Everyone can spot the squawking eagle but you need 20/20 vision to find the hammer in this optical illusion in 7 seconds
THIS baffling brainteaser has been stumping even the most avid of puzzle fans.
Everyone can spot the eagle, but why not test your IQ and observation skills by trying to find the hammer in this image.
Yes, there really is a hammer in there.
For those puzzle-heads among you, there’s an added catch: you have to try and find all eight objects within seven seconds.
But, be careful – once you spot the spanner, it’s hard to see anything else.
So, grab a timer, set it to seven seconds, and prove your puzzle-solving skills.
Although it may seem like an ordinary image, this is no easy feat and 99 per cent of people give up before they find the hammer.
Brainteasers like this are purposefully designed to trick our vision, and can be used as simple determiners of intelligence.
Benefits of brainteasers
RESEARCHERS have developed many tests that show how various brain regions react to brainteasers.
They are not only entertaining, but they also shed light on how our brains interpret visual data.
By giving your brain a little workout on a regular basis, you enhance your ability to focus and observe details.
Studies have shown, people who regularly challenge themselves with optical illusions and puzzles see big improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration and attention.
Improved concentration and attention span, in turn, can help prevent cognitive decline in older age.
Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eyesight by allowing you to see small print.
Onlookers are being told that they have 20/20 vision and a very high IQ if they can spot the hammer.
This brainteaser has been made particularly difficult through the abundant colour in the background of the image.
The busy nature of the scene, filled with adventurers of all ages, masses of greenery, a wild eagle, and rogue objects, has offered the perfect camouflage for the hammer.
This is because the artistic detailing that has gone into this illusion makes it hard for your eyes to focus on any one object.
Have you found the hammer yet?
If you’d like some help, try breaking the image down into several sections. Then search each section slowly, one at a time.
Or, if you found this puzzle too easy, why not try some of our other brainteasers?
Can you find the problem with one of the books in this picture puzzle?
The catch is, you only have five seconds to solve the problem.
It’s considered so hard that only two per cent of Brits can actually complete it in time.
What about this image of a cat hidden in this photo of a cactus?
Onlookers are being told they have 20/20 vision if they can find the camouflaged cat within 15 seconds.
The brainteaser has proven almost impossible for anyone who doesn’t have excellent observation skills.
We’ve also added three bonus puzzles at the end of this article for you.
But, have you found the hammer yet?
If you couldn’t find it within the harshly allocated time frame of seven seconds, don’t worry, we have the answer for you.
