Amazing Pattern: Check Out This Cool GIF

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The discussion revolves around an animated GIF that creates an optical illusion, prompting participants to share their reactions and other interesting patterns or optical effects. The scope includes personal impressions of the GIF, references to other optical illusions, and techniques for viewing stereoscopic images.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express enjoyment and fascination with the wobbling effect of the GIF.
  • Others find the GIF disorienting or overwhelming, indicating a strong reaction to the visual effect.
  • A participant shares a description of an optical illusion involving two dots that creates a visual effect of a picture of Jesus when viewed correctly.
  • Another participant mentions their familiarity with the same optical illusion and expresses interest in stereoscopic 3D images, sharing a link to a website with such images.
  • There is a mention of a parallel viewing technique used in radiology to create 3D images from radiographs, with a playful reference to the technique's obsolescence due to advancements in CT imaging.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a sense of intrigue regarding optical illusions, though reactions to the specific GIF vary widely, with some enjoying it and others finding it uncomfortable. There is no consensus on a single viewpoint regarding the effects of the GIF or the best optical illusions.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various optical illusions and techniques without providing detailed explanations or definitions, leaving some assumptions about the viewer's familiarity with these concepts. The discussion includes personal anecdotes and subjective experiences that may not be universally applicable.

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http://members.cox.net/mkdjgr/7126.gif


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Pretty cool, don't you think?


Do you know any other interesting patterns?
 
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ugh all i can see is that image wobbling in front of my eyes...damn!
 
Originally posted by jimmy p
. . . wobbling . . .

That's exactly what I'm impressed with.
 
Far out man!

Where's my Pink Floyd CD when I need it?
 
Far out man!
 
dont even have to scroll the page, i get freaked out just looking at it!
 
Somewhere out there is this optical illusion with 2 dots that you stare at for 30 seconds, then immediately stare at a flat surface while blinking your eyes and it looks like a picture of jesus- it's the imprint of the negative impacting your optical nerves- cool effect.
 
Originally posted by Zantra
Somewhere out there is this optical illusion with 2 dots that you stare at for 30 seconds, then immediately stare at a flat surface while blinking your eyes and it looks like a picture of jesus- it's the imprint of the negative impacting your optical nerves- cool effect.
I've seen that one, too. I may have a copy around the house somewhere. If I can find it I'll scan it and post it. I also REALLY like the stereoscopic 3D ones. There are lots of them at this site:
http://www.vision3d.com/sghidden.html
I really like it when it comes into 'focus' you can just sit there and look all around inside 'the box'. I've gotten pretty good at viewing these - it takes only seconds for my parallel vision to kick in.
 
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Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
http://www.eyetricks.com/jesus.htm

Funny, this just came up in the S&D forum.
Should have known you'd be able to come right up with it...
 
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BTW, Zantra. That parallel viewing technique described at the site I linked is one that was used in Radiology for years. Two radiographs are generated - each one 12 degrees (IIRC) off of center. They would be hung side by side on the view box and then, using the PV technique we would get a 3D image of whatever - usually Water's views for paranasal sinuses. It was fun! 'Course CT blew THAT out of the water! (so to speak, you know water/Water's view - ar ar ar - ok, i'll stop now)
 

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