Is it a hole or a hay bale? New optical illusions are dividing the internet
- An optical illusion image shared on TikTok has divided dozens of observers
- The image suggests that some may see a bale of hay or a shadowy hole
- Some claim to see hay, while others see a hole – with many first catching a glimpse of BOTH
Is your brain playing tricks or are you late for an eye test? If you're trying to figure out what you see first in this seemingly simple image, you might ask yourself both questions.
An optical illusion uploaded by popular TikTok account @unseenillusions has left dozens of users on the social app divided over what they see first upon observation.
The brainteaser-based account regularly posts mind-boggling optical illusions, puzzles and riddles for his 37,500 followers to analyze and solve.
Shared in September 2021, the after has since racked up more than 1,400 likes, as bewildered people are asked: 'Do you see a hole or a bale of hay and its shadow?'
The still image consists of a photo of a bale of hay, perfectly camouflaged in the surrounding grassland, but upon closer inspection it seems to fit in so well that only a grave-shaped hole or shadow can be seen.
An image of an optical illusion uploaded by the popular TikTok account @unseenillusions has left dozens of users on the social app divided over what they see first upon observation
The image consists of a photo of a bale of hay that is perfectly camouflaged in the surrounding grassland, but upon closer inspection it seems to blend in so well that only a gap or shadow can be seen.
The mind-boggling optical illusion has led dozens of observers to doubt what they are seeing, with many insisting they first spotted a hole, while others claim they caught a glimpse of a bale of hay.
One person agreed that he saw a bale of hay for the first time and wrote, “Bale of hay,” while another noted, “Clump of hay.”
Another person confirmed: 'A bale of hay because it's not aligned so you can see the outline of the bale.'
In contrast, some observers claimed to have noticed a shadow or hole first, with one writing, “It's a shadow,” while another noted, “Shadow.”
However, an overwhelming number of people insist on seeing both the hay bay and the shadow – and some have to inspect again after seeing only one or the other.
One person wrote: 'Hole, then both,' while another stunned individual commented: 'Both, but I saw three holes first.'
There's one simple trick you can use to stop yet another mind-blowing optical illusion – but do you hold the key to stopping it?
The illustration, created by British company Rainbow Riches Casino, shows dozens of green hearts that appear as if they are moving in waves.
The mind-boggling optical illusion has led dozens of observers to doubt what they are seeing, with many insisting they first spotted a hole, while others claim they caught a glimpse of a bale of hay.
The tricky image, provided by British company Rainbow Riches Casino, appears as if it moves in waves. Can you use your brain to make it stop?
But according to the designers, there is actually a very simple way to stop the movement.
At first glance it appears that waves are moving from one corner to another across the image.
There are several reasons why the image appears to move, from the white lines that create contrast to the distance between the rows of hearts.
The optical illusion is based on a pattern that merges into one moving image when you move your eyes around it.
However, if you focus your gaze on a fixed point in the image, you will notice that it no longer moves at all.
Fancy more brainteasers? This next one will test your observation skills by challenging you to find the set of hidden keys.