Sometimes, photos are all about the perfect timing; even a second here or there can ruin their impact. And at other times, photographers get lucky to create perfectly-timed shots that they haven't even intended to capture. Here, we share 14 amazing pictures that were taken just at the right moment. They look so captivating you’ll wish you had taken them yourself…
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