A curved rock becomes a rock.

A dark patch becomes a shadow.

A line becomes a branch.

To find the hidden face, you need to temporarily suspend that first interpretation.

Ask yourself:

What else could these shapes represent?

That simple question can completely change the way you see the image.

A Simple Step-by-Step Challenge

If you want to test yourself properly, try this:

Step 1: Look normally

Spend about 10 seconds viewing the entire image.

Don’t search too aggressively.

Step 2: Step back

Move away from the screen and look at the composition as a whole.

Step 3: Relax your focus

Stop concentrating on individual objects.

Step 4: Examine the major shapes

Pay particular attention to the large rocks and darker areas around the left and central portions of the image.

Step 5: Imagine a face

Look for the possible forehead, nose, chin, and hat.

Step 6: Change your perspective

Try squinting or briefly turning the image upside down.