At first glance, this sunglasses picture puzzle seems to show nine pairs neatly arranged in a grid. But look closely—some smaller pairs are hiding behind the large frames.
How many pairs of sunglasses are in the picture?
The intended count is 12 pairs. Start with the nine large pairs in the three-by-three arrangement. Then search for the smaller frames partly concealed behind other sunglasses.
Where are the hidden sunglasses?
Pay extra attention to the upper-left group, the left side of the middle row, and the lower-middle group. Those are the areas where the extra pairs can be easy to overlook.
The trick with these visual counting challenges is to avoid stopping once you recognize the regular pattern. A neatly organized display can draw your attention to the obvious objects while the smaller ones blend into the background.
Were you able to spot all 12 on your first attempt, or did you have to look again? Show the image to someone nearby and see whether the hidden pairs are found any faster.
