The graph of f(x) = x^2 is a parabola with the vertex at the origin. If we replace every x with x-2, then we shift the xy axis 2 units to the left, giving the illusion the parabola shifts 2 units to the right.
In short, going from y = x^2 to y = (x-2)^2 means we shift the curve 2 units to the right. This is shown in the second graph.
