Optical illusions can be fascinating. They play tricks on our eyes and minds, making us see things that aren’t there or miss things that are. Some people believe that optical illusions happen when our minds receive too much information to process, causing us to flip between different perceptions.

But what if we add motion to the equation? Watch the video below of the horse walking through the snowy field and see if you can figure out its true direction. We won’t spoil it for you, we want you to discover it on your own.

In the image below, we have an optical illusion of a horse. When you first look at it, you might think it’s walking towards you. But if you take a closer look, you might realize that it’s actually walking away from you. The dark color of the horse against the white snowy background makes it difficult to determine its direction.

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There were a couple of times I genuinely didn’t know…

♬ youre so cute – averyyyy

This optical illusion serves as a reminder that things are not always as they appear to be. It goes beyond a simple trick of the eyes; it’s a metaphor for life itself.