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Akiyoshi’s Illusion Pages

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#23

The second black hole one "Approaching black hole: yesterday" is stunning. I cannot believe it's a still image. http://www.psy.ritsumei.ac.jp/~akitaoka/saishin69e.html

Am I alone in not understanding this black hole one... it's a sequence of three obviously distinct still images in which the black center is larger than the previous image.

Meanwhile, each image on its own is offering no kind of perceptive illusion to me...

Re: Akiyoshi’s Illusion Pages

#24

The second black hole one "Approaching black hole: yesterday" is stunning. I cannot believe it's a still image. http://www.psy.ritsumei.ac.jp/~akitaoka/saishin69e.html

Am I alone in not understanding this black hole one... it's a sequence of three obviously distinct still images in which the black center is larger than the previous image. Meanwhile, each image on its own is offering no kind of perceptive illusion to me...

For me it doesn’t seem to grow. But the blurred edges definitely show movement from my perception with both eyes open. If I close one eye the effect goes away altogether.

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#26
> Caution, continued

> Some of the pictures on this website can cause dizziness or might possibly epileptic seizures. The latter happens when the brain can't handle the conflicting information from your two eyes. If you start feeling unwell when using this website, immediately cover one eye with your hand and then leave the page. Do not close your eyes because that can make the attack worse.

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#28

The second black hole one "Approaching black hole: yesterday" is stunning. I cannot believe it's a still image. http://www.psy.ritsumei.ac.jp/~akitaoka/saishin69e.html

Am I alone in not understanding this black hole one... it's a sequence of three obviously distinct still images in which the black center is larger than the previous image. Meanwhile, each image on its own is offering no kind of perceptive illusion to me...

The intent is that the black hole grows while you stare at it.

Not all illusions work on everyone in every environment.

Re: Akiyoshi’s Illusion Pages

#29

The second black hole one "Approaching black hole: yesterday" is stunning. I cannot believe it's a still image. http://www.psy.ritsumei.ac.jp/~akitaoka/saishin69e.html

Am I alone in not understanding this black hole one... it's a sequence of three obviously distinct still images in which the black center is larger than the previous image. Meanwhile, each image on its own is offering no kind of perceptive illusion to me...

Staring at any of them individually makes the central circle appear to grow. Bottom one is most effective for my eyes. Creepy!
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