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20 Photographs That Mandate a Double Take to Be Made

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Some photographs lend themselves to awesomeness simply by catching certain moments. Sometimes, it’s because the photographer is in the right place at the right time. At other times, it’s simply because nature exhibits some truly beautiful phenomena. Either way, whether planned or unexpected, these photographs show some interesting optical illusions and strange perspectives, which are sure to make you take a second deeper look at them.

1. A heart in the natural landscape

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2. The illusion of togetherness

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, woman's reflection giving the appearance of her sitting with a man

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3. Part cat, part human face

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, a cat on top of a humans face

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4. Who does the head belong to?

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, two women hugging but only one head visible

(kickvick)

5. A tiny jaw or a big yawn?

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, a small dog with either a tiny jaw or a big yawn

(acidcow)

6. Where did my hand go?

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, woman leaning down such that her arm ended with her foot

(kickvick)

7. This car has a mustache!

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, snow covered car with a snow mustache

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8. The profile in the dust

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, a face in the dust on a car windshield

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9. There’s a cat on my dog!

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, dog with white coat in the shape of a cat

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10. When your satellite dish learns to camouflage

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, satellite dish on brick balcony with brick pattern

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11. My vase gives me a third leg

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, vase makes a girl look like she has a third leg

(kickvick)

12. Find the cat

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, a black and white cat in a black and white carpet

(acidcow)

13. This cat carries a weapon on his back and tail

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, a cat with a sword in the fur on its back

(acidcow)

14. The man in the reflection has amazing hair

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, reflection of man and woman with the man having the woman's long hair

(kickvick)

15. An incredible revelation

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, dog paws look like koala bears

(acidcow)

16. I think the artist may be trying to send a message

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, painting of a family with a child in the background with a black eye

(acidcow)

17. Sailing between the Devil’s horns

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, ship sails towards two sail boats that look like devil horns

(acidcow)

18. I see a cat. Or maybe a pigeon?

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, crack in the steps resembling a cat or pigeon

(acidcow)

19. You can never un-see this sad face

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, face in the bubbles of a drink

(acidcow)

20. An orange with a coy smile, or birds in the sky?

Photographs and pictures of interesting natural phenomenon or well-timed moments that will make you look twice, an orange with a face made from birds flying in front of the sun or moon

(acidcow

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