Optical Illusions - Enjoy Creative & Fun Illusions

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This discussion focuses on various optical illusions, specifically highlighting the hollow-face illusion and the perception of Moon craters as either convex or concave. Users shared experiences with visual distortions in landscapes, such as hills and mountains, particularly when viewed on platforms like Google Earth. Additionally, a user mentioned creating a vector version of an optical illusion, emphasizing the effectiveness of simplicity in design. Resources for exploring more optical illusions were also provided, including links to illusion websites.

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  • Understanding of optical illusions and visual perception
  • Familiarity with vector graphic design tools
  • Knowledge of visual distortion effects in photography
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  • Explore the "Illusions of the Year" website for a curated collection of optical illusions
  • Learn about the psychology behind the hollow-face illusion
  • Investigate vector graphic design techniques for creating optical illusions
  • Research the effects of perspective on visual perception in photography
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Artists, graphic designers, educators, and anyone interested in the science of visual perception and optical illusions.

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That's a classic, same happens with Moon craters that look either convex or concave on photos. And a bit similar to the hollow-face illusion.
 
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The bowls were easy.
Finally, it took several seconds to get the top left tray to flip .
 
Borek said:
That's a classic, same happens with Moon craters that look either convex or concave on photos.
Yeah, I have always found that one screwy on the eyes/brain
Also happens on hilly/mountains views, on, say on google earth
 
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http://illusionoftheyear.com/cat/top-10-finalists/2021/
If you hover over the "Illusions" tab, it goes back to 2005.
 
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I saw a tiny fuzzy version of this and I liked it so much I redrew it in vector and added some randomness, it's very simple but mesmerising. I tried it in different colours but monotone looks best, being vector it can be printed at any size. Enjoy.
 

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Another one redrawn, not vector. Simple is always best.
 

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