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TOI Lifestyle Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Optical Illusion: Can you spot the three owls hidden in this picture?

This amazing optical illusion will leave you baffled. While the task is easy, which is to find the hidden owls, it won't be easy to decode. This beautiful picture is taken in a dense forest with a beautiful picturesque background. In the picture, we see a huge tree trunk, which seems to be an old tree. The tree trunk is touched upon by soft rays of sunlight and there's lots of greenery around.

Optical illusions and brain teasers challenge the brain by exploiting its inherent cognitive biases and perceptual limitations. They manipulate sensory information, leading the brain to interpret stimuli inaccurately. These illusions often involve conflicting visual cues or ambiguous patterns, forcing the brain to reconcile conflicting information.

Optical illusions are fun!

Additionally, these require creative problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as they present puzzles with multiple possible interpretations or solutions. The brain must actively engage in mental processes such as pattern recognition, spatial reasoning, and logical deduction to decipher the illusion or solve the puzzle, making them both intellectually stimulating and rewarding.

To solve optical illusions quickly, employ strategies such as changing viewing angles, focusing on specific elements, and breaking down the image into simpler components. Experiment with viewing distances or covering parts of the illusion to reveal hidden patterns. Engage in active observation, scanning the image systematically for visual cues or inconsistencies. Utilize peripheral vision and depth perception to discern spatial relationships accurately. Practice mindfulness to reduce cognitive biases and enhance perception. Additionally, familiarize yourself with common optical illusion types and their underlying principles to recognize patterns more efficiently. With practice and patience, you can train your brain to solve optical illusions swiftly and accurately.

Find the answer

To solve this optical illusion, you need to understand the features of an owl. The owl camouflages easily in dense vegetation. The brown feathers of an owl blend properly with the surroundings. So the challenge is to find that unique and distinguishable feature of an owl that will make it easy to spot it. Yes! It‘s the beak!

<p>(Answer (L): Zoomed in (R))</p>
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