Vintage Ames Room Illusion

Forced Perspective 3 July 2012 2 Comments

Ames Room

At first glance, it looks like a giant, a normal-sized man and a very small man are standing in the same room together.  This type of illusion is called an Ames Room and uses a fixed viewing perspective to fool you. In reality, the right corner of the room is much closer to the viewer […]

Thirsty

Forced Perspective 9 April 2012 0 Comments

Thirsty

A thirsty boy fills up his cup with fresh water. Creative positioning with a camera and subject can result is some very interesting forced perspective photographs.  Also be sure to check out this ripple in still water illusion.