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28 Perfectly Timed Photos You’ll Wish You Took Yourself

Jen McCafferyJen McCafferyUpdated: Aug. 02, 2021

A photo can say SO much.

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Funny jumping guys in winter mountainsOlga Danylenko/Shutterstock

When you and your workout buddy show up together at just the right time.

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If-You-Live-In-This-Country,-It’s-Illegal-to-Drive-With-Your-Pet-in-the-Car_331376426_oneinchpunch-ftoneinchpunch/Shutterstock

Was that an ice cream shop we just passed? Here are 50 more funny animal photos you need in your life.

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Funny baby wearing sunglasses with coconutKhoroshunova Olga/Shutterstock

“If you like Pina Coladas…and getting caught in the rain…”

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Tired child sleeping in highchair after the lunch. Baby over eating and fall asleep just after feeding, lying his face on the table tray.Alina Reynbakh/Shutterstock

Aw, no. Strained carrots again?

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NO GAINEverett Collection/Shutterstock

This wasn’t what I pictured when they mentioned they were looking for a “team player.”

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I always will be near with you. Beagle dog lies on the yoga mat when his owner makes yoga exercisesSoloviova Liudmyla/Shutterstock

The ultimate downward dog. For more laughs, check out these funny bird photos submitted by readers.

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Gold medal athlete smiling for his many gadgets on selfie sticks as he poses for a picture on Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazillazyllama/Shutterstock

A legend in his own feed.

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Southend United v AFC WimbledonMatthew Redman/ProSports/Shutterstock

Extra points for height or the headshot?

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Queen Mathilde visits the World ChildrenIsopix/Shutterstock

Sometimes even queens (Queen Mathilde of Belgium is pictured here) sometimes get less-than-royal treatment.

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Walter CronkiteShutterstock

Walter Cronkite always had a unique perspective on the news.

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge on Centre Court Wimbledon Tennis ChampionshipsJames Veysey/Shutterstock

Everyone’s a critic at Wimbledon. Find out how hotels use photos to fake you out.

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Engineer Chris Hadfield with floating tomatoesNASA/Shutterstock

A trip to space is no excuse for not eating your veggies.

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old couple watching television on the couch in the living room. concept about aging, old people, entertainment, humor and peopleoneinchpunch/Shutterstock

The ultimate Netflix and chill.

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Cute funny blond kid boy baking muffins in domestic kitchen. Child having fun with helping, sitting near ofen and waiting for cupcakes.Romrodphoto/Shutterstock

I can taste those cookies already.

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BabyKichigin/shutterstock

“Why, I oughta….” Here are some more funny baby photos.

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sweet child crawls on blue backgroundAlohaHawaii/Shutterstock

Just gotta hold this for one minute for maximum core strength!

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Traveler woman funny sleeping in a trainfrantic00/Shutterstock

When you miss your morning coffee.

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Side view of businesswoman sleeping on counter in officestockfour/Shutterstock

A casualty of the office holiday party.

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Portrait of two cute adorable white Caucasian little boy and girl playing painting on walls in bathroom, having fun, lifestyle active childhood concept, early education developmentAnna Kraynova/Shutterstock

“I won’t tell if you won’t.” For some more mischief, check out these funny dog photos.

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Close-up candid natural portrait of cute little boy toddler in kitchen drinking tea juice, making funny face, showing finger, lifestyle documentary style, grainy film effectAnna Kraynova/Shutterstock

“Yes, I’ll have another.”

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Cowboy and businessman playing checkers on horsebackEverett Collection/Shutterstock

Things can get a little slow out here on the ranch.

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Outdoor showerEverett Collection/Shutterstock

They say cold showers are good for you.

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CLIMB ABOARDEverett Collection/Shutterstock

Sitting down on the job. Need to wake up? See if you can spot the difference in these photos.

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High FivePete Broyles/Shutterstock

Things that go pump in the night.

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woman through the city with the unicycle to go to work, outdooralexandre zveiger/Shutterstock

The ultimate productive morning.

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Funny kid sitting on the kitchen table in a roustic kitchen playing with flour and tasting a cake. He is covered in flour and looks funny. He puts his finger in the mouth.Look Studio/Shutterstock

Just doing a little quality control.

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Young businessman yoga before an open notebookArtamonov Yury/Shutterstock

Achieving some admirable work/life balance

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Businessman working on line or searching travel destinations with goggles needing vacations at officeAntonio Guillem/Shutterstock

Crafting the perfect out-of-office email. Now, check out 40 more hilarious photos that will make you laugh out loud.

Originally Published: August 21, 2019

Jen McCaffery
Jen McCaffery
Jen McCaffery is an associate editor for Reader’s Digest. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, Prevention, Rhode Island Monthly, and other publications and websites. When she’s not writing or editing, she’s growing veggies or trying to figure out the way home from assorted trails.