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Article created by: Donata Ruzgaitė

There’s nothing like capturing a perfectly timed image. It’s as if you scripted or manipulated the image with the intent of coming off a certain way. But no, it was just a rare coincidence at play, as if the energies of the universe aligned to make this moment happen.

Here’s more of those seemingly one-in-a-million occurrences people have collected and shared online. These are from the different corners of Reddit that have no shortage of photos you’d be amazed to look at for a few good minutes.

You will find them below as you scroll through. Enjoy!

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#1

Friendly Australian King Parrot Landed On My Book As I Was Trying To Identify It!

Colorful parrot perched on a bird guidebook held outdoors, showing natural scenes proving reality can be stranger than Photoshop.

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    My Wife Was Wearing The Right Jacket At The Right Time. Pleasanton Ridge, Ca

    Couple standing on a hill with a vibrant rainbow and scenic cityscape in the background showing reality stranger than Photoshop.

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    #3

    I'm A Woodturner & Found A Lovely Bowl In A Vintage Store, Made By The Guy Who Inspired Me As A Kid

    Hand holding a book showing wooden bowls, with a real broken wooden bowl displayed on a table proving reality stranger than Photoshop

    On closer inspection I felt the bowl was very familiar, so I flipped through the very book that inspired me, 31 years ago, & there it was!

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    #4

    Two Humming Birds Landed At The Same Time On My Rods While Out Fishing!

    Two small birds perched on the tips of fishing rods in a natural outdoor setting, showing reality stranger than Photoshop.

    trippykiwi12 Report

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    #5

    This Bug On The Outside Of My Window Looks Like A Fairy

    Tiny insect floating on a dark, dusty surface, illustrating how reality can be stranger than Photoshop.

    reddit.com Report

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    #6

    I’ve Seen A Lot Of Wildlife This Spring But This One Takes The Cake!

    Two turtles stacked on a rock in a pond, showcasing a reality moment stranger than Photoshop in nature.

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    #7

    Found A Random Guy Who Looks Like Me Waiting For The Subway The Other Day

    Two men smiling in a subway station wearing matching jackets, capturing a moment that proves reality can be stranger than Photoshop.

    CollectiveDisparity Report

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    #8

    My Husband Took A Picture Of Me As I Said Farewell To 40, And Somehow I Was Gifted My Own Rainbow

    Woman standing in forest surrounded by a perfect rainbow, illustrating reality stranger than Photoshop moments.

    shell_raiser Report

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    #9

    Taking A Picture Like This

    Double rainbow over a green field with a distant row of houses, showcasing a reality stranger than Photoshop.

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    #10

    My Wedding Ring Fits Right Inside My Husband's

    Close-up of a gold ring on a hand showing a rare reality moment that looks stranger than Photoshop effects.

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    #11

    Took The Most Epic Picture, The Fire Decided To Join Us In Our Peace Sign

    Two men in formal vests posing happily outside with a fire in the background, showcasing reality stranger than Photoshop.

    Devge Report

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    #12

    This Is How The Newspapers Were Stacked Up At My Job [x-Post /R/Mildlyinteresting

    Stack of newspapers with repeated text creating a visual effect proving reality can be stranger than Photoshop.

    OilersFansDontMatter Report

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    #13

    Reason Why Fingerprints Were Created

    Black and white vintage mugshots and fingerprint images demonstrating reality stranger than Photoshop phenomena.

    This is William West and William West, and they are the reason fingerprints were created to find criminals because they were not related at all, shared the same exact name and looked identical to one another.

    Homelss_Emperor , Meserette Kentake Report

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    #14

    These Wind Turbines From My Plane Look Like They're Floating In The Sky

    Blue sky with scattered clouds and multiple wind turbines creating a surreal reality that looks stranger than Photoshop.

    JoshSp25 Report

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    #15

    This Coaster Fits My Face A Little Too Perfectly

    Woman holding card with a mustache over her mouth, illustrating pictures proving reality can be stranger than Photoshop.

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    #16

    Snorkeller Finds Lost Wedding Ring Wrapped Around A Mullet Fish Off Of Norfolk Island

    Fish swimming underwater with seaweed appearing to look like a collar in a reality stranger than Photoshop picture

    jjophh , norfolkislandtime Report

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    #17

    This Photo I Took Of The Fire Looks Like A Person

    Flames shaped like a person rising from a fire in a natural outdoor setting proving reality can be stranger than Photoshop.

    Muggleman32 Report

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    #18

    A Fan Bet $50 On Eugenio Suarez Hitting A Home Run, And Ended Up Catching The Home Run Ball Live At The Game

    Man holding a Major League Baseball and a phone showing betting app at a crowded baseball stadium proving reality stranger than Photoshop

    1021986 Report

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    #19

    I Got My Bikes Registered Years Apart And These Are The 2 Auto Generated Plates I Got

    Two motorcycles parked side by side with matching license plate numbers, showing reality stranger than Photoshop.

    snorkiebarbados Report

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    #20

    High Five

    Large airplane viewed from below soaring against a clear blue sky, an unusual perspective proving reality can be stranger than Photoshop.

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    #21

    My Boyfriend And I Went To A Beer Festival And Met A Couple Who Was Dressed The Same As Us

    Four friends at a crowded event, smiling and holding drinks, illustrating reality stranger than Photoshop moments.

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    #22

    Six Sisters, Separated Since Birth, On The Day They Finally Met — At Harry Potter World

    Group of friends posing at an amusement park with a roller coaster in the background, showcasing reality stranger than Photoshop.




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    #23

    I Picture I Took Of The London Eye Through The Window On A Boat On The Thames

    View of a giant Ferris wheel through a circular window, illustrating reality stranger than Photoshop effect.

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    #24

    Pigeon Poops Portrait Of Itself On A Leaf

    Close-up of a dry leaf with a dark stain resembling a ghostly figure, showing reality stranger than Photoshop.

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    #25

    Perfect Smoke Rings From Etna Volcano, Sicily

    Strange natural rings of smoke above a volcanic mountain with hikers walking along a rocky trail under a clear sky.

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    #26

    At My Grandmother's 85th Birthday, We Found Out The Lady At The Table Next To Us Was Also Celebrating Her 85th Birthday. They Were Born One Day Apart In The Same City And Had Never Met

    Two smiling women in a restaurant, one holding a dessert with a lit candle, showcasing moments stranger than Photoshop.

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    #27

    Childhood Photos Of Me In The United States, And My Wife In Korea, Wearing The Same Tank Top

    Vintage family photo showing strange matching swimsuits and unusual moments proving reality can be stranger than Photoshop

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    #28

    The Inside Of This Tree Looks Like A Fish

    Tree log with a natural wood pattern that resembles a fish, showing how reality can be stranger than Photoshop.

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    #29

    This Hare Caught On Google Street

    A rabbit captured mid-air appearing to leap unrealistically high over a rural road, showing reality stranger than Photoshop.

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    #30

    Triple Lightning Strike Over Chicago

    Multiple lightning strikes hit tall buildings in a cityscape at night, showcasing reality looking stranger than Photoshop.

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    #31

    Is This An Ad?

    Two large trucks with Taylor and Swift logos side by side on a highway, showcasing reality stranger than Photoshop.

    Yukamoo Report

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    #32

    The Way The Veins Of The Leaf Align On The Creases Of The Hand

    A small round yellow leaf perfectly fits in the palm, showcasing how reality can be stranger than Photoshop.

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    #33

    Perfectly Timed Firework

    Bright orange spiral sparkler emitting light and smoke at night, showcasing reality stranger than Photoshop phenomenon.

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    #34

    Tree In Graz (Austria) That Looks Like A Child Is Hugging It

    Tree trunk with a natural formation resembling a hugging figure, showing how reality can be stranger than Photoshop.

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    #35

    Wind Knocked Over This Light Pole At My Friend's Car Dealership

    Two parked Broncos with a large air conditioning vent placed between them, showing reality stranger than Photoshop.

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    #36

    The Police Facebook Page Posted A Picture Taken By A Speeding Camera. The Bird Saves The Day

    Out-of-focus close-up of a bird flying near a parked car on a quiet suburban street, reality stranger than Photoshop.

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    #37

    Arrow In A Power Cable

    Arrow piercing fiber optic cable on utility lines, a rare real-life example proving reality can be stranger than Photoshop

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    #38

    The Light Opening In The Building's Design Fits Perfectly With The Car Dimension

    Shadow on street perfectly aligns with building creating a surreal visual effect in reality stranger than Photoshop.

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    #39

    Went To Take A Picture Of The Rainbow And Lightning Struck At The Same Time!

    Lightning striking near a vibrant rainbow captured from inside a car, showcasing reality stranger than Photoshop.

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    #40

    Was Swiping At The Dispensary When I Looked Up And Saw The Girl I Was About To Swipe On

    Woman wearing black pajama-style outfit with white stripes captured in photos that show reality can be stranger than Photoshop.

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    #41

    You're Welcome

    Car crashed into tree beside damaged careful driving sign, illustrating reality stranger than Photoshop with unexpected real-life moments.

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    #42

    These Clouds In The Sky That Look Like Dragons

    Golden sky with surreal cloud formations above a dark tree silhouette, illustrating how reality can be stranger than Photoshop.

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    #43

    White Elephant Gift Exchange. Three Of Twelve People Brought The Same Gift. Too Funny

    Group of people sitting on a couch holding calendars, showing how reality can be stranger than Photoshop moments.

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    #44

    I Have Never Seen This Occurring Naturally Before In My Life

    Unusual light reflection on a white wall creating a distorted image, illustrating reality stranger than Photoshop.

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    #45

    My Neighbors Tree Fits Perfectly In My Window

    Tall tree perfectly framed by an arched window, illustrating reality can be stranger than Photoshop in natural scenes.

    Reallynoreallyno Report

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    #46

    A Stray Bullet On New Year's Eve Lands In A Guy's Phone In Beirut Airport

    Hand holding a c*****d phone screen with a small lizard trapped inside, showing reality stranger than Photoshop.

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    #47

    The Cat Knocked My Daughter’s Fish Bowl Off The Dresser

    Round fishbowl with pink water spilled on a wooden floor next to a white piece of furniture showing strange reality.

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    #48

    This Fly Just Flew Into A Plant And Killed Itself At In-Laws House

    Close-up of a fly balancing on a thin dried grass blade, illustrating how reality can be stranger than photoshop.

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