Optical Illusion: Only a genius will be able to find the hidden bear in this picture in under 10 seconds!

Optical illusions get our brain to exercise, and they are also a way to reveal our innermost personality and hidden traits. An optical illusion is a visual phenomenon where the brain misinterprets what the eyes perceive. It occurs when the information sent by the eyes conflicts with how the brain processes and understands what it sees. These illusions often trick us into seeing things that are not there, or perceiving objects differently from reality. For example, a still image might appear to move, or two shapes may seem unequal in size even though they are identical.

Can you find the hidden bear?
In this picture, we see a snowy landscape, as a hunter is on the prowl. Armed with a rifle, the hunter is on the lookout for a bear whom he wants to hunt down. But the bear isn't giving up so easily. He has gone ahead and hidden himself in such a way, that the hunter is scratching his head looking for him! Can you find the bear? But remember, you just have 10 seconds!

The reveal
Give up? The bear is actually not visible in this picture on its own, but can be seen when you flip the picture. Caught you off guard, didn't we? Well, that is exactly what an optical illusion should be able to do. Take a look...


Types of optical illusions

There are three main types of optical illusions:

Literal Illusions: These occur when the brain combines elements of an image to create something that doesn’t exist. For example, an image might look like two faces or a vase depending on how you interpret it.

Physiological Illusions: These are caused by overstimulation of the visual system, such as excessive exposure to light, movement, or color. They can create effects like afterimages or motion illusions.

Cognitive Illusions: These rely on how the brain subconsciously interprets information. Examples include illusions like the Müller-Lyer illusion, where lines appear longer or shorter due to surrounding shapes.