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We often see photographs of wildlife or of wildlife photography being taken from the cute animals' point of view. But what about wildlife photographers? That is, animals taking pictures of the pictures they're being pictured on?
It's unusual for animals to use tools, although these critters certainly seem to want to. We all know that chimps and other primates are pretty smart animals and sometimes use tools, but did you know that octopuses also use them? And that crows are so intelligent, that they understand how to displace water and are capable of solving complex puzzles or problems?
These animal photography shots capture the unexpected encounters between photographers and their subjects. Some of these funny animals seem to want to help out; others get behind the camera themselves for a selfie or two.
Have you ever had an animal want to participate in your photography? Vote on your favorite wildlife photo, or post your own below!
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#1
DrakulantyuDrakulancs 10 years ago
Could you photoshop my too shining noze, brother, or shall we try it again after powdering my noze?
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SharaGuinesso 10 years ago
i always love seeing thinks like this. How something so powerful and "dangerous" can just sit and relax. Although i might still be a little worried lol
Cicely Gilman 8 years ago
"Hey mister! Are you photographing wild animals? Can you show me how?"
IamaMaughanster 10 years ago
I love how this shows the curiosity that animals have about us when they don't feel threatened. I am wondering if this is at a sanctuary as the cheetah has a collar on.
Atzy 6 years ago
It's a radio tracker, so it's probably in the wild but within a reserve.
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EliseWilliams 10 years ago
"I'll be seeing you in all the old familiar places . . . I'll be seeing YOUUUUUU."
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MargePamintuan 10 years ago
Photographer is in a tree somewhere, praying the bear is near-sighted and has a cold.
KayHaering 10 years ago
They are all Wonderfully Brilliant. But this is my favorite! What a moment!
HeatherDarby 10 years ago
Hm! This doesn't smell like food, but I smell something else near by.
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LeopardHorse56 10 years ago
How does this work? Oh well, I'll just press all buttons at the same time. *three weeks later* And the award for Photo of the Year... MONKEY
HeatherWood 10 years ago
delete.....delete.....delete.....delete.....hmmm mum in law........screw it, delete....delete...
DrakulantyuDrakulancs 10 years ago
Well, let's set it ....with 1/60 .... no, 1/250 ... and ISO ... 400 ... no, 200... and ... white balance ... errrr ... Oh hell, where is the automatic button...
DanielVlas 10 years ago
emmm... this looks like a photoshop ( how can he grab this camera so easily? + the background is blurred.
SamanthaBrush 10 years ago
Not saying that it isn't photoshopped ... But you realize it's a monkey... And he had hands... With opposable thumbs.
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DrakulantyuDrakulancs 10 years ago
Don't move for a minute Josh, I am zooooming onto your favorit flea!
Cicely Gilman 8 years ago
"Hey! Don't walk away! I was just trying to get the ISO just right!"
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DrakulantyuDrakulancs 10 years ago
Oh Pongo, don't stay so close, we make not identitycard photo this time!
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AnnaShorey 10 years ago
"Larry! Put your tongue back in your mouth! Bob, stay still! Don't make me come over there!"
Cicely Gilman 8 years ago
"Okay Mr. Human, turn your face a little to the left, chin up a bit, hold in your tummy!"
DrakulantyuDrakulancs 10 years ago
From this 300 meter of distance I can make a better shot with this than with my gun ...
#12
CuriousGeorge 10 years ago
If the tiniest is overflowing with curious genes!
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NagaAnand Kamath 6 years ago
"Thanks for the leg up, buddy. The view is much better from here"
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LisaDalto 10 years ago
The only one biting the camera.... not the lion or monkey... but the cat!
DeziareHeilman 10 years ago
I think the button is over here some where, some have it so easy with those thumbs and all!
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GrampaPhil 10 years ago
"Wait....what's the Army Corps of engineers doing near my dam?? Ohhhhh......"
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JonnyEvans 10 years ago
This is the foxes own version of Rambo. He is laying in waiting for the evil hunters. Then mayhem will be begin. "Keep the ban"
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MarthaDonaldson 10 years ago
OMG! Did you see that? Quick - get the shot and we'll be famous on line!
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Victoria Rey Piuma 9 years ago
Honey, I got you that thing you wanted for your birthday. Now stop following the nice man and come home.
GrampaPhil 10 years ago
"First he says bring the Canon....then he wants the Hasselblad....I wish he'd make up his mind!!"
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#25
Final score:
88points
KarenKrause 10 years ago
So you're choices are between the one with you in the tree or the one on the swing...
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CamiloPedroFicaEspinoza 10 years ago
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10207236325847370&set=pcb.10207236331487511&type=1&theater
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MaryJackson 10 years ago
Oh, nuts! I took the picture with my toe while I was trying to get this strap around my neck.
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VijayMomaiya 10 years ago
Humans and are meant to survive with each other,just a little passion /compassion.
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EduardoOzorio 10 years ago
Gogogo, Travis get the belt, Alan lens, Didi the tripod... I ll get the camara... Puffy stop eating food and help US.. Fast...
lakitha tolbert 3 years ago
Why they got US mobster nicknames?!!!!! LOL!!!
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#31
Final score:
62points
GrampaPhil 10 years ago
"Outrun the bear? Dude, I just have to outrun YOU!!" Bear: I SAID NO PICTURES!!
Jayni Allen 4 years ago
Hmmm, since this photo is clearly fake, I wonder how many others here are fake as well.
#32
Final score:
55points
#33
Final score:
53points
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#35
Final score:
49points
ShaniRussell 10 years ago
Will you guys get on your Marks??? We haven't got all the light in the world y'know!!!
#36
Final score:
47points
AnnAbdelzaher 10 years ago
"Didn't you learn when my wife walked off with the other camera (previous pic). you Paparazzi never learn!"
Victoria Rey Piuma 9 years ago
My wife brought me this but it doesn't work. Can I have a new one?
#37
Final score:
46points
Cicely Gilman 8 years ago
"If you hold still mommy I promise I won't bother you at 4 am with wanting my breakfast!"
Melody Hammer Biddle 8 years ago
"Imagine you are as amazing as me. I know it is a challenge, but the resulting shot will be epic.@
AmyCallender 10 years ago
I don't have to be fast to survive, I just have to be faster than you.
#38
Final score:
41points
#39
Final score:
30points
#40
Final score:
30points
#41
Final score:
30points
#42
Final score:
28points
#43
Final score:
25points
#44
Final score:
19points
YuvrajSharma (Submission author) 10 years ago
Caroline J Goldberg-Morrissey that's what squirrel praying to camera
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Final score:
18points
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Final score:
16points
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Final score:
13points
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Final score:
10points
#49
Final score:
8points
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Final score:
0points
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What do you think ?
InésSantos 10 years ago
After the selfish killing of that beautiful lion, these photos restore one's belief in the goodness of humanity
RoseanneJames 10 years ago
I just love animals regardless of what they are doing (although not killing something, but I know they have to to eat but I just don't want to see it)..& the photographs are so beautiful & so are the animals... I just want to pick up the Koala as I think they're adorable & I really, really want a cwtch with a baby one. (Cwtch is a Welsh word which rhymes with Butch & it means snuggle or cuddle. Have you had a cwtch today? :)
Antons Mironovs 9 years ago
This is just adorable :D I really like the beaver here at #17, whatever he saw must have been pretty cool. I also know some cats that want to be profesional streamers: http://animalslife.net/mtu-saaremaa-lemmikloomade-turvakodu/ :D
DennisAnti 10 years ago
"It's unusual for animals to use tools..." Sorry, but lots of animals, from octopus to orangutan, use tools.
DennisAnti 10 years ago
"Can I eat this?", "Is this a good place to hide?", "Is this a good place to look out from?", "Is this thing a threat?" Now you know.
Load More Replies... InésSantos 10 years ago
After the selfish killing of that beautiful lion, these photos restore one's belief in the goodness of humanity
RoseanneJames 10 years ago
I just love animals regardless of what they are doing (although not killing something, but I know they have to to eat but I just don't want to see it)..& the photographs are so beautiful & so are the animals... I just want to pick up the Koala as I think they're adorable & I really, really want a cwtch with a baby one. (Cwtch is a Welsh word which rhymes with Butch & it means snuggle or cuddle. Have you had a cwtch today? :)
Antons Mironovs 9 years ago
This is just adorable :D I really like the beaver here at #17, whatever he saw must have been pretty cool. I also know some cats that want to be profesional streamers: http://animalslife.net/mtu-saaremaa-lemmikloomade-turvakodu/ :D
DennisAnti 10 years ago
"It's unusual for animals to use tools..." Sorry, but lots of animals, from octopus to orangutan, use tools.
DennisAnti 10 years ago
"Can I eat this?", "Is this a good place to hide?", "Is this a good place to look out from?", "Is this thing a threat?" Now you know.
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