The 40 most spectacular and disturbing optical illusions

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They say that we only see what we want to see, or that we project our world as we wish.. This fantastic statement becomes true when we analyze the optical illusions that our brain generates when we see a certain image.

We understand by optical illusions those graphic perceptions that do not conform to objective reality, since in a sampler of equal images two people are able to see (interpret) totally opposite things.

40 optical illusions that will surprise you

Here are the most outstanding optical illusions.

1. The 3 cars parked in line

 

3 cars of the same make and model, same color. Our perspective makes us see that they are of different sizes.

2. Organization

 

3. Zollner's illusion

 

Parallel lines that look diagonal when we add tabs.

4. The train

 

Is it arriving or leaving?

4. Still circles

 

If we stare at them, they will be in motion.

5. The crosshairs disappear

 

If we concentrate our gaze on the point of aim, we will see how the circles disappear.

6. From black and white to color

 

If we concentrate our gaze on the image of bright colors, they become black and white.

7. Conrsweet illusion

 

If we put the finger in the middle of the figure, the color becomes the same on both sides.

8. The elephant

 

How many legs does the elephant have?

10. Crossed gaze

 

If we cross the look in the image we will see a famous face.

10. Tentacles

 

If we follow an order in looking at the still objects, we will see how they take movement.

11. The fish or the woman

 

Which one do you see?

12. Rubin's glass

 

It depends on where we fix the glance, two faces or a cup will be seen.

13. Adelson's illusion

 

Looking at the reconstruction, we will see that circles A and B do not have the same pitch.

14. Ames' room

 

Both people are the same size, but viewing the image in perspective makes them look different.

16. Shepard's tables

 

They are the same tables with the same shapes that, seeing them in perspective gives us the sensation of being different.

17. The Jastrow illusion

 

Both figures have exactly the same size, but being in different position they seem to be of different size.

18. The Pinna circle

 

It looks like an interlaced line, but they are concentric circles.

19. The Gregory Cafeteria

 

This wall is in a coffee shop by Richard Gregory. The lines are parallel but the position of the squares makes them look messy.

20. The two-color spiral?

 

The spiral looks like different colors, but both columns are the same color.

21. The Lingelbach grid

 

You see black dots, right? Well, there is not even one. They are all blank.

22. Dots in movement

 

This animation shows color changes in the dots if we follow their movements.

23. Real 3D images

 

The "street art" in 3D shows images like this, as if there really was a hole.

24. Parisian globe

 

If we see this figure from this perspective, a globe appears, but the reality is different.

25. The orange circle

 

They seem to be different sizes, but if we look carefully, they measure exactly the same.

26. Moving image

 

Let's look at this image for a while

27. Static image

 

29. Moving blocks

 

This optical illusion can be seen once the black bars are removed, the movement of the blocks changes.

30. The dinosaurs are looking at us

 

The head is equally immobile as the body, but if we change perspective it seems that they follow us with their eyes.

30. Follow the dots

 

If we follow the dots, they appear to be moving.

31. Brusspup" effect

 

There is nothing more to add.

32. The 3 dancers

 

The 3 dancers make the movement towards the same side, but our eyes see something else.

33. The elastic pencil

 

Surprising, isn't it?

34. The insulating tape

 

3D artists have achieved incredible results, like this one.

35. The yellow dots disappear

 

If you stare at the central point, the yellow dots will eventually disappear.

36. The colored dog, or not?

 

If we look at the black dot for a few seconds, when the image changes to black and white our eyes still see the colors.

37. Listen....

 

The perspective betrays us again in this optical illusion.

38. Are the balls moving in a circle?

 

If we follow the balls, they appear to move in a tight circle. But in reality they move in a straight line.

39. The seeds of Akiyoshi

 

Japan's Akiyoshi is an expert in optical illusions. If we follow the green nuggets they appear to be in motion.

40. The floating cube

 

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