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Article created by: Viktorija Gabulaitė

What makes a photo memorable? Is it the lighting? The mood? The angle? Sure, all of those things are important. But! What. You. Really. Need. Is… impeccable timing! In fact, timing and rhythm are what great photos and wonderful comedy have in common. Without them, no technical know-how will save your work from falling flat on its face.

Fortunately, the world’s full of quality photographers who, either through skilled reflexes or sheer luck, take a snap at the right moment and capture a hilarious moment. Upvote your favorite perfectly timed funny pics as you scroll through this list compiled by the hard-working Bored Panda team and let us know which pics you loved the most and why in the comments.

By the way, you’ll find some more amazing photos that were timed so right you’d think the Universe was directly involved in our posts right here, here, as well as here. It was actually French photography legend (and our personal idol) Henri Cartier-Bresson who coined the term ‘decisive moment’ which is the point at which the photo is most significant.

Bored Panda wanted to learn more about the importance of timing in both photography and comedy, so we reached out to professional photographer Dominic Sberna. Have a read through what he said below. Psst, he's also got some advice for amateur photographers who constantly find themselves missing out on hilarious moments.

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#1

The Lid Coming Off Jonah Hills's Drink

Man holding coffee cup with liquid appearing to defy gravity in perfectly timed pic shared online.

"The internet has been very interested in this photo of me dropping my coffee. But we’re all forgetting the real tragedy here. We’re forgetting to mourn this coffee. I didn’t know it long but damn was our time together special. As fleeting as it was. I’ll never forget you."

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    This Cat Assembling Itself

    Cat captured in a perfectly timed pic with its head sticking out of a box and paw covering its face indoors on a patterned rug.

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    #3

    Perfectly Timed

    Person with a perfectly timed photo of a red and black bird perched on their shoulder creating a striking visual moment.

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    #4

    This Diving Photo I Took Of My Friend Makes It Look She's Doing A Handstand On Water

    A swimmer captured perfectly timed mid-dive in a pool, showcasing precise form and water splash in motion.

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    #5

    Caught This Incredible Exploding Meteor When I Went To Rattlesnake Lake In Washington, USA Last Weekend. Zoom In To See The Exact Moment It Explodes In Two

    Bright meteor streak captured over calm lake and forest at night, showcasing perfectly timed pics of a stunning starry sky.

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    #6

    Slipped And Fell While Photographing A Wedding Party. Snapped A Pic On The Way Down

    Group of wedding guests captured in a perfectly timed photo showing surprised and expressive reactions during the event.

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    #7

    My Girlfriend And Her Friends Tried To Take A Group Photo, Alfie Wanted To Be In It As Well

    Happy dog jumps in front of a group of smiling women, a perfectly timed photo capturing joyful moments to share online.

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    #8

    Attempted To Take A Cute Picture Of Me And My Dog. This Was The Result

    Woman with earbuds and a dog positioned perfectly to create a funny perfectly timed pic combining faces indoors.

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    #9

    Learning The Hard Way

    Dog slipping on icy path in snowy forest, captured in a perfectly timed pic celebrating unexpected moments outdoors.

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    #10

    At A Bonfire. Wife Instructs Me To Hold My One Year Old Son High To Get A "Cool Shot". I Think It Looks Like I'm About To Sacrifice Him

    Silhouette of person lifting child with large fire blazing behind, a perfectly timed pic capturing an impressive moment.

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    #11

    Lightning Striking Simultaneously On Chicago's Three Tallest Buildings

    Lightning strikes captured in a perfectly timed pic over a cityscape at night, showcasing nature's power and precision.

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    #12

    She Landed On My Shoulder

    Man in a red cap with a child holding a magnifying glass, capturing a perfectly timed pic of a butterfly on his shoulder.

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    #13

    This Man Saved Our Dog. You Can See Our Cat Jumping Out The Window

    Man crouching near dog in front of house with flames bursting from windows in perfectly timed photo capturing fire.

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    #14

    My Wife Just Texted Me This Picture Of Our Cat Playing Behind The TV

    Cat face perfectly timed on a TV screen, creating a humorous and perfectly timed pic shared online.

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    #15

    My Father’s Chair Failing At A Coast Guard Change Of Command

    Three uniformed officers stand on a stage while a person’s legs are humorously caught in a perfectly timed pic nearby.

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    #16

    Love At First Sight

    Small white dog wearing a cone on its head, standing on a sidewalk with a lamp post and parked cars nearby, perfect timing captured.

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    #17

    The Timing Of This Image Makes It Look Like My Nephew Is A Waterbender

    Baby playing with a perfectly timed water splash captured in a pool, showcasing the charm of perfectly timed pics.

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    #18

    This Is The Best Photo My Mom Ever Took Of Me

    Baby captured mid-air diving out of a small pool while another child sits inside, showcasing perfectly timed pics.

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    #19

    Never Skip Arm Day

    Two men at a busy event booth captured in a perfectly timed pic, celebrating the moment by sharing it online.

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    #20

    One Second Before Disaster

    Dog caught in a perfectly timed pic trying to bite a cat’s tail on a couch in a humorous moment.

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    #21

    Giraffe's Shadow Looks Like A Unicorn

    Baby giraffe casting a perfectly timed shadow resembling a full-grown giraffe in a sunny outdoor enclosure.

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    #22

    My Cat Seems To Have Misplaced His Body Somewhere

    Cat's head perfectly timed to appear as if emerging from the concrete in a perfectly timed pic shared online.

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    #23

    I Snapped This Photo Of A Cardinal Jumping And It Looks Like He Is Floating

    Bright red cardinal bird seemingly floating midair near a bird feeder in a perfectly timed pic.

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    #24

    Maybe She's Barn With It

    Foal standing perfectly timed with its mother’s tail positioned to look like the foal’s mane in a grassy field.

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    #25

    This Picture I Took Of My Dogs As The Ball Was Being Thrown

    Two dogs captured in a perfectly timed pic while playing on grass in a sunny park with trees and houses in the background

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    #26

    The Mythical Annubis

    Person on public transport wearing a pink shirt with a dog’s head perfectly timed to appear as their own.

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    #27

    Caught My Crow Buddy Mid-Blink, Making Her Look Very Sinister

    Close-up of a crow with eyes closed in a perfectly timed pic capturing a rare natural moment outdoors.

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    #28

    Wrong Place At The Wrong Time

    Group of young men sitting on grass perfectly timed by sprinklers spraying water during outdoor training session

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    #29

    Tried To Take A Chicken Selfie And Got This

    Man and chicken perfectly timed in a close-up picture, capturing a uniquely timed moment to share online.

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    #30

    She Kicked The Phone Out Of My Hands At Exactly The Right Moment

    Black dog with wide eyes captured in a perfectly timed pic with a swirling motion effect on a leafy ground background.

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    #31

    Nice “Four Head”

    Man with a number 4 shaved on his bald head perfectly aligned with a number 4 sticker on the car window, a perfectly timed pic.

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    #32

    My Friend's Dog Sneaking It's Tongue Into His Mouth While He Was Laughing

    Man caught in a perfectly timed pic as his dog licks his face, showcasing a hilarious moment shared online.

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    #33

    Just Trying To Take A Nice Picture With My Cat

    Woman laughing with hand over mouth as cat appears to catch its tail in a perfectly timed photo moment.

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    #34

    This Picture My Wife Captured At The Perfect Moment Of Our Cats

    Two cats near a window captured in a perfectly timed pic, showing a playful moment between them.

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    #35

    I Photographed A White Stag Mid Sneeze

    A perfectly timed pic of a white deer with large antlers sitting in a field with other deer in the background.

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    #36

    Girl Scratches Her Back And It Looks Like A Horror Movie

    A perfectly timed pic showing a woman with a hand on her shoulder creating an optical illusion in a cafe.

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    #37

    Just A Typical Family Photo With Our Furbabies

    A perfectly timed pic of a man getting licked by a dog while a woman holds an amused cat, capturing a funny moment.

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    #38

    It Has Since Moved

    Sunlight perfectly aligns with UFO poster, creating a perfectly timed picture shared online for celebration.

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    #39

    I Had Just Finished Saying “I Can’t Believe She Never Falls In!”

    Black and white cat captured in a perfectly timed pic as it jumps out of the pool, celebrating a perfect moment online.

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    #40

    Thought The Driver Of This Car Was Just Staring Me Down For No Reason

    Woman smiling in a parked SUV, perfectly timed photo capturing a joyful moment shared by people online.

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    #41

    This Girl Looks Like She's Underwater And Jumping Into Water At The Same Time

    Young girl in a polka dot swimsuit captured in a perfectly timed splash photo in a clear blue pool.

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    #42

    My Baby's First Birthday. We Had No Idea There Was A Sparkler In The Candle

    Woman and child captured in perfectly timed pic with bright sparkler on birthday cake, celebrating moment online.

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    #43

    Years Ago My Brother Lost His Cellphone On A Roller Coaster. We Figured There Was No Way To Know When. Then She Saw The Ride Photo

    Group of people on a roller coaster captured in a perfectly timed pic showing mixed expressions of excitement and surprise.

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    #44

    Photo Of Me Noticing A Wasp Nest

    Woman making a surprised face in front of an old door, captured in a perfectly timed pic to celebrate online sharing.

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    #45

    What Could Go Wrong If I Take A Picture With This Gopher Snake I Found In The Road?

    Man wearing tie-dye shirt and cap with snake perfectly timed touching his nose on the side of a rural road.

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    #46

    The Fall Of The Paella

    Group of people capturing perfectly timed pic as one pours food from a large pan, celebrating the moment around a dining table.

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    #47

    My Parents' New Pupper Misjudged His Jump

    Small dog captured jumping under table in perfectly timed picture, showcasing a playful moment in a cozy living room.




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