197. The Superhero We Needed

Possible Camera Used: iPhone 14 Pro
Where to Buy: Apple
Avg. Cost: $999-$1,099*
Every dog is the superhero of its own life, and rightfully so. Our furry friends have done so much for us our whole lives, and we might never be able to repay them for all their kindness and love. For every effort our dogs make for us, they must all get at least one moment to feel just how much of an impact they have on our lives.

The Superhero We Needed /kenwsmith.com
This super dog got to live his much-deserved moment of glory with this shot. The good dog must have done something quite marvelous for a whole mural to be dedicated to him, but we won’t be lying if we say that every dog deserves his own mural.

198. Jumping Into Freedom

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Where to Buy: Amazon
Avg. Cost: $190*
The Burning Man festival has been a way for people to step out of their corporate lifestyles and spend a few days just being true to their authentic selves. It helps people reconnect with each other and with their own selves, and the stories are always amazing to hear.

Jumping Into Freedom /huffingtonpost.com
Other extraordinary things also come out of the festival, such as this photo of a man just skydiving into the festival, the excitement of the coming days evident on his face. It’s always wonderful to see how human beings come together to celebrate the things that really matter.

199. The Perfect Eclipse

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Avg. Cost: $599.95*
Solar eclipses are some of the best occasions to capture photographs that have a lasting impact. After all, something that gets the elements of the universe together in this way has to be shot in all its grandeur.

The Perfect Eclipse ©/Alamy
This shot comes from the first solar eclipse of the second decade of the 21st century. In 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand, a plane was captured moving in front of the sun as it eclipsed, resulting in this beautiful shot that looks like it was taken out of a high-quality video game or a high-fantasy film.

200. Furry Paws

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Where to Buy: Walmart
Avg. Cost: $205*
Dog shows are always special because who doesn’t love seeing dogs of all sizes get up to different shenanigans and give us their best performances? Dogs love being active, and such activities also allow them to flex their fitness muscles.

Furry Paws /pholder.com
Just take a look at this picture of this fluffy little dog flying through hoops like it’s entirely in flight mode. The picture is timed so perfectly that one can really see the expression of dedication on the dog’s face, as well as the look of pride that says, “Look what I can do.”

201. Twinning

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Where to Buy: Canon Global
Avg. Cost: $5,499*
Some pictures of the ocean are a lot more dangerous, such as when high tides or tsunamis approach, and people don’t even know for sure whether they’ll make it out to show the pictures they’ve taken.

Twinning @r/oddlysatisfying /Reddit.com
But then there are other pictures like this one that are just so serene to look at. Cameron Watts captured this picture at the perfect moment when two quite similar peaks formed from this one wave, and it looks like it could be the background for your desktop or the next calendar you buy.

202. Cat-box

Possible Camera Used: iPhone 10
Where to Buy: Walmart
Avg. Cost: $262*
Many of the perfectly timed photos on this list are from moments of life imitating art. We’ve all heard about this concept in terms of movies and TV shows, but sometimes it shows up in front of us in the most random ways.

Cat-box /imgur.com
Just look at this picture of the cat that fits perfectly, almost, inside this box – and the calendar behind him that depicts the exact same scene. Whether the cat was put into this box or crawled there on purpose is something we can’t know for sure, but we do love to see this!

203. A Lost Viking Ship

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Where to Buy: Best Buy
Avg. Cost: $4,500*
Anime and animated series are often lined with age-old Viking ships that haunt the dreams of people living where they once sailed. They appear in the form of phantoms and visuals, making people halt in their tracks and give the past a thought.

A Lost Viking Ship @boredpanda/Pinterest
This picture marks such a phantom: that of a ship sailing amongst the clouds, parading the spots it once reigned on Earth. Lost in this reverie, if you look closer at this picture, you realize that it is San Francisco’s Sutro Tower and is just captured at an angle that makes it seem like a ship floating in the sky. Talk about bringing us back to reality!

204. Super, Super Moon

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Super moons are not something usual: they appear only once a couple of years, gracing the people lucky enough to be alive at the right geographical location with their beauty. Naturally, the night after a supermoon is marked by beautiful pictures pouring over from all the regions where it was witnessed, but this supermoon shot is truly super.

Super, Super Moon @boredpanda/Pinterest
Featuring Dubai’s epic Dubai Tower, this photographer captured the supermoon at the right angle to make it look like a gigantic orb embellishing the already momentous tower. What a fantastical shot that can quite literally be taken just every few years!

205. Is That my Picture?

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Where to Buy: Google Store
Avg. Cost: $600*
Beach days are the best. They mark the apex of summer celebrations by relaxing in the Sun or splashing around in the water. But the sea and beach can bring certain unwanted creatures with them, and you would agree if you have ever been stung by a jellyfish.

Is That my Picture? @boredpanda/Pinterest
But this picture features another creature: a glorious-looking dragonfly perched right on top of an individual’s foot. The catch? The dragonfly is sitting right above the person’s foot dragonfly tattoo! Even the fly must have been confused to see its unmoving incarnation on the person’s foot, giving the perfect symmetrical vibes.

206. Flying Over Times Square

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Avg. Cost: $1,699*
New York City is everyone’s dream, and Times Square is one of its primary tourist destinations. No tour of the concrete jungle is complete without paying a visit to this vividly colored spot! But it can be very crowded, especially if you want to wait around for hours trying to capture the right shot.

Flying Over Times Square @boredpanda/Pinterest
This photographer truly defied time by capturing one of the best Times Square pictures ever taken, catching a plane right when it flew over the area. You can have a perfect glimpse of Times Square and the tiny airplane caught in the middle of it. How fascinating!

207. 1 Ear Up

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Where to Buy: Apple
Avg. Cost: $600-$780*
If you are a dog lover or a dog parent, dog pictures must greatly intrigue you. And why shouldn’t they? Dogs are cheerful animals that are always doing something fun and picture-worthy.

1 Ear Up @boredpanda/Pinterest
But this picture of a dog peeking out of a car seems perfectly normal; it is just a dog looking out from inside a vehicle. Only after you look at the car’s number plate do you realize the perfect description: a dog with 1 Ear Up! Dog parents can go to any extent to appreciate and acknowledge their dog, even if it means getting a customized number plate.

208. Quite a Long Hand

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Avg. Cost: $986*
Unproblematic female friendships are the best, no matter how much some people try to sabotage them with drama. And you get the perfect female company feel with this picture of two girls with bright smiles! So why is this wholesome picture on this list? Take a look at the hand on the right girl’s shoulder.

Quite A Long Hand @boredpanda/Pinterest
Is that the hand of the man in the white shirt at the back? Or the hand of the girl at the left lovingly holding on to her friend? We are sure it is the latter, but since it looks like the former, we need time to consider it.

209. The Perfect Peek

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Avg. Cost: $500-$600*
Kittens are the most adorable creatures on the planet. Even if you are not particularly fond of cats, there is no way you wouldn’t gasp in delight on seeing a kitten! But these furry balls can be curious creatures, peeking into your business and meddling in it whenever they get the chance.

The Perfect Peek @boredpanda/Pinterest
This perfect peek-a-boo picture features an inquisitive kitty looking into its owner’s phone. But what makes it perfect is how the kitten’s ear looks exactly like the side of the man’s head. Kittens truly become an embodiment of their owners. Talk about being meant to be in the kitty world!

211. Time For a Meal

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Where to Buy: Best Buy
Avg. Cost: $2,000*
We have often come across perfectly timed bird and animal pictures that showcase them either picking up food from the ground or the trees. But this epic Bohemian Wax-wing picture is undoubtedly one of a kind, featuring the furry little bird having its mid-day supper with a juicy cherry.

Time For A Meal @boredpanda/Pinterest
But what makes the picture perfect is the moment it was captured, with the cherry suspended in the air and the bird’s expectant mouth open with delight. And let’s take a moment to acknowledge the bird’s natural beauty. The bird is truly magnificent, with a perfect grayish coat and black undercolors.