30 Perfectly Misleading Photos That Seem Like A Glitch In Real Life (New Pics)

We rely on our senses to interpret the world around us, but they’re not as foolproof as we might think.

Ever noticed how food tastes different when you can’t smell it? Or how your hands fumble with textures in the dark? Our eyes are just as easily tricked—give them an optical illusion, and they’ll glitch out faster than an old computer.

That’s what makes them so fun to mess with! To put your perception to the test, we’ve gathered some of the most mind-bending photos from the subreddit Confusing Perspectives. Check them out below, and don’t miss our conversation with cognitive scientist Mark Changizi on why our brains keep falling for these visual tricks.

Theres Something Wrong In Her Shadow

Two cats on a marble floor, one black and stretched out, creating a seriously confusing optical illusion with its shadow.

Like A Big Wave

Confusing pic of a road merging with stormy skies creating an optical illusion.

Skiers Looking Like Music Notes

Shadows on snow creating an optical illusion, requiring a double take to understand.

Pick Pocket!

Six women posing for a group photo in casual outfits, showcasing confusing optical illusion effect.

Whats For Dinner?

Confusing image of a ginger cat in a bowl, resembling a seasoned chicken ready for roasting.

Oh, The Invisible Car!

Ice formation resembling a car front grille, creating a seriously confusing visual illusion in a parking lot.

That Are Some Ferocious Teeth

Dog holding a cluster of pine cones, creating a seriously confusing optical illusion of a strange mouth.

Wth! Did Her Head Fall Off?

Person in a long coat, head obscured, standing on a path, creating a confusing optical illusion.

Black Dress, Hands On Hips And A Huge Head

Confusing pics: TV broadcast shows four people in different locations, with a presenter on the side.

#10

Gabriel Medina At The Olympics Leaving The Truman Show

Man appears to float above the ocean next to an upright surfboard, creating a seriously confusing optical illusion.

#11

At First Glance This Is Very Strange

Man hugging child in a bar setting, creating a seriously confusing optical illusion with their clothing patterns.

#12

Its Not Mountain View

Frost patterns on a car window form a mountain-like scene, creating a seriously confusing visual illusion.

#13

Retired Fire Chief Proudly Shows Off His 1:4 Scale Truck And Figures

A firefighter standing on a fire truck ladder appears giant compared to the group of firefighters below, creating a confusing illusion.

#14

Hey You Guys Forgot To Unpacked Me

Two individuals sitting on a beach, creating an optical illusion with a doll in a bag, causing a double take.

#15

Thats Not A Tower

Person in teal jacket tending garden, creating a confusing optical illusion with tree in suburban yard.

#16

Sneaky Hand

Three people standing in a field, with vibrant autumn trees, posing for a seriously confusing photo.

#17

Perfect Towel For Your Sweat On A Hot Day

Confusing image of a soccer player being poured with beer while holding a tall glass during a celebration.

#18

It’s The Same Photo On The Left And On The Right. It’s Just Been Rotated 180°

Wooden surface with an abstract, confusing carved design that might require a double take.

#19

Two Story Beach

Confusing optical illusion of a lake appearing above a sea cliff, prompting a double take.

#20

This Is One Picture Of A Cemetery, Not 2 Images Stitched Together

Autumn leaves in a cemetery create a confusing visual with vibrant orange tree and rows of headstones.

#21

Ayoo

Confusing pic of wolves in a book creating an optical illusion that might require a double take.

#22

Aliens Are Real!

View of a city skyline with a ceiling light reflection resembling a UFO, creating a confusing visual effect.

#23

Jumping Skid

Confusing tire marks on a road create an optical illusion, requiring a double take to figure out the vehicle's path.

#24

Slender Legs

Woman sitting on a tricky chair optical illusion, four people at a dining table.

#25

Lazy Eye?

Confusing image of a girl's face seemingly combined with another, creating an optical illusion.

#26

This Is The First Time I Have Seen The Camouflage Work

Woman in a field beside a concrete structure, with a mysterious reflection creating a confusing optical illusion.

#27

Both Dogs Are The Same Size

Confusing pic of two dogs in a mossy forest, one perched on a branch, the other on the ground in an orange vest.

#28

Just Thought

Man standing behind a clear podium, smiling, wearing a blue shirt and striped tie, with a screen displaying text behind.

#29

Sometimes You Eat The Burger And Sometimes The Burger Eats You

A burger with a large tongue-like bacon slice, creating a confusing visual requiring a double take.

#30

Stop Looking At Me

Confusing pic of a person in a hood peeking over an airplane seat near a beverage cart.