Power of Detail

You’ve discovered a problem with the crime scene photos from the “Seuss Mystery” case. Someone has tampered with the crime scene! See how many differences you can spot between two photographs of the same crime scene.
You’re a Crime Scene Investigator who has been called to testify about a recent case. The defense attorney is challenging your observational skills. If he can show the jury you are not good at spotting details, he might have a chance of getting his client off.

Try this with a partner. You will have 10 seconds to memorize a picture.
Afterwards, you will have to answer questions about what you observed.
What color coffee mug was in the picture?
Blue
Red
Yellow
White

When was the deadline?
Yesterday
Tomorrow
Today
Oct. 19

What time was on the clock on the wall?
10:40
7:20
5:38
11:05

How many sticky notes were on the whiteboard?
Three
Six
Seven
Eight

Which of the following was NOT in the picture?
Stapler
Trash Can
Printer
Pen

What was the name on the plaque on the desk?
Steve
Brian
David
Jeff

What color was the victim’s shirt?
White
Blue
Red
Green

How many plants were in the picture?
None
One
Two
Three

Which of the following was on the floor?
Coffee mug
Plant
Cardboard box
Backpack

Where was the book in the picture?
On the box
On the desk
On the floor
Under the body

Below, an image flashes and then flashes up the same image with one change in it. This cycling of the two images continues indefinitely. Can you see what is different between the two images? If it takes you a long time, don’t worry. It takes most people a long time. Notice that once you find the change, you can’t help but see it every time the images flash.

What change do you see? How long did it take you to identify the difference? Post your answer in the comment section below.