15 Photos of Objects That Trick the Eye into Seeing Something Else

Have you ever come across a photograph or image that made you do a double-take-or even a triple-take-to figure out what you're actually seeing?

These kinds of pictures often resemble optical illusions, tricking our eyes and minds. They might have been snapped at just the right moment or deliberately framed to create this effect. Regardless of how it was achieved, these images are effective at looking like something entirely different from what they really are.

The concept of pareidolia encompasses a wide range of experiences. It's a psychological effect where individuals perceive vague images or sounds as something different than what appears.

Although facial pareidolia is the most common type because it's easier to recognize, why limit our exploration to just that aspect of the phenomenon?

#1

The Lights Behind These Snow-Covered Trees Make Them Appear As If They Are Catching On Fire Or Were Set Ablaze

#2

The Bubbles In This Carbonated Drink Resemble A Map Of The World, Showing North And South America

#3

The Snowy White Landscape Paired With This Lady's Striped Boots Makes It Appear Like She Is A Floating Torso With No Legs

#4

A Vase Full Of Water That Froze Resembles A Blue / Gray Iris Of A Human Eye

#5

These Wild Flowers Look Like A Flock Of Small Birds Or Baby Chicks

#6

A Head Of Cauliflower That Was Cooked Resembles A Fireball Or Explosion Happening

#7

This Caterpillar Has A Bunch Of Penguins On Its Back

#8

A Sports Stadium Way Off In The Distance On A Foggy Morning Looks Like Some Sort Of Massive UFO Or Alien Space Craft

#9

This Turtle's Reflection Looks Like A Man With A Serious Beard

#10

This Seafood And Pepper Dish Looks Like A Bunch Of People Swimming

#11

The Leaves On This Tree Look Like Low-Resolution Pixels From A Video Game

#12

The Color Scheme Of This Hallway Makes It Look Like It Has Flooded And Is Full Of Water On The Floor

#13

A House On One Of San Francisco's Many Streets Appears To Be Severely Tilted When The Person Snapping The Photo Held The Camera At An Angle To Make The Street Appear Level

#14

A Small Island Out On The Water Appears As A Floating Island In The Sky

#15

A Large Airplane Passing Behind A Building During Landing/Take-Off Looks Like It Is Parked On Top Of The Roof Of This Building