Interesting O ptical effects

'Do me eyes deceive me
earsight? Is it some dreams?'

Artemus Ward
1834 - 1867

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Everyone is aware, I'm sure, that things are not always as they seem. I am particularly fascinated by the visual anomalies that are more commonly called Optical Illusions. Some of the best-known - and one or two unusual ones - are extensively explored at Illusionworks; there is a collection here; have a look at Vision3d; and try the miscellany of all things visual at Grand-Illusions.

Here, with the aid of Microsoft GIF Animator, I have tried to demonstrate some Optical Effects that interest me. Please wait while the animations load. Enjoy!


triangle AFTER EFFECTS Look at the moving patterns -
and see the strange effects
triangle CUBE Classic 'which way is it facing'
cube and rod animation
triangle ERASER Eraser on - or above - a table


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