celluloid to create the first filmic special effects; Op artists Josef Albers and Bridgette Riley manipulated geometric forms on canvas to convince the eye that unreal spatial places existed; and today we have digital technologies that allow us to radically transform the scale and presentation of images in sometimes truly mind-blowing ways,” Lisa explained.
My Full Cup Of Milk That Made The Cup Look Upside Down
A mug that full is asking for a mess either way.
Load More Replies...what are you talking about? it is upside down and you should probably flip it so its the right way up again.
Yes, this mug is upside down. You can tell mostly by the handle.
Load More Replies...I have a friend whose sight is failing due to macular degeneration. She has a gadget to tell her when a cup is nearly full of tea, etc, but she puts milk in first, and she can't see that.
Right? Why are we not talking about that beautiful salad?
Load More Replies...Ok now, why hasn't anyone pointed out the freaking giant bacon bits?!
It looks like chicken to me on top of the spinach with avocado. I don't know what those two yellow cubes are. Looks yummy and healthy.
Load More Replies...This scares me. Knowing me i would flip it upside down and the milk would spill lol
There's Something On The Floor
This can't be coincidence. What did you do, take the cat tile shopping and say "I want tiles like this"?
It’s insane how you can’t find it and then once you do, you can’t unsee it
World's Tallest Bus
My eyes just saw the tram and just followed it up before realizing there was a building behind
A Second Look Is Not Enough
I see a man with tiny ears and baby-shaped backpack. It even has a zip-lock.
I was like, "that life vest has an butt...ohhhh!" 😂
Load More Replies...Lollllllllololollo. From far away ur like this is fake ... like where's the kids head? But up close u can see the kid is slightly darker ... and faces are separated
My Brain Refuses To Believe There Are 4 People In This Photo
Yes, that's what I did. Someone's holding the bottle.
Load More Replies...Haha I didn't see the arm! And this is not the first time I've seen this picture.....
Camouflage works ! Took me also some time to see this arm ( I followed the hand )
Thank you I had to do that bc of you... that one was tough
Load More Replies...I know that when I see camo in any context I like to pretend it makes things invisible, but sometimes I really can't see the camo.
Load More Replies...WOAH! That took me way too long 😅 I guess the camo really does work!
The Tree Had Eyes... Eastern Screech Owl Mom And Two Of Three Owlets Peeking Out
Julia Atkinson's comment = PRICELESS!!! (●⌒∇⌒●)
Load More Replies...I didn't until I read your comment but YES!! YES I DO!!!
Load More Replies...First, it was "The Hills Have Eyes." Now, the trees do too??? Wha-ah-ah-ah! -Lol
After A Fresh Wax (There’s A Car In There)
That's some Mission Impossible James Bond Agents of S.H.E.I.L.D. tech!
We're Getting A New Kitchen Countertop Soon. Making Sandwiches Will Be Easier
I was looking for a fault or something, had to look often to see there was actually bread on the counter hahaha
How was this countertop listed in the builder's catalogue? "raisin bread faux granite?"
Until the new countertop comes, buy white bread or make sandwiches on a plate.
I think they like the counter top but I agree about the plate thing
Load More Replies...u just have to squat down until the countertop is eye level, that way you can see where the sandwiches are lol
The Picture On The Back Of This RV Lines Up With The Mountains In The Background
I can tell you it’s relative area: Somewhere near Navajo Dam
Load More Replies...I'd love to know whether this is coincidence or whether it's the right place for the image, does anyone know?
Total coincidence. The photograph on the RV is from Monument Valley Arizona which looks nothing like the area that they are in.
Load More Replies...Not Perfect, But Quite Satisfying
I've stared at this for five minutes and still I can only see the duck. How do you see the bird?
Load More Replies...Oh my gosh! I didn't see the bird at all! I had to come back twice!! Wow!
Broken Chair
I was confused for 2 mins straight as to why this pic was here. Then I saw. The Void.
Load More Replies...I met a very sweet black cat recently, so I can absolutely verify.
Load More Replies...My Pet Mouse Blends In With My Partner's Pajamas
Is that a mouse in your pajamas or are you just happy to see me?
Went To Take A Nap & Found My Bed Purring
Cats LOVE fake fur! They wiggle around and purr on it, and sometimes groom your fake fur bedding like it was another cat.
They love blankets and fake fur matching their fur, I have noticed
Load More Replies...My Puppy (Ling Ling) Has Interesting Camouflage
My dog was the exact colour of playground mulch when he was a pup. All you could see were his eyes an nose!
The Way My Chameleon Hides On My Military Backpack
No, they change colour according to their mood. An octopus changes colour to mimic its surroundings. The chameleon thing is a popular misconception.
Load More Replies...I bet you have tried him on all sorts of different colours and patterns...Go on,admit it! I know I would.
My Friend Found An Invisible Cat In Greece
It's a white cat, but a white street cat. Most kitties in Greece look a little grimy. But they make it up with their excellent personalities.
Load More Replies...GIMME THAT BEAUTIFUL CAT. SOMEONE COME TO MY PLACE WITH THIS CAT AND GIVE IT TO ME.
By Complete Coincidence, The Trees Along This Street Matched The Colors Of The Buildings
I have no idea why I'm drawn to this, but this city looks like such a fun place to live!
This would be a great photo to use in a Tana Hoban book teaching toddlers about colors!'
My friend took this picture. How weird to come across it here. It was taken in Stockholm.
Careful What You Grab
Dang Hard To Find The House Numbers
There is rumors that this area is the Bermuda triangle of the delivery people! Noone ever comes back!
Load More Replies...Above the doors, painted over. Took me awhile too!
Load More Replies...Oh my gosh it took like a minute for me to find them and even now I'm not entirely sure. Not great planning right there.
Right above and center of the doors, painted over.
Load More Replies...Void Kitty
I will never cease to be amazed at how cool black cats are...simply stunning and mysterious!
Photographer
Dog Blending Into The Ground
This is exactly the reason this coat was bred into this working dog...brilliant!!
Nice Cushions
Top tip. Don’t buy a laptop case that exactly matches your upholstery.
I've been followed by a mini-black hole for years. Looks like you have one, too. Something goes missing for a day or two, then shows up where it belongs.
Haha that's messed up. I know they must've thought they were for real going crazy.
Ever Wondered What A Hatched Avocado Looks Like?
Do you know how long you have to sit on it?
Load More Replies...New Dog Bed
The reflection of light. They didn't dye it, thank goodness.
Load More Replies...When She Matches The Court
It somehow looks like she is lying in perfect shape on the painting of Piet Mondrian
“What Kind Of Pupper Is This?”
It's screaming "WHAT KIND OF PUPPER IS THIS, HELEN!!??"
Load More Replies...The Way My Hard Hat Blends In With The Sky
The Lichen Huntsman Spider
No. No. NO. My worst nightmare. If I can't see it, I can't scream and run in the opposite direction. If I accidentally touch it, I will be a catatonic mess. Nope. Don't like this one bit.
Why all the fuss? This animal can do you far less harm than the dogs, cats, owls, and even the guinea pig that you're all cooing over. I don't get it.
It's not a mistake of Nature that spiders LOOK menacing. Why does it surprise anyone that the tactic provided them by Nature, Works? Even on the very large creatures who, on occasion and absolutely by several species Can Be harmed? The idea of a spider(or any "bug" --society's term) as big as a Head being able to sit Right There and likely not be seen is admittedly Freaky!
Load More Replies...My Very Own "Carpet Dog"
OK, it may be one of those perceptual things, but the rug (and therefore the dog) look pretty green to me...
This Well Camoflauged Moth
I'm not scared of moths, but if this thing just all of a sudden flew off near my head, I would freak
This Dinner Plate Exactly Matched My Daughter’s Top
My Boyfriend's New Shirt Matches Perfectly To His Tattoo
Well since the title says "new Shirt" i guess the Tattoo came first
Load More Replies...After A Two Week Search, I Finally Found My Remote
GOOD IDEA! I PUT HOLOGRAPHIC TAPE ON MY MOTHER'S GLASSES CASE
Load More Replies...That's why mine has a cover. The number of times I've moved my lapdesk to get up and tipped the remote onto the floor or lost it on my mink blanket is ridiculous. It's now pink/purple.
omg this morning i was looking for my airpods. i got a black case for the case cuz i kept dropping them (now i like never drop them). so i went looking for them, couldnt find them. i was freaking out because i didnt want to lose them to the dryer or being outside (i played with our dumdum golden retriever yesterday). i looked on my desk multiple times (all the furniture in my room is black except the book shelf, which is brown). i finally found them on the tenth time. they were sitting on the edge of my desk, standing up. i was so relieved
I usually put white out in several places on my black remote so I can see it....front and back
Young Girl Posing With A Bag Of Popcorn
When I first saw this picture, I had to look at it multiple times until I saw the popcorn bag.
A Sitting Jacket
What you see as his collar is actually his hoodie - he's resting his head on the window.
Load More Replies...Only A Top
I was so focussed on what the top said that I didn't even notice the lack of legs!
Yes, the green pants blend well with the hedge but what does the top say!??
Picked Up This Little Guy And This Is Where He Chose To Lay
23 Minutes. That's How Long It Took Me To Find My Glasses
This pattern is the work of Satan. Imagine looking for your glasses when you can see nada?
And you don't want to sit anywhere because you may crush your glasses.
Load More Replies...24 minutes here...Still : where are these darn glasses?I can't find them.
You'd have to ask them a year ago on Reddit. That's when and where they posted this. Not here.
Load More Replies...I would have put my chihuahua on the bed. He steps on my stuff all the time. I would have found them quickly
Two Dogs Lying On The Floor
It looks like it would say :"Jonathan the good boi demands Souls of the ungood bois"
My Favorite Rug
or a dug, or a drug (wut) or a druog or a droug or a drog
Load More Replies...I have a poodle and I love playing with his curls!
Load More Replies...Exploring the role of optical illusions highlights our fascination with images that challenge perception and reality. Unlike intricate works from history that utilize creative processes to captivate us, another fascinating phenomenon is subtle and accidental.
It's the surprising art of hidden patterns seen around us, as seen in these remarkable photos that have captured attention for their coincidental camouflage.
Camo Cat
A Soccer Team In Turkey Opted To Wear Their All-White Away Kit For The Super League Clash In Snow
It depends! Your adversary cannot see you, but your teammates neither! :D
Load More Replies...It happens in US Football too, as its a winter sport and the "away" team usually wears a white version of their uniform.
Load More Replies...There Are Two Cats In This Picture
Just over the top bar of the hammock, on the left...you may notice a pair of yellow eyes peaking....
Load More Replies...My Shirt Does A Fine Job Blending Me In This Bed Of Flowers
Mr and mrs dursley of number 4 privet drive, were perfectly normal, thank you very much... except for the half man backing into their rose garden!
Load More Replies...Camocat
Void Rug
The owners woke them/called them for the second photo, you can tell by the "Well do you have food or what? Leave me be" dual expressions 😃
When Two Become One
Nice Bun
Took Me A Second
The Way This Knife Set Matches The Kitchen Surface
This Cat On A Rock
Saw An Almost Perfectly Camouflaged Moth On Here And Thought I’d Share This One I Found
The Way These Chips Match My Countertop
This Seafarer
The Way This Baby Lizard Blends In With My Plant Pot
My Cat Looks Like A Pillow
Camouflaged Shoes At The Discount Store Today
Can You Tell Which One Is The Dog?
Now I’m going to surprise you… it’s only one and there’s one dog… well if not it’s the left one
Fluffy Blanket
The Bean In Chicago Is Practically Invisible Even Though You’re Looking Right At It
Unintentionally Mushroom Risotto Matches My Countertop
A White Husky Enjoying The Last Of The Snow
The Way My Shoes Match This Hotel’s Carpet Perfectly
This Leaf Fell On A Car Of The Exact Same Color
This Mirrored Tissue Box In The Hotel I Am At
The Way The Fifth Fan Panel Blends Into The Ceiling
My Coffee With Milk Had The Same Shade Of Brown As My Mug This Morning
Perfectly Camouflaged Spider On My Plant
Her Hair Colour Matches The Bristles Of The Brush
Shy Chair Leg
My Mom's Jacket Is Of Almost Identical Design To The Furniture In The "Nice" Living Room
There's a 1960s photo of George Harrison wearing a jacket with a floral pattern identical to the wallpaper in my local theatre
Used to be able to go to Laura Ashley and get the same print for all your soft furnishings, wallpaper, lampshades and clothes
This Crab's Perfect Camouflage
Camouflage Mode Engaged
How Did I Lose An Entire Chocolate Lab?
You ate it, obviously. That's what eventually happens to chocolate.
Noticed This Woman's Skirt Blended In With The Floor While Waiting For My Parents At The Airport
Just Trying To Blend In At The Party
The Cheshire Cat...and then there was only a grin. A great grin, BTW.
The Way These Socks Match The Carpet
I really like this one. The chances of those socks matching that carpet.
Suburban Combat-Ready
My Parents Took A Photo Of Me
Yeah, pretty sure that railing behind him is there for a reason. Another Instawhore...
Load More Replies...His parents were preparing for telling people, "...and that's the last time we saw him."
Another fine addition to the "Last Photographs Taken Before Death" series, an unsurprisingly large number of which involve people on the wrong side of safety railings.
Maybe they were afraid this was the last time they'd see you alive. I'm sorry, but you're an idiot.
Our New Pup Douglas Blending In With The Rug
A Camouflaged Outlet
Who Wore It Best?
Catmouflage
Where's The Dog?
Pesto Pizza Camouflaged On The Counter
That type of countertop seems to be good at hiding most carbs. Recommended for dieters.
This Spider Matching The Tree Trunk
Same. It looks like kegs with a leaf covering the private area.
Load More Replies...Our New Pan Matches Our Kitchen Desk
My Sneaker Matches My Gym's Floor
The Paint On This Pipe To Match The Shadows
It Took Me 20 Minutes To Find My Tortilla
I’m guessing it’s some sort of “healthier” version with whole grain and/or flax or something like that. That and the lighting.
Load More Replies...My Husband Found A New Family At Disney
This Instant Coffee Pack Matches My Coworker's Sweater
The 70’s Bell-Bottoms I Bought Today At The Thrift Shop Matched Quite Nicely To The Carpet At The Party. I’ve Never Been There Before
My Debit Card Blends Into This Old Cabinet
Texture Duplication
Her Shoulder Blends With The Sand
When Your Accessories Perfectly Match Your Outfit
My Sister’s Shirt Lined Up Perfectly To The Sidewalk
My Rug Looks Like A Giant Version Of My Napkin
Fresh Wax Job On My 24-Year-Old Jeep
My Girlfriend's Skirt Whilst Looking At Pebbles On The Beach
I Guess I Like Stripes
My Orange Juice Is The Same Color As The Mug It's In
Matching The Office Decor
Visited Étretat In Normandy, France And Accidentally Matched My Outfit To The Beach
Mary's "Gone" Crackers Taking Their Name Way Too Literally
The Way This Building Blends Into The Skyline
Lost My Daughter's Hair Clip/ Pin Thingy
If you find the row of horizontal dots about 2/3 of the image over, count 25 from the bottom up. The leopard print hair clip is a few inches to the left.
I call them hair pieces and mostly because it annoys my wife.
This Woman's Dress Matches The Metro Design
My Partner Got A Pair Of Socks That Almost Perfectly Match Our Carpet Flooring
My Smoothie This Morning Matched My Sweater Perfectly
The Pattern On My Vape Is Identical To My Desk
BP title "People Share Accidental Camouflage Examples" with pictures of animals in their natural habitat. Nature, who spend millenia developping camouflage for them : "you keep using that word..."
or pictures we already shown you before but we gave it a new title and added a few new ones
Load More Replies...taught me value of using a plate or a cutting board or even a napkin.
Load More Replies...See, that’s why you get yourself a vivid turquoise Otterbox. Impossible to lose.
Load More Replies...I have to zoom in on half of these to find what's "hiding" in plain view. Lol!
Thank you so very, VERY much! This article brought stitches to my mind- and then some! STILL laughing! ≧◠‿◠≦
If it's clean, what's the problem? So long as you're not chopping on it then it's fine.
Load More Replies...BP title "People Share Accidental Camouflage Examples" with pictures of animals in their natural habitat. Nature, who spend millenia developping camouflage for them : "you keep using that word..."
or pictures we already shown you before but we gave it a new title and added a few new ones
Load More Replies...taught me value of using a plate or a cutting board or even a napkin.
Load More Replies...See, that’s why you get yourself a vivid turquoise Otterbox. Impossible to lose.
Load More Replies...I have to zoom in on half of these to find what's "hiding" in plain view. Lol!
Thank you so very, VERY much! This article brought stitches to my mind- and then some! STILL laughing! ≧◠‿◠≦
If it's clean, what's the problem? So long as you're not chopping on it then it's fine.
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