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191 Perfectly Timed Street Photography Shots That Show Timing Is Everything
Capturing the perfect photograph is all about being in the right place at the right time. Things can happen in the blink of an eye without ever being repeated, and it takes a special kind of photographer to know where to point the camera in that split second before the moment disappears forever.
Take a look at this list compiled by Bored Panda for some awesome examples of perfectly timed street photography. Don't forget to vote for your favorite!
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Claudia Taylor 9 years ago
Some people just have this talent for taking pictures..........Unfortunately, I'm not among them
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Jackie Wa 9 years ago
This is a fake. He is looking sideways, but the shadow is in total profile.
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Imagine That 9 years ago
While this one is wonderful, I think the shadow on the wall is photo-shopped. His shadow on the ground is at a different angle than on the wall. And I don't think his face would cast that particular shadow on the wall. And the angle of his shadow and the angel of the sun don't line up.
Casandra Nițescu 9 years ago
the shadows don't match the way the people are standing though...
Fiona Messenger 9 years ago
As beautiful as this is...my gut feeling is that this isn't real and has been shopped.
Tracy Baparam 8 years ago
I think this one is fake. With the position of the man's head, you should not be able to see his nose and lips in the shadow.
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Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
That's what I thought too - until I read your comment!
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Cameron Johnson 9 years ago
I wonder how they did that? Like, did they just sit there with their camera waiting for a bird to show up?
Pedro Camprubi 9 years ago
OMG! What a photograph!! Painted birds, imaginary bird and real bird!! "C'est ne pas un oiseau".. Marcel Duchamp would say.
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Glynis Lailann 9 years ago
I think this photo is staged. Whoever drew the picture on the wall put some enticing food smells on the wall as well.
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Don't Listen To Me 9 years ago
i thought that was coming out of the trash bags for a second...
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giggle child 9 years ago
more like ugly peacock and most of these are not perfect timing but coincidences
Carolina Santos 9 years ago
Once again, love this contrast. A heavy structure with a light peacock head
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Dawn “Moonstone” Suns 8 years ago
Don't mind me..... I'm just... sticking my head inside a porta- I mean GARBAGE CAN hahaha yeah
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Denise Lopez 9 years ago
On the down low though, cause you know-- image to uphold and all that
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Speranta Regasire 9 years ago
This photo looks made in purpose..."smoke and you get wings sooner"
Cathleen Morris 9 years ago
"Who do I save?! The old lady being mugged or the lost, cute guy!Oh Jeez! I hate ethical decisions! I'm flipping a coin! YES!! Sorry Granny!
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Medhansh Vashisht 9 years ago
Let us blow the entire city in 3. .2 .1......booooooooooonnnnnnnnn
Aeriell Green 9 years ago
if its a reflection and he is walking past in a parade, you gotta be quick
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Angela Arco 9 years ago
Cross-breed produced ice cream! I wonder what it tastes like...hmmm...
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Cathleen Morris 9 years ago
"Excuse me, uh -Madame? Sir? I seem to have misplaced my head ... and my hands! Hello!? Anyone there?! Hello?!! Hello ...
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Speranta Regasire 9 years ago
The arrow is ponting to a man who's behind the old man in the picture. One can see the tip of his shoe.But now the real mistery: WHY? :)
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Silent Skeleton 9 years ago
this is two in one. Her earbuds cord makes it look like she's holding the balloon, and her shadow looks like a face :o)
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Rachael Broughton 9 years ago
I thought her hair and ears was a woman walking ahead of her at first.
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Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
Would be even better if this were a rain gutter that dispenses water during storms
Ruth McDee 9 years ago
Its in Civic Square in Wellington, New Zealand during the Lord of the Rings premiere.
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Satomi Sumati 9 years ago
I always admired candid photographers. They are really dedicated to their work.
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Julie Evans 9 years ago
Somewhere on the Internet there's a guy that does this type of photography with the book covers. This one was staged or this is his work.
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Flora Polvado 9 years ago
Wonder how many shots they went through to get this, was it pure chance?
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Anna Ivanovic 8 years ago
In the right there is a dude with a bike. He looks like he is crashing
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Paula McIntyre Whyte 8 years ago
"Are you talkin' to me? You talkin' to me? Well, I'm the only one here. Who the f**k do you think you're talking to? Oh yeah, yeah, OK!"
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Julie Evans 9 years ago
Or we could imagine she's heading for the fountain of youth machine.
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Julie Evans 9 years ago
Depressing. I hope whoever took this photo, offered to buy that man a meal.
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Monkey D. Luffy 9 years ago
For a second there I thought he was painted on the bus. Very nice.
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Cathleen Morris 9 years ago
"What!? I forgot my wings on the kitchen counter today ... This is why I have legs, for God's sake!"
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Rose Pulido 9 years ago
I thought the effect was that it looked like a headless body, and then I saw the bird. The head blends.
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Tammy Chapman 9 years ago
wtf??? Ohhhh...it took me a minute. It looked like the guy had arms and hands in his basket, took me a minute to see what it truly was. Wonderful shot! Once in a lifetime....this one is awesome. It should be higher up on the list.
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Tammy Chapman 9 years ago
I don't think the guy has realized the theft yet. The birds face looks a bit like a demon. And like it's laughing at him.
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Angela Arco 9 years ago
Thats the reason why he's getting bald n itchy!!! Stop pulling his hair!!
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Angela Arco 9 years ago
"Why you didn't use me today, like u always did? Im getting jealous of that 3/4 leggings of yours."
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Gillian Concannon 9 years ago
These photographers are very much on the ball to be able to see a potential shot, really alert, quite impressive.
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Maggie Grover Bacher 9 years ago
wishing she had gone for the body suit now instead of just the t shirt
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Fuad Mohammed Ali 9 years ago
Fake selfie smiles > fake written on jumpers...
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Tammy Chapman 9 years ago
Took me a minute. He has a bird on his neck. And he's passing fake gray birds.
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Sofia Bellavista 9 years ago
BS. People who like animals r statistically more empathetic than those who don't. So it's more likely he made a donation to the beggar too.
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Daria B 9 years ago
This one reminded me of what a friend once told me. She lives near a place famous for cosmetic surgery clinics, and every day she takes the subway to school, passing by a huge cosmetic surgery advertisement placed along the stairs at the entrance to the subway station. But someday, she cought a cold, and it is common here (in Korea) to wear masks when you're sick. It's also common to wear masks while your face is still recovering from a fresh surgery. She said she felt a bit uncomfortable and judged.
Teresa Brush 9 years ago
I've seen reports about the Korean population going under the knife. It seems to be a common practice of those who can afford it.
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adoracat 9 years ago
Ashes, Catholic curches burn the palm fronds from the previous year's Palm Sunday and mark parishioners' foreheads on Ash Wednesday.
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Satomi Sumati 9 years ago
Please refrain from making unnecessary offensive comments. It ruins it for all of us.
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Ellie Worgan 9 years ago
I love these, they made me belly laugh! On a serious note, having that eye to spot these things and the quick response to shoot, that is some major talent. Bravo all!!
Johanna-Nicollette Kidd 8 years ago
That takes a lot of talent, timing&a little luck too, bravo!
Clemens Kneringer 9 years ago
My favorite is the FAVICOL kiss! Perfect! Here one some of my funny street photos! ;-) https://camerawork.smugmug.com/Funny/
Ellie Worgan 9 years ago
I love these, they made me belly laugh! On a serious note, having that eye to spot these things and the quick response to shoot, that is some major talent. Bravo all!!
Johanna-Nicollette Kidd 8 years ago
That takes a lot of talent, timing&a little luck too, bravo!
Clemens Kneringer 9 years ago
My favorite is the FAVICOL kiss! Perfect! Here one some of my funny street photos! ;-) https://camerawork.smugmug.com/Funny/
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