Optical illusions happen when someone takes a photo in the right place, at the right time, to create something peculiar. They're fun to see. These images contain elements that seem really unreal. The images might appear fake, edited, or staged, but they really are just that weird. They take some close observation to fully understand, and some photos can't be understood at all.

There are plenty of normal, everyday illusions out there, and then there are super confusing ones that take people by surprise. Then there are others that have taken the Internet by storm over the years and have become viral sensations for everyone to ponder. Everyone sees these images differently, making them fun to share.

There are thousands of strange optical illusions out there that people have taken or created, and many of them have been shared online for all to see. Here are 25 optical illusions and confusing photos people have taken lately.