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These are the moments that many photographers can only dream of capturing. Perhaps not serious photographers, but those who enjoy fun and whimsical photography. Some spend years planning and aligning the perfect shot. Yet, it seems that in the case of these images, the opportunity just presented itself without much planning.

Sometimes, all you need is an iPhone and the objects to line up perfectly to create a fun optical illusion. We've collected such accidental visual masterpieces from the dedicated website "Perfectly Timed Photos." It's the place for people to submit their funniest pictures taken just at the right moment. And we present a collection of the best to you below!

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#1

Finger popping a soap bubble captured in a perfectly timed photo showing the bubble bursting mid-air.

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    Silhouetted church with crosses at sunset featuring an impressive perfectly timed photo of a solar eclipse.

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    #3

    Fluffy orange cat captured mid-air in a perfectly timed photo, appearing to float above the grass.

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    #4

    Cat and ceramic tiger statue captured in a perfectly timed photo, both with mouths open appearing to roar.

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    19 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just keep on practising, kitty, you’ll get it in no time!!!

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    #5

    Three birds flying at sunset perfectly timed to form a smiley face in this impressive photo.

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    #6

    Cat walking in front of a TV showing a man making a funny face captured in a perfectly timed photo.

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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smelly cat, smelly cat, it's not your fault

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    #7

    Dog captured in perfectly timed photo catching a frisbee mid-air with focused eyes in a backyard setting.

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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like Kash Patel.

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    #8

    Skydiver with a colorful parachute captured in a perfectly timed photo against a large moon backdrop.

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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fly me to the moon / Let me play among the stars / Let me see what spring is like / On a-Jupiter and Mars ...

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    #9

    Beagle dog captured in mid-air with ears flapping, flying toward the camera in a perfectly timed photo.

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    #10

    Woman in a blue coat sitting on a zebra statue, with a person taking a photo, showcasing perfectly timed photos.

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    19 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like zebra butts and I cannot lie.

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    #11

    Basketball captured mid-air just before going through the hoop in a perfectly timed photo with a statue in the background.

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    Major Harris
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    19 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "and that is lenin for three points!"

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    #12

    Calico cat captured in a perfectly timed photo reacting to a lizard near a rocky edge outdoors.

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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You do not want to dance with me? Then I shall dance alone and you can just crawl away!"

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    #13

    Two passengers sleeping on a subway bench beneath a perfectly timed advertisement with a food image.

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    #14

    Orange cat captured in a perfectly timed photo, midair above water, creating a striking reflection on the surface.

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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Anti gravity system activated! Activating target acquisition systems! M****r mittens safeties removed and set to 120 percent power! Scanning for target that thought throwing me into water was a good idea! ..."

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    #15

    Man falling on stairs captured in a perfectly timed photo showing dynamic motion and balance loss indoors.

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    #16

    Stone statue holding a cup with a pigeon perched on its hand, an example of perfectly timed photos capturing unique moments.

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    #17

    Two dogs captured mid-air while running on a path in a perfectly timed photo showing impressive action.

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    #18

    Baby touching glass as giant tiger paws gently press against it, a perfectly timed photo capturing an impressive moment.

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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "i have been, and always shall be, your friend."

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    #19

    A bird in flight captured with perfect timing, appearing to trail contrails against a clear blue sky.

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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how fast is that bird flying?

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    A perfectly timed photo of a bright orange bird flapping its wings captured in a car's side mirror reflection.

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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'm good enough. I'm smart enough. And, gosh darn it, people like me!"

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    #21

    Person wearing an alpaca mask sitting on grass next to a real alpaca in a perfectly timed photo outdoors

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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that this alpaka haircut people speak about?

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    #22

    A perfectly timed photo captures a bird flying close to the camera with a street and buildings in the background.

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    14 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's one gigantic tit...

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    #23

    Giraffes perfectly timed photo with one giraffe aligned behind a tree creating an impressive illusion in nature.

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    #24

    Cat sitting in front of a TV showing runners at the starting line, a perfect example of perfectly timed photos.

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    Premium     18 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, my money is on the cat.

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    #25

    Baseball player in red cap and glove caught in a perfectly timed photo as the ball is about to hit his face.

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    #26

    Hydroplane boat flipping in midair with driver ejecting and running on water, a perfectly timed photo capturing the action.

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    #27

    Small dog with a collar perfectly timed catching a colorful soap bubble outdoors on a sunny day.

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    #28

    Person in hoodie having soda spray burst from bottle, captured in a perfectly timed photo with dynamic motion effect.

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    15 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is not how you snort coke, mate!

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    #29

    Crowd at baseball game reacts as bat flies toward man’s face in a perfectly timed photo capturing an impressive moment.

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    18 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks like it may have done some actual damage - like a broken jaw O_O;

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    #30

    Hot air balloon perfectly timed to appear as if holding the rising full moon above colorful clouds in an impressive photo.

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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want this for my wall!! I love everything about it!!

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    #31

    Man water skiing with perfect timing, captured mid-glide creating a clear reflection on the lake surface.

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    19 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When they got bored of the walking on water bit Jesus would start performing party tricks.

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    #32

    Young girl smiling as a German Shepherd dog appears to laugh with mouth wide open in a perfectly timed photo.

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    20 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Grandma ... what big teeth you have

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    #33

    Man standing still on busy city street while cyclist is captured falling off bike in a perfectly timed photo.

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    10 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen that picture a million times, but I just now realised that that's the city where I live, Vienna, Austria. That building is the state opera.

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    #34

    Man reacting as seagull steals ice cream cone, capturing a perfectly timed photo in a busy outdoor setting.

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    Elderly man with glasses speaking during British Parliament hacking probe hearing, a perfect timed photo moment.

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    #36

    Cat captured in perfectly timed photo appearing to fly like a jet with another cat watching from a table below.

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    #37

    Shadows on a wall create a perfectly timed photo of a couple kissing while people and a dog walk nearby.

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    Premium     11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I belive this is an ad for Fevicol?

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    #38

    Dog in mid-air about to catch frisbee near smiling woman, a perfectly timed photo capturing action and excitement outdoors.

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    Premium     11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Susan!!!! The frisbee!!!! Throw the frisbee Susan!!!!”

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    #39

    Fireworks burst in the sky perfectly timed with a lightning strike over a cityscape at night in an impressive photo.

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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one's going on my wall as well!! Fantastic shot!

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    #40

    Sunset with clouds forming a perfectly timed smiley face over the horizon, showcasing an impressive natural photo moment.

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    19 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Oil and grime, poison sludge Diesel clouds and noxious muck Slime beneath me, slime up above Ooh, you'll love my, ah-ah-ah, toxic love Toxic love....." "hexxus"

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    #41

    Orange and white cat appearing to have a hook on its head in a perfectly timed photo showcasing impressive moments.

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    #42

    Weightlifter standing with hands pressed together in front of barbell in a perfectly timed photo competition setting.

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    13 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Newest Olympic sport: telekinetic weightlifting

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    #43

    Boy in a car reacting with shock as a horse opens its mouth wide near the window in a perfectly timed photo.

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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Do you like cheese kid?" 🧀

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    #44

    A perfectly timed photo of a baboon appearing huge as it leans on a car windshield in a wildlife park.

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    12 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If King Kong was in Jurassic Park as substitute for Rexy

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    Statue with arms raised appearing to catch an airplane flying overhead in a perfectly timed photo.

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    #46

    Tennis player with intense focus hitting a yellow ball, showcasing perfectly timed photos capturing incredible moments.

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    #47

    Soccer players reacting intensely on the field in a perfectly timed photo capturing a dramatic moment during the match.

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    Premium     11 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stretch Armstrong does not like that call!

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    #48

    Underwater scene with a swimmer perfectly timed with a fish head amid colorful fish in an impressive photo.

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    #49

    Two pelicans captured in a perfectly timed photo flying low over the ocean with wings fully spread.

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    Orange cat hanging from an open window frame, captured in a perfectly timed photo showing a daring moment.

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