In the digital age of social media, the art of getting of getting the perfect photo has never been more important.
Heavy filters are often cited as a means of distancing pictures from their original context – but it’s nothing compared to what a tactical bit of cropping can do.
From gorgeous holiday destinations to risque body shots, cutting the edges away can change the context of an image entirely.
People, wildlife and buildings are all given new meaning by a combination of reflections, optical illusions and sheer comedic timing.
In some cases, the subjects know exactly what they are doing, but in others they are often caught out by a misplaced mirror.
Below are some of the hilarious examples of how cropping has been used for the best.
This couple pose on horseback for a romantic kiss in the sea…
However, this gentleman does not look particularly happy to be sandwiched in between the pair of them
An excited tourist poses in front of the Burj Al Arab hotel, Dubai…
… However, the luxury building is unfortunately just being displayed on a television in his living room
This silhouette appears to show an incredibly filthy act taking place…
… However it is simply a man and a woman enjoying an innocent game of beer pong
Is this the shadow of a beastly fish?
No, it’s just the underside of the duck bobbing around in a local pond
Are you wondering where all of these adult images appear to have been painted on the side of a road?
Its on Westminster Bridge, where the light coming through the holes in the bridge creates a dodgy shape
This woman takes a sleepy selfie in her bedroom…
… But the uncropped version shows that she has gone to the trouble of taking the picture with her feet
The idyllic poolside is enjoyed by a lone sunbather… unfortunately it is just a latop’s desktop background
This man is clearly so excited with his new car that he cannot wait to get a picture beside it… even if it doesn’t have any wheels yet
Want to show off your muscles, but have no interest in hitting the gym? No worries, just crop someone else’s face off… We advise using someone less famous than Drake, as this man has
This girl takes a picture of what appears to be some sizable cleavage… but a different angle shows it is actually her knees
To the untrained eye, you would be forgiven for thinking this was a woman’s bottom in underwear… but it’s a leg again!
This teen is all dressed up to head off for the evening… so it was probably a good idea to crop out the photograph of him in his boxers hanging on the wall
Showing off his smart new outfit, this man proudly poses in front of the mirror… it’s just a shame he forgot to put any trousers on