The unforgettable family holiday photo that was once limited to dusty archives can now be shared with the whole world through different social media platforms. Holidays are an opportunity to rest and have fun with family and friends or simply have some quiet time away from it all. Simply put, who wouldn’t want a break from a stressful, boring work routine? And what’s a holiday without a few great photos? Getting those new memories to look back on in a few years is a holiday necessity! Images with friends, relatives, pets, the sounds, and locals are something for everyone to look forward to and preserve forever.
A few images are loving snapshots of the bonding experience of a family, but then there are these. Whenever someone tries to take a photo of those moments something goes extraordinarily wrong. Wrong place, incorrect time, and all that. Or maybe at the correct time, it was the correct spot?
Thanks to their hilarity and overall awkwardness, some vacation photo failures have gone viral over time. These are 40 photos that will make you laugh out loud with their wildness, whether it’s due to placement, animals, or simply human error. These pictures aren’t exactly what these vacationers wanted.
Get a Grip
Getting the girl in the middle holding both parents’ hands might have been a better option. That may have helped to prevent this case, but then we didn’t have this perfect picture.
Wave Tackle
These four truly wiped out on this wave.
Group Hug!
Oh, look at this face! This stingray didn’t mean any harm. He was just wanting a hug!
Not-So-Crocodile Hunter
She does not have the courage of the beloved Steve Irwin, but for trying, we applaud her.
Jack, I’m- Ow!
For what would have been a perfect picture, they tried to recreate a popular pose. Too bad the only one flying was this bird. It wasn’t flying well though.
Goth Holiday
This isn’t a phase, Mom!
Faceplant
Skiing and playing are all fun before someone lands on their face.
Time for Snacks
What’s more fun for you? The father or the face of the baby?
Clumsy Parents
The mother looks terrified, the father looks like he’s going to die of laughter, and the kid looks like a football.
Uh, cheese!
With their new stingray buddy, these two look very pleased to be posing!
Hair’s On End
We’ve heard about the loss of the hair, but never quite like this!
Copping a feel
He’s not at least, attempting to break into her chimpanzees.
Man Overboard!
Or over-rail, perhaps? He’s going to take a nice dive, anyway.
Beach Buds
There’s a little guy, a monkey, and a parrot all relaxing on the sand. It looks like a bad joke in the opening line.
Wrong End
The majority of people would like to take a photo of the other end of the bull.
Hands-On
The guy’s having a good time at least.
Had It Up to Here
This man was buried in trouble up to his neck, and that seagull was the cherry on the cake.
Looking A Bit ‘Horse’
The horse was just trying to say ‘hi! ‘Too bad this kid didn’t seem to be too happy about greeting the sweet horse.
Polly Wants to Have an… Ear?
This parrot was not really in the mood for a cracker today. Or perhaps they thought the woman’s ear was a cracker?
Picture Perfect Pair
Perhaps you get a little taste of it… lost in the moment. Too bad it looks like there could be a horse trainer drowning.
You missed
This man may have tried to move to the right for a little bit further.
Up Close and Personal
It is said that dolphins are super friendly with humans, but this one is a bit too friendly.
‘Owl’ Say Hello
This owl just wanted to say hello to this lady and the sheep! It was not, I’m sure, meant to scare the hell out of her.
Clowning Around
This kid doesn’t seem to be that happy to sit beside this scary clown.
Au Natural
First the kangaroos, now the turtles. And what is next?
Tiger Stripes
Somebody had some… fun with the sunscreen.
Let’s Fly!
These guys have caught some major air on this tube ride!
Up Close and Personal
It is said that dolphins are super friendly with humans, but this one is a bit too friendly.
Calls from Nature
If you have to go so you’ve got to go.
Scared Pink
Perhaps she is scared of birds? or pink? Or with long legs? There seem to be several possibilities.
Temper Tantrum
We get it. It’s sunny, and after a long day of vacation, you’re exhausted, but this seems to be a little excessive.
Oh, Deer
The deer was not in the position to be petted.
Piss Off
This dog is not a fan of romantic and cheesy photos.
The Birds And The…Kangaroos?
It seems like this kangaroo is a bit… pre-occupied, kiddo.
‘Top’ Priority
What a man, looking away as helping out the lady in trouble.
Heads Up!
If not for the frisbee flying in and nailing the dad in the forehead. It would be such a great picture!
Sun’s Out, Buns Out
That would have been a great photo, too bad a nearly full moon to be behind them.
Pool Side Tragedy
This appears to be part of one of the slideshows of images taken shortly before the tragedy.
Priorities
The camera takes precedence over the infant.
Get a Grip!
In their fit of laughter, she may have grabbed a bit too high. And what’s on the ground with the kid?
Quick Check
She just had to make sure that his shorts fit right.
