Thursday, 29 September 2011

"Rollers"


Rollers appear to rotate without effort. On the other hand, they appear to rotate in the opposite direction when observers see this image keeping blinking.

Sunday, 4 September 2011

Saturday, 3 September 2011

"The Spins" Illusion

spins illusion

Another example of an "Anomalous motion" optical illusion: a static image that is perceived to have some form of motion.

Thursday, 1 September 2011

In and Out -- Optical Illusion

in out optical illusion
Look at the center of the above image, while moving your head closer and farther away from your monitor.

Tuesday, 30 August 2011

Anomalous Blobs Illusion

This is an example of an "Anomalous motion" optical illusion. In other words, a static image that is percieved to have some form of motion.

Blob anomalous motion illusion

Sunday, 28 August 2011

Flipped Face Optical Illusion


bumps illusion

Nothing much going on, eh? Now look at the same image flipped:

illusion2
We can see just how odd the upside down eyes and smile look now.

Saturday, 27 August 2011

Light Illusion

optical illusion
The area near the center of the above illusion appears lighter than the surrounding area.

Friday, 26 August 2011

Thursday, 25 August 2011

Sunday, 21 August 2011

"The Spins" Illusion

Yet another one that looks way better in my original artwork which is much bigger than what is able to fit on a webpage nicely. But, I still think the illusion of motion comes through well -- even at this size.