Everyone can see the trees – but you have eyes of hawk & 20/20 vision if you can spot the sniper hiding in the woods
ONLY those with the expert eyes of a hawk will be able to spot the hidden British Army sniper camouflaging himself in the woods.
This tricky military optical illusion is a real challenge as only those with a high IQ and 20/20 vision stand a chance of spotting the expert soldier.
The picture shows a huge woodland clearing in the middle of winter with a light mist taking over the image.
Moss-covered branches and towering trees can be seen in the overgrown landscape – but there is also an expertly disguised soldier hiding out.
The Brit troop is almost impossible to spot due to him in his full combat gear which is near identical to the colour of the trees and shrubbery.
The sniper has clearly been trained to pick the perfect placement to camp out as he stalks out his target.
Spotting a singular mistake within a sea of similar coloured objects is one of the toughest tasks in optical illusions as what you are looking for is never quite where you expect.
This illusion is made especially difficult as the scene is covered in a light mist which makes visibility extremely low.
Another clever ploy to throw off those seasoned puzzlers is the use of colours and shapes.
Despite it appearing at first like there can’t be a member of the British Army anywhere in the picture there definitely is one hiding.
Many people will hopefully be able to spot the sniper within seconds.
But as the clock ticks down and the pressure ramps up many of us will begin to lose our sharpshooter ability.
Luckily, these puzzles are super fun to try out with friends and can be a great conversation starter.
But even those who can’t see the soldier can still be proud of themselves as the optical illusion is one of our toughest yet.
This clever brainteaser was shared online by the British Army themselves as they showed off how tactical all their expert snipers are.
If you still can’t quite spot the missing soldier then here’s a huge clue before we reveal the answer.
Look for a helmet and the heroic fighter should soon appear.
How can optical illusions and brainteasers help me?
Engaging in activities like solving optical illusions and brainteasers can have many cognitive benefits as it can stimulate various brain regions.
Some benefits include:
- Cognitive stimulation: Engaging in these activities challenges the brain, promoting mental agility and flexibility.
- Problem-solving skills: Regular practice enhances analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Memory improvement: These challenges often require memory recall and can contribute to better memory function.
- Creativity: They encourage thinking outside the box, fostering creativity and innovative thought processes.
- Focus and attention: Working on optical illusions and brainteasers requires concentration, contributing to improved focus.
- Stress relief: The enjoyable nature of these puzzles can act as a form of relaxation and stress relief.
As you scroll, why not try other optical illusions?
Have a go at these brainteasers to test your ability to spot things at speed.
Try figuring out what’s wrong with this image of smiling women as you count their legs in 11 seconds.
Or you might want to prove you have a 20/20 vision as you search for a strawberry in this carnival scene.
Lastly, puzzle fanatics have been left scratching their heads trying to find the lost feather in just 12 seconds.
Keep your brain engaged and have a go at our three other illusions below.