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TOI Lifestyle Desk | etimes.in

Optical illusion: Only people with 20/20 vision can spot the fish in under 7 seconds

Are you ready to put your visual perception to the test? Get ready to dive into this mind-bending optical illusion and see if you have what it takes to spot the hidden fish in under 7 seconds!

The challenge comes in the form of a delightful digital painting created by Hungarian artist Gergely Dudás. Posted on his Facebook page, this particular brain-teaser has puzzled and delighted thousands of puzzle enthusiasts worldwide.

<p>Image: The Sun/ Instagram/Gergely Dudás</p>

At first glance, your eyes might be drawn to the adorable octopi lounging on the beach. Some wear hats, bows, and even moustaches, while others are busy crawling up rocks, creating a scene of playful chaos.

But wait, there's more to this picture-perfect puzzle than meets the eye!

Amid the bustling activity of the octopi, there's a sneaky fish trying to blend in and join the fun. Here's the catch: the fish shares the same colour as the octopi surrounding it, making it especially challenging to spot.

Are you up for the challenge? If you have a sharp eye and a high IQ, you should be able to spot the hidden fish in just 7 seconds.

If you're struggling to find the fish, focus your gaze on the top left part of the image. Keep your eyes peeled for the tiny fish hiding in plain sight.

Once you've given it your best shot and made your guess, it's time for the big reveal. Did you manage to spot the fish, or did it swim away unnoticed?

<p>Image: The Sun/ Instagram/Gergely Dudás</p>

But wait, we're not done yet!

If you enjoyed this challenge, get ready for more mind-bending fun! Optical illusions come in all shapes and sizes, and they never fail to amaze and perplex us. From geometric shapes that seem to shift and warp before our eyes to hidden images that appear when you least expect them, optical illusions tap into the fascinating ways our brains interpret visual information.

What makes optical illusions so intriguing? It all comes down to the way our brains process visual information. Our eyes gather raw data from the world around us, but it's our brains that interpret this information and create the rich tapestry of colours, shapes, and depth that we perceive as reality.

But here's the thing: our brains aren't perfect. They often take shortcuts and make assumptions to process visual information more quickly. Sometimes, these shortcuts can lead to optical illusions, where our brains perceive something that doesn't quite match up with reality.

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