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The more-or-less morphing face illusion Van Lier & Koning (2011) This illusion was among the 10 illusions nominated for the Best Visual Illusion of the Year, edition 2011 (selected from 170 entries)
The
illusion comprises a morphing sequence between two faces. The observer
has to fixate a dot superimposed on the morph. When the dot is moving,
morphing can hardly be seen. However, when the dot suddenly stops, the
morphing appears surprisingly strong. Subtle differences in, e.g., the
shape of the eyes, the color of the skin, and even gender
characteristics are ‘blown-up’ perceptually.
Apparently,
such differences between faces are easily overlooked when following a
moving-dot, but are highly salient when our eyes rest at a single point
on the morphing faces. The
illusion can also be seen here
(New Scientist) An
earlier Abstract (ECVP) can be found here (a paper is in preparation)
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