Optical Illusion of The Day: Moth or Faces Illusion

Posted: 14 Sep 2015 05:08 AM PDT

If you’re familiar with the classic Rubens vase optical illusion, you’ll probably get this moth or faces optical illusion right away…

moth or faces illusion

My question is, though, which did you see first in this moth or faces optical illusion? The moth or the faces?

I’m actually really curious if different people find it easier to see one or the other first. I also wonder if the colors of the illusions like this make a difference. For instance, in this moth or faces illusion, is it easier to see the moth first because it’s black? What would happen if the colors were reversed, like this?

moth or faces illusion reversed

Now do you think it’s easier to see the faces first? I’d love to hear your opinion on this! Weigh in below and let us know which subject you saw first in this moth or faces illusion in the comments below! Also, did reversing the black and white make it easier to see one or the other?

If you liked this moth or faces illusion, you might also want to check out this Rorschach card illusion!

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Shadow Illusion Falling over a Cliff

Posted: 13 Sep 2015 11:25 AM PDT

Sometimes photographers get crazy lucky and snap an unforgettable shot. It doesn’t happen all of the time, but when it does, it’s like hitting the jackpot! That’s what happened with this shot of a shadow illusion…

Glen Canyon shadow optical illusion

This shadow illusion looks like the hiker’s shadow is actually falling over the edge of the cliff that the man is walking along. I’ve actually had this shadow illusion in my little arsenal of illusions to post, but haven’t been able to figure it out. Until just recently, that is!

This photo was taken in Glen Canyon, Utah by photographer Darrell Staggs. The hiker’s shadow actually falls on a pool of water. That same pool of water is also reflecting the canyon wall behind the hiker, making it look like the hiker’s shadow is falling over the cliff!

It’s definitely a perfectly timed photo and overall a pretty awesome shadow illusion!

Wanna see another awesome shadow illusion? Head over and check out this shadow with eyes!

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