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Most dog owners probably know the struggle of taking the perfect pic. You've spent ages coming up with the right angle and positioning your pup in just the right place. Then, you've got to be quick to snap them while they're being still. Sounds impossible, right?

If you're a millisecond too late, you're sometimes left with nothing but a blurry mess. However, in some cases, that blurred mess can become the most unintentionally hilarious piece of dog media ever seen to mankind. The Blurry Pictures Of Dogs subreddit collects these masterpieces of photography for everybody's enjoyment, and here we have some of the best examples the group has to offer!

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Please do not post something like this - I laughed WAY too loud and I´m in the office right now ;)

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    3 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And here we have the infamous skin walker dog in its natural habitat called the failed panorama biome

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    If you truly love your pet (and most dog owners do, of course), having nice pictures of them is a must. But hiring a professional pet photographer isn't always an option for people. You might think you don't have the right equipment or possess the necessary skills to do you doggo justice.

    However, professional photographers say that owners can take just as stunning and as personal pictures on their smartphones. And you don't have to be an experienced professional to do so – you just need to have a few tricks and tips up your sleeve. Time to make your pup a true Instagram star!

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    The first thing to consider is lighting. Natural lighting is almost always your best bet. What's more, it can be really in tune with photographing your pup in nature: don't pets always look the best when they're surrounded by spring flowers, autumn leaves, or snowy tree tops in winter?

    Professionals say that the best time to photograph outdoors is golden hour. That's the period of time either shortly after the sun comes up or just an hour before sunset. If that's not an option, choose the shade. And if you're indoors, make sure your pet is facing a window. Unless, of course, you're aiming for the questionable quality aesthetic on purpose.

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    The background matters too. It doesn't have to be perfect, especially if you're not going for a polished photo. Still, a good pet portrait should be clutter-free. "Coffee cups, cell phones, computers, phone chargers and other household items can all be distracting," photographer Terri J. writes on her blog.

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    If you're photographing outdoors, such unwanted distractions would be garbage bins, other people and other pets. You should even clean up the natural surroundings if it fits your vision for the photo. That means removing sticks and leaves from the ground. That way, your pup is the only object in the photo that draws the eye!

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    Pet photographer Allison Mae writes that a good way to check if there are any distractions in the background is to hold your hand at arm's length where the shot will be and see if anything else but your hand draws unwanted attention. She also recommends finding a background that contrasts the color(s) of your pup's fur. That'll make them stand out even more!

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    Here's one more tip for those who are just as unsavvy with phone photography as I am – control the exposure! This is a must for owners whose pets have dark fur, as the light sensors in the phone's camera can have a hard time determining the correct exposure. "Tap the subject of your photo so that a sun icon appears. Drag the toggle up to increase the brightness or down to make it darker," Allison Mae recommends.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This photo actually gives you a REALLY good look at how unhealthily brachycephalic a Pug is. Its muzzle and nose are horribly short and its eyes are bulging out. Pugs, Frenchies, and other brachycephalic dogs are VERY prone to ocular proptosis - meaning their EYES POP OUT of their sockets. This can happen when they sneeze, when they're squeezed, or even if they run into another dog or a door or a table or anything while playing. Brachycephalic dogs are extremely unhealthy and have a large number of health issues. It's very sad for the poor dogs.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An orange blur? Did Fry purchase 100 cups of coffee again?

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    Pet photographers usually have to be ready to get down and dirty on the ground – unless you're putting your pet on some kind of podium. "You should be on the floor, with the lens at or well below the eye level of the dog," the photographers at The Tog Spot write.

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    Terri J. recommends getting closer to your pup instead of using the zoom function if you don't want to lose close-up portrait quality. The focus point should be your pet's eyes; they are, after all, the most expressive part of a pet's face. "This will help draw attention to their emotions and make the photo more captivating," according to Terri J.

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    If you're not going for a funny blurred picture, use burst mode. You'll have a bunch of shots to choose from and, hopefully, no blurry pics. Professional photographer Laurie Clouthier told the AKC that this is a great way to capture your pet mid-movement. "There’s nothing like an action shot of your dog in motion, doing their favorite thing," she said.

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    Situate yourself 40 yards (about one meter) away from your pup on the ground and call them over. "The success ratio is often low in this type of photo as there are so many variables like focus, movement, and expression. But when you get it right, the shot will be priceless," Clouthier says.

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know what's scarier, the tongue? Or the teeth? 😂

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a 1-year-old Belgian Malinois. I see this exact sight several times a day XD

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Ya know, hooman, if you'd scratch just above my tail I wouldn't have to do this"

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Older and wiser than most ewoks, Lotara was much less inclined to believe that this talking copper appliance was a god.

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    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go pet your dog. Now pull gently on some of the fur/skin of its neck area. Your dog exists in a bag of skin and fur for its own safety. Your dog is a furry skinbag. You're welcome XD For real, though, both cats and dogs are only loosely "connected" to their skin. They kind of exist inside a bag of skin/fur. This means that when a predator/rival bites them, they get a mouthful of skin and fur and usually don't manage to sink their teeth into muscle tissue or vital organs, and the cat/dog can sometimes thrash free with minor injuries. It also means doggos look really silly when you stretch their cheeks/face skin to the sides! XD

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Teach me to do that so I don't have to go outside when it rains...pleeese?"

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    2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Puppies are always blurry, though, not just in photos. They don't stop moving until the moment they fall asleep XD

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