Watch out for that photographer! Cringeworthy pictures capture the moment before disaster strikes – and they’re painful to look at
- BoredPanda has compiled a selection perfectly timed photos ahead of disaster
- The photographer often captures the moment before someone's dramatic fall
- In other instances we see the split second before something is spilled
We're all familiar with the sinking feeling that comes when you're heading for disaster - be it tripping over in public or spilling a tray of drinks.
But spare a thought for the unfortunate folk in these images, as there were crafty photographers on hand to catch their various faux pas on camera.
The hilarious yet uncomfortable selection of images compiled by BoredPanda all capture the split second before catastrophe strikes.
In some of the more stomach churning images photographers even capture their subject on the brink of vomiting.
Whether they make you laugh or cringe, these photos are sure to make you watch your step when you know a friend with a camera phone is close by...
A collection of perfectly timed photos compiled by BoredPanda capture the moments before disaster strikes as this teen is about to find out
A woman pulls the perfect yoga pose, but she is unlikely top be at peace when that wave hits
At least this climber gets to keep a souvenir of his now long lost glasses
The horror captured on this woman's face is something anyone who has dropped a snack can relate to
This man is about to be in for a real soaking much to his mates' amusement
Little does this bride know that her pristine white dress is about to be spoiled by a guest's pint
One woman's sunbathing session is about to become a lot less relaxing thanks to this mutt
As this couple embrace for a photo a careless party goer swings a drink in their direction making for this unusual spot
What could have been a perfectly Insta-ready shot has been sabotaged by a greedy dog
It looks as though this cyclist is in for a painful landing after running over this drain
One young boy is going to be needing some plasters after his front wheel did a runner
With such a cluttered shelf and one very clumsy cat this scene is guaranteed to be headed for disaster
Despite finding a four leaved clover this woman is about to find out she's not having much luck
While trying to capture an adorable selfie, this woman's dog thought it the perfect opportunity to vomit
The boy on the far left is about to be in for a VERY nasty surprise thanks to his team mate
This mischievous man seems hell bent on ruining his pal's sunbathing session
This photo is bound to make any man wince as this little boy is in for a world of pain
While his friends look on this man does his best to cling onto the railings by an ankle
This extraordinary photo captures the moment a balloon bursts as this young boy uses a hose to fill it with water
Hoping to achieve a sweet selfie with this duck this teen wasn't expecting to walk away with her fingers burned - or bitten in this case
This loving grandmother makes her best efforts to catch her grandson
While it makes a good photo composition the photographer is bound to end up with a few bruises
This toddler appears to defy gravity as he slips on some ice on his way to the playground
The expression on this girl's face perfectly sums up the emotions we have all felt when a shopping bag splits - particularly when it is full of round goods and you are on the stairs
It's a good job these women are going surfing because they're going to need a hose down after being hit by that almighty puddle
