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I can generally see the Magic Eye pictures very well.. these are way harder. The tiny thumbnails at the bottom of the page work, but the larger images I can't

I can generally see the Magic Eye pictures very well.. these are way harder. The tiny thumbnails at the bottom of the page work, but the larger images I can't cross my eyes enough. I think it depends greatly on getting the screen/image size just the right size and also getting the viewing distance right. On large monitors it seems harder to see.

on_the_train 2y ago
I believe the author switched left and right. Because the inverse ones at the bottom work fine
- moultano 2y ago
  Magic eye pictures are viewed by diverging your eyes, so the "parallel view" versions at the bottom work correctly with that method. "Cross view" pictures require converging your eyes, so the images have to be in the opposite position from what your eye would see.
  - ben7799 2y ago
    You're right.. guess I always thought Magic Eye was converged. Once I look at the ones at the bottom and just zoom in/out in the browser I can see them perfectly. I have a 33" monitor and seeing them means sitting much closer than normal and then zooming out in the browser.
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  - on_the_train 2y ago
    Nah, magic eye is crossing, at least the ones I know. And I can only do crossing
moultano 2y ago
Yes, making them smaller certainly helps.
Agree2468 2y ago
> You can do this by holding your finger substantially in front of the image, and focusing solely on the finger with your eyes, while turning your mind’s attention to the image behind it while keeping your eyes still. This tip in the article helped me a lot, it's much easier to cross your eyes further with something to actually focus on
ortusdux 2y ago
It's helpful if you can smoothly zoom in on the images. Start zoomed out far enough that you can easily see the effect, and then slowly enlarge the images. Your brain will work to keep them in focus.
spookie 2y ago
The best way I came across doing this is to try and do a "thousand yard stare" while looking at the image. It's super reliable.
jasonjmcghee 2y ago
Zoom out on the page a few times. Try 50%

on_the_train 2y ago

I believe the author switched left and right. Because the inverse ones at the bottom work fine

moultano 2y ago
Magic eye pictures are viewed by diverging your eyes, so the "parallel view" versions at the bottom work correctly with that method. "Cross view" pictures require converging your eyes, so the images have to be in the opposite position from what your eye would see.
- ben7799 2y ago
  You're right.. guess I always thought Magic Eye was converged. Once I look at the ones at the bottom and just zoom in/out in the browser I can see them perfectly. I have a 33" monitor and seeing them means sitting much closer than normal and then zooming out in the browser.
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- on_the_train 2y ago
  Nah, magic eye is crossing, at least the ones I know. And I can only do crossing

moultano 2y ago

Yes, making them smaller certainly helps.

Agree2468 2y ago

> You can do this by holding your finger substantially in front of the image, and focusing solely on the finger with your eyes, while turning your mind’s attention to the image behind it while keeping your eyes still. This tip in the article helped me a lot, it's much easier to cross your eyes further with something to actually focus on

ortusdux 2y ago

It's helpful if you can smoothly zoom in on the images. Start zoomed out far enough that you can easily see the effect, and then slowly enlarge the images. Your brain will work to keep them in focus.

spookie 2y ago

The best way I came across doing this is to try and do a "thousand yard stare" while looking at the image. It's super reliable.

jasonjmcghee 2y ago

Zoom out on the page a few times. Try 50%