Sometimes when you raise your camera or your phone to snap a pic, you capture an image that looks like it’s from a different era.
And we like to refer to those snapshots as “Accidental Renaissance” photographs.
Enjoy these 12 examples that look like they could have been painted centuries ago.
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1. When in Bruges.
Captured that bird flying at the perfect moment.
In Bruges. Fairytale Town
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2. This woman looks like she’s from a different century.
What a beautiful shot!
Woman sits by the window of a Lviv-bound train. AP
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3. This is a really gorgeous photograph.
This is an example of perfect timing.
4. Repairing the windows.
In what appears to be a very old building.
Hildegarde repairing the windows
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5. The light coming through the window makes this one perfect.
Looks like a painting from centuries ago.
6. This guy apparently had a pretty rough night.
Sleep it off…and by the way, nice photo!
Accidental Caravaggio: my brother’s hangover, 2013
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7. Perfect timing on every single aspect of this pic.
It looks like time stood still.
The Baptism. Mtskheta, Georgia. 📷 Zolotovphoto
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8. Staring at the world from the window.
The bag and the shoes are the only things that make it look modern.
At the window in versailles
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9. I wonder if he’s unhappy with his stitches…
Or maybe with what happened to him that evening…
Low quality. Blame the ambulance guy
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10. Dad had no idea how good this photo was.
But now he’s getting the recognition he deserves!
This photo dad nonchalantly posted in family chat.
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11. Capturing the golden hour.
Looks pretty nice, doesn’t it?
Golden hour in France (on film)
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12. Whoever keeps telling you this is absolutely correct!
This is a really great one.
I keep getting told that this is Renaissance-like?
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Have you ever taken any photos like this?
If so, please share them in the comments with us!
Thanks a lot!
