Optical Illusions

September 20, 2004 in Misc with 7 Comments

Here are a couple of the more interesting optical illusions that I’ve seen throughout the years. Click on the images for a larger view.

Optical Illusion
Squares ‘A’ and ‘B’ are the same color (see proof here).
This illusion is one I find the hardest to believe…

Optical Illusion
Can you see both faces? There’s an old woman and a young woman in this picture. Took me quite while to be able to see both when I first saw it.

Optical Illusion
A young woman or a sax player?

Optical Illusion
A vase or two faces?

What jumped out at you first on each one? Do you have a favorite illusion? If so, see if you can find it on the web and post a link in the comments.

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7 Responses to “Optical Illusions”

  1. Jeremy September 20, 2004 at 23:57 #

    Yeah, the B square in the first illusion is different color on the explanation page as it is on the other. I have a hard time believing it too.

  2. Jeff September 21, 2004 at 02:31 #

    Squares a & b are not the same.

  3. Chris September 21, 2004 at 07:56 #

    Jeff, the squares are the same color. Open the picture and photoshop and see for yourself…

  4. Jeff September 21, 2004 at 07:57 #

    I clicked on your little proof link, and they look different.

  5. Jeff September 21, 2004 at 07:58 #

    nevermind.

    I see it now.

  6. Chris September 21, 2004 at 08:08 #

    Lol, that’s why it’s called an optical illusion :-)

  7. Nick September 22, 2004 at 00:37 #

    I had to cover up the surrounding blocks in order to see it.

    I guess I could have followed the link, too.