You might not be the best photographer in the world, but sometimes everything in the universe aligns so precisely, that all you have to do is press the shutter-release button in the right place at the right time. Every now and then, perfect timing can make or break a photo, turning it into a hilarious coincidence or a beautiful illusion, so A&D has compiled a list that proves you don’t necessarily need expensive gear to take an unforgettable image.
From a fabulous ostrich that appears to have the best hair in the world to a struggling substitute teacher sending subtle hints, these shots will definitely make you look twice. But remember, it doesn’t mean you don’t have to work on improving your photography skills. To quote a popular saying, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
Scroll down to please your eyes with some of the best perfectly timed pictures, and if this collection isn’t enough, check out our similar lists here and here.
01. Firefighter In Mexico Earthquake
02. When The Timing Is Right
03. Bumblebee Carrying The Sun
04. Was Taking Random Pictures Of My Mother And This Came Out
05. The Struggles Of A Substitute Teacher
06. Right Place, Right Time
07. Holy Sh*t
08. When The Timing Is Right
09. This Guy’s Earbuds Made A Treble Clef
10. Snapped A Lucky Shot Of A Truck Trying To Steal The Sun
11. Pier Sunset
12. Perfectly Timed Photo Of A Wave
13. Suspicious Hair
14. Perfect Timing
15. Dads Rock
16. Maybe She’s Barn With It
17. Fourteen Wind Turbines All In A Row
18. Lightning Strikes A Plane As It Flies Through A Rainbow
19. Watching TV With My Feet Up When Suddenly
20. In The Right Moment
21. Seen At The Airport In Tel Aviv, Israel
22. The Moment A Trout Eats A Mayfly And The Second Before Water Tension Gives Way
23. Perfect Timing
24. Miss Ostrich
25. Have Your Own Beer Towel
26. Perfect Timing: Level > Alien
27. My Cat Has A Six Pack
28. Chief Vitamin Water Surveys His Domain
29. Took A Picture Of My Fire Pit Last Night And Caught Peter Pan And Tinkerbell
30. When You Spend All Summer With Your T-Shirt Off
31. I Took A Photo Of My Brother. He Jump At The Right Moment And It Looks Like He Has To Go Because His Planet Needs Him
32. I Caught A Pic Of Lightning Bouncing Off A Double Rainbow
33. Dear God What Have I Done?!
34. Moment When It Looks Like Dilma Rousseff Is Getting Stabbed
35. Perfect Timing At Its Best
36. What Would You Call This Beast?
37. Perfectly Timed Shot
38. Very Unfortunate Time To Blink With White Mascara
39. Perfect Timing
40. Dat A**
41. The Sweet Escape
42. Amazingly, Perfect Shot Of My Friend Skydiving Into Burning Man
43. Smile
44. An Airplane Is Silhouetted Against The First Solar Eclipse Of The Decade, Seen Over Bangkok, Thailand, 2010
45. Long Jump In The Sand
46. Perfect Timing
47. Just The Right Moment
48. Yoga In The Park Perfect Timing
49. My Brother Took A Picture With His iPhone At The Exact Moment A Spark Ricocheted Off Of My Ear
50. Here’s My Best Perfectly Timed Photo
51. Twin Tales
52. Due To The Chair Leg And This Guy’s Posture, It Looks Like He’s Wearing High Heels
53. Still Wondering Whether He Did This On Purpose Or Not
54. Just A Pic That My Friend Took Down At The Beach The Other Day
55. Couldn’t Ask For Better Timing
56. Strange Dirt Formation On My Car Looks Like People Hanging
57. So I Turned Into A Toad Last Night
58. What Do You Mean, What’s Wrong With Her Feet?
59. This Is The Hilarious Moment A Curious Pufferfish Managed To Photobomb An Unsuspecting Diver
60. I Accidentally French-Kissed A Dog At Work Today
61. Look At That Body
62. The Invisible Hockey Player
63. Oh, Good. Another “Holding Up The Leaning Tower Of Pisa” Pic
64. The Wind Had Some Perfect Timing
65. My Twin Boys Jumping And Landing At The Exact Same Time
66. Perfect Moment
67. This Sun Giving A Shoulder Rub To This Navy Officer
68. Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Boats
69. Best Photo I Have Ever Taken
70. New Schrödinger Experiment
71. Did You See That, What If It’s Real?
72. Perfect Timing
73. Seafoam Splash Captured At A Thousandth Of A Second
74. Two Rows Of Judges Ignore A Gymnast
75. Perfectly Timed Picture
76. Watch Me Neigh Neigh
77. The Timing Of This Photo Makes It Look Like The Policeman Is Dancing On The Crime Scene
78. My Mom Accidentally Caught Lightning When Trying To Take A Picture Of Palm Trees During A Storm
79. Perfect Timing And Reflex
80. Timing Is Key (But Luck Doesn’t Hurt Either)
81. Tried To Take A Picture Of The Sunset While Driving And A Bird Totally Ruined My Shot
82. This Dog Trying To Catch The Ball
83. Sometimes You Get Lucky With Timing. Would Love It If You Could Draw This Snap Of Me In Sri Lanka.
84. The Exact Moment Her Phone Was Lost Forever
85. 4-Winged Goose
86. That Mysterious Triumphant Ghost Caught In A Broken Light Bulb
87. Coming In For A Landing
88. Perfect Timing And Classic Dad Reaction
89. Can You Do That?
90. Cow Jumping Over Herding Dogs
91. Picture Of My Daughter Crawling, Looks Like She Is Writing Profanity
92. Tony Stark’s Dog Is A Player
93. Just The Right Moment
94. Perfectly Timed Pool Picture
95. Buddha Sunglasses
96. The Moment My Son Knew The True Power Of The Force
97. Timing Is Everything
98. My Sister Passed Out At The Exact Moment The Judge Said “You May Kiss The Bride”
99. Snapped Pic Of My Nephew. Perfect Timing?
100. My Wife Managed To Capture The Least Manly Shot Of Me Launching Fireworks
101. Eclipse On A Bird’s Wing
102. Picture Taken Right When Another Camera’s Flash Went Off
103. Old Baby. My Son Just As He Plopped Down From Standing
104. My Friend Captured The Moment The Wave Came For A Hug
105. Goalkeeper Cats
106. Risk It For A Biscuit
107. Perfectly Timed Photo Of A Cyclops Kitty
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