Image Credit:
Pyramid Pillar Illusion
Category: Double Meanings | Added: September 26, 2009
This photograph taken in Bad Langensalza, Germany shows one of many pillars placed around a fountain. The illusion here is that the pillar can either appear to be hollow or to have a pyramid on the top depending on which way you look at it. The shadow on the right gives it away slightly but its still quite convincing.
Comments (24)
Posted by Rina on May 1, 2013
Wow! I know there is a pyramid from the shadow but first I saw the pyramid then hollow.
Wow! I know there is a pyramid from the shadow but first I saw the pyramid then hollow.
Posted by sashie on September 5, 2012
it's definately a pyramid on top. it does not look like a hallow to me at all
it's definately a pyramid on top. it does not look like a hallow to me at all
Posted by Sarah on March 31, 2012
at first it really looks like a hallow but when i saw the shadow on the side that overlaps, then, i knew it has a pyramid on top...
at first it really looks like a hallow but when i saw the shadow on the side that overlaps, then, i knew it has a pyramid on top...
Posted by may on March 18, 2012
cool pic.the shadow helped a lot in this picture.
cool pic.the shadow helped a lot in this picture.
Posted by KalaAzurehowl on March 17, 2012
OH and plus the small shadow of it at side
OH and plus the small shadow of it at side
Posted by KalaAzurehowl on March 17, 2012
i think there is a pyramid at the top cus' if you look at the top corner you can see the other half of it LOL thats just MY opinion =)
i think there is a pyramid at the top cus' if you look at the top corner you can see the other half of it LOL thats just MY opinion =)
Posted by Niki18 on March 7, 2012
I love this one it is one of my favorite also!
I love this one it is one of my favorite also!
Posted by SAVANNA on November 27, 2011
THE OPTICAL ILLUSION IS TO MAKE IT LOOK LIKE BOTH SO I DON'T REALLY KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE OPTICAL ILLUSION IS TO MAKE IT LOOK LIKE BOTH SO I DON'T REALLY KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by ash on October 23, 2011
As the thing said, the small shadow on the bottom gives away the fact that It's a pyramid, but when you look at the top, it appears to be hollow. Very neat!
As the thing said, the small shadow on the bottom gives away the fact that It's a pyramid, but when you look at the top, it appears to be hollow. Very neat!
Posted by KayKay on July 5, 2011
Its definately a pyrimid. Well at least I think it is:)
Its definately a pyrimid. Well at least I think it is:)
Posted by sophie on June 29, 2011
It's not hollow but it looks like both.
It's not hollow but it looks like both.
Posted by bennyboo2005 on April 22, 2011
ive seen some like this
ive seen some like this
Posted by dessie on March 2, 2011
It\'s a pyramid on top. no doubt about it. light play
It\'s a pyramid on top. no doubt about it. light play
Posted by jessica on December 7, 2010
wow this pic keeps changing right before me eyes
wow this pic keeps changing right before me eyes
Posted by kolioo on September 4, 2010
THTASSS SOOO KOOOOOLLLL
THTASSS SOOO KOOOOOLLLL
Posted by poetgirl on August 19, 2010
a piramid.That\'s cool,though.
a piramid.That\'s cool,though.
Posted by wow on August 17, 2010
Haha are you kidding people it is a pyramid on top if you knew anything about light source you would take notice of the placement of the shadow. if it were hollow how would the be a shadow on the outside right but not on the inside left side.Plus you can see the shadows from the point on the outer lip. Not Hollow.
Haha are you kidding people it is a pyramid on top if you knew anything about light source you would take notice of the placement of the shadow. if it were hollow how would the be a shadow on the outside right but not on the inside left side.Plus you can see the shadows from the point on the outer lip. Not Hollow.
Posted by Mermaid on July 14, 2010
I think it\'s sticking out because in the top left corner toward the middle there is an extra line plus the shadow on the bottom left is sticking out farther than the square lines
I think it\'s sticking out because in the top left corner toward the middle there is an extra line plus the shadow on the bottom left is sticking out farther than the square lines
Posted by Ryan on February 21, 2010
Its sticking out! The shadow would make it stick out. You can also see part of it on top of the pillar
Its sticking out! The shadow would make it stick out. You can also see part of it on top of the pillar
Posted by mer on February 13, 2010
hollow. but cool illusion
hollow. but cool illusion
Posted by Melissa on January 29, 2010
Its hollow...like the person said the shadow on the top right gives it away..
Its hollow...like the person said the shadow on the top right gives it away..
Posted by Melvin on January 14, 2010
its sticking out coz i see bit at top
its sticking out coz i see bit at top
Posted by GHOST! on November 23, 2009
okay?
okay?
Categories
Popular Illusions
May 26, 2009To see the Jesus illusion in action, stare at the four dots ...
September 22, 2009This afterimage is based on one one of the most recent inter...
May 29, 2009A modern alternative to the Jesus Illusion, this one uses an...
May 25, 2009Perhaps the best place to start in our trip through the worl...
June 4, 2009The question here is straight forward enough - what is this ...
May 28, 2009What is this a picture of ? At first glance it may appear th...
September 8, 2009This classic illusion consists of a series of shelves attach...
May 26, 2009This image is completely stationary however when you look at...
Top Commented
May 26, 2009To see the Jesus illusion in action, stare at the four dots ...
June 4, 2009The question here is straight forward enough - what is this ...
May 28, 2011Naile sent us this drawing of a rather unusual temple, while...
May 29, 2009A modern alternative to the Jesus Illusion, this one uses an...
May 29, 2009As per the instructions included in this afterimage, try sta...
May 26, 2009Artist Octavio Ocampo created this piece of artwork of scene...
January 31, 2012Here's an illusion that's sure to give you a headache. Try s...
September 22, 2009This afterimage is based on one one of the most recent inter...
Cool I see both !!!! But is hollow, the shade gives the impression to have a pyramid on the top.a