The Spiral Aftereffect
Here is an incredible example of The Spiral Aftereffect. Watch the spinning, moving gif below. Then look at a strong stationary pattern nearby. Watch that spin and bubble and move as well. That’s the spiral aftereffect.
The Spiral Tornado Illusion
The Spiral Tornado Illusion — Look at this spinning tornado for a few minutes and then look away at a strong pattern. Watch the pattern twirl and buzz! This is known as the spiral aftereffect. Also, check out this larger version. It also works very effectively.
The Circle Illusion
The Circle Illusion: How many circles do you see in the above graphic? You can leave your answer in the comments below.
The Spinning Balls Illusion
The Spinning Balls Illusion is an incredibly effective optical illusion where the balls seem to spin around the circles. Note that the illusion is stronger with this larger image.
Wonderful Image: Dance, Dance, Dance
I just love this photo. What a free and wonderful spirit! Dance, girl, dance.
The Spinning Dancer Illusion
With the Spinning Dancer Illusion, the dancer appears to sometimes spin clockwise and then sometimes shift to spinning counter-clockwise. At first you might only see the dancer spinning in one direction, but at some point your vision will shift and you will begin to see the dancer spin in the other direction. When that happens, […]
Terri Guillemets: On Dancing
Stifling an urge to dance is bad for your health. It rusts your spirit and your hips. – Terri Guillemets So dance today. Dance tomorrow. Dance tonight. Dance next week. Dance, dance, dance!
The Dalai Lama: On Today, Yesterday, and Tomorrow
There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow. Today is the right day to love, believe, do, and mostly live. – The Dalai Lama
Rumi: On the Astronomy of the Spirit
The body is a device to calculate the astronomy of the spirit. – Rumi, mystic poet Jalaluddin Rumi: On Following Your Heart Rumi: On a Hundred Silent Ways Rumi: On Patience Rumi: On the Astronomy of the Spirit