“The world is full of obvious things which nobody by any chance ever observes,” said the detective Sherlock Holmes in Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous stories. Holmes is known for solving difficult cases through deductive reasoning and keen observation skills. After all, he’s said that his method is “founded upon the observation of trifles.”
If you’ve ever read or seen an iteration of Sherlock Holmes, you’ve probably wondered how good are your own observational skills. Here are some photos to test your eye for detail. As Holmes explains, you may see clues or mistakes while not actually observing. These photo puzzles range from common-looking scenes with someone out of place and patterns with one flaw. Which kind of puzzle can you solve more quickly?
For a bonus challenge, set a timer or stopwatch and try to beat your own record. The answer to each photo puzzle follows immediately, so don’t scroll until you are ready to check your conclusion.
Can You Spot the Mistakes in These 7 Photo Challenges?
#1 What’s Wrong With This Kitchen?
Answer: The kettle’s spout is too low. If it were actually filled, the water would spill out.
#2 Something is Off On This Bedside Table
Answer: The title is printed upside on the book’s cover.
#3 There is a Strange Thing About This Skating Rink
Answer: On the skater’s left foot, there’s a rollerblade instead of an ice skate.
#4 Which Panda is the Odd One Out?
Answer: In the second column to the right, the third from the bottom, is a panda who looks more distressed than the others.
#5 How Safe is This Door?
Answer: There’s no keyhole. It’s impossible to unlock those bolts without a key.
#6 Question: Where’s the Upside Down Question Mark?
Answer: The upside-down question mark is in the sixth row from the bottom and 11 column from the left.
How many mistakes were you able to spot? If you enjoyed these challenges, here are some more puzzles and observational tests for you to try!
- How Fast Can You Count The Number Of Balls In This Picture Puzzle?
- Challenge: Solve All 15 Logic Riddles in 10 Minutes Without Cheating
- 90% Of People Couldn’t Spot The Man’s Wife – Where Is She Hiding?
- Eye Test: How Fast Can You Read The Hidden Word In The Photo?
- 9 Out Of 10 Viewers Couldn’t Find All The Faces! How Many Do You See?
