The Other Face of Paris by Gianni Sarcone

Ambiguous,Hidden Objects 6 March 2013 0 Comments

The Other Face of Paris by Gianni Sarcone

We have featured a number of works from Italian author and artist Gianni Sarcone in the past.  One of my favorite works by Sarcone is the following image title “The Other Face of Paris”.  Upon first glance, it is a photograph of a woman holding an umbrella while standing underneath the Eiffel Tower.  But can [...]

White Fluffy Tree

Forced Perspective 30 January 2013 0 Comments

White Fluffy Tree

A photographer gives a dead tree new life by capturing the photograph at exactly the right angle.

Angled Ball by James Hopkins

Anamorphosis,Video 10 December 2012 0 Comments

Angled Ball by James Hopkins

British artist James Hopkins creates very interesting and very original sculptures.  Perhaps you recall his anamorphic South Park Illusion or his bookshelf that resembled a skull.  In the video below, he discusses an outdoor sculpture that he created in the city of Wembley in the United Kingdom.  The sculpture sits near a busy section of [...]

Fake Miniature Photography

Miscellaneous 3 December 2012 0 Comments

Fake Miniature Photography

This photograph may look like a miniature model, but it is a real-life scene.  The photograph has been digitally manipulated to give it the appearance of a fake miniature still.  This type of technique is also referred to as “tilt-shift” photography.  Do they look real or fake to you?

Strange Looking Kid Optical Illusion

Forced Perspective 20 November 2012 3 Comments

Strange Looking Kid Optical Illusion

Do you notice anything peculiar about the kid in the hat? Does he look a little too old to be carried through the water?

Indian in the Mountain

Natural 4 October 2012 0 Comments

Indian in the Mountain

Using Google Earth, a mountain formation resembling the head of an Indian can be found near Alberta, Canada.  The image features a lot of facial detail including an eyebrow, an eye, a nose, lips, a chin and a neck.  Some people have even noted that it looks like the Indian might be listening to an [...]

Impossible Triangle Sculpture

Impossible 6 September 2012 0 Comments

Impossible Triangle Sculpture

Located in the center of the Belgian village of Ophoven is the following sculpture of an impossible triangle.  The sculpture is made from wood and finished with polyester.  The triangle only appears to be “impossible” when viewing it from a specific angle.  The photograph on the right shows how it looks when viewed from other [...]