19 examples of amazing optical illusion photography

Taking great illusion photographs requires a lot of preparation and co-ordination. However, it is definitely worth it when the end result is a photo that leaves everyone captivated. Using perspective in your photography can create a novel and compelling shot. Our eyes look for the most logical perspective of the image which results, but after a closer look we understand what’s truly in the image. Using imaginative composition, lighting effects or photo-editing software, illusion photography allows your photographs to play tricks on the viewer’s visual senses.

We’ve compiled a selection of great photography illusions that truly wowed us, and we hope it will do the same for you too.

Spread your wings and fly. © Noell S. Oszvald

What do you see? © Liammm

Apocalypse Now: Ant vs. attack helicopter… place your bets! © yourbrotherrex

Will you get this message in a bottle? © David Zaitz

High Five and reach for the moon! © Adrian Limani

A brand new style of tutu has hit the town! © terr-bo

One small step for man, one giant leap over Stonehenge. © maybemaq

What’s your best side?

Playing with toy cars can be as meditative as writing on snow in a Zen garden – mother’s advice. Via Julia Segal Time

After a long day tolerating endless queues of tourists, the Eiffel tower would like to have its say! © Hughes Léglise-Bataille

Slam-dunk! © Adrian Limani

Invisible man via theberry.com

Balancing act. Via Retro Zone

Hold on, we’ve got you! Via nster

Jar of birds. Via Kulfoto

Cloud balloon © merrrm

I love you to the moon and back! Via Gabriela Kusterbeck

Where do you think you’re going? Via Former_Manc on Reddit

Have you ever created great optical illusion pictures?

Which of the above photos did you like the best? If you can’t choose one then create a photo calendar so you can be immersed in a different optical illusion each month!

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All photos were found on Pinterest and have been pinned to our ‘Illusion Photography’ board.