As it turns out, shadows can come up with incredible optical illusions when the time is right.

They can also turn up in the most surprising places and present themselves in forms representing different objects, people, or places.

To prove to you just how fun shadows can be, we have compiled a list of 15 coolest examples caught on camera. Scroll down and discover shadows that got tired of the ‘usual’ and decided to take on a life of their own!

#1 This shadow of a tree is even more beautiful than the tree itself!

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#2 This playground with kids playing on it looks like a painting that I would love to hang on a wall!

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#3 “Mt. Rainier Shadow From My Backyard”

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#4 This spider’s shadow looks much better than the real model!

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#5 “The Sun Melted The Snow Everywhere Except Where The Bikes’ Shadows Were”

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#6 If you see a truck as kind as this one, make sure to say hi back!

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#7 “Shadows Of Leaves From A Tree During A Solar Eclipse”

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#8 “Not Everybody Is What They Seem”

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#9 What a lovely picture full of positivity! Oh wait…

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#10 “Found The Eye Of Sauron While Wine Tasting”

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#11 “The Shadow Of My Plane Formed A Rainbow Around It”

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#12 “Who Never Thought About This?”

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#13 “The Reflection Of Kitchen Appliances Looks Like People In A Park”

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#14 “Shadow Gives Impression Of Infinite Staircase”

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#15 “Sitting On The Couch With A Headache And An Ice Pack On My Head When My Girlfriend Tells Me Not To Move”

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Which one of these incredible shadows is your favorite? Got some of your own pictures that you would love to share with the rest of us?

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