In 2017, we took an incredible 1.2 trillion photographs worldwide. The smartphone has changed a once-expensive hobby into something anybody can do and by the looks of things, everyone is doing it.
So, how do you make your images stand out from the rest? Well, you could always spend years learning the rules of composition and lighting that enable you to take superlative photos every time.
Alternatively, you could do what these 40 photographers did — hope that the perfect moment turns up by chance and transform an ordinary boring photo into a once-in-a-lifetime image.
They’re not photoshopped! We swear!
So, how do you make your images stand out from the rest? Well, you could always spend years learning the rules of composition and lighting that enable you to take superlative photos every time.
Alternatively, you could do what these 40 photographers did — hope that the perfect moment turns up by chance and transform an ordinary boring photo into a once-in-a-lifetime image.
They’re not photoshopped! We swear!
Getting Changed Behind The President
President Obama was still in charge of the greatest nation on earth when this pic was taken.
For one minute, the gentleman behind him appeared to have long, lustrous locks, and then a moment later, he got a haircut in a blink. We don’t know if Obama noticed, but hopefully he had a laugh when he watched himself on TV later.
For one minute, the gentleman behind him appeared to have long, lustrous locks, and then a moment later, he got a haircut in a blink. We don’t know if Obama noticed, but hopefully he had a laugh when he watched himself on TV later.
The Wind Isn’t Always Behind You
This spectacular starfish-like creation rises above the earth like a monster about to confront Godzilla in Tokyo.
Of course, thank goodness, the reality is rather more prosaic. This is a great snap of what multiple wind turbines look like when you photograph them from the right angle and the right time.
Of course, thank goodness, the reality is rather more prosaic. This is a great snap of what multiple wind turbines look like when you photograph them from the right angle and the right time.
What Rough Beast Slouches Toward Bethlehem?
Well, we’re not sure about Bethlehem, but this chap is certainly the rough beast of this European town. The photographer must have thought that he’d won the lottery when our bizarre gent went stumbling past his lens, a tree growing out of his head.
You can’t get much more fortuitous timing than this moment.
You can’t get much more fortuitous timing than this moment.
Foal-ed Ya
We’d go horse if we had to recite all the bad puns we make in a day, but it’s rare that we can make the mane one fit into the header.
This pony is doing what many little girls do — pretending that she has long hair with a little help from her mom.
This pony is doing what many little girls do — pretending that she has long hair with a little help from her mom.
The Jewish Cross Dresser
Is it really cross-dressing if it happens without your knowledge or consent? We have absolutely no idea and don’t ask about trees falling in woods without anyone around to hear them, either.
What we do know is that this is one of the funniest examples of good timing in history.
What we do know is that this is one of the funniest examples of good timing in history.
Along Came The Trout That Swallowed The Fly
Fine, our nursery rhyme didn’t mention trout specifically when it comes to swallowing things to catch flies. But as you can see from this amazing shot, it probably should have.
This is the exact moment that a surfacing trout devours a fly, on the water, whole. It’s awesome.
This is the exact moment that a surfacing trout devours a fly, on the water, whole. It’s awesome.
No, That’s Not At All Weird
This father-son team looks like they’re about to settle in for the big game, but we’ve got an interloper to the party.
One of the basketball players on TV has become rather keen on the son. Maybe the young buck is going to score before the game starts?
One of the basketball players on TV has become rather keen on the son. Maybe the young buck is going to score before the game starts?
Cat-ch Me If You Can
It’s a purrfect coincidence that lets us squeeze in a pun there. And you’re not feline it, you have no soul and are probably a dog person. I know, that’s ruff.
It is spooky, however, how natural this moggy’s face looks on an Abercrombie and Fitch male model’s body.
It is spooky, however, how natural this moggy’s face looks on an Abercrombie and Fitch male model’s body.
Emu-sing Stuff
Actually, we can’t tell if this is an emu or an ostrich, and we honestly don’t think it matters that much.
We are absolutely thrilled that this intrepid photographer had managed to align the stars correctly in order to snap this wonderful moment in which a woman became a bird-person.
We are absolutely thrilled that this intrepid photographer had managed to align the stars correctly in order to snap this wonderful moment in which a woman became a bird-person.
The Horse From Alien
If you’re not familiar with the Alien series of movies, You’re missing out on some good stuff.
However, this image of a horse with another horse appearing to come out of its mouth is all you really need to know about the celebrated series. On the ranch, no one can hear you scream.
