You can prove you’re a certified genius if you can spot the hidden broom in the rustic garden in under eight seconds

THIS cheeky brainteaser has the internet spinning as puzzle fanatics scramble to find the hidden paintbrush before time runs out.

The image shows a vivid garden setting with many different elements designed to draw your focus away from the hidden object.

The clock is ticking, find the hidden broom in the picture before time runs out Credit: Freshers LIVE

Only those with serious mental fortitude will even locate the broom, let alone find it in less than eight seconds.

Time is running out, have you found it?

Here’s a tip, think about what the broom might be made of and see if it’s hidden by this material.

If you still can’t find the boring brush, don’t lose faith – this is one of the hardest puzzles yet, and we’ve included the answer at the bottom.

In the meantime, why not try some more mind-blowing puzzles?

We have many to choose from, how about this?

Try to spot the three pigs not wearing party hats in this challenge, or find the cat hiding in plain sight.

If you want something extra challenging, test your IQ and release the padlock using a special code.

The answer to this new live puzzle is in the back left corner of the picture.

If you look closely, you will be able to spot a broom camouflaged in the branch of the smallest tree.

Don’t stop practicing trying to solve these puzzles because regularly trying brain teasers can improve your memory, confidence and problem solving skills.

According to Progress Lifeline: “Puzzles are meant to exercise your brain.

“Crosswords, puzzles, word searches, and logic problems can activate different parts of your brain, helping you hone your critical and analytical thinking skills.”