Photos Taken at the Perfect Moment
People take photos every day, whether it’s a simple selfie or a momentous occasion at a celebration. Most pictures are pretty simple and straightforward, but not these! There are rare opportunities where everything aligns perfectly and the camera goes off at just the right moment. Professional photographers dream of shots that line up this precisely, to think that we can come across these in our everyday lives! Some of these shots are hilarious, others give us optical illusions of the impossible. One thing that all have in common is that they were taken in the right place at the right time, one second later and the shot would be ruined.
Sit back and marvel at these funny and incredible moments caught on camera!
They Grow Up So Fast…?
Children are an absolute wonder! They start off so tiny and innocent, and before long, they’re getting ready for their first adult-sized bowling shoe! Some even go through growth spurts at a young age. Others can develop certain parts of their bodies super early and then have to grow into them, like their feet, before they trip everywhere!
That’s not the case here, though! This kiddo and their parent just happen to be in the right place at the weirdest time. While dad snoozes on the couch, this tyke sat up just in time for someone to snap a pic that may show us what their feet will look like in a decade or so! Talk about growing pains!
Is This Downward Facing Ostrich Pose?
There are so many different schools of yoga taught throughout the world. Within each different type, there’s a variety of poses that are designed to help release tension, find your center, work on inner peace, and probably even find love. A fun part is that there’s also a lot of fun names to help you remember each pose! While I’m not sure if there is an exact Buried Ostrich in the Sand, I do think I see what’s happening here.
Flexibility is key in yoga, and if you take a look at all of these practitioners, you can see each one has achieved a different level of balance. Since yoga can be done at your own pace, it’s a great way to find where you can stretch to, and then push yourself further. However, for this gentleman, it looks like he has to go a bit deeper to get on everyone else’s level. It also doesn’t help that the camera created a Human Centipede type of situation. Maybe it’s a niche school for horror fans?
Always Within Arm’s Reach of Dad
Leaving home for the first time can always be a little scary. Whether it’s your first sleepover, first time at summer camp, or your first day at college, there are a lot of firsts that will take you out of your comfort zone and into a brave new territory full of independence. Of course, that nervousness isn’t just felt by you! Sometimes even your parents have a hard time letting go…literally.
Like, really dad, you have to let go sometime! Thankfully, he didn’t get that new arm extension surgery that nobody’s talking about. This is just a pic of two besties with dad chilling in the background. Could you imagine if he had that type of reach though?
It Was At This Moment, They Were Asked To Leave
A family outing to a nice restaurant is always fun! Some places even offer to take your picture at the table as a memento to reflect on later when you’re reheating leftovers in the microwave in your sweats. However, not every picture is good to put on the fridge. This one though is a definite keeper!
A lot is cooking in this photo! While mom looks petrified that her orange martini is now stirred up and shaken, dad is happy that he may be able to get a discount on the check somehow! Our intrepid kiddo on the other hand is getting a rude awakening and a lesson in why you should never go straight to sleep after brunch (especially if everyone else is still eating)!
This Won’t Taste As Good Off The Floor
Have you ever wondered if you could spot the perfect moment before everything went wrong? Never fear, I’ve got you covered. Think about the best dish you could make. It comes out perfect. Now hold it up so your friend can take a picture. Now forget that gravity is a thing. There’s your perfect moment.
We’ve all been there. You spend hours making the perfect meal and you want to show it off to your family, friends, and that one pet with over a million followers. However, since photography is all about the angles, you forget that the camera can move so that you don’t lose a family-sized portion of a complicated and delicious-looking meal! Either way, the picture came out great, just for other reasons!
What a Great (Bird’s Eye) View!
Sometimes the best way to see a place is to get to the top of the building and pretend that you’re looking down on it like a majestic falcon (or pigeon if you’re in New York). The higher you go, the better view you can get! However, when you have wings, why not go even higher? Before you fly though, you better snap a selfie!
This glamorous falconess isn’t looking in a mirror. She’s actually blocking this person’s view of the city by chilling out on the ledge right outside the window! While a view of the town is nice, a rare sight like this is definitely worth a picture that won’t just be left to the birds.
This Is A Family Boat, Sir
A fun day on the lake with your loved ones can always make for a pleasant weekend. Who doesn’t love an afternoon on the water? Whether you’re basking in the sun, catching some fish, or just having some somewhat nude fun while people take pictures for the Internet…wait….what?
Look, we’re not here to judge, and you shouldn’t be either. Take another look! Here are just a couple of fun-loving people that just happen to look remarkably like one potentially naked person at first-second-third-glance. Whatever you thought you saw isn’t there, and in fact, this kind gentleman is just making sure his lovely lady is safe while they’re on the water! This is a family-friendly list after all. Though, the optical illusion is pretty striking!
Back In His Day…It Was Still Morning
Watching babies bumble and babble around is always a lot of fun! Those first few cautious little steps, and then the cute fall on their bottoms as they teach themselves to balance is really special to watch. However, how are you supposed to react when your baby pulls a reverse Benjamin Button and goes from 9 months to 90 years old in a single click of the camera?
First off, he’s a-ok! The dad who snapped this pic was watching his kiddo take a seat when all of a sudden the cute picture he took turned into a fast-forward to the future! The camera was so fast it froze the frame at the exact second that all those cute little rolls were vibrating from sitting down!
Yeah, He’s Part-Retriever and Part-Hungarian Horntail
There are over 250 breeds of dogs in the world, with more being recognized all the time! That doesn’t even count the different beautiful mixed breeds (that fill up shelters and need a loving home) that span the globe. However, did you know that some might even breathe FIRE? Okay, probably not, but we don’t know for sure and this picture does give us hope of having a super pup to help with cookouts one day.
Okay, we may have to hold out hope for a while, because there might be some trickery going on here. While it looks like Fido’s helping get everything set up for a nice night in the backyard, it’s actually the fire that’s making the statement and covering the dog’s favorite stick!
The Grumpiest Sourpatch Kid At The Party
Not everyone is a fan of pool parties. Some people can’t swim and others just don’t feel like getting their hair wet. There’s a whole list of reasons why some don’t want to get in the water. Maybe it’s too cold, the weather may not be perfect, or you may barely be able to keep your lips above the water, even in the shallow part!
None of those are the case here, though! When people, and just about anything else, are submerged in water, they may appear to be bent or distorted. This isn’t just based on perspective, it’s actually due to an effect called refraction! That’s when the light hitting the water is bent due to traveling from the air into the water!
Even During His Vacation, Atlas Posed
Life imitates art and art imitates life, and just like that one movie about the museum, sometimes even great works of art need a break! After a long day of being admired and stared at by strangers, sometimes a statue just needs to chill at the pool to work on its form. That doesn’t mean that it can defy the laws of physics though…does it?
Not exactly, but it would be a really cool party trick! Sometimes all it takes to create a mind-bending shot is a steady pose, confidence, and a camera set to capture as many frames as possible in a second! This thoughtful diver managed to get their pic snapped right before they broke the surface tension and fell knee-first into the deep end!
Just a Taste, Okay? Sharing Is Caring!
Remember when taking pictures of food was all that you needed to get 1,000 likes, 10 messages, and a few sponsorship deals? Neither does this bird. While an idyllic day at the beach with a sweet treat is a nice way to cool off and still work on your tan, you can’t forget that there’s actual wildlife out in nature!
Some birds that have beachfront property are even so used to humans and their food that they’ve completely forgotten the meaning of personal space. They won’t hesitate to grab a quick like of your ice cream to cool off, and most probably won’t even ask if you’ve snapped your pic yet before they just dive right in!
No Shoes, No Helmet, Lots of Problems
Some shots are incredible, not because they capture positive moments, but because they allow us to see the very second before disaster strikes. That way, we can learn what went wrong so that we don’t recreate our past mistakes. Thankfully, this took place in a parking lot on what looks like a closed-course!
Everyone needs to be safe when they’re on a bike. That includes a helmet, proper driving gear, and preferably two closed-toed shoes (one for each foot). While there are a lot of answers to what wasn’t done right here, there’s still a lot of questions: like what product did she use to get her hair to stand straight-up?
The World’s First Anti-Track Coaster!
Part of the fun of theme parks is braving the newest, fastest, and most intense roller coaster to hit the summer scene! The loops, twists, and turns are a great way to get the adrenaline pumping! While they’re not always for the faint of the heart, some rides can be too intense for even the most experienced riders…
This new and terrifyingly awesome theme park experience doesn’t even exist…yet! This lucky photographer snapped the perfect shot of a plane jetting off in the background at the same angle as this massive drop! Now, how’s that for some serious liftoff?
Mother Sudsresa, Sister of the Frothy Mug
A time-honored tradition after a massive win is the celebratory shower on the field. In American football, the coach normally gets a sports drink or ice-cold tub of water dumped over their head by the winning team. When it comes to European football, soccer for those in the States, things get a bit wheatier!
This fun habit isn’t a play on the mascot of the team’s favorite beer! Nor is it a religious statement! It’s the foam right before it covers this athlete’s head in all of its hoppy glory. Though, we do think the little foam mustache adds a nice twist to this holy tradition on the field! Well done on the win, now it’s time to hit the pews!
Shoes From The Left, Please
Fashion is all about angles. To get that perfect shot and show off the newest look of the season, some models will go to great lengths to ensure they’re pulling off the best pose. However, it’s not always the most ergonomic choice, whether the fashion is on your feet or on the chair you’re sitting in! However, you know the phrase, beauty is pain (but it never has to be)!
While there’s no trickery here with the furniture there are some fun angles and colors at-play here that the camera caught that helps create a fun shot! Yes, that chair does look conveniently lopsided, but what about those shoes? Nope, those gorgeous shoes aren’t heels at all! They’re actually the exact same color as the legs of the chair!
We Need An Emergency Airlift!
Did anyone else play with those plastic army men that had the parachute attached to them? They were always fun to throw off the balcony and watch them float to the ground. Sometimes though, I always wished I had a cool helicopter to bring them back up. Nowadays though, kids have drones that can do a lot more than that!
Maybe this kid is keeping his drone on his personal helicopter? Maybe, but that’s not what’s lifting him up in style! Whoever’s holding him isn’t trying to prevent the helicopter from whisking him away, he’s actually just posing in front of an air show and was lucky enough to have a picture taken that makes him look like Richie Rich invented the coolest crane game ever!
The Other Team Is At A Giant Disadvantage
To reach their Olympic dreams some people train their whole lives to perfect their chosen sport. Others are born with natural skills. Then some just tower over the rest of the competition. If we were up against this team, we’d think twice about trying to block a spike from this all-star player! It has nothing to do with her height though!
It’s all about form and teamwork. Is she really tall? Possibly! However, this photo is a great example of being at the right place, at the right time, and at the right angle (well, maybe the best angle since a right angle is 90 degrees)! Take a closer look and you can tell that she’s actually jumping in the air!
I Demand A Burping And A Nap, NOW!
Babies are truly a wonderful gift that requires love, patience, and a lot of work. From the moment a new life enters the world, it’s up to whoever is caring for them to meet their every need and keep them as happy and healthy as they can! Sometimes though, that doesn’t always mean they see eye-to-eye with what the bundle of joy wants.
While it may look like mommy is about to either get demoted or yelled at for not meeting her toy quota for this tyrannical tot, in fact, she’s a sweet and happy baby! The photographer snapped this pic right as this little sweetheart was beginning to sneeze all over her loving mom!
Smokey’s Morning Latte with a Double Shot of Honey
Only you can prevent forest fires! However, even the most watchful of bears need a pick-me-up in the morning before they can defend the forest from unfortunate campers and careless hikers. Hopefully, he also picked up a breakfast basket for Yogi and Boo-boo, too! Wait…is he shedding or is his paw a bit less furry?
Bears have been seen doing a lot of amazing things, however, ordering through a drive-thru still hasn’t been caught on film…yet. A lot is going on here, but if you look closely enough you’ll see that this is bear-ly a case of mistaken identity. It’s not a bear at all! Someone’s playful pup put their ears down and stuck their head out just as the driver was picking up their order!
Wheel You Headed? Just Around?
It’s nothing new to see a house being moved from one place to another with the help of a truck or some massive machinery. However, it’s usually one small building, not an entire wheel-shaped skyscraper! Not only is it an awe-inspiring feat of engineering, but it must be perfectly balanced since nothing’s tied down!
It probably also helps that the building is firmly planted on the ground and not balanced precariously on the back of the flatbed. In fact, it’s quite far from the road! The perspective, and sheer size of this giant donut-shaped building, create the perfect illusion to make you wonder what kind of mileage that truck gets with such heavy cargo!
They Don’t Teach Poise and Grace Anymore
Not only are they magically majestic, but owls have fascinated an entire generation of readers! When we weren’t waiting for an owl to deliver an acceptance letter to a magical realm far, far, away, a lot of people wondered where these feathered marvels hang out. Well, it turns out that they don’t stay on one branch for too long!
While this little guy may not be the most graceful, it’s really their friends that should be feeling embarrassed. They’re not lending a wing or even noticing that their pal is about to fall! Owl bet that they’re even having a cheeky little laugh at his expense. Just wait until they get back to school and get detention!
“I’ve More Need Of Thoughts Than Of Sleep”
Reading is what? Fundamental, yes. The best books are the ones where we feel like we’re part of the story or even take on the guise of one of the main characters! An epic saga like The Lord of the Rings is so mesmerizing some would even suggest they were part of the Fellowship of the Ring. Others would just want to be Viggo Mortensen. Both are good choices.
Upon closer inspection though, it seems as though this kid didn’t become a legendary Ranger of the North overnight. Though they do have the incredible hair to prove it! Instead, they just started an incredible chapter with a cover that helps them really get into the mind, and face, of one of the greatest fantasy characters ever written!
Not Every Lighthouse Is Near Water
Sometimes to get the best views of the stars and moon is to get out of town and head to the wilderness. The less light pollution you can find the easier it is to see the natural wonders right over your head. However, what if all you needed to do was climb up a mountain and touch the moon for yourself?
While you ponder that, why not change that dim lightbulb at the top of the mountain? Well, you could try, but you’d need some really long arms! It’s actually 384,400km (238,855mi) from this mountain! The moon was rising at just the right angle to make this gorgeous rocky outcrop look like the most confusing lighthouse in the desert!
The Artist And The Sand Sculpture?
Modern art is all about taking risks and delivering a unique masterpiece in unconventional ways. However, in the era of social media, the presentation and how you deliver that art is almost as important as the finished work itself! This pose though suggests there may be more to this stunning design than meets the eye…
While what you’re seeing is an art installation in the desert, it’s not just one piece. It’s an entire festival! Welcome to Burning Man! This communal gathering of artists, thinkers, and fans of self-expression meets every year in the Black Rock Desert of the United States (in Nevada) for nine days! Does it look a bit small? Well, from this height it would. This guy’s skydiving into the festival! You’re looking at an aerial shot as he flies down!
Wrong Time to Pop the Champagne
Picture this; you’re at a holiday event and everyone’s pairing up for photos. Just as you’ve got the perfect pose with your sweetheart, someone decides it’s a good time to crack open the bottle of champagne. We all know champagne corks have a tendency to erupt, but who would’ve thought it’d fly right into the shot!
And of all places, it went directly into this man’s eye! We hope he didn’t end up leaving the event with a bruise, we can imagine something like that would hurt quite a bit. This might not be the most conventional Christmas photo but it’s definitely the most memorable. Just look at that expression on his face! Priceless.
He Wanted to Join the Show
Seagulls are pushy birds that have a way of getting into situations where they don’t belong, but an airshow is the last place we thought we’d spot one! This winged creature just wanted to join in on the festivities. Or perhaps he thought this was just another flock headed South for the winter. Either way, this sea bird made an impressive display.
Looks like he’s soaring at a hundred miles an hour! We think that’s fast enough to keep up with the rest of those aviators, surely they can consider accepting him into the squad. He could be the first seagull to ever join the airforce! Now wouldn’t that make for a heartwarming animated film?
A Perfect Shot (from the Camera)
This archer clearly has great form, but he might do better with some updated equipment. Perhaps he underestimated his own strength before taking this shot. Fortunately, the shot the camera took of this moment couldn’t have been better. He might need to buy a new bow and arrow but he’ll have a hilarious photo to share with his friends and family.
It looks like the arrow ended up being launched in the right direction, we wonder if it managed to hit the target despite the bow shattering to bits. Just goes to show that you shouldn’t handle your sporting equipment too roughly. But if you do, make sure there’s a friend with a camera on standby!
Right Out of a Cartoon
Dogs are energetic creatures who love to run, jump, and catch things. Unfortunately, they’re not always the sharpest, especially when they’re caught up in the excitement of playing with a frisbee. This doggo was so determined to catch his toy that he didn’t look where he was going. The end result looks like a moment right out of a cartoon.
This puppy definitely didn’t notice that tree until the last moment. Someone must’ve been waiting with a camera, and took the shot just in time to catch his epic face plant into the trunk. Fortunately, the pup was alright, and since then has been able to catch frisbees with the utmost ease!
Daddy Wants to Put Down the Baby Now
It’s dad’s turn to hold the baby, and luckily he doesn’t have long hair or dangling earring for the tyke to tug on. But if you know anything about babies it’s that they’ll grab anything no matter what it is. And it looks like Junior here was fascinated by his father’s beard, and managed to get a fistful of it!
You can see the sheer agony on the father’s face, that had to hurt. Babies can be a lot stronger than you’d expect, and their grip is not something you want to mess with. We really feel this father’s pain, maybe he’ll invent some kind of beard guard to protect his facial hair in the future.
Nightclubs Have Gotten High Tech
Nightclubs nowadays have all kinds of gimmicks. From lights that make your teeth glow in the dark to colored ice cubes that flash while you’re sipping your drink. But it looks like this venue has taken their technology a step further, they’ve somehow invented alcohol that can shoot lasers into the ceiling! We’re not sure what the purpose of this trick is but it’s definitely cool.
Of course, we all know that this was just incredible timing, but imagine if your rum and coke could shoot beams like in sci-fi movies. Maybe the club could make outer space their entire theme, now that’d be a gimmick that’s hard to beat. We’d be there in our Star Trek uniforms immediately!
Dad Has the Reflexes
We all remember the process of learning how to ride a bike. At first, you’re a little wobbly but eventually you learn how to pedal on your own. Of course, your parent is there the entire time to make sure you don’t break any bones, just like the dad in the photo below. Looks like this father had lightning-fast foot reflexes!
It might not feel great to land on a foot, but it’s a whole lot better than the concrete! Dad looks super bewildered, like he only managed to stop the fall at the last moment. The best part is that this kiddo is still only on his training wheels! We hope he’ll be okay when he graduates to the big kid bikes.
Toucan Sam Joins the Dark Side
This guy is definitely rethinking his idea of adopting a pet bird, or at least he won’t be getting one with such a long beak! This guy is really keeping it together despite the bite, bird beaks can be extremely sharp. This toucan clearly didn’t enjoy being carried on the man’s shoulder. Although it’s always possible he mistook his nose for a tasty snack.
Maybe he’s just frustrated because its owner won’t go to the supermarket and buy Fruit Loops. Toucan Sam isn’t having the best day and he’s not going to keep quiet about it! He’s going to chomp down on the schnozz of anyone who gets in his way.
The Stork’s Delivery
The myth of the stork delivering babies is an old story that used to be told to children. We guess it helped parents avoid explaining the “birds and the bees”. But this photo almost makes you believe the story could be true. The fact a stork flew over at the perfect moment is too good to be true. And the baby looks pretty happy about it.
It’s things like this that you just can’t predict. There’s no way this person saw the stork coming and tried to time the photo. Birds fly way too fast for that. Even if they saw one circling around, you can’t convince one to fly a certain direction at a certain time. This photo is pure serendipity.
A Feline Presence
It’s not unusual for a cat to walk across every surface imaginable. It’s as if they don’t have a fear of falling. Cats will stalk like a tightrope walker across the smallest of ledges and end up completely fine. But this cat decided to grace the TV stand. Fortunately for her owner, she chose the perfect time to flick her tail in the air.
It’s amazing that this was caught on camera. The fact someone was ready and recording is almost too good to be true. But it’s happy accidents like these that make the best photos. The cat probably jumped off the table the second after the photo was taken. But thanks to someone’s quick reflexes this picture is here to stay.
The Discovery of Fish Man
This underwater photo is a thing of beauty. We’re surprised the fish was this close to the camera and angled so perfectly. These fish were clearly not fazed by the diver at all. They look like they’re swimming super close to him. But it’d be hard for even a good photographer to plan a photo like this. It must have happened by chance.
Snorkeling and scuba diving really take you into a whole new world. There’s a completely different ecosystem at work underwater. When you go diving it’s almost like being on an alien planet. The way things grow, float, and cluster is so captivating. It looks like this photographer discovered a new species: fishmen. It’s like a reverse mermaid!
A Dirty Angle
This photo is pretty unfortunate. Due to the angle, this poor girl bending over in the background looks like she’s being birthed by the runner-up. It’s hard to say if this photo was taken at the perfect moment or the worst. One thing we know for sure, it’s funny to look at!
In pageants, everyone is so focused on looking pretty and picture-ready. It’s honestly amazing that these girls were caught at a bad angle. They’re probably trained to be photogenic. The girl standing looks stunning and ready for photos. This was probably the only bad picture taken at the pageant. And the photographer must have been surprised when they happened upon it.
A Perfect Bubble
This photo is so perfect it almost looks like it was edited. Or like it was taken from a movie remake of The Wizard of Oz that used a lot of CGI. We love how the dog fits exactly in the boundaries of the colorful bubble. The dog even looks like it’s floating, it’s like the bubble is about to carry him away.
This magical scene looks like it came straight out of a children’s book. This is what can happen when you bring bubbles along when playing with your dog. While someone was taking snapshots of the happy puppy, this stunning thing happened. We wouldn’t be surprised if they framed this adorable picture!
Right Before the Explosion
Seeing life happen in slow-motion is always very cool to watch. It makes you realize how much stress objects take before they actually break. Take this balloon for example. It didn’t pop immediately. First it spread almost flat and then burst when the plastic couldn’t stretch anymore. You can also make out the ripple of force in his cheeks!
We’re sure it has something to do with psychics, but don’t take our word for it. We’re not scientists! Looking at this photo makes you wish it was one in a series. Then you could see how the water burst out of the balloon, and how the boy reacted to being hit in the face.
Chaos of Parenting
This picture clearly embodies the struggles of parenting two young children. Sometimes accidents happen no matter how hard you try to keep them safe. You can tell by the reaction of the dad in the background that he’s just as horrified as everyone else. How someone caught this on camera though is a bit mysterious. Wouldn’t they have seen that boy coming?
The kids’ reactions are completely priceless. The girl looks like she was completely surprised, but didn’t really do that much to avoid the oncoming conflict. The boy looks like he’s seconds from being thrown backward. There were definitely tears after this photo was taken. It looks like a pretty intense hit. Even if the boy wasn’t hurt so bad, that’s still pretty scary.
A Well Positioned Pee Break
This whole situation is completely hilarious. First off, why is there a huge picture of someone on a cardboard box standing in the middle of the street? Second, you can really read the guilt in this dog’s eyes. The pooch looks like he knows exactly what he’s doing and feels a little bad about it.
But when something like this happens, you just have to take a picture. You could tell the story a million times, and it wouldn’t be nearly as funny as just showing someone the photo. Sure it might be a little disgusting, but even potty humor can be worth it sometimes. Whoever trained this dog did a really good job.
You May Now Kiss the Bride
The weirdest part about this photo is that the groom is absent from the reflection. It’s honestly a bit creepy and makes you wonder if vampires really do exist. But getting your wedding photos done in an aquarium is a pretty cool idea. You get to have the image of water decorate the background without having to worry about getting wet.
It looks like this fish wanted in on the action. It saw two people in fancy clothes and swam over to see what the deal was. And though the fish didn’t get a real kiss, it got pretty close to one. It honestly looks like an ad for a romantic comedy movie where the man is secretly a fish!
Like Dog, Like Owner
This dog and owner go together so well, it’s almost like they have the same body. To be honest, if a bullmastiff had a body, it seems pretty fitting it would look like this. What’s funny is that people often say pet owners tend to buy animals that resemble them in some way. This anecdote always makes you laugh when you see a huge man walking a tiny chihuahua. You can’t help but wonder what drew the two together.
This onlooker must’ve happened upon this interesting angle and simply taken the picture just for fun. It would’ve been cool if they had gone up to the owner and offered to send it to them. They probably would’ve appreciated this funny picture with their pet.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Sometimes though we get lucky with what we capture at the right moment and we end up with a picture worth a million laughs, or at least one that can reach a million people! Either way, isn’t that what the perfectly timed photo is all about: the perfect moment captured forever for all to enjoy?