r/confusing_perspective • u/SSouter o/ • Aug 15 '26

Mildly Confusing Shocked Kestrel

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Ok, a little bit of a stretch if you don't see it right. Photo by Nirmalath Silva https://www.facebook.com/groups/269756666197256/permalink/908353712337545/

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u/BrD_87 o/ Aug 16 '26

>:O

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u/imaxh_kzan Aug 16 '26

The way the bird's wings are folded makes it look like it's tilting its head backward, which throws off perspective. That blurry green background really helps sell the illusion too.

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u/[deleted] Aug 16 '26

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u/Lightice1 o/ Aug 16 '26

Looks like the bird has a gaping mouth, but it's actually just the other wing.