Artist Fred Barnard was right on the money when he said, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Some of the most attention-grabbing photos are the ones that lack context, just like the ones you’re about to see.
These posts are from a Facebook page simply labeled Oh. All one million followers share a liking for ambiguously humorous images. Describing them in writing is quite challenging, so you’ll have to see for yourself.
Without further ado, here are some of the best pics that may provide today’s free chuckles.
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If these images convey an underlying message, photos have immense power. Their ability to evoke emotion without words should not be underestimated.
But what makes a successful photograph? Authenticity is one element, according to celebrity photographer Mark DeLong. It should make the viewer feel like they are in the same space as the still image.
Most of these images are random occurrences from daily life, snapped from a person’s smartphone. They exude a sense of originality, which DeLong says is another trait of a successful photo.
“One of the most effective ways to create a meaningful photographic image is to take a picture of a subject in a way that no one has ever seen before,” he wrote in an article for his website.
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As proof of Barnard’s statement mentioned in the intro, the Washington Post’s director of photography, MaryAnne Golon, once presented a photo story in China without saying a word. As she told Time Magazine, the audience took it all in and “fell quiet in all the right places.”
“After the last frame, we all just beamed at each other. It was so thrilling,” Golon recalled.
At the end of the day, a photograph is an immortalized moment—a captured minute that preserves a memory forever. National Geographic’s director of photography, Sarah Leen, said it perfectly: “It can defeat time.”
“Images can keep the memory of a loved one alive, hold a moment in history for future generations, be a witness to tragedy or joy.”
Now, we’d like to hear from you. Which of these photos is the funniest for you? Are there any that stood out for reasons other than humor? Let us know in the comments!
My bits and pieces are already internal, but they just tried to crawl in further
And the pole holding up the sign kinda looks like a pair of khaki shorts!
That bike's so tall you didn't even notice the three other illogically tall bikes.
They're going to need a lot of rice to dry out that laptop.
"So then I tied his shoes together and threw them and they stuck up on the power line. It was so funny!" "Shoes? Just shoes? Hold my beer" /j
I mean, if shoes on the power line means the local d**g dealer is open for business, what the hell is this dude selling??
Load More Replies...If it was real, it’s been retrieved now… IMG_1915-6...1-jpeg.jpg
Load More Replies...This reminds me of a guy (I am sure it was a guy) who somehow landed his car in a tree after plowing through the middle of a roundabout. The police had trouble getting it down unhurt, but maybe they didn't try all that hard.
When my son thought he was Hot Stuff riding a scooter to work, he and some of his co-workers decided to get actual motorcycles. Proud of him for getting it all on his own, but pestered him regularly until he took a safety course and got his license endorsement. His biggest embarrassment was the wheelie and dump pulling out of the dealership. Second was dumping it on a patch of gravel on top of asphalt in front of a school nearby. Knew I couldn't stop him, just reminded him it's not the skilled driver (him) it's the morons texting etc. that will unalive you. And I prefer he stick around.
Well, guys don’t like using urinals right next to each other, anyway
Could be one of those magic books that glow and have the angelic choir behind it.
More importantly: Look! A map where they haven't forgotten New Zealand!
Off topic. To those who were downvoted for no bloody reason: I gave you guys an uppie :)
I am a graphic designer and work with A.I all the time, There are 15 of these that are A.I. Just have to look closely at the writing, faces, hands, or small details that don't line up.
A "graphic designer who works with AI" LMFAO. You don't need to pretend qualifications to say something's fake.
Load More Replies...Too many A.I. generated pics. Idea for a fun feature though, voting to guess if a photo is AI or not.
Ever heard of photoshop? It does still exist. I can tell by the pixels
Load More Replies...It says there are 50 images but there are 73 images? I am not complaining though :P
Off topic. To those who were downvoted for no bloody reason: I gave you guys an uppie :)
I am a graphic designer and work with A.I all the time, There are 15 of these that are A.I. Just have to look closely at the writing, faces, hands, or small details that don't line up.
A "graphic designer who works with AI" LMFAO. You don't need to pretend qualifications to say something's fake.
Load More Replies...Too many A.I. generated pics. Idea for a fun feature though, voting to guess if a photo is AI or not.
Ever heard of photoshop? It does still exist. I can tell by the pixels
Load More Replies...It says there are 50 images but there are 73 images? I am not complaining though :P