45+ Perfectly Timed Photos That Will Leave You Mesmerized

They say a photograph is worth a thousand words, but have you ever seen a picture that leaves you speechless? Sometimes, all a photographer needs to do is be in the right place at the right time with a camera ready to click away.

No one can resist posing next to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but this dog takes it to a whole new level. Finally, there seems to be someone who wants to hold back the tower and prevent it from tipping over.

We’ll let this picture speak for itself. This photograph is not only an amazing piece of art, but it also gives you an idea of how someone can walk on water and capture it for all to see.

After a long day of competing, all an athlete looks forward to is a refreshing bath, not to get showered in beer. This picture plays with your mind because at first glance, you’ll think Arjen Robben has a towel draped over his head. Upon closer inspection, you’ll realize it’s a perfectly smooth splash of frothy beer.

This stallion certainly knows a thing or two about shaking what her mama gave her. As the old saying goes, life is for the living, and any kind of dancing is better than no dancing at all.

Looking at this picture leaves you wondering about the role of judges in competitions. Is it to adjudicate or take notes? Clearly, both sets of judges are too busy to notice the competitor as brings his A-game by mastering this perfectly horizontal pose.

This Buddha statue apparently needed a pair of sunglasses to shade his eyes from the bright sun. This perfectly timed photo features gorgeous contrast between the natural pink cherry blossoms, the artistic Buddha statue, and the man-made traffic signals.

The word “help” on this teacher’s forehead says it all. Nothing’s worse than being a substitute teacher because they always have no idea where to start. From creating a lesson plan to dealing with chaotic classroom behavior, the struggles of a substitute teacher are real.

Sunsets are the most beautiful time of the day, and judging from this picture, nothing could be further from the truth. Watching the sun go down gives you a whole new appreciation and gratitude for living. Life would be a lot more joyous if we all watched more sunsets and less movies.

Dads will do anything to keep their kids out of harm’s way, including putting their lives on the line. Nothing captures that better than this picture. When everyone scrambles to stay out of the stray baseball bat’s path, the dad does what superheroes do best.

Lightning and rainbows are two natural phenomena that rarely happen at the same time, in the same space. To capture this rare occurrence is even more astonishing, given that lighting often appears and disappears in a matter of seconds. Sometimes, all you need to capture rare moments is a camera running at just the right moment.

You can’t talk about mesmerizing pictures without including this one right here. The stunning shot is not only well-timed but also makes a bold statement- that humanity has considerable power over nature, and vice versa.

Fights are commonplace in hockey matches, but this one seems to have a bizarre twist to it. The man in blue and white seems to be fighting a hanging helmet whose owner we can’t see. The surprised look on the two lads’ faces say it all.

We love how beautiful and calming this image is as the full moon seems to perfectly balance upon the highest point of the rock formation. This image goes to show just how important timing and perspective is when it comes to capturing a mesmerizing photo.

For starters, the optical illusion in this photograph is just amazing. Either the photographer is a real pro, or the guy in this pic knows how to pose. Either way, what do we call this? Butt-surfing perhaps?

When you think of Birdman, the famous rapper/record producer is the first thing that comes to mind. Could this be the man in question? Aside from that, what was the photographer doing before capturing this amazing shot? Perhaps stalking the man or the bird?

Firefighters are god-sent as they always put their lives on the line to save others. Nothing depicts that better than this perfectly timed photograph. Contrary to what you may think, heroes don’t always wear capes. Some come in firefighter uniforms and are pictured with angelic wings.

Three different facial expressions captured in one image. In this picture, the family’s faces say it all. Mum is surprised, dad seems to be having a ball, and the young lad is oblivious to what’s coming his way.

Oh, poor mouse! This is the first thing that crosses your mind when you look at this picture. The mouse is innocently going about its business, oblivious of the looming danger.

Space shuttles always make a lot of noise, but this photograph seems to contradict that. This space shuttle seems so peaceful and noiseless as it exits the Earth’s orbit. Nevertheless, don’t let the apparent serenity fool you, because shuttles without a doubt leave so much noise and smoke in its wake.

This is one photo on this list that will melt your heart the most, especially if you love dogs. It seems to have been taken in a dog competition, and you’ve got to laud the photographer for the precision. The audience seems mesmerized, which is exactly what you’ll feel when staring at this photo.

This picture impeccably captures 14 wind turbines operating simultaneously. However, the linear arrangement may leave you thinking you’re looking at a huge white flower or sculpture.

It’s quite common for sports players to dump water or gatorade on their coach or other fellow players after a huge victory or exciting play. Here we see the perfect image of a water dumping celebration gone to waste.

If you have it, flaunt it. As this snap shows, body confidence is all you need. This kitty cat surely knows how to strike a pose because she is comfortable in her own skin, and appreciates it.

Disney’s Aladdin hit the theatres not so long ago in 1992. We all enjoyed the hit movie, but no one expected our hero to age this fast (at least judging by this photo). Still, it seems he hasn’t lost any of his magical touches.

Trees are vital to human survival. They provide us with oxygen, stabilize the soil, and store carbon in their trunks. Simply put, they give life to the planet. The least we can do is learn to value trees and protect them at all costs.

Growing up, we learn a lot from our mothers. Thus, it isn’t surprising that we always want to be like them. This cute foal tries hard to copy her mom, by stealing some of her hair. Thanks to her mama, she doesn’t have any worries about having a bad hair day.

Sometimes, all it takes to capture a moment perfectly is for the photographer to be at the right place. In this perfectly timed photograph, the girl may never have intended to be there, but as fate had it, she got snapped at just the right time.

Although this picture is an optical illusion, it will still blow your mind. At first glance, you’ll think that Dilma Rousseff is leaning over after getting stabbed in the back. Sometimes, things aren’t always as they appear.

If you’ve ever kept a cat, you definitely know that your four-legged buddy will always find a way to fit themselves into boxes and other tiny spaces. Nothing attests to that better than the little fluff ball in this cute photograph.

This is an optical illusion at its best. The picture was captured at just the right moment. When you look at it, the first thing that will cross your mind is that the ostrich has a beautiful mane. Well, that’s until you realize there’s a girl riding on its back.

Looking at these two photos, you’ll be forgiven to think they were taken at different times. Upon closer inspection, you’ll realize that they were taken within seconds of each other. You can call this a hair transplant for a lack of a better term, and the photographer captured it perfectly.

The guy holding the San Antonio Spurs jersey is probably too elated to care about what’s happening behind him. Watching TV, you’re likely to see lots of mesmerizing moments captured on camera, but nothing beats this.

Any music lover would recognize the unique pattern found in these twisted up earbuds. What are the odds that the accessory necessary to listen to music on your own would create such an iconic musical symbol?

The Simpsons ranks among the most popular TV shows of all time. This photo aptly captures the show’s popularity. Apart from the person watching The Simpsons on TV, the owner of the van featuring an image of Marge is also a great fan of the show.

Drive-thru restaurants have become all the rage, but judging by this picture, things seem to have literally gone to the dogs. Nothing seems unusual about this photo until you notice it’s a dog grabbing a mug of coffee before dashing to work.

Is there anything cooler and scarier than this Halloween bride makeup? It looks both sexy and creepy. If hell and heaven could be combined into one artistic photograph, this photo would be the perfect embodiment.

In the timeless movie, Alien, the creature Xenomorph has two mouths. Of course, that’s inconceivable, but whoever took this photograph seems to be a great lover of the classic film. The photo is a reminiscence of the movie, only a bit less scary as we see this picture is only an optical illusion.

Every zoo has an ostrich that loves sticking its head into the sand. If you’ve got weird fantasies, you should perhaps try yoga. Looking at this picture is sure to give you a laugh and perhaps make you want to take up yoga.

There’s no better compliment to a girl than telling her that her hair smells nice. Just don’t go around oddly sniffing people’s hair like this picture seems to capture.

At every party, there’s always that one person who takes one too many and ends up either stealing the show or spoiling the mood. In this photo, the bridesmaid must have been having a great evening, until she passed out at the worst possible time.

You could say that the statue in this picture was purposefully placed there to depict the policeman, or vice versa. But, who came first, man or stone? What we know is that everyone else seems to be going about their business, oblivious to this obvious coincidence.

Ever wondered how you’d look if you spent the entire summer shirtless. Well, this picture should give you an idea. At first glance, it takes a moment to figure out how this photo was captured.

The cat’s destiny seems to be written on the wall. It seems to be clapping back at those who thought she wouldn’t fit into the tiny red box. How she managed to do it remains unknown, but at least she’s having the last laugh.

Nothing is as refreshing as vanilla ice cream by the beach on a hot day. But, what’s the worst thing that can happen to you as you enjoy your ice cream? Well, as this guy found out, birds can spoil your ice cream party since they also have a sweet tooth.

Bigfoot may not be real, but what we know is that he looks more like a primate than a human. At first glance, this photo will leave you wondering, “how did this cute baby end up with two huge feet?”