A photograph of a tree stump has created an optical illusion that has left many people baffled, with only a 'true master of observation' able to spot the hidden cat. The image, shared on Reddit under the title 'Find the cat,' shows a chunky tree with thick, winding trunks on grass, with dense bushes and foliage in the background.
The rough texture of the tree trunk and the light filtering through the leaves make it tricky to spot the cat hiding among the peaceful nature scene. The original poster simply said: '1st time posting. I hope it's a good one. Good luck!'
In the comments, many users shared their struggles. One joked: 'No cats here, only mysterious floating eyeballs!' Another offered a clue: 'I see a glowing eye!' A third quipped: 'Not me saying “here kitty kitty” while I looked.'
Some users were misled by the illusion. One wrote: 'Is there not one in the top of the tree? Everyone's saying somewhere else like right in the middle. I swear there's a black and white one.' The original poster confirmed there was just one cat, and it was not a black and white one at the top.
Those who found the cat shared its location. One said: 'Peeking through the V-shape between the two center tree trunks, below the leaves.' Another added: 'That honestly scared me, idk why.' The cat can be seen near the centre of the image, on the ground, peeking out between the largest gap between the tree trunks, with one green eye visible.
