You might not be the best photographer in the world, but sometimes everything in the universe aligns so precisely, 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 happy accident or a beautiful illusion, so Bored Panda has compiled a list of perfectly timed photos that proves you don't necessarily need expensive gear to take an incredible picture.
From a cool photo of a fabulous ostrich that appears to have the best hair in the world to a struggling substitute teacher sending subtle hints, these perfect timing photos 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 full of interesting photos here and here.
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Firefighter In Peru
When The Timing Is Right
Bumblebee Carrying The Sun
Right Place, Right Time
Pier Sunset
Was Taking Random Pictures Of My Mother And This Came Out
The Struggles Of A Substitute Teacher
When The Timing Is Right
This Guy's Earbuds Made A Treble Clef
Holy Sh*t
Snapped A Lucky Shot Of A Truck Trying To Steal The Sun
Dads Rock
Perfectly Timed Photo Of A Wave
Suspicious Hair
Fourteen Wind Turbines All In A Row
Perfect Timing
Maybe She's Barn With It
Lightning Strikes A Plane As It Flies Through A Rainbow
Seen At The Airport In Tel Aviv, Israel
The Moment A Trout Eats A Mayfly And The Second Before Water Tension Gives Way
Watching TV With My Feet Up When Suddenly
In The Right Moment
Perfect Timing
My Cat Has A Six Pack
Miss Ostrich
Took A Picture Of My Fire Pit Last Night And Caught Peter Pan And Tinkerbell
Perfect Timing: Level > Alien
Have Your Own Beer Towel
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
Chief Vitamin Water Surveys His Domain
I Caught A Pic Of Lightning Bouncing Off A Double Rainbow
When You Spend All Summer With Your T-Shirt Off
Dear God What Have I Done?!
What Would You Call This Beast?
Moment When It Looks Like Dilma Rousseff Is Getting Stabbed
The Sweet Escape
Perfectly Timed Shot
Very Unfortunate Time To Blink With White Mascara
Perfect Timing
Perfect Timing
Perfect Timing At Its Best
Amazingly, Perfect Shot Of My Friend Skydiving Into Burning Man
An Airplane Is Silhouetted Against The First Solar Eclipse Of The Decade, Seen Over Bangkok, Thailand, 2010
Dat A**
Long Jump In The Sand
Just The Right Moment
Look At That Body
Smile
Yoga In The Park Perfect Timing
Just A Pic That My Friend Took Down At The Beach The Other Day
Twin Tales
My Twin Boys Jumping And Landing At The Exact Same Time
Due To The Chair Leg And This Guy's Posture, It Looks Like He's Wearing High Heels
Best Photo I Have Ever Taken
Here's My Best Perfectly Timed Photo
This Is The Hilarious Moment A Curious Pufferfish Managed To Photobomb An Unsuspecting Diver
So I Turned Into A Toad Last Night
Couldn't Ask For Better Timing
Still Wondering Whether He Did This On Purpose Or Not
My Brother Took A Picture With His Iphone At The Exact Moment A Spark Ricocheted Off Of My Ear
Seafoam Splash Captured At A Thousandth Of A Second
What Do You Mean, What's Wrong With Her Feet?
Strange Dirt Formation On My Car Looks Like People Hanging
Perfect Moment
The Invisible Hockey Player
Oh, Good. Another "Holding Up The Leaning Tower Of Pisa" Pic
Two Rows Of Judges Ignore A Gymnast
Timing Is Key (But Luck Doesn’t Hurt Either)
Where We're Going, We Don't Need Boats
Perfect Timing
Watch Me Neigh Neigh
Perfectly Timed Picture
I Accidentally French-Kissed A Dog At Work Today
The Wind Had Some Perfect Timing
Did You See That, What If Its Real?
New Schrödinger Experiment
My Mom Accidentally Caught Lightning When Trying To Take A Picture Of Palm Trees During A Storm
This Sun Giving A Shoulder Rub To This Navy Officer
Tried To Take A Picture Of The Sunset While Driving And A Bird Totally Ruined My Shot
This Dog Trying To Catch The Ball
Buddha Sunglasses
Perfect Timing And Reflex
The Timing Of This Photo Makes It Look Like The Policeman Is Dancing On The Crime Scene
4-Winged Goose
Sometimes You Get Lucky With Timing. Would Love It If You Could Draw This Snap Of Me In Sri Lanka.
That Mysterious Triumphant Ghost Caught In A Broken Light Bulb
The Exact Moment Her Phone Was Lost Forever
Can You Do That?
The Moment My Son Knew The True Power Of The Force
Tony Stark's Dog Is A Player
Just The Right Moment
Perfectly Timed Pool Picture
Cow Jumping Over Herding Dogs
Picture Of My Daughter Crawling, Looks Like She Is Writing Profanity
Picture Taken Right When Another Camera's Flash Went Off
My Friend Captured The Moment The Wave Came For A Hug
Goalkeeper Cats
Perfect Timing And Classic Dad Reaction
Timing Is Everything
Coming In For A Landing
My Wife Managed To Capture The Least Manly Shot Of Me Launching Fireworks
Snapped Pic Of My Nephew. Perfect Timing?
My Sister Passed Out At The Exact Moment The Judge Said "You May Kiss The Bride"
Perfectly Timed Photo Of A Cyclops Kitty
Eclipse On A Bird's Wing
