We snap photos every single day – sometimes dozens, since we all walk around with pretty decent cameras right in our hands. Most of the time they’re cute, or funny, or just slices of life, but sometimes we capture a moment that’s more profound that we ever expected
These 22 people call their pictures “accidental renaissances” and honestly, it’s hard to argue.
22. A beautifully scenic shot.
With a bonus kitty – can’t lose.
A monk in Italy. (Photographer: Steve McCurry)
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21. It might be titled “Hope..”
But it still kind of breaks my heart.
20. That lighting is *chef’s kiss*
Cats are always a winner.
Image Credit: Reddit
19. This is uncanny.
Someone should paint her, for real.
The Modern Mona Lisa
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18. What a brave little girl.
It looks like a still from a movie.
A little girl carrying a lamb to shelter from falling ash during Iceland’s 2010 volcanic eruption.
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17. A kitty who thinks they’re being sneaky.
He/she doesn’t look thrilled about being thwarted.
16. It’s like they’ve been touched by the heavens.
That’s something for chickens.
Renaissance Chickens
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15. This looks like a painting!
I can’t believe it’s just a quick snap.
Oranges photographed through the glass panes of a greenhouse
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14. Hurry up and wait.
Rest around and the risk your life.
Firefighters taking a break out west
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13. A very happy good boi.
These are the sweetest memories.
Blinky in the sun. Our pupper passed away this morning. I always thought this iPhone photo of him looked like a painting.
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12. Revolution…again.
This looks like it belongs in a history book.
13th attempt to break the Gaza blockade by sea
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11. You couldn’t recreate that light if you tried.
It honestly does not look like a photograph at all.
accidentally took a picture of my cat that looks like an old master’s painting
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10. What an action shot.
Each man looks perfect in that moment.
These musicians in a restaurant in Greece
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9. A bit of passing comfort.
This is such a touching moment.
8. This is hilarious.
You could wait your whole life to capture another moment like this.
Mr. Fluffies betrayal.
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7. Absolutely stunning.
It takes your breath away with its beauty.
6. Psychological warfare.
This image makes me ache.
5. Perfect golden ratio.
Perfect mother’s love.
4. That hazy light has me swooning.
Like something from another time.
3. The caption got me.
His face looking up at her is ehgheshw feelings.
We’ll be home soon
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2. She’s beautiful.
And full of quiet contemplation.
1. A peek behind the curtain.
It raises a million questions, like good art always does.
The coffee shop window
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I love every single one of these.
Which is your favorite? Tell us in the comments!
