Sometimes we think we’re seeing one thing when really, we’re seeing another. We, humans, are pretty dang smart, but sometimes our minds play tricks on us. And sometimes that happens because of the tiniest shift in perspective.
For example, if you’re looking at an average-sized cat from below, they can look huge. If a dog is standing in a specific spot with a rainbow behind him, it can almost look like a rainbow is magically shooting out of his head… You get the idea.
It’s actually pretty fascinating, to see how something can change so drastically. For that reason, we decided to round up some of the most magical photos that are bound to boggle your brain. Check ’em out!
“This is Kosi. If he really concentrates, he can shoot rainbows out of his head,” a user wrote via Twitter. We would say this looks like the most magical thing ever!
Most people would hate to have their photo taken from this angle, but Jenna Marbles’ dogs is straight up owning it. Big booty goodness for this pup-a-roo! Hilarious!
“With the low tide this morning I was able to capture a unique look on a familiar icon,” this person shared. What a rare view of such a beloved bridge!
This one is just pure talent. To be able to take these tiny flowers lying in a puddle in the concrete and turn it into this stunning result of a photo is mind-blowing. They look so beautiful and vivid as they reflect on the water, you’d think this was taken on a lake!
This is a photo of someone with their nephew. However, at first it looks like the adult’s head is part of their nephew’s body. Basically, it is super creepy and it’s hurting our heads to look at!
Can you believe this is not Photoshopped? The way that the clouds are placed, it looks like there is a whole city floating above a different city. The skyline is laying in the clouds perfectly.
This person tried to snap a photo of a bike thief but ended up with this instead. What poor timing. Can you imagine how that must have gone down? “Yes officer, that’s the pole that stole my bike…”
“My buddy was stoked to finally meet Tony Hawk and this was the picture the person behind him took for him.” That could be anyone for all we know… But hey, at least he knows he met Tony Hawk.
Depending on the angle, an animal can be a bear or bird. It can either make them huge and intimidating or small and dainty. Ah, the power of perspective.
This looks like one mythical cat with two heads. Really, it’s two cats lying next to each other. But the way their bodies are laying perfectly makes it look like one!
“I was so excited to see a baby deer on my hike, but this is what it was.” Turns out what looked like an adorable animal was actually just some… trash? Definitely not as cute or as exciting.
At first glance, this looks like the most stunning, sparkling sunset you have ever laid your eyes on. But then you take a closer look and realize it’s actually just the foamy soap on someone’s windshield at the car wash. How sneaky!
This person captured what the sky looked like out their window throughout the month of June. It is pretty remarkable to see all of the different lights and colors the sky can be!
This photo seems pretty terrifying at first. It looks like this man is danging with his bike, hanging on for his life! But if you really pay attention, you’ll see he’s actually not dangling — it is just the angle.
After taking a glance at this, what do you think it is? We would say it’s a microphone on stage… But then look again and it’s actually someone’s burnt match. Crazy how something so small can appear so large at the right angle!
This one really forces you to think. There is so much going on, and you have to work really hard to understand what’s really and what’s not. It almost looks like the man in the picture is thinking hard to figure it out as well!
This one is super impressive! These two are making it look like they are falling off a cliff. In reality, if you just flip your screen, you’ll see they are just fine. Phew!
These people call themselves wanderlusters according to their blog and we can see why. This photo is brilliant! It really gives you a unique glance at the world and how different people experience it.
Imagine looking over at your cat and seeing this… Yikes! Looks like it’s still Halloween at this house! The cat seemed to have left its head on the shelf, ha.
These people are seemingly playing their instruments in the pool, which is already impressive on its own. But then the perspective is flipped which just makes it look like they are coming out of some otherwordly fifth dimension! Beautiful!
This man isn’t actually holding this woman in the palm of his hand, but it’s still pretty adorable that they can make it look like he is! This is a great wedding pose to try, too!
….And what’s fake? Honestly, at this point, our brains are just spiraling. It’s so hard to tell the difference, and this photo doesn’t make it any easier! So well done.
“Took a picture of my [21F] girlfriend’s hair, is it just me or does she look like a toddler from this angle?” This person wrote on Reddit. We could definitely see it!
Sure, she might not actually be doing a hand stand or defying gravity, but it is still so impressive that she is nailing this angle and perspective. The result is a magical photo. Pure art!
It looks like this chair is floating right out of a grassy wall. And the man sitting in the chair is pretending to not even be amused, which makes it extra fun! A+ for creativity.
The angle of this photo makes this traffic light look like it’s standing up vertically, but it’s actually horizontal and stretching across several lanes. This one definitely hurt my brain a bit. Still processing.
30 Images from a different angle that prove perspective matters
Kirsten Spruch
11.17.20
Sometimes we think we’re seeing one thing when really, we’re seeing another. We, humans, are pretty dang smart, but sometimes our minds play tricks on us. And sometimes that happens because of the tiniest shift in perspective.
For example, if you’re looking at an average-sized cat from below, they can look huge. If a dog is standing in a specific spot with a rainbow behind him, it can almost look like a rainbow is magically shooting out of his head… You get the idea.
It’s actually pretty fascinating, to see how something can change so drastically. For that reason, we decided to round up some of the most magical photos that are bound to boggle your brain. Check ’em out!
