A gate in Vienna, Austria, is an optical illusion. Utilizing a one-point perspective, it appears to extend back into space and makes it look like the actual wrought iron gate is much farther down the path. But thanks to its clever use of line and scale, it all sits on a flat plane.
Illusions can be tricky to pull off.
Using just a single sheet of white paper, Parth Kothekar can create mesmerizing works of art.
The city of L'Aquila, located in central Italy, is a beautiful gem that gained international attention in 2009 after a devastating earthquake damaged much of the town. But, happily, L'Aquila is getting renewed attention for a much more positive reason, thanks to a photo posted by Redditor daenel.
When people commit to a tattoo, they usually expect to have just one image permanently inked on their skin.
We've seen some incredible storm clouds, but nothing quite like this.
We've all come across an optical illusion that has tricked our eyes, but how often has it been on someone's face? Vancouver-based makeup artist Mimi Choi uses her skills to transform her own visage into mind-boggling images that look like Surrealist paintings. Even if you look closely at the photos, it is hard to tell how she manages these visual tricks.
A well-done optical illusion will challenge your brain and your eyes.
At first glance, photographer Renatas Jakaitis appears to have captured something straight out of science fiction.
Are you afraid of heights? If not, you might be tempted to climb this staircase to the sky. South African land artist Strijdom van der Merwe is the creator behind Staircase to Heaven, an illusionary sculpture that looks like a set of endless steps that reach the clouds. However, once the viewer views the sculpture from a different angle, the visual trick is revealed. This piece is actually a vertical ladder that’s just 4.5 meters (14.
What do you see among these zigzag lines?
With so many distractions in everyday life, it can be hard to stand out—especially if you’re in advertising.
