Eye Rays Motion Optical Illusion
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While there are several different theories, vision scientists are not exactly sure why certain static images can trick our brains into thinking that they are moving. In this excellent example by Akiyoshi Kitaoka, the radial lines appear to move toward you from the eye ball in the center of the image. Don’t stare at it for too long, though – you might get a headache!
More motion illusions, like the Moving Mona Lisa Face, can be found on Akiyoshi Kitaoka’s website.
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Whoa hurts my head!! But pretty awesome!
Check this one out, too. It will certainly make your head ache.
http://www.anopticalillusion.com/2012/08/psychedelic-motion-illusion/