If you enjoy challenging your brain with optical illusions, this one is for you. While some people breeze through visual puzzles, others find them nearly impossible — which is exactly why they remain so popular online. These mind teasers invite viewers to look closer, question what they see, and test their attention to detail. The illusion making the rounds now is known as the “National Leaders Tree.”
At first glance, it looks like an ordinary tree, but hidden within its branches and trunk are multiple faces. The challenge is simple: count how many faces you can find. Most people immediately notice the two faces near the bottom of the tree. The real difficulty comes when you begin searching higher up, where additional faces are cleverly disguised within the shapes of branches and shadows.
The image has gone viral as people compare results and debate how many faces are truly there. According to popular claims shared alongside the image, the number of faces you spot is said to reflect memory and facial recognition skills. Seeing only a few faces suggests you may need more practice with visual puzzles, while spotting seven or eight indicates average memory.
Those who claim to see nine or more faces are said to have strong attention to detail and excellent facial recognition. While this is meant purely for entertainment—not a medical test—it’s still a fun way to challenge yourself. So take another look, count carefully, and see how many faces you can find. How many did you spot? Share your answer in the comments and challenge your friends to try it too!