Find all the hidden faces in this optical illusion in less than 10 seconds — and you’ll be among the top 1% of viewers.

At first glance, this image seems simple: a tree standing between an older couple facing each other. Nothing unusual, right?

But look again.

This classic optical illusion has been circulating for decades, quietly challenging people’s perception, attention to detail, and visual flexibility. And here’s the kicker: most people don’t see all the faces—at least not right away.The challenge is simple.
Find all the hidden faces in under 10 seconds.

Ready?

What Most People See First
Nearly everyone spots the same two faces immediately:
an elderly man and woman looking at each other at the base of the tree. That’s the obvious layer—the one your brain locks onto instantly.

Your mind loves familiar patterns, especially faces. Once it finds one, it tends to stop searching. This is called perceptual anchoring, and it’s exactly what makes this illusion so tricky.If you stopped at two, don’t worry. You’re in very good company.