Illusion Collection (page 17)

Rainbow near Kilcash Castle, County Tipperary, Munster, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Ballynakill Harbour, Connemara, County Galway, Connacht, Eire (Republic of Ireland), Europe

The cathedral and El Triunfo, Plaza de Armas, Cuzco, Peru, South America

Rainbow over the colourful fishing village of Hamnoy, Moskenesoya, Lofoten Islands, Nordland, Norway, Scandinavia, Europe

Rainbow and storm approaching, Christian Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo, with Two Thumb Range beyond, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Oryx, gemsbok, Oryx gazella, Etosha National Park, Namibia, Africa

Odaiba, Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo, Japan

Sanctuary of Ratu Kidul (queen of the seas of the south), Parang-Tritis beach, island of Java, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Vatnajokull glacier, Skaftafell National Park, South coast, Iceland, Polar Regions

Seljalandsfoss waterfall in the south of the island, Iceland

Seljalandsfoss waterfall and rainbow, southern area, Iceland, Polar Regions

Seljalandsfoss, Iceland, Polar Regions

Man takes a bath in waterfall, Los Chorros Falls, Poas Valley, Costa Rica, Central America

Victoria Harbour, night view of skyscrapers in Central district of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Rainbow over the town of Puerto Natales, Chile, South America

Waterfall and rainbow, Salta del Laja, Chile, South America

Iguacu Falls, Brazil, South America

Parliament, Brussels, Belgium

DIORAMA
At its simplest, the diorama consists of one or more pictures wound on a spool which is turned to give the spectators the illusion of passing through a landscape

Multiple Light Source
The Dancing Devil illusion is created by using multiple lights to project the image onto a screen, where spectators see it replicated

Optical Illusion / Ghost
An optical illusion on stage give the effect of a ghost on stage during a play

Projecting Praxinoscope2
Reynauds praxinoscope or Theatre Optique gives the illusion of movement by a rapid succession of images : the audience are seated on the other side of the screen

J. Kay Barrister / Client
An optical trick. One way up you can see a portrait of a smiling barrister but if you turn it upside down, you can see a disgruntled client

Little Bo-Peep (Bell)
Foolishly, Bo-Peep has fallen asleep while she is supposed to be minding the sheep : in her dreams she hears them bleating but this, alas, is an illusion; they are lost

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"Unveiling the Illusion: From Blossom to Decay, a Journey of Perception" Step into the world where reality and imagination intertwine. In London, England, UK, Banksy's thought-provoking street art challenges our perception of society. Meanwhile, at Victoria Falls in Zambia, Africa, nature paints an enchanting picture with waterfalls and rainbows that seem almost too perfect to be real. Delve deeper into the realm of illusions with Co's "Trompe l'oeil, " a masterpiece from 1670 that tricks our eyes into believing we are looking at something entirely different. Travel back in time to 1863 when French illusionist Henri Robin captured a ghostly apparition in a spirit photograph by Eugène Thiébault. Experience the Pepper's Ghost Illusion where specters seemingly materialize before your eyes. Marvel at Penrose stairs artwork that defies logic and challenges our understanding of space and perspective. Witness the breathtaking sight of a rainbow over Uig Sands (Traigh Chapadail) or Iceland's majestic Gullfoss waterfall cascading down steep canyons. But illusions aren't limited to visual arts alone; they also grace theatrical performances like Bald Prima Donna from the 20th century – an absurd yet captivating play that blurs reality and fiction seamlessly. And let us not forget about impossible shapes like the Impossible Triangle artwork or Icelands most famous waterfall Gullfoss tumbling down endlessly in its mesmerizing beauty. In this world filled with illusions, we question what is real and what is merely smoke and mirrors. It reminds us that sometimes things are not as they seem – whether it be fleeting blossoms turning into decay or ghosts haunting photographs. So embrace these moments of wonderment as you navigate through life's intricate web of illusionary delights.