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It's easy to warp or distort a photograph digitally, but snapping a picture that'll bend your mind without the use of Photoshop isn't quite so simple. One of the best ways to create surreal pictures naturally is via the use of reflections. They play with your perspective and cause you to think about the image in a totally different way due to the optical illusions they can create.
Take a look at the pictures below to see what we mean. Compiled by Bored Panda, the list includes some of the best optical illusions caused by reflections we could find. Some are funny, others are beautiful, and all are guaranteed to play with your mind. Don't forget to vote for your favorite!
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#1
Reflection Creates A Moon
#2
I Took This Photo Of A Reflection In A Puddle And The Gravel Looks Like A Starry Night Sky
#3
Hyde Park Is Perfect In Fall
#4
To See Flower In Water Drop
#5
Perfect Tree Reflection
#6
Prague In A Wine Glass
#7
The Reflection Of An Identical Car From Window Perfectly Matches
Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
That's hilarious. At first I thought the shading on the window was making the car appear tinted... then I realized after reading the title, it's the reflection of the open window.
#8
The Tapestry Above My Bed Made A Pretty Sweet Reflection In My Coffee This Morning
#9
Walking On Clouds
#10
Did My Friend Piss His Pants? Nope, It's Just The Reflection Of The Chairs In The Room
Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
That's hilarious. Even more funny if he were delivering a serious speech and everybody keeps laughing....
#11
When Will My Reflection Show Who I Am Inside
Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
It would have to be fake. The reflection cannot show the front of the flower bouquet, OR the front of her dress. MOST IMPORTANT, it could not show the groom's tie, as she would be blocking the reflection! Sorry, I call P0hotoshop
Luis Sancho 7 years ago
Not sure if it is fake...but it is stupid and corny as hell, as are all those stupid "oh let us make the most awesome wedding pictures (no one gives a rat´s a*s about)" wedding images.
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John Medina 7 years ago
Fake as hell. The angle of her reflection, not to mention the copy-paste-warp reflection itself, is completely wrong regardless of the concave glass.
Sepia 7 years ago
That looks really fake. Look for example at the missing light-line on her arm. It´s in the mirror but not on the real person (excuse my poor english).
Jewel Farmer 7 years ago
Fake or not, the colors are over-saturated a bit, at least to me, especially on the bride and groom. It's not that great of a pic.
Joshua Andrei Martija 7 years ago
True true this is just a big phony PHOTOSHOPPED!!! (triggered)
Jessica FN K 7 years ago
so obviously photo shopped, you can tell where they cropped the couple into the photo
Joanne Palmer 7 years ago
It's a circular aquarium tunnel so it is actually the reflection bouncing off the glass out of shot onto the glass behind them. It is very possible.
Lucy Bell 7 years ago
The groom has a black shirt with a white tie, yet the reflection shows the groom with a white shirt and black tie. Photoshopped, but so what? It's still fun to look at imho.
T Serenity McCloskey 7 years ago
No, it doesn't. The reflection clearly shows his black shirt and white tie plus his hand where he's holding his jacket.
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The Reflection Makes This Chimpanzee Look Like He Is Wearing Her Dress
Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
He also appears to have his hand going down the front of her dress too!
#13
Perfect Reflection
#14
This Reflection Makes The Sun Look Complete
Alina-Mihaela Ivanescu 7 years ago
Suddenly need the urge to sing "The lions sleep tonight ..."
#15
Reflections In The Park
#16
The Reflection From The Street Lamps Makes This Vw Bug Look Like It Has Cartoon Eyes
#17
The Reflection Of The Light Inside Makes It Look Like There's A Ufo
#18
Looks Like It's Just Floating In The Sky
#21
Warsaw Water Filters Look Spheric
#22
A Pile Of Timber Reflecting In A Puddle
#23
Dat Reflection
#24
The Reflection Of Milan Cathedral In French Horn
#25
Branch Reflection Makes A Heart
#26
When Will My Reflection Show Who I Am Inside
#27
Dining In A Van
#28
City Reflection In A Puddle Makes It Look Like A Painting
#29
This Cup Looks Transparent Because Of The Reflection
#30
Reflection In Popping Bubble
#31
Giant Reflection
Angela Murphy 7 years ago
This looks like an image by Trey Ratcliff. He's a brilliant photographer!
#32
Bridge Reflection Merges Into An Eye
#33
Yoga Reflection
Irish Leigh Manlangit 7 years ago
What reflects me on the outside, doesn't show up on me on the insisde
#34
Driving In Front Of Your Reflection
Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
And not so fun when the sun is behind you... anybody who has driven behind one of these knows what I'm talking about.
#35
Looks Like These Guys Are Glued On A Concrete
#36
The Reflection Of My Cousin
#37
My Friend Took A Photo Of A Storm Through A Window And Their Phone Case Reflected Perfectly
#38
The Reflection Of My Headphones In This Water Glass Creates A Fish
#39
Reflection Of A Church On A Table
#40
The Reflection Of This Bartender Is A Little Too Perfect
#41
Perfect Circle
Donna Oades 7 years ago
Is that bridge actually useable? Doesn't look like there's enough structure to cross over it.
#44
I Took This Reflection Picture This Morning At Sunrise. It Looks Cosmic To Me
#45
Was Trying To Take A Picture Of My Ring And It Caught The Reflection Of A Tree Instead
#47
Reflection In A Puddle Makes My Friend Look Like She's Flying
#48
Projection Of A Lamp
#49
The Reflection Makes It Look Like There Is No Back To The Mirror
#50
The Reflection Of This Conference Room Table Makes It Look Like There Is A Giant Conference Room Table Underwater
#51
The Reflection Made This Hulk Look Like He Has A Mustache And A Beard
#52
Reflection Turns Ladder Into Wheel
#54
The Reflection On A Knife Completes The Fork
Carolina Santos 7 years ago
I often do this at restaurants while waiting. COD with reflections?
#55
The Reflection Of The Pizza Oven On The Window Made It Look Like The Car Was On Fire
#56
Looks Like There Are Three Buildings And One In The Middle Is Transparent
#57
The Reflection Of A Lamp In My Sunglasses Made It Look Like Someone Was Watching Me
#58
Reflection Of Fireplace Made It Look Like Branches Were On Fire Outside
#59
Persimmon Tree Reflecting In The Pond Where Its Fallen Leaves On The Ground Create The Visual Illusion Of A Tree Not Bare, But With Branches Still Full Of Autumn Leaves
#60
This Busted Airport Hudson Sign Looks Like "no Butt" In The Reflection
#61
The Reflection Looks Like Someone Put A Kid With The Lion
#63
The Reflection Makes This Guy Look Like A Conehead
#64
The Reflection On The Glass Makes My Friend Look Like A Ghost
#65
The Reflection Of Fire In My Watch Looks Like Darth Vader
#69
Is It A Reflection Or Just A Boy Standing In The Street?
#72
Tiny Car
#75
Behind This Building Is Grey And Gloomy, But The Reflection In The Building Is Bright And Blue
#78
Nun Reflection
#80
He Is Not Pointing At Him
#82
The Reflection On The Table Completes The Chair
#83
So I Realized My Leg's Reflection On The Separation Glass Fits Perfectly To The Airport Crew Guy
#84
Co-worker Took A Picture Of Storm Clouds, But His Reflection In The Window Made Him Look Like The God Of Thunder
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Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
This post will make me more aware of my surroundings, I hope to find some cool reflections one day. Great pics!
Heathen Murray 7 years ago
I took this one a couple of months ago at the Salt Flats GEDC0224-5...532f1d.jpg 
Yvonne Bernal 7 years ago
This post will make me more aware of my surroundings, I hope to find some cool reflections one day. Great pics!
Heathen Murray 7 years ago
I took this one a couple of months ago at the Salt Flats GEDC0224-5...532f1d.jpg
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