They search for meaning.
They fill in missing information.
And they compare unfamiliar shapes with things we already recognize.
Faces are especially powerful because the human brain is extremely sensitive to them.
That is why people often see faces in clouds, tree bark, rocks, electrical sockets, buildings, and even food.
Once your brain recognizes something as a face, it can become surprisingly difficult to stop seeing it.
So take another look at the image.Get Photo Storage
This time, start at the very top.
Slowly move your eyes from one side to the other.
Then work your way downward.
Notice the obvious faces first.
After that, look at the darker areas.
The lighter spaces.
The gaps between shapes.
You may suddenly notice faces that seemed completely invisible the first time.
Then count again.
Did your number change?
And more importantly, does the description connected to your result sound anything like you?