Tripod

Tripods are mobile stands with three (3) legs, thus the name tripod. They are used in photography to place a camera in a fix or more stable position

Playing with Scales and Camera Angles to creat Optical Illusions

Some optical illusions take advantage of the fact that cameras and pictures as we know them are 2D representations of a 3D world. Creating this type of optical illusions requires placing yourself at the right angle to break the concept of scale and perspective.

Getting the right camera shot requires some preparation and time as well as good light conditions; to get objects close and far in focus and as sharp as possible you must maximize the depth of field. To achieve this, it is necessary to use the smallest aperture which corresponds to the highest f/ value on your camera. It is also recommended to focus the farthest object. The following pictures are beautiful achievements of this optical illusion:

scale kid finger on person optical illusion

This image by Looking Glass is a beautiful example of the illusion of scale in which this boy seems to be putting a finger on the top of a very small's person head.

Transparent Display on Laptop Screen

The transparent display is a great optical illusion where you have to decide first what background you desire to use, if you have objects that are halfways behind the monitor such as the pool cue on the right edge of the laptop's screen in the picture above. I’d recommend you start with static objects inside your home; however, if the weather is nice you can try a landscape.