Try to guess which building is in the foreground. Good luck, because we have been trying to decide for the better part of the last hour and have so far not come very close to a verdict. The certain answer might only be given by the photographer.
Did you decide? The light brown building seems to pop out as if it’s in front, but then, once we look at the gray building, that one seems to be closer. For now, we are going to go with the gray building since its edge seems to block the rest of the brown building. Playing with perspectives is such a trip!
A Desert Arch Plays with Perception
Look at the Delicate Arch, located in the Moab area of Utah. Which leg of the arch do you think is closest to our view? Did you choose the smaller one? You’re right! But don’t look at it too long. If you look at it again, it might flip and flop.
The largest leg is furthest away, but the smaller leg seems like it should be farther away because it is smaller. And to add a layer of illusion to the whole thing, the arch looks like a seahorse trying to eat something! Go out to the Moab desert one time and see for yourself.
Levitation?
It sure looks like this twig is hovering several inches over the sand. Although scientists insist levitation is nothing more than magic or illusion, some people claim supernatural powers or psychic energy can and has resulted in levitation.
What we have here is an illusion. What at first seems to be a shadow created by levitation is really a twig floating above a very clear pond in Surrey, UK. It’s amazing how our minds and our eyes can “see” something that is not there and then just as easily see reality. It's also amazing how clean and clear the water in that pond is!
Stairway to IKEA
What do you do with all those little Allen Keys or hex wrenches that come with every “some assembly required” purchase? Like many, we have wondered too. And while we are sure not everybody goes down the road we see in this picture, it's definitely an option to consider.
What looks like a bright and shiny stairway is actually a collection of those wrenches neatly lined in rows. Would they all come crashing down if Barbie stepped foot on the lowest stair? Or did the creator hold it all together somehow? Some things we will never know, but we do see some adhesive strips in the bottom corner.
A Whimsical Illusion
This may be the most playful apartment building in the world. The illusion of people and shops just being a lively part of the street makes you happy just by looking at it. And if you pay really close attention, you will see that this three-building complex is really just one building.
Believe it or not, this is not the only amazing mural artwork in Sherbrooke, Quebec. The town has a total of 16 murals all around Sherbrooke, complete with a self-guided mural tour. All the other artworks are equally fun. Some contain quirky scenes with hidden shapes. Kids can point out the silliness.