Photos Where Not Everything is as it Seems
There are images that stand out for capturing unique moments that seem ordinary, but reveal something more when viewed more than once and attention is paid to hidden details, like an object that looks like a heart but is actually a seashell, or a road with an odd shape.
These photographs play with our perception and often create wonder, confusion, and even laughter due to their ability to surprise us with the message they convey. These pictures challenge the viewer to question what they see and observe the details that can evoke emotions and even surprise.
Shell
“I was at the beach and found a shell with barnacles on it.”
Sign
This tree grew over the sign but under the paint.
Broccoli
This tree looks like straight up broccoli.
Map
The corrosion on this water tap looks like a map.
Rodent
“On a walk and I thought I saw some sort of rodent on closer inspection."
Fridge
“Our fridge has rotating shelves, so you can reach everything easily.”
Front Paws
“Our cat Mia rests her front paws on her tail so she doesn’t touch a cold surface.”
Pass
Neighbors house has a pass through.
Dog
“My dog kinda looks like an oil painting in this photo.”
Bunny
“My bunny always chooses to sit on this floor tile that matches his color.”
Antenna
“My broken antenna on my car looks like a half.”
Phone Case
“My friend’s phone case matches this school library circulation desk from 1982.”
Grapefruit
Grapefruit peacock.
Random Guy
“Found a random guy who looks like me waiting for the subway.”
Cliff
Found the cliff this clif bar came from.
Fog
Fog over LA makes it look like a badly rendered video game.
Same Person
These three random guys look like the same person.
Italics
The angle of the sun removes the italics from the shadow.
Imagination
“Am I disturbed in my imagination?"
Airstrip
Airstrip on a flat road in Poland.