Sometimes, ordinary photos become extraordinary when seen twice. A strange angle or perfect timing can create surreal illusions.

One picture shows a woman with an “impossibly long arm,” but it’s actually another person’s arm at the right angle. In another, a dog mid-jump looks like it’s floating.

Some illusions come from blending details. A man’s legs seem to disappear, but his pants just match the floor. A “giant cat” appears to tower over a house, created only by perspective.

Reflections add more tricks. A café window makes it look like “a man holding a baby’s head on a plate.” A lake mirrors clouds so smoothly that a canoe seems to float through the sky.

Shadows play a role too. One dog’s shadow looks like wings, while a couple’s shadows lean in for a kiss though they stand apart. Animals often star in these illusions: a horse’s head through a car window makes it look like it’s driving, and a child’s face lines up with a dog’s snout, forming a funny mix of human and canine.

These playful images remind us that “the first impression is rarely the full story” — perspective can change everything.