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It’s always fun to click candid photos (or be caught in the frame ourselves). Imagine trying to capture a friend mid-laughter or snapping your doggo in a playful mood. It sounds like an exciting and challenging task, right? Well, the result could be a blurry mess or a shot that deserves a spot on the wall at home, you never know.

But, today we are only focusing on candid masterpieces. The “r/AccidentalArtGallery'' subreddit, in their own words, is the ultimate destination for such spontaneous (read: accidental) shots. Whether it's a candid photo resembling a Medieval painting, Pop Art, or an Ice Age cave drawing, they've got it covered. Keep scrolling to check out pics that we find truly captivating.

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    We all know the struggle behind getting a good photo: finding the right light that doesn't make you look like a ghost or a potato, trying to find an aesthetic background and let's not forget about the stress of trying to coordinate outfits or make sure everyone's eyes are open.

    Studies show a staggering 1.72 trillion photos were captured in 2023. Which means every single day, between 4.1 billion and 4.7 billion photos are snapped globally. Within the 47,564 photos taken every single second lie those rare moments when you might accidentally capture a masterpiece, just like the ones featured in this post.

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    On My Morning Drive To Work This Morning

    On My Morning Drive To Work This Morning

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    Misty Sunrise In Finland 📸raija Kokkola

    Misty Sunrise In Finland 📸raija Kokkola

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    Photography is all about storytelling. And candid photos show intimate moments of a tale beautifully. Usually, when we pose for pictures, the classic "say cheese" prompt leads us to put on a smile and strike a nice pose. But what if people were in their natural element, unaware of the camera's gaze?

    Candid photos favor spontaneity over techniques, ambiance over production, and context over explicit messaging. But it’s not always easy to get one, is it? The secret to taking spontaneous photos is to always have a camera or phone at hand. That means, when the moment comes, you can easily snap a few shots, and (if everything goes smoothly) get a fantastic result.

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    Birds On Limbs

    Birds On Limbs

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    Mavis
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact: birds with no visible difference between the sexes (males and females look the same) usually stay with the same partner for life eg: swans, eagles, penguins. Unlike these little birds who are swingers baby!

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    #8

    Ever Since My Niece Saw Toy Story, She Shouts “I’m Leaving!” And Then Peeks At Her Room Like This

    Ever Since My Niece Saw Toy Story, She Shouts “I’m Leaving!” And Then Peeks At Her Room Like This

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    #10

    Oranges Photographed Through The Glass Pane Of A Greenhouse

    Oranges Photographed Through The Glass Pane Of A Greenhouse

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    Et Ascendit Cattus

    Et Ascendit Cattus

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    Sue Denham
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everybody was Cat Fu fighting . . . Come on, everybody, sing along with me.

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    Sometimes it takes a lot of tries to be able to get a good click, and this is especially true for candid photos. It’s helpful to put the settings on burst mode. This allows you to get multiple photos in quick succession with just one press of the shutter button. And you can easily seize those precious moments: the stolen glances, contagious laughter, and subtle tension that make each instant unforgettable.

    And when capturing rainy scenes, bustling traffic, or the world around us, the burst mode helps to get every detail and movement with precision. Imagine you're standing on a busy street, trying to capture the energy of the moment with your camera. As the cars zip by and people hurry past, you are able to freeze the scene - the blur of motion, the splash of raindrops, and the vibrant colors of the city.

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    #14

    Cat Covets Whole-A*s Duck, Vermeer, 1659

    Cat Covets Whole-A*s Duck, Vermeer, 1659

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    Window Frame = Picture Frame. The View From My Bedroom

    Window Frame = Picture Frame. The View From My Bedroom

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    Another way to find a good subject is to go to places with lots of action - markets, train stations, festivals, parties and places of work are all good places. In such settings, you learn how to work with natural lighting and discover lots of opportunities to capture interesting photos. As people go about their daily routines and activities, one just needs to wait for the right time and opportunity.

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    My Daughter's First Loose Tooth - Reminds Me Of A Modern Day Norman Rockwell

    My Daughter's First Loose Tooth - Reminds Me Of A Modern Day Norman Rockwell

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    Kat
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be a great one for them to recreate; when they are all grown up.

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    #18

    Reminds Me Of Magritte

    Reminds Me Of Magritte

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    Even though candid photos are spur-of-the-moment, you can research and find a good time to get the perfect click. Some things are easy to anticipate because they are predictable. For instance, if you want a mesmerizing photo of the sunset, you know exactly when it’s going to happen. Then you can look for great spots with clear views of the horizon. While spontaneity is important for authenticity and charm, taking a moment to focus on the details gives clarity.

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    Polar Bears At An Abandoned Soviet Weather Station

    Polar Bears At An Abandoned Soviet Weather Station

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    I Took This Picture Of Some Ducks And It Looks Like Part Of A Painting

    I Took This Picture Of Some Ducks And It Looks Like Part Of A Painting

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    To add a twist to your photos, consider changing your perspective. Instead of shooting from eye level, try getting closer to the ground or maybe go higher by climbing stairs or standing on bridges. Have fun and try to capture a unique perspective while remaining discreet. Getting a perfect shot during that split second of time requires you to get creative.

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    #23

    My Windshield Looked Like A Watercolour

    My Windshield Looked Like A Watercolour

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    The Taste Of Glory

    The Taste Of Glory

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    M O'Connell
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This seems like a particularly trustworthy group when it comes to what something tastes like.

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    Let's say you're at a crowded market, you stand upright and snap a few photos of the vegetable vendors at eye level. While these are nice, they don’t exactly turn out to be masterpieces. Now, if you switch things up and change the angle of the lens, you are able to get colorful displays of produce as well. The result? A visually striking image.

    But don’t put too much pressure on yourself, you never know when you might accidentally get a beautiful pic. Have you ever unintentionally captured something interesting? Out of these pictures, which one did you like the most?

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    Suloszowa - A Small Village In Poland, Caught From Birdseye View

    Suloszowa - A Small Village In Poland, Caught From Birdseye View

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    #26

    This Picture Out Of Palestine Looks Like Something From A History Book

    This Picture Out Of Palestine Looks Like Something From A History Book

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    Hector By The Fireplace

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    #29

    Got My Grandpa's Old Film Developed And Found This!

    Got My Grandpa's Old Film Developed And Found This!

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    Karina
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The plot they built their house. If you look closely you can see grandpa inbetween the trees, kicking the ground to make sure its good.

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    #30

    If I Fits, I Turns Into A Non-Newtonian Fluid And Just Sort Of Oozes Cuteness

    If I Fits, I Turns Into A Non-Newtonian Fluid And Just Sort Of Oozes Cuteness

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    A Bit Of Fluff On My Blanket That Looks Like A Man Running Up A Hill

    A Bit Of Fluff On My Blanket That Looks Like A Man Running Up A Hill

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    My Countertop Looked Like A Still Life Painting Today

    My Countertop Looked Like A Still Life Painting Today

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    Ukrainian Cows [accidental Absurdism]

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    The Creation Of Adam, Michelangelo, C. 1508-1512

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    A Bison Wallows In The Dust On The American Prairie Reserve, In Central Montana. Credits: @amytoensing

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    🔥 Hardening Lava Making It Seem Like Bodies Are Going Into Hell 🔥

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    My Printer Made One Last Page Before It Died

    My Printer Made One Last Page Before It Died

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    It Popped Right Off

    It Popped Right Off

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    Marianne
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This looks like what happens in the catastrophe rainforest in New Zealand. All the plants cling to each other at the mountain side and when one falls, it takes everything with it.

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    He Is Risen

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    My Coffee Break At San Francisco Moma Yesterday Turned Into An Accidental Portrait Of Covid Society

    My Coffee Break At San Francisco Moma Yesterday Turned Into An Accidental Portrait Of Covid Society

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    WindySwede
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'la société solitaire' (2020) by Moma (b. 1968). Oil on canvas. (Just invented a story around it 🙃)

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    Standing Rock Protest. Looks Like A Painting, But It’s A Photo

    Standing Rock Protest. Looks Like A Painting, But It’s A Photo

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    General Anaesthesia
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Dakota Access Pipeline Protests, also known by the hashtag #NoDAPL, were a series of grassroots Native American protests against the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline in the northern United States that began in April 2016. - Wikipedia

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    #45

    Looked Like Lady Liberty Leading The People To Me

    Looked Like Lady Liberty Leading The People To Me

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    The Miserable Facade Of Post Modernism In One Photo

    The Miserable Facade Of Post Modernism In One Photo

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    Hornets Nest That Formed Around The Face Of A Wooden Statue That Was Left In A Shed

    Hornets Nest That Formed Around The Face Of A Wooden Statue That Was Left In A Shed

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    helenfelton2907
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    6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I believe hornets'nests to be beautiful creations -give them something to work with and they get even better!!

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    #49

    Tried To Take A Picture Of The Capitol Building In Dc Through The Pouring Rain

    Tried To Take A Picture Of The Capitol Building In Dc Through The Pouring Rain

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    #50

    Accidental Magritte

    Accidental Magritte

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