Life is so risky and unpredictable that you'll never know what could happen at any given moment. One minute, everything is fine on your trip, and the next, things have gone terribly wrong. You'd wait for disaster response to come, but you'd also suddenly wish you've prepped for catastrophe better before going on that trip--like getting travel insurance! Thankfully, not all disasters end up becoming disastrous; believe it or not, some potential catastrophes have come to end well. Luck was obviously on their side! Take a look at these 50 images, taken just moments before total disaster was about to strike.

Titanic Boat Scene Fail

Okay, this is obviously one of the funniest photos on this list, no offense to the people in the photo! After hoping to reenact an iconic scene from Titanic, a seagull decided to interrupt them and attack this woman's face. Definitely not the perfect shot that they expected! They also probably realized that they should've secured a life insurance policy before getting on that boat.

Surfing With Sharks

Before you panic, know that this ended pretty well--for the surfer, at least. This guy named Seth probably already knew the danger that he was facing the exact moment this photo was taken, but he had no choice but to ride it out and hoped for the best. The shark also probably knew that there was potential food just a couple of feet away, but they fortunately didn't bump into each other.

Not Funny, Guys

This photo definitely says it all! The lady, who had a huge sting ray on her back, was obviously frightened while the people behind her were busy laughing at her reaction. The photo ended up becoming a popular internet meme. Of course, after the death of Steve Irwin, we know that this could've ended much, much worse. We're just glad it didn't!

A Rainy Show

The anticipation of waiting for your favorite celebrities as you chant their name is one of the most thrilling feelings in the world. When they finally make their way to the stage, we can't help but go wild and scream in excitement.

Sadly, some people get carried away and toss their drinks in the air in the heat of the moment. This lady, for example, was enjoying the best seat in the house just before a projectile came hurtling towards her. It makes us feel a bit sad for the poor girl as her smiling face is about to turn into a moment of shock.

Catching High Fives

This gang can clearly compete with The Three Musketeers, and they look like a fun company too! Unfortunately, their gleeful moment was so intense that they ended up missing the fastball making its way to their friend's face. Sports photographers are such experts at immortalizing moments like this.

Sadly, this unlucky fellow is in for a painful experience since their hands are occupied as the ball makes its way towards his head. This image feels like a cliffhanger, and we are keen to know what happened next. Did they catch anything other than their hands? Did the man dodge the ball? Someone, please tell us!

Face To Face

As fun as beach volleyball is, most of us are not willing to risk our looks for a little bit of fun and enjoyment. We are convinced the ball is constantly attracted to peoples heads, and it's only due to training and instinct that the hands get in the way,

The more you play, the more the ball gets frustrated, and it's only a matter of time before it hugs someone's face. This lady sadly was the poor victim of this bouncing equipment. Can we say it's a good thing the camera was on her just before the incident? We'll let the picture speak for itself.

The Water-bender

Well, what do we have here? This yogi might have just unlocked nirvana and combined it with her water-bending powers. How else do you explain the elements casually crashing on her will like this?

Every single point of this image is enticing and soothing, adding to its mysterious factor. To make matters more interesting, the calm nature of the woman makes us think she has known about her skillset for a while. The photographer must not have been expecting this, but kudos to them for capturing such a historic moment. Now, for the million-dollar question. Where do we sign up for water-bending classes?

Family Photo Fail

These parents were having fun at the beach, unsuspectingly taking adorable photos for their family album when disaster suddenly struck. While swinging their toddler, the baby slipped from the mother's arms leading to a panic-filled moment.

It's no surprise that the resulting image is a myriad of facial expressions that can't be recreated even if we tried. There's the smiling dad, the shocked mum, and the happy baby. Hopefully, the little one is fine, and the mother caught him in time. We all know what happens when a baby is dropped on their head, beach sand notwithstanding.

Over And Then Down

It seems someone was having a blast from the past as they were swinging. We understand E.T. was a fantastic movie, and kids then believed their bicycles could fly at some point. As adults, we know that's not possible.

To realize her dream, this lady decided to swap a bicycle for a swing, and she must have been onto something considering that the angle of elevation implies there was some level of lift. Sadly, gravity had something else in store for her as the flying experiment went from a gleeful experience to a face full of dirt. Hopefully, she only got a scar to show for it.

Just Kidding Around

Kids are exceptionally playful, and their cuteness can make you forget that their games are not exactly human-friendly. For those confused, by kids, we mean baby goats in this case. The image should offer a better picture of what we are talking about.

What may have started as a fun activity between these two may have ticked the young billy. That could explain why it went in full assault mode, causing the lady to jump in terror. Luckily there was a photographer around to catch this animal's cheekiness in action. Unfortunately, most people don't take such attacks kindly, and the family might be prepping for a feast as we speak.

Battle Of The Birds

Pigeons tend to hold grudges whenever they don't get their way. Just ask the guys parking their cars near their habitat, as they might have stories to tell. Unfortunately, this boy learned this lesson the hard way, and it is a wild sight to behold.

The poor young man held back treats from the bird, and the creature didn't like this development. So, the bird quickly jumped into action and attacked the lad, leaving what we can only hope is mayonnaise. We feel sorry for the boy since he could have been saving the seeds for his favorite feathered friend.

A Runny Cake

We can feel all the emotion and pain in this image! As funny as it is, this is everyone's worst nightmare. Who wouldn't feel some tinge of regret when their favorite dessert decided to vacate their platter uneaten?

Our good lady was the victim of dessert exodus when her cake slid off her plate just as she was posing for a fun photo. From this angle, we could have sworn the cake jumped out of the container, leaving us with a lot of unanswered questions. So what did this lady done in the past to deserve this punishment?

Think Fast

When this photographer wanted to get the money shot, we doubt this is what they had in mind. If this image had landed right, it would be epic, but we have a feeling all the fellow behind the lens got was an epic disaster.

So here we are looking at 1001 ways to break a camera, and standing at number one is batting a ball straight at it. Maybe the kid was aiming for a home run in other news, and he sure has an excellent swing. Maybe it's time to take the boy out for Major League tryouts!

Hanging Out For A Bit

We all love the perfect selfie, and in this case, it seems like the lady was not going to let the chance pass her by. There’s the ideal ocean backdrop with a serene setting, so why not take one image for the memories and the gram?

It seems she’s precariously on the edge of the rock, and we can only assume that the drop isn’t as far down as it looks. Still. in the end, she got a fantastic snap from her trip, and we just hope she is fine after slipping from the cliff.

Splash Snap

Among the perfectly timed pictures we have seen so far, this is one of the best ones yet. It looks like a beautiful piece of water art, but in a real sense, someone is about to lose their date because they’re about to get drenched in whatever drink that is.

What we don’t know is, how did the guy spill the drink? Did someone hit his hand, or was he a tad too excited to be at the party? Either way, we hope the lady wasn’t too angry at him for ruining her incredible costume and that they’ll look back at this image with laughter.

The Quad-Fall

Quad bikes are fun to move around in as one gets to enjoy the ride in style, taking in the views, with the wind brushing against their hair. So blissful, isn’t it? Well, these guys had a different experience, given their facial expressions.

We have no idea how they got to this situation in the first place; it could be the driver lost control of the bike when he hit the pieces of wood in front of him. That sent his passenger flying off the ride, and at that moment, they all knew it was bad. Hopefully, the grandmother broke the young fellow’s fall, and that they’re both doing fine.

Perfect ‘Water-Shed’ Moment

This group of people on the ground were posing for an image, maybe celebrating a significant milestone they have worked hard to achieve. Still, the people at the rooftop had other plans for them, they wanted to join in the celebrations, and they did it in style.

Those naughty folks up top decided to drench the folks below with water, and by the looks of it, no one had any clue of what was about to happen. Hopefully, everyone took it as a hilarious moment to be remembered. Meanwhile, let’s take a moment and applaud the photographer for this perfectly timed picture.

Hi, I’m Boomerang! Can I Join You?

Most of us love outdoor games, where we get to play with kites and throw boomerangs and discus. Sadly, sometimes the play objects might interfere with other people’s activities, like this group found out, albeit the hard way.

The three were posing for a picture when all of a sudden, a boomerang flew in, heading to the middle girl’s face! While it was the perfect, frozen shot, we don’t think they took more images after that hit. All we can hope for is that the lass was not severely hurt, and they can now look back at this photo with some sense of humor.

What A Spectacle!

After one glance at this picture, though it prompts laughter and awe, we feel for this guy. The avid thrill-seeker decided to scale the cliff and achieve his set milestone, but his glasses weren’t having any of it, abandoning ship midway through the climb.

We have a couple of questions, not about the lad who lost his spectacles, but about the person who snapped that moment with the eyewear midair. First, were they shooting the entire time, or was it lady luck in play? Either way, we hope the guy wasn’t stranded up there because he couldn’t see properly and that he made his way up (or down) safely.

Smiles And Jaws

First, we really do hope the man in this image is fairing on well, and second, could it be that he collaborated with the shark to make this epic moment possible? The sea creature looks like it’s smiling, giving the swimmer the selfie of a lifetime.

Although it does seem like the fish of prey was about to attack the human, that’s why its jaws were wide open. This is one unforgettable moment for everyone involved, and it’d be a sigh of relief to know that the man lived to tell the story.

Before The Big Splash

This looks like a photo taken straight from the gymnastic sportsbook. Look at the pose the guy heading into the water strikes; it’s as if he’s about to make some novel move and win gold! Sadly, the only prize he’s getting out of that is drenched clothes.

We have no idea what was happening here, as his friends look as shocked as we are, so we doubt they pushed him over. Still, boys will be boys, and pulling off such ridiculous stunts is not far from their nature. Also, whoever took this picture, should be working as a sports photographer, as they’ve frozen the moment perfectly.

Stained Wedding

Weddings are generally the most anticipated days for many people, especially the bride. Walking down the aisle with the love of their life, dressed in white in a princess-like moment, is a one like no other, and they certainly hope everything turns out well.

Unfortunately, this couple is about to have an unexpected wash-down which will most likely ruin the reception dance for them. You can tell the guy who spilled his drink knows that things are about to go downhill from there. Even so, the bride at that instant doesn't know what's about to befall her, which makes the snap more brilliant.

Birthday Cake Splat

Alas, we've reached the last, most common and still probably the worst accident that has happened to each family. It's always feels so, so terrible to drop a birthday cake, but what if it wasn't even yours? And what if it was for someone's sweet 16? No life insurance or disaster response teams would be good enough to fix this dilemma, that's for sure. Let's hope the celebrator has a good sense of humor!

The Ship That Almost Flipped

Looking at the image, you'd think this cargo ship would tip over--with all the shipping containers flying everywhere! But it must have had some very skilled drivers on board! Believe it or not, everyone was safe, the ship didn't flip, and only four of the large shipping containers fell into the water. There's no need for disaster response after all. You'd have to admit though: this photo is insane!

An Accidental Grand Finale

When this pilot ejected himself from his Harrier Jump Jet right before it crashed in front of a large audience, some thought it was part of the air show. Well, it does make for a very impressive ending! Fortunately, no one was injured, although disaster recovery had probably taken some time. Kudos to the photographer for taking this risky shot.

Have You Seen a Car Dive?

The timing of this shot is perfection--perhaps exactly just a second before this car was submerged into the lake. It could even pass as a scene from a James Bond film. You're probably wondering, was anybody injured? In need of disaster response? Miraculously, there wasn't anyone inside the car; it nose-dived from the sky, perhaps a result of a crime lord suffering from extreme boredom.

Narrow Escape

With its huge open mouth seconds away from the diver, you'd think this photo was taken right before the whale swallowed the human whole! But it probably realized at the last minute that humans don’t taste as good as its usual seafood diet. Obviously, these divers need to start taking action to protect themselves from future possible dangers, such as purchasing their own life insurance policy. What an incredible photo, though!

What Are the Odds of Surviving a Crash?

Who's in need of a motorcycle insurance? This guy over here. Nigel Corner is one of the drivers who almost died of a horrible car accident at the Goodwood Revival in 1998. We know seat belts are made to keep you safe, but in an interview with Motor Sports Magazine, he confessed to not buckling up. “Those old Ferraris are bloody strong, but if I’d been belted in I’d be a dead man now.”

Landing on Gator Territory

Who wouldn't freak out when one gets dumped into a swamp full of alligators? That's exactly what happened to these tourists aboard an airboat. The tour guide has obviously lost her composure, perhaps because she had more knowledge about the situation they got themselves into--and she has every right to be afraid! Don't worry, they all got out unharmed. Still, getting yourself travel insurance wouldn't hurt.

Action Movie Car Crash

This hilltop race featured a car action scene seemingly straight out of a movie, except no one was filming. After a car bounced off a rock, crashed into nearby spectators and barely missed them, everybody thankfully walked away safe--including the driver of the race car, believe it or not! Not everybody can end up being this lucky, that's for sure!

Not-So-Funny Surprise

We've all heard of people, including fully grown adults, being afraid of clowns. Apparently, it's a real thing! That was just the case for this poor, unassuming baker who obviously didn't know what he was about to run into. He probably would've been surprised by  anyone, but bumping into your greatest fear was bound to send those pastries flying!

Ride Or Die

Take out that boat and this probably would've been a great action shot. On the other hand, it looks so unreal that the kid with the bike looks like it was just edited in. But this was reality, at least for a couple of seconds, for these people who may or may not have known each other. Also, let's just say no one was anything less than drenched by muddy water after that.

Risky Water Sports

This flying guy may be dealing with water sports, but he probably suffered injuries worse than that of the others that we've seen so far. After being sent flying by the driver of the boat, this guy doesn't collide with the other people skiing but instead drops into the water and ends up with brutal water burns. Ouch!

Alligator Stand-Off

Officer Chuck Lamm probably thought it was going to be a regular day on the job. After trying to pull someone over, a 6-foot alligator tried to follow him on the road. The officer had the reptile at gunpoint for at least 30 minutes before the animal finally left him alone. The person that Lamm was trying to pull over could probably thank the reptile for giving him time to escape!

Elephant Affection

Just check out this incredibly calm-looking couple despite having a large elephant towering over them and their now tiny-looking car. Fortunately, the elephant didn't try to turn the car over like a mere toy and allowed them to drive off just a few seconds later. Man, we never knew how big elephants can be before seeing this photo!

Delicious Zoo Treat

Camels are not usually the violent and aggressive type, despite carrying heavy loads and braving the heat almost their whole adult lives. However, this one appears to have lost its last string of patience and decided to take its anger out on a tourist. Guess they're more like us humans than we thought when it comes to dealing with frustrations, except we don't try to eat them...

Furry Cannon Ball

Ever thought of what a fluffy cat would look like if it were shot or catapulted out of a cannon? Well, this amazingly well-timed shot shows just how adorable they would look like! It's not actually seconds before a disaster per se, but the cat looked like it was up to something pretty devious--definitely something that cat owners would love to see!

It's Called Dodgeball For A Reason

Physical education students who wear glasses would know the dangers of playing contact sports without taking their frames off. This girl probably didn't want to risk playing blind and didn't have contact lenses to replace them with, and yet it still proved to be quite dangerous when she got hit by a ball. If you've experienced this, you should know how much it hurts!

Interactive Baseball Game

Baseball games are always fun and enjoyable. The energy is usually so high, but more so when you're sitting close to the home plate. That's where some off-field action happens! More often than not, balls and bats come flying towards the nearby audience, so spectators near the area should really be paying attention. Clearly, the guy in green wasn't.

Spartan Bird Fight

Bird fights are usually pretty cute to watch, mainly because of their adorable sizes. As long as none of them end up killing the other or causing too much damage, it can be pretty amusing these egotistic little creatures fight for their territories. Looks like this one bird knows how to come out at the top, and even finished his opponent off with the iconic 300 movie kick!

On Cloud Nine

Skydiving sounds like something a person would only attempt to do once, but not when you're a professional. Once you get the hang of it, they usually step up their game and perform amazing stunts--such as this one. As he fell through clouds at crazy heights, an equally talented shooter snaps this photo to make the diver look like he was standing on a huge cloud. Pretty awesome, if you already have a life insurance!

Nobody Move!

What should've been an enviable photo of a hunter and a lifeless elk turned into a pretty scary snap. We're not sure what happened after this, especially since the cougar at the back could've easily been eyeing both the hunter and the elk for dinner. We sure hope there was a speedy disaster response for whatever unfolded!

Ride Of Your Life

Equestrians very well know that even years of experience in riding horses can result in very serious mishaps. Others liken it to driving motorcycles, except horses could intentionally want to kick its rider off--just like what happened here. Scratch that, it's definitely scarier! Their life insurances probably cost more than motorcycle insurances for this reason.

Eye Versus Rifle

This woman probably felt confident that she was going to hit the bull's eye after carefully eyeing her target with the scope. What she didn't remember though is that rifles have strong recoil, and pulling the trigger with the scope positioned on her eye like that could cost her an eyeball! Remember, aside from securing a life insurance policy, it's also important to know what you're doing!

Minibike Mini Accident

Disaster response at races mainly watch out for collisions, but crazy mishaps like this still make up a small percentage of their problems. We didn't think this rider and his team even needed reminding to check the bolts and nuts of this minibike, but apparently they did. Fortunately, it looks like the rider suffered no more than a bruise, if any.

Photoshopped Or Not?

How could a photographer have chanced upon this shot? He probably didn't, as this photo was probably Photoshopped. Still, it doesn't make it any less cringe-worthy! We hope no one ever has to cause this. Then again, museums should know better than leaving any of their artifacts out in the open and their pedestals loose!