A optical illusion is characterized by causing confusion in the visual system, because when we look at a figure, the our eyes can interpret differently than our brain, tricking our perceptual process. This time, to test your observation capacity, we brought you an image that went viral on the internet. Can you see beyond the obvious?
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How good are you at noticing optical illusions?
The website “Best Illusion Of The Year Contest” every year holds the contest of the Neural Correlate Society (NCS), to celebrate the illusions created by visual scientists, ophthalmologists, neurologists, artists and other illusionists of the world. This initiative seeks to promote scientific research on the foundations of illusory materials related to neural abilities, perception and cognition, attention and concentration, and visualization and recognition of characters.
solving the challenge
See the photo below:
It might just look like a pile of red and green mangoes, but if I told you there was a parrot among them, can you spot it?
Illusion has the ability to hide messages and distort the way we see. Always remember that the eyes capture the images, but it is the brain that processes them. Therefore, it may happen that we are visualizing something and the brain is interpreting it differently. Therefore, to be able to find the parrot between the sleeves, you need to look at the photo more closely.
challenge answer
Camouflage can be considered an optical illusion technique classified as literal illusion. In it, when the mind receives visual information, the brain focuses on specific objects, making you see a figure in a moment and then visualize another totally different one. Many animals use this method to remain indistinguishable from the environment, so they confuse the perception of their predators, increase their chances of survival and get rid of the threats.
In the image, if you look at the center of the photograph and then direct your eyes to the left, you will find a parrot camouflaged among the fruits. Check it out below:
Optical illusions are more common than we think, right? Many times we look at something and don't look closely, missing information that could be important in the process. Therefore, if you want nothing to pass unnoticed by your eyes, on our website we offer more challenges like this one to help you improve your perception. Enjoy!