Optical illusions are everywhere such as reflections on a store window but many times we don’t even realize it because we learn how to decipher them automatically. These illusion images use a wide variety of things like light, patterns, colors, and a LOT of science to help trick our minds.
These 24 illusion pictures are sure to amaze and confuse but each one uses a different technique and many are incredibly simplistic to recreate.
1) Stare at the black plus sign and you’ll see a green circle appear in the normally blank space.
![24 Awesome Optical Illusions -Stare at the black plus sign and you'll see a green circle appear in the normally blank space.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-01.gif?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1)
2) Optical illusions where the teacup keeps going, and going.
![24 Awesome Optical Illusions -The teacup keeps going, and going.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-02.gif?resize=400%2C225&ssl=1)
3) These squares may look the same but…
![24 Awesome Optical Illusions -These squares may look the same but...](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-03.gif?resize=500%2C269&ssl=1)
4) Optical illusions like this Charlie Chaplin mask seem to turn inside out.
![24 Awesome Optical Illusions -This Charlie Chaplin mask seems to turn inside out.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-04.gif?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1)
5) Finding HOW to sit in this chair isn’t easy.
![24 Awesome Optical Illusions -Finding HOW to sit in this chair isn't easy.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-05.gif?resize=400%2C225&ssl=1)
6) The tiles are all the same color.
![24 Awesome Optical Illusions -The tiles are all the same color.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-06.gif?resize=310%2C173&ssl=1)
7) The grey rectangle is one solid color.
![24 Awesome Optical Illusions -The grey rectangle is one solid color.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-07.gif?resize=500%2C280&ssl=1)
8) Keep your eye on the ball.
![24 Awesome Optical Illusions -Keep your eye on the ball.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-08.gif?resize=500%2C400&ssl=1)
9) Amazing optical illusion that demonstrates what creative painting can do.
![24 Awesome Optical Illusions -Amazing what creative painting can do.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-09.gif?resize=400%2C225&ssl=1)
10) Smashing bananas.
![24 Awesome Optical Illusions -Smashing bananas.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-10.gif?resize=499%2C281&ssl=1)
11) These yellow and blue squares are moving at the same speed.
![24 Awesome Optical Illusions -These yellow and blue squares are moving at the same speed.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-11.gif?resize=500%2C197&ssl=1)
12) Don’t believe me? Watch this…
![24 Awesome Optical Illusions -Don't believe me? Watch this...](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-12.gif?resize=482%2C174&ssl=1)
13) Wow.
![24 Awesome Optical Illusions -Wow.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-13.gif?resize=500%2C400&ssl=1)
14) I can’t stop looking at optical illusions like this one…
![24 Awesome Optical Illusions -I can't stop looking at it.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-14.gif?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1)
15) No matter where you turn, this cardboard T-Rex always has his eyes on you.
![24 Awesome Optical Illusions -No matter where you turn, this cardboard T-Rex always has his eyes on you.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-15.gif?resize=360%2C290&ssl=1)
16) Watch this triangle continually connect itself.
![Watch this triangle continually connect itself.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-16.gif?resize=500%2C420&ssl=1)
17) The orange dot is always the same size.
![The orange dot is always the same size.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-17.gif?resize=400%2C400&ssl=1)
18) This dancer is spinning either clockwise or counter-clockwise but changes direction if you look away slightly.
![This dancer is spinning either clockwise or counter-clockwise but changes direction if you look away slightly.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-18.gif?resize=300%2C400&ssl=1)
19) Likewise, if you stare at the train long enough, it will change direction.
![Likewise, if you stare at the train long enough, it will change direction.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-19.gif?resize=500%2C322&ssl=1)
20) This man demonstrates how perspective is everything in optical illusions.
![This man demonstrates how perspective is everything.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-20.gif?resize=300%2C220&ssl=1)
21) No, it’s not moving. It’s a still image.
![No, it's not moving. It's a still image.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-21.jpg?resize=590%2C590&ssl=1)
22) Optical illusions can be described in three words: Endless wiener dogs.
![Three words: endless wiener dogs.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-22.gif?resize=441%2C509&ssl=1)
23) Even this cat gets fooled by optical illusions.
![Even this cat doesn't know what's going on.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-23.gif?resize=360%2C202&ssl=1)
24) If you stare at the green dot, the other yellow dots will disappear.
![If you stare at the green dot, the other yellow dots will disappear.](https://i0.wp.com/winkgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/24-Awesome-Optical-Illusions-That-Will-Make-Your-Brain-Cry-24.gif?resize=472%2C470&ssl=1)
Mind. Blown.
H/t: BuzzFeed
It’s amazing how our eyes and minds can be tricked with a good dose of science.
Please share these 24 illusion pictures with your friends and family.