Shimmer illusion

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Shimmer Illusion

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Shimmer illusion

Move your eyes or head: a wavery pattern creates a shimmering effect. Addition of squares leads to Zollner's illusion.

References

A. Seckel, More Optical Illusions, Carlton Books, 2002 (#74)

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