They say there’s always the right time and right place for everything. You just have to be patient or throw your coin of luck up in the air and trust your gut.

For these amateur photographers, the stars aligned right on time and the coin landed on tails or heads, so as soon as they pressed the button, a perfectly timed photograph was born. From funny compositions to unusual angles and Accidental Renaissance-like scenarios, these pictures surprise us in the most unexpected ways.

Bored Panda wrapped up some of the most intriguing, funny and unexpected perfectly timed snaps of life, so scroll down and upvote your favorite ones!

#1 Seafoam Splash Captured At A Thousandth Of A Second

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#2 This Sun Giving A Shoulder Rub To This Navy Officer

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#3 Best Photo I Have Ever Taken

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“Perfectly timed photos are interesting because they capture unexpected moments that are often humorous, absurd, or unique,” Laura Vanagaite, an international freelance graphic designer who specializes in branding and social media content creation, told Bored Panda in an interview via email.

Laura explained that they offer a new perspective on the world and challenge our expectations, making us think and feel in new ways. “They demonstrate the skill and creativity of the photographer, who must have quick reflexes and the ability to anticipate and capture fleeting moments in time.”

#4 Timing Is Key (But Luck Doesn’t Hurt Either)

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#5 This Is The Hilarious Moment A Curious Pufferfish Managed To Photobomb An Unsuspecting Diver

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#6 “We’re Good Parents I Swear”

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Moreover, a perfectly timed photo can be the result of a combination of factors. Laura said these include things like luck, chance, skill, and preparation. “While some perfectly timed photos may be captured purely by chance or luck, skilled photographers with an eye for detail and the ability to anticipate and recognize unique moments are more likely to capture these rare and unexpected shots,” she commented.

#7 Couldn’t Ask For Better Timing

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#8 Watch Me Neigh Neigh

#9 Twin Tales

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Chance, accident, and luck can all influence creativity in various ways. Laura explained that “they can provide unexpected opportunities or inspiration, push artists to think outside of the box, and lead to unique and innovative ideas.”

However, creativity doesn’t end just there because it also “requires skill, hard work, and discipline. So while chance occurrences can spark creativity, they are not the sole determinants of creative success.”

#10 My Mom Accidentally Caught Lightning When Trying To Take A Picture Of Palm Trees During A Storm

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#11 My Friend Captured The Moment The Wave Came For A Hug

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#12 Perfectly Timed Picture

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We also wondered if it’s possible to stumble upon a great piece of art by accident. Laura commented that sometimes artists indeed create work that exceeds their original intention, “and the end result can be a masterpiece that was never planned.”

On the other hand, “it’s important to note that these accidents are often the result of the artist’s skill, creativity, and intuition,” she concluded.

#13 Perfectly Timed Photo Of My Niece

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#14 Eclipse On A Bird’s Wing

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#15 So I Turned Into A Toad Last Night

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#16 What Do You Mean, What’s Wrong With Her Feet?

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#17 Two Rows Of Judges Ignore A Gymnast

#18 Perfectly Timed Pool Picture

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#19 I Accidentally French-Kissed A Dog At Work Today

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#20 Surprise Head

#21 Just A Pic That My Friend Took Down At The Beach The Other Day

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#22 Perfect Timing

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#23 Still Wondering Whether He Did This On Purpose Or Not

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#24 We Had A Crazy Storm Yesterday That Produced A Tornado, Softball Sized Hail, And Flash Flooding. My Friend Snapped A Picture Of The Aftermath

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#25 Just The Right Moment

#26 Timing Is Everything

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#27 Moment

#28 Old Baby. My Son Just As He Plopped Down From Standing

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#29 Here’s My Best Perfectly Timed Photo

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#30 Where We’re Going, We Don’t Need Boats

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#31 Tony Stark’s Dog Is A Player

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#32 Goalkeeper Cats

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#33 Perfect Timing

#34 This Dog Trying To Catch The Ball

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#35 I Caught A Plane Passing In Front Of Tonight’s Super Moon

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#36 The Invisible Hockey Player

#37 Due To The Chair Leg And This Guy’s Posture, It Looks Like He’s Wearing High Heels

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#38 Did You See That, What If Its Real?

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#39 Oh, Good. Another “Holding Up The Leaning Tower Of Pisa” Pic

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#40 Buddha Sunglasses

#41 Cow Jumping Over Herding Dogs

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#42 Picture Of My Daughter Crawling, Looks Like She Is Writing Profanity

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#43 The Moment My Son Knew The True Power Of The Force

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#44 The Wind Had Some Perfect Timing

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#45 My Friend Posted A New Profile Pic With Her Boyfriend, And Everyone Took A Double Take

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#46 That Mysterious Triumphant Ghost Caught In A Broken Light Bulb

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#47 My Wife Managed To Capture The Least Manly Shot Of Me Launching Fireworks

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#48 I Think They Call This “Perfect Timing”

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#49 At An Air Show Today, I Accidentally Caught What Looks Like A Tiny Black Hawk Stealing A Child

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#50 Perfectly Timed Cat

#51 Ended Up Taking A Photo At Exactly The Right Moment Yesterday

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#52 My Brother Took A Picture With His iPhone At The Exact Moment A Spark Ricocheted Off Of My Ear

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#53 Handle Bar Mustache

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#54 Took A Picture Of A Stealth Bomber Flyover, Was Not Disappointed With The Timing

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#55 The Timing Of This Photo Makes It Look Like The Policeman Is Dancing On The Crime Scene

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#56 Perfect Timing And Classic Dad Reaction

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#57 Snapped Pic Of My Nephew. Perfect Timing?

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#58 My Sister Passed Out At The Exact Moment The Judge Said “You May Kiss The Bride”

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#59 Time To Run

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#60 The Waterbending Skills Are Strong With This One

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#61 4-Winged Goose

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#62 My Friends Local Paper Caught Him Dodging A Puddle

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#63 Perfect Timing And Reflex

#64 The Exact Moment Her Phone Was Lost Forever

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#65 Perfectly Timed Photo Of A Cyclops Kitty

#66 The Perfect Timing Of This Odometer And Trip Meter

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#67 Oh So Majestic

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#68 Perfectly Timed Photo

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#69 Perfect Timing

#70 Sometimes You Get Lucky With Timing. Would Love It If You Could Draw This Snap Of Me In Sri Lanka

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#71 Picture Taken Right When Another Camera’s Flash Went Off

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#72 Coming In For A Landing

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#73 My Friend Took This Picture Of Me Exactly When The Lightning Struck!

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#74 Fauxhawk

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#75 Keep A Close Eye On The Puck

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#76 Perfect Timing Of Light On The Hotel Name

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#77 Strange Dirt Formation On My Car Looks Like People Hanging

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#78 New Schrödinger Experiment

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#79 The Moment My Older Brother Fell Into The Lake. Taken By My Sister-In-Law

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#80 Reverse Cowgirl

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#81 Thought This Was Perfectly Timed

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#82 I Shot A Kid At The Zoo, Perfect Timing

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#83 A Couple Of Years Ago, My Friend/ Coworker Set Her Hair On Fire While Blowing Out The Candles On Her Birthday Cake. This Was Taken The Split Second Before Anybody Realized

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#84 Tried To Take A Picture Of The Sunset While Driving And A Bird Totally Ruined My Shot

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#85 Oops

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#86 Risk It For A Biscuit

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#87 On Vacation In California With My Best Friend And Took A Picture With Perfect Timing

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#88 I Took My Daughter Sleeding For The First Time. This Is Her Trying To Avoid The Ramp

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#89 Timing!

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#90 I’ma Kill You

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#91 A Bee Flew In Front Of My Camera At The Perfect Time

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#92 Perfectly Timed Shot Of Godzilla

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#93 Perfectly Timed Photo Of A Dog Yawning

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#94 Perfectly Timed Photo During A Mls Match

#95 This Picture Was Taken At A Pet Orphanage In Texas

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#96 Perfect Timing In Aerial Acrobatics

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#97 Perfect Timing

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#98 Perfect Timing

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#99 Sun Caught The Blade At Just The Right Time 

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#100 Caught Red Handed

#101 Can You Do That?

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#102 I Waited Patiently For Several Minutes For Just The Right Moment To Take The Third Photo… My Wife Wasn’t Amused!

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#103 My Hammock Broke

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#104 This One Got A Little Greedy

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#105 Perfectly Timed

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#106 Took This Picture At The Perfect Time

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#107 Perfectly Timed Selfie

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#108 Caught A Lady Through The Train Gap While Taking A Selfie

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#109 Taking Too Long To Take A Photo Of Her Food On The Beach

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#110 Emu Eating. Perfect Timing

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#111 Went To A Petting Zoo. Friend Got Stepped On By A Pig. I Couldn’t Have Planned These Pictures If I’d Tried!

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#112 My Friend Caught The Exact Moment The Dog Ran Into Her Daughter And Pushed Her In The Pool

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#113 My Friend Captured The Shockwave From The Starter Pistol At His Sister’s Track Meet

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#114 She Slipped Trying To Pop The Soap Bubbles

#115 Perfect Timing

#116 The Exact Moment My Buddy Was Bit By A Horse

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#117 Perfect Timing In Whistler, Canada

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#118 My Son Batting A Ball Back Into My Daughters Face

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#119 One, Two, Thr-

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#120 Governor Of Michigan, Rick Snyder, Getting Kicked In The Face

#121 Perfect Timing

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#122 Accidentally Captured A Seagull Stealing My Food

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#123 I Framed This Gorgeous Photo Of Teddy As The Sun Was Rising… At The Last Minute, Joey Decided To Photo Bomb

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#124 Man Has No Head Due To Timing Of My Photo

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#125 Friend Snapped A Picture Of The Police The Instant They Were Spraying Him With Mace

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#126 First Time Shooting A.44 Magnum. My Girlfriend Was Taking A Picture Behind Me And Timed It Perfectly

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#127 Jenga

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#128 Accidental Renaissance

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#129 It’s Raining

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#130 Perfect Timing Picture. He Was Fine Though!

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#131 I Almost Died Today, And My Mom Got A Perfectly Timed Picture Of My Dad Saving Me

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#132 Accidentally Snapped This Of My Sister Trying To Put Her Sunglasses On Today, Thought You All Might Appreciate It

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#133 Ever Wanted To Know How You’ll Look At 80? Just Take A Perfectly Timed Photo Bailing From A Skateboard And Landing On Your Feet

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#134 Jack Is Pissed About Being The Nyan Cat

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#135 The Lightning Struck The Moment My Friend Took A Photo

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#136 None Of The Gear, None Of The Time

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#137 Perfect Timing! Meet Benny (The Jet) And Bowzer (My Favorite Ginger)

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#138 Jesus, Is That You?

#139 One Move And I’ll Blow Your Damn Head Off

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#140 Me Falling Into A Lake In Croatia

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#141 Muay Thai

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#142 Girl Gets Bit By Squirrel

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#143 Oops

#144 Falling Asleep At The Wheel

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