We asked Gemini, Claude, and ChatGPT to identify the real image. Here is how they reasoned.


From 209 votes
βTexture: The lion in A has messy, coarse fur with natural flyaways. B looks like a smooth digital painting or a groomed wig.β
βA shows authentic wildlife photography with natural lighting and realistic texture. B has overly smooth mane texture and too-perfect bokeh typical of AI.β
βManken og kroppsholdningen er mer ujevn og naturlig, mens AI-versjonen ser for perfekt og balansert ut.β


From 178 votes
βText: The pillow in B clearly reads 'HOME FOR HOLIDAYS'. The pillow in A has gibberish text ('EL da...').β
βB has more authentic fur texture and realistic Christmas tree lights with chromatic aberration. A has overly uniform fur and too-smooth bokeh.β
βPelsen er ujevn og litt rotete, og lyset er mindre kontrollert enn i AI-bildet.β


From 160 votes
βPhysics: A shows messy hair and a blown-out sky, which is natural for cameras. B is 'too perfect' with calm hair on a windy bridge.β
βA shows natural atmospheric perspective and authentic rope construction details. B has overly smooth mountains and too-perfect railing structure.β
βSkala, dybde og atmosfΓ¦r fΓΈles ekte, mens AI-bildet er for episk og symmetrisk.β


From 160 votes
βLanguage: The armband in B has correct Chinese characters. The flag and armband in A contain nonsensical scribbles.β
βA is authentic street photography with natural motion blur and genuine urban details. B has too-smooth bokeh and slightly unnatural flag positioning.β
βBymiljΓΈet er kaotisk og uperfekt, i motsetning til AI-bildets iscenesatte renhet.β


From 112 votes
βTrees: The background trees in B look like melting green wax or fractals. A shows distinct, realistic pine trees.β
βA has natural snow texture and authentic tree detail. B has ethereal AI-quality trees and too-uniform atmospheric haze.β
βSnΓΈsprut og komposisjon fΓΈles tilfeldig og ekte, ikke planlagt.β


From 97 votes
βWear & Tear: The board in A is scratched and worn. The board in B has a pristine 'POPNAME' logo with a fake rainbow gradient.β
βB shows natural motion capture with authentic graffiti and realistic shadows. A has slightly off physics and too-idealized skateboard graphics.β
βBevegelse, tyngdekraft og skygger stemmer bedre enn i AI-bildet.β


From 96 votes
βLighting: B has flat, glowing studio lighting and the woman's hands look waxy. A has natural directional light from the window.β
βB has more natural lighting variation and authentic interior details. A has too-perfect lighting and overly smooth skin textures.β
βKroppssprΓ₯k og samhandling er naturlig og asymmetrisk.β


From 89 votes
βStructure: The roof vents in B are floating slats that don't connect to the frame. A's door hinges are mechanically correct.β
βA shows natural lighting and authentic greenhouse wear. B looks too clean with overly even lighting and idealized composition.β
βMiljΓΈet er rotete og realistisk, ikke kommersielt polert.β


From 82 votes
βLabels: The cardboard box in A has legible text ('The Best of Nature'). The garlic pile in B looks like a repeating texture loop.β
βB has natural outdoor lighting and realistic weathered textures. A shows slightly unnatural dog fur texture and too-uniform background boxes.β
βHud, pels og fΓΈlelsesuttrykk har ekte tekstur og dybde.β


From 72 votes
βMechanics: The bike in A has a visible chain, exhaust, and spokes. The bike in B is a black silhouette blob.β
βA shows authentic physics and body positioning for this stunt. B has slightly unnatural rider positioning and suspiciously clean background.β
βRytterens balanse og sykkelens geometri fΓΈlger fysisk logikk.β


From 67 votes
βKnitting: The mittens in A have a realistic knit loop pattern. The mittens in B are undefined white blobs.β
βA is natural outdoor photography with authentic string light bokeh. B has too-smooth facial features and overly perfect lighting.β
βPoseringen er mer spontan, mens AI-bildet er for perfekt komponert.β


From 64 votes
βSnow Physics: B has giant, perfect white circles (fake bokeh) overlaid. A has realistic, chaotic snow streaks.β
βA shows natural snowfall and authentic street photography. B has too-perfect uniform snow bokeh balls - a classic AI tell.β
βSnΓΈen oppfΓΈrer seg kaotisk og naturlig, uten dekorative mΓΈnstre.β


From 58 votes
βClutter: A has a messy, realistic stack of papers. B is suspiciously clean, grid-perfect, and the lighting is too flat.β
βB has natural skin texture and authentic office clutter. A has too-smooth skin and overly idealized lighting with AI-quality background blur.β
βUttrykk og setting fΓΈles ekte, ikke som et stockfoto.β


From 56 votes
βFocus & Hands: B focuses on the sharp crumb texture. A shows a hand with smooth 'plastic' skin and vague bag mechanics.β
βA shows natural hand positioning with realistic piping technique. B has too-perfect frosting and overly styled composition.β
βKremen har smΓ₯ ujevnheter og trykkforskjeller som AI mangler.β


From 57 votes
βFluid Dynamics: The water in B looks like slime or gel strings. A has real, individual water droplets.β
βA has natural water droplet physics and realistic skin-water interaction. B has too-uniform water droplets and overly dramatic composition.β
βVannsprut og kontakt med hud og klΓ¦r er uforutsigbar og realistisk.β


From 53 votes
βFeathers: B has sharp, distinct feather barbs. A looks 'mushy' and painted, with swirly digital bokeh.β
βA shows natural feather texture with authentic detail and realistic eye reflections. B has painted-quality feathers and too-perfect glowing eyes.β
βFjΓ¦r, ΓΈyne og lys er mindre mettet og mer naturtro.β


From 48 votes
βObjects: A shows a real Nikon camera and stamped text. B has generic blobs and text that looks like floating red balloons.β
βA has natural desk clutter and authentic camera details with realistic handwritten text. B is too perfectly composed with suspicious background blur.β
βPenselstrΓΈk og maling viser ekte variasjon og slitasje.β


From 46 votes
βEyes: A's eyes have natural window reflections. B's eyes are giant, black, 'doe-eyed' buttons.β
βA shows natural dog features and authentic fur texture with genuine environment. B has slightly too-smooth features and overly perfect composition.β
βHudfolder og proporsjoner er mindre perfekte enn i AI-bildet.β


From 42 votes
βLighting: B features a fantasy moon and impossible 'cozy' glow. A is naturally dark with heavy roof snow.β
βB has more natural cabin lighting and realistic snow texture with authentic mountain backdrop. A is too dramatic with painted-quality snow and trees.β
βLys, skygger og landskap har naturlig dybde og nattestemning.β


From 33 votes
βSmoke: B has chaotic, wispy smoke. A has a thick, perfect 'ribbon' of smoke.β
βA has natural window lighting with authentic smoke wisp from candle. B shows overly perfect styling and idealized composition.β
βRΓΈyken fra lyset er ujevn og kaotisk, ikke dekorativ.β


From 33 votes
βGrime: A has slushy, dirty snow on the road. B has a pristine white road, which is impossible for busy traffic.β
βB is natural urban winter photography with authentic street details and genuine snow accumulation. A has overly stylized teal color grading.β
βFotgjengere, snΓΈ og refleksjoner er uperfekte og realistiske.β


From 32 votes
βLight Source: B's plastic canes emit neon light onto the snow (impossible). A is naturally dark and grainy.β
βA shows natural outdoor lighting with authentic snow texture and realistic car taillights. B is too painterly with overly dramatic lighting.β
βLys og snΓΈ oppfΓΈrer seg naturlig uten overdreven glΓΈd.β


From 33 votes
βMess: A shows a used, messy paint palette. B is perfectly clean and staged.β
βA has natural workspace setup with authentic watercolor mixing in palette and realistic wood grain. B is too perfect with idealized staging.β
βTegnelinjer og farger varierer naturlig i hΓ₯ndlaget arbeid.β


From 26 votes
βFabric: A's suit is baggy with cheap felt texture. B's suit is perfect, deep velvet with no wrinkles.β
βB has more authentic fabric wrinkles and realistic beard texture with natural window lighting. A has too-perfect studio lighting and overly smooth fur trim.β
βKroppsholdning og samspill mellom personene fΓΈles ekte og komfortabelt.β