Everyone can see the apple pickers – but you have 20/20 vision & a high IQ if you find the fish in 11 second

THIS optical illusion has been stumping even the best puzzle players.

Everyone can see the apple pickers in the image, but only one per cent of people can find the fish hiding away somewhere within the scene.

Can you spot the fish hiding somewhere in this busy image?

Yes, there really is a fish in there.

And for those puzzle-heads among you, there’s an added catch – you have to try and find the sneaky fish within 12 seconds.

Although it may seem like an ordinary image, this is no easy feat and 99 per cent of people give up.

So, grab a timer, set it to 12 seconds, and prove that you’re one of the top one per cent.

Optical illusions are purposefully designed to trick our vision, and can be used as simple determiners of intelligence.

Optical illusions benefits

RESEARCHERS have developed many tests that show how various brain regions react to optical illusions.

They are not only entertaining, but they also shed light on how our brains interpret visual data.

By giving your brain a little workout on a regular basis, you enhance your ability to focus and observe details.

Studies have shown, people who regularly challenge themselves with optical illusions and puzzles see big improvements in their problem-solving skills, concentration and attention.

Improved concentration and attention span, in turn, can help prevent cognitive decline in older age.

Psychologists at The University of Glasgow found that staring at an optical illusion can improve eyesight by allowing you to see small print.

This puzzle has been made particularly tricky through the abundant action in the background of the image.

The busy nature of the scene, filled with frantic children picking apples, animals dotting around, and greenery, coupled with the lack of colour has offered the perfect camouflage for the sneaky fish.

The artistic detailing that has gone into this illusion makes it difficult for your eyes find it hard to focus on any one object.

If you’d like some help, try breaking the image down into several sections. Then search each section slowly, one at a time.

If you found this puzzle too easy, try some of our other brainteasers.

Can you find all four animals lurking in the shoreline in this image?

The catch is, you only have five seconds to find them all.

It’s considered so hard that only two per cent of Brits can actually complete it in time.

What about this image of an owl hiding in an abandoned building?

Onlookers are being told they have 20/20 vision if they can find the owl within 12 seconds.

We’ve also added three bonus puzzles at the end of this article for you.

But, have you found the fish yet?

If you couldn’t find it within 12 seconds, don’t worry, we have the answer for you.

Were you part of the one per cent that can find it?