The Internet Can’t Stop Searching for the Hidden Girl in This Scenic Rock Photo — Can You Spot Her?

What’s happening in this viral photo isn’t magic — it’s science.

According to experts from the American Museum of Natural History, optical illusions like this one work because our brains are wired to make sense of patterns. When something doesn’t fit our mental “expectations,” our minds simply fill in the blanks.

That’s why many people completely miss the child’s small face tucked neatly into a hole in the rock. The brain, assuming it’s just a shadow or texture, filters it out.

It’s a perfect example of how easily perception can be fooled — and how fascinating our vision really is.

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