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These perfectly timed snaps create some baffling illusions that will certainly make you look twice

These pictures certainly prove that a great photo is all about getting your timing right - have a look through our gallery of illusions and see if you can figure what's really going on

TAKING a great photo is all about getting your timing right - these pictures prove it.

The shots below were all taken at precisely the right time and are baffling optical illusions that might take you a while to figure out.

This photo of a man diving into the sea was taken at just the right moment
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This photo of a man diving into the sea was taken at just the right momentCredit: Imgur/SNAP Viral

There are people lying flat on the sea, tiny women on fences, and fish that seem to have grown hands.

It's not Photoshop, either - some of these appear to be taken on old-school film cameras.

Everyone loves an optical illusion.

Scroll through the gallery and see if you can work out what's really going on.

A few kids sitting at the dinner table, or two kids sitting at the dinner table?
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A few kids sitting at the dinner table, or two kids sitting at the dinner table?Credit: Imgur/SNAP Viral
Here's a great shot of a tiny man riding a ferry on a woman's back
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Here's a great shot of a tiny man riding a ferry on a woman's backCredit: Imgur/SNAP Viral
And here's one of a toddler with the legs of a human
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And here's one of a toddler with the legs of a humanCredit: Imgur/SNAP Viral
Here's a perfectly timed shot of a tiny woman running on a barrier by the sea
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Here's a perfectly timed shot of a tiny woman running on a barrier by the seaCredit: Imgur/SNAP Viral
Perfect timing on the shutter button has seen this baby grow extra-large feet
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Perfect timing on the shutter button has seen this baby grow extra-large feetCredit: Imgur/SNAP Viral
This couple really are joined at the hip - try and figure it out
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This couple really are joined at the hip - try and figure it outCredit: Imgur/SNAP Viral
A huge lorry drives off into the distance
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A huge lorry drives off into the distanceCredit: Imgur/SNAP Viral
And here's a massive seagull and a tiny man
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And here's a massive seagull and a tiny manCredit: Imgur/SNAP Viral

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There are plenty of fish in the sea - but some of them are getting handsy
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There are plenty of fish in the sea - but some of them are getting handsyCredit: Imgur/SNAP Viral
The weather just can't make up its mind in this one
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The weather just can't make up its mind in this oneCredit: Imgur/SNAP Viral
The father-son lookalike between these two is huge
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The father-son lookalike between these two is hugeCredit: Imgur/SNAP Viral
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Doesn't everyone drive with a bird attached to their car?Credit: Imgur/SNAP Viral

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