Only 3% Of People Can Notice The Error In These Pictures

Photoshopping isn’t really anything new these days, but the idea of altering photographs for the sake of creating a certain effect has been going on for decades. Back when cameras were first invented, though, it was strongly believed that the photos they produced were undeniably real. Then the Cottingley Fairies photographs came along, and it changed everyone’s perspective of the world around them. Though we may laugh at these photos nowadays due to how obviously fake they are, people in the Victorian era took them seriously because it never crossed their minds that photographs could be used to produce false images as well as real ones.

But as people started noticing the obvious changes in photographs, those who were responsible had to invent more subtle ways to alter the photos without anyone noticing. This of course improved with the progression of technology, and now with a few clicks and commands an ordinary photograph can be altered to the person’s desire whether for comedic or serious purposes. For instance, fashion magazines might enhance certain features of the person they’re photographing to make them look slightly prettier than they actually are or someone might just simply combine two things together to produce something funny for the sake of entertainment. So come test your intelligence and discern what’s wrong with these pictures!

Question 1

What's wrong with this picture of Taylor Swift?

Like many musicians and actors out there, Taylor Swift is no stranger to the camera. When appearing at public events such as the Grammys, a celebrity must always be prepared in case someone asks to take their picture for a magazine or news article. Even when they’re not approached, celebrities must always look their best in case someone photographs them from a distance or from some other hidden location and Taylor’s pretty much nailed it as she is quite beautiful which this picture clearly demonstrates.

Question 2

What was added to this soccer photo?

Compared to most photos, sports photographs are one of the hardest to take. Due to the constant movement of the athletes, it’s hard to snap a clear picture in the midst of all the chaos that is happening. So high-speed cameras are a necessity for these kinds of photos, otherwise the photo will come out all blurry. Such is not the case here for Christiano Ronaldo, a famous Portuguese soccer player (or footballer in Europe) making a surprised face as he's about to kick the ball while an orange cat leaps toward it.

Question 3

What was added to this image from King Kong (2005)?

As far as movie monsters go, King Kong is definitely one of the most famous ones out there. He’s also one of the oldest, after making his official debut in 1933 (which was also the same year The Invisible Man came out). Since then, several remakes of the original film have come out over the decades including one in 2005 that was directed by Peter Jackson who also directed The Lord of the Rings movies. The film starred Jack Black, Naomi Watts, and Andy Serkis playing as the titular ape via motion capture.

Question 4

What was added to this hunting picture?

We’ve all seen photos like this one before. A hunter has just killed an animal, in this case an Elk, during a late-night hunt and decides to pose it for a picture of himself with his latest kill. The only thing that’s unique in this picture is the cougar that’s lurking in the background, no doubt looking upon the hunter as the next best meal since the Elk’s dead. Unfortunately, the hunter is oblivious to the cougar’s presence as he’s occupied with taking the picture.

Question 5

What was enhanced in this Selfie?

Though the term “Selfie” is relatively new, the actual technique of aiming the camera at oneself to take a picture is not. This roughly started with the invention of mobile cameras since the older ones were bigger and harder to hold. Then as phones became sophisticated enough to take pictures, the “Selfie” picture became more popular especially once the Internet got up and running. Not only is it a way to express your own happiness, but also in the company of other people as these two blondes demonstrate with a bad case of lip augmentation.

Question 6

What's wrong with this picture of Queen Elizabeth II?

Considered one of the oldest monarchs that’s still currently alive, Queen Elizabeth II still manages to grab the world’s attention despite the lack of actual political power she has. Of course, British monarchial power being minimized in the wake of democracy has been going on for many decades starting with Queen Victoria whose influence waned with the introduction of the Parliamentary system which Britain still has today. Yet the internal drama of the Royal Family always intrigues people much like our fascination with celebrities in the United States.

Question 7

What was added to this prom picture?

For many a high school student, Prom is considered just as or even more important than Homecoming as far as school dances go. It’s a rite of passage of sorts for them, and there’s a certain ritual that comes with it. First, you put on a fancy outfit which for girls involves nice dresses with corsages and for guys tuxedos. Then after meeting your date, you’ll either head to the dance in the date’s car or get in a limo with your other friends. From there, one would anticipate a magical night of romance and fun prior to graduation.

Question 8

What's wrong with this picture of Al Sharpton?

In case you don’t know who Al Sharpton is, he was a civil rights activist that founded the National Youth Movement in 1971 to raise money for poor kids living in the inner cities as well as fight drugs. Then twenty years later, Sharpton founded the National Action Network which draws attention to a lot of racial issues and events that are still going on today. Sharpton also tried running for different political offices, though most of them have been unsuccessful, and hosts the radio broadcast Keepin It Real.

Question 9

What's wrong with this picture of Rihanna and Flavour?

Born in Barbados, which is a small island country in the Caribbean, Rihanna’s music career got started after auditioning for Jay-Z who was the president of Def Jam Recordings in 2003. After that, she made several hit songs including “SOS” “Umbrella” and “The Monster” in collaboration with Eminem. As for Flavour, he’s a famous Nigerian musician who got his start as a drummer for the church in his hometown. Some of his top hits include “Nwa Baby (Ashawo Remix),” “Adamma,” and “Oyi Remix”.

Question 10

What is the difference between these two fishing photos?

Like hunting photographs, fishing ones are also pretty common. After all, both kinds of activities require a lot of patience from the participant in order to capture their desired prey. Now unlike hunters, fishermen have the option of either releasing the fish after it's been caught or taking it home to make a meal out of. Not sure what the case is for this fisherman here but he’s clearly content with his prize (which looks like a Northern Pike) as he poses before the river he undoubtedly caught the fish in.

Question 11

What is the difference between these two photos of Penélope Cruz?

A Spanish-born actress and model, Penélope Cruz is one of the most attractive and popular actresses in Hollywood to date. She began acting in television at the age of 16, and then made her way into movies starting with Jamón Jamón in 1992. Since then, she’s appeared in a wide range of genres winning Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations for films like Volver and Nine. She’s even done charity work, having spent a week with Mother Theresa before she died and gave away the money she earned from The Hi-Lo Country to fund Theresa’s mission.

Question 12

What has been added to this airplane photo?

Ever since the Wright Brothers’ famous flight, photographs of airplanes are pretty common. In particular, the various types of planes that exist from older models to newer ones or plane crashes in general. Though the most popular plane-related photos are the ones showing celebrities or people in some sort of political office traveling to different parts of the world and getting on or off the plane. For instance, this plane from Kenya is heading for China with a single person posing in front of it while the other passengers are just boarding.

Question 13

What is the difference between these two wedding photos?

No matter what your sexual orientation is, weddings are always a big deal. They’re a final commitment between two people who’ve decided they want to spend the rest of their lives together with each other, so naturally there’s a lot of planning that’s involved to make this momentous occasion as perfect as possible. First, there is getting the wedding certificate. Then there’s choosing the place of marriage, arranging the catering and photography, sending invitations to the right people, and so forth. But if all goes well, it'll have all been worth it.

Question 14

What's wrong with this surfing picture?

Among the various sports that exist, surfing is definitely one of the most dynamic. It not only depends heavily on the weather conditions, but also the season as waves tend to be rougher during the winter compared to summer. Then there’s the act of balancing on a surfboard while riding the wave, which is difficult no matter the wave's size. On top of that, there are unpredictable elements such as unexpected storms or the arrival of certain creatures such as sharks (which are generally rare but they can show up regardless).

Question 15

Who was added into this Kim K's Instagram photo?

Known for her contouring and makeup skills, Kim K made her major breakthrough when she starred on the hit E! reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Now, she’s become part of a new movement where models are being chosen based on their Internet presence and not just their good looks. This especially applies to social media outlets like Instagram, hence this movement is called “The Instagirl era” or “Social Media Modeling”. Among the various models and celebrities that are doing this, Kim is one of the most followed especially on Instagram.

Question 16

What's wrong with this picture of an airplane taking off?

One of the reasons that makes planes so attractive to us (even if we don’t like flying them) is because they’re a symbol of human ingenuity and the fulfillment of a dream. This dream, of course, is flight. Having watched birds since we were cavemen, humans have always dreamed of flying hence the variety of myths and attempts to make this a reality. Even the great painter/inventor Leonardo Da Vinci himself envisioned possible ways to accomplish flight before the Wright Brothers made their famous flight after several others had tried and failed.

Question 17

What is the difference between these two photos of Selena Gomez?

Having started as a child actor, Selena Gomez appeared on a number of Disney TV shows including Hanna Montana as Hanna's rival Mikayla and then her breakthrough role came with Wizards of Waverly Place when she starred as Alex Russo. Since then, she’s become a famous pop musician having made several notable hits such as “Come & Get It” and “Hands to Myself”. She also dated Justin Beiber, another pop musician, but then they broke up and then Selena had a 10-month relationship with The Weeknd.

Question 18

What's wrong with this picture of a lion?

Even in the modern age when most of the world has been explored, Africa is still quite the exotic place with a wide range of ecosystems from scorching deserts to rainforests to vast savannas. Then there are the amazing creatures that live there, from the humpbacked camel to the mighty lion. Considered the king of all cats, they’re only the second largest cat species apart from the tiger. Each group of lions, called a Pride, usually consist of a few male lions while the rest are female who do most of the hunting with the males occasionally participating.

Question 19

What has been added to these photographs of ordinary people?

The beauty of photography is that they can be used to make any sort of occasion memorable. Whether it’s working at a new job or being with your significant other, a picture’s worth a thousand words as the saying goes. Certain emotions will be prevalent at the time the photo’s taken, even unintentional ones that might get spotted at a later date. Sometimes before taking the photo, one might feel opposite of the emotion they convey in the photograph such as anxiety or irritation.

Question 20

What's wrong with this photo of Vladimir Putin?

Since 2012, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has been the President of the Russian Federation and this year he got re-elected for another six years despite having already been elected for three terms (which is over the usual two terms a President is supposed to serve in office). Having served in the KGB for 16 years, he became acting president following Boris Yeltsin’s resignation and has run unopposed since despite recent acts such as the annexation of Crimea and invading the eastern part of Ukraine being frowned on by the UN.

Question 21

What's the difference between these two college magazine photos?

Since their creation, colleges have always been the center of focus when it comes to what the next generation of workers is going to look like in terms of political views and preparedness for the real world. This became more prevalent in wake of the 1960s and 70s when there were various college protests of the war in Vietnam, resulting in a lot of violence. Since then, things have toned down but colleges are still the place where various prevailing issues such as ethnic diversity in schools tend to get focused on more heavily.

Question 22

What has been added to this party photo?

Parties of any kind can be polarizing experiences. Depending on who’s going or the nature of the party itself they can be fun events to go to with your friends, magical evenings with your significant other, or terrible nights that you wake up from with barely any memory of it. They can also be considered an obligation of sorts, like if you want to befriend someone by going to their party or you do it out of peer pressure because everyone else is going and you don’t want to be left out.

Question 23

What's the difference between these two photos of Ronda Rousey?

A professional female wrestler and actress, Ronda Rousey made it big when she became the first American woman to earn a bronze medal in Judo during the 2008 Summer Olympics which took place in Beijing. She’s also won 12 MMA fights, six in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), and is currently signed up with the WWE under the Raw brand. Her big-screen debut was The Expendables 3, followed by subsequent roles in Furious 7 and Entourage. In 2015, ESPN did a poll where Ronda was considered the Best Female Athlete Ever.

Question 24

What's wrong with this movie poster of The Heat?

Made by the same people who were behind Bridesmaids, The Heat was a 2013 buddy cop comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy who play as an FBI agent and a Boston cop respectively that must team up to take down a mobster together. It was praised at the time for its actresses’ performances as well as their chemistry, though the studio executives weren’t as confident in the idea of a female-led action movie. A sequel was planned but it got cancelled due to the project being put on hold.

Question 25

What's the difference between these two photos of Narendra Modi?

The current Prime Minister of India, Narendra Damodardas Modi came from a humble background helping his father sell tea as a child and was introduced to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a right-winged political party in India. From there, he went on to become a full-time member and was forced into hiding during a state of emergency in 1975. After that, the RSS had him join the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) which is a Hindu nationalist group and ran for several political offices becoming the Chief Minister first and then the Prime Minister in 2014.

Question 26

What was added to this picture of Andy Dalton?

Nicknamed the “Red Rifle,” Andrew “Andy” Gregory Dalton is an NFL professional American football player who serves as quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals. Originally, he got his start through college football with the Texas Christian University and helped his team win the 2011 Rose Bowl. Then after signing a four-year contract with the Bengals the same year, he’s gone on to become one of best rookie quarterbacks when combined with wide receiver A. J. Green breaking several NFL records together.

Question 27

What is the difference between these two photos of Joan Crawford?

Born Lucille Fay LeSueur, Joan Crawford was a famous movie actress who was most popular during the 1930s after she signed up with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in 1925. Her fame surpassed some of her peers such as Greta Garbo (another famous movie actress from this era) and was even one of the highest-paid women in the US. Overtime, though, Joan’s fame declined though she made a comeback in the 40s with Mildred Pierce which earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress.

Question 28

What's wrong with this picture of Pete Wentz?

Peter Lewis Kingston Wentz III, or just Pete Wentz, is a prominent member of Fall Out Boy doing bass guitar lyrics and backup vocals. He originally got his start in Chicago being the lead vocalist and lyricist for the metalcore band Arma Angelus, before joining Fall Out Boy in 2001. Then while the band was on hiatus, Pete formed the group Black Cards which does experimental electropop and dubstep music. He’s also the owner of DCD2 Records which signed up bands like Panic! at the Disco.

Question 29

What was added to this picture of an oil rig?

Despite their environmental controversy, oil rigs are important for various companies that use them to extract fossil fuels from beneath the ground. This in turn is used to power cars and other vehicles. Unfortunately, with so much of it being extracted for many decades the oil’s starting to grow thinner in terms of availability. Plus, the rigs are prone to exploding either due to natural disasters or accidents. It not only harms the people working around the rig, but also the environment.

Question 30

What's wrong with this hurricane picture?

Compared to many natural disasters, hurricanes are definitely one of the worst. Typically starting in tropical regions, such as the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean, they form through a combination of high and low pressure creating circular winds that spin around causing intense waves as it passes over the ocean and breaks against the coastline of whatever region it’s in. The US alone has had several disastrous hurricanes including the recent Hurricane Harvey which decimated Houston, Texas and brought unexpected company with it.

Question 31

What has been altered in this movie poster of King Arthur (2004)?

Prior to the recent King Arthur: Legend of the Sword movie, there was another Arthurian film simply titled King Arthur. Released in 2004, this version of the timeless tale was given a more ‘realistic’ makeover. Instead of taking place in the Middle Ages, the film was set during the time when Rome claimed parts of Britain before the Empire fell apart making Arthur a Roman general instead of an English King. Other changes included making Merlin the leader of the native Britons called the Woads/Picts and Guinevere (played here by Kiera Knightley) his daughter.

Question 32

What's wrong with this picture of Kevin Spacey?

While the recent sexual harassment claims may have tarnished this actor’s career, let’s not forget what made Kevin Spacey a renowned actor to begin with. Originally a stage actor, Kevin Spacey Fowler became famous pretty early after appearing in films like The Usual Suspects and American Beauty during the mid to late 90s. From there, he starred in several other movies and even won a Tony Award for the Broadway show Lost in Yonkers. Then he returned to television with the Netflix-produced show House of Cards.

Question 33

What was added to this vacation photo?

No matter what kind of job you have, a vacation is always something to look forward to. It not only gives you the excuse to not work during that time, but it’s also rejuvenating for your mind. Of course, this all depends on the vacation itself. If it’s a family one, for instance, there’s bound to be stress coupled with the fun stuff. But if it is either just yourself or with your significant other, you’ll probably enjoy yourself more. Then again, accidents are bound to happen with any kind of vacation.

Question 34

What's wrong with these baby pictures?

Apart from photos of pets, people also seem to adore pictures of babies. Typically seen as adorable innocent and cute, they’re one of the reasons women consider having children of their own. Of course, the reality of actually having kids (let alone raising them) is more painful and stressful than it looks. But through the ups and downs of the process, a photograph of a child always manages to bring a smile upon someone’s face whether they like kids or not.

Question 35

What's the difference between these two photos of a hamburger?

As far back as the 1950s, hamburgers have been a traditional American food. Now while it may be up for debate about who actually invented this stacked sandwich consisting of a meat patty and some vegetables packed into some bread buns, their nutritional value is questionable. For instance, if you were to get a hamburger from some place like McDonald’s chances are the quality of the meat isn’t actually that good but you’ll still eat it anyway because of how it looks in the commercials.

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