Holiday snaps are the perfect way to hold on to the memory of a magical trip… unless the photographer’s finger gets in the way.
A stray finger over the lens spoiled a number of these photos shared on social media around the world, while others have fallen victim to shaky hands, haphazard aim, or wobbly focus.
It’s unlikely the apparently headless couple who posed against a scenic ocean backdrop shared the results on their Instagram feed, while the man who visited the Leaning Tower of Pisa will soon have realised he failed to nail the traditional tourist pose.
Scroll down for more holiday photos that definitely didn’t make the album…
Photo fail: They caught some of the scenic backdrop, but the snapper has managed to obscure the couple posing with a stray finger
![None of these three girls will be posting this holiday snap to their Instagram feed](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/08/47B0DFD700000578-5227819-image-a-2_1514880211284.jpg)
None of these three girls will be posting this holiday snap to their Instagram feed
![Sometimes asking a passerby to snap a picture isn't worth the trouble](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/08/47B0DF9B00000578-5227819-image-a-6_1514880501277.jpg)
Sometimes asking a passerby to snap a picture isn’t worth the trouble
![Happy feet: This couple might struggle to remember where they were when this photograph was taken](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/08/47B0DFF300000578-5227819-image-a-3_1514880224544.jpg)
Happy feet: This couple might struggle to remember where they were when this photograph was taken
![It's a great shot of the view... shame only the person on holiday's hands made it in](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/08/47B0DFC300000578-5227819-image-a-4_1514880228804.jpg)
It’s a great shot of the view… shame only the person on holiday’s hands made it in
![It's a classic pose at the Leaning Tower of Pisa... unfortunately this tourist hasn't quite nailed it](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/08/47B0DF9700000578-5227819-image-a-5_1514880405304.jpg)
It’s a classic pose at the Leaning Tower of Pisa… unfortunately this tourist hasn’t quite nailed it
![In trying to capture the view below, the photographer has sacrificed getting this man's head in](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/08/47B0DFAB00000578-5227819-image-a-7_1514880811138.jpg)
In trying to capture the view below, the photographer has sacrificed getting this man’s head in
![Fumbling fingers have spoiled countless holiday snaps over the years](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/08/47B0DFAF00000578-5227819-image-a-8_1514880815343.jpg)
Fumbling fingers have spoiled countless holiday snaps over the years
![This photograph captures plenty of the choppy sea... but only half of the swimmer posing in it](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/08/47B0DFA300000578-5227819-image-a-9_1514880819079.jpg)
This photograph captures plenty of the choppy sea… but only half of the swimmer posing in it
![Here is the church - but where are the people? It takes a while to spot the tourists in this snap](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/08/47B0DFA700000578-5227819-image-a-10_1514880823912.jpg)
Here is the church – but where are the people? It takes a while to spot the tourists in this snap
![It seems something went seriously wrong when this snap was being developed](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/08/47B0DFD300000578-5227819-image-a-11_1514881430927.jpg)
It seems something went seriously wrong when this snap was being developed
![Another treasured memory spoiled by a stray photographer's finger over the lens](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/08/47B0E00700000578-5227819-image-a-21_1514882478295.jpg)
Another treasured memory spoiled by a stray photographer’s finger over the lens
![Two pairs of shoes and an expanse of wooden planking does not a classic holiday snap make](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/08/47B0DFF700000578-5227819-image-a-22_1514882482369.jpg)
Two pairs of shoes and an expanse of wooden planking does not a classic holiday snap make
![Selfies that fail to capture any of the scenic backdrop feature heavily in the gallery](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/08/47B0E01F00000578-5227819-image-a-23_1514883493320.jpg)
Selfies that fail to capture any of the scenic backdrop feature heavily in the gallery
![Is this what they were going for? A nondescript shot of trees for the holiday album](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/10/47B0DFFB00000578-5227819-image-a-6_1514888739129.jpg)
Is this what they were going for? A nondescript shot of trees for the holiday album
![It's unclear what exactly has gone wrong in this bizarre group shot](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/10/47B0DFEB00000578-5227819-image-a-8_1514888748921.jpg)
It’s unclear what exactly has gone wrong in this bizarre group shot
![This looks like it may have been a moment the holidaymaker in question would rather forget](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/10/47B0DFE300000578-5227819-image-a-9_1514888754853.jpg)
This looks like it may have been a moment the holidaymaker in question would rather forget
![This family snap at the zoo failed to include the smallest member](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/10/47B0DFCB00000578-5227819-image-a-10_1514888761974.jpg)
This family snap at the zoo failed to include the smallest member
![Dizzying effect: There's no need for a filter on these girls' group shot](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/10/47B0DFDB00000578-5227819-image-a-11_1514888769542.jpg)
Dizzying effect: There’s no need for a filter on these girls’ group shot
![All that effort for a wonky snap that captures none of the landmark in the background](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/10/47B0DFC700000578-5227819-image-a-12_1514888774482.jpg)
All that effort for a wonky snap that captures none of the landmark in the background
![A holiday memory that's unlikely to make a frame, or the album](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/10/47B0DFBF00000578-5227819-image-a-13_1514888778623.jpg)
A holiday memory that’s unlikely to make a frame, or the album
![The photographer could have at least waited for the other half of this couple to turn around before hitting the button](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/10/47B0DFE700000578-5227819-image-a-14_1514888784436.jpg)
The photographer could have at least waited for the other half of this couple to turn around before hitting the button
![Not quite capturing the moment: This tourist's photography skills leave a lot to be desired](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/10/47B0DFEF00000578-5227819-image-a-15_1514888789484.jpg)
Not quite capturing the moment: This tourist’s photography skills leave a lot to be desired
![Cropping issues: The shorter of these three friends has almost missed his photo opportunity altogether](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/10/47B0DFFF00000578-5227819-image-a-16_1514888795120.jpg)
Cropping issues: The shorter of these three friends has almost missed his photo opportunity altogether
![A glance through anyone's camera roll is likely to reveal a few holiday selfie fails](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/10/47B0DFB300000578-5227819-image-a-17_1514888799786.jpg)
A glance through anyone’s camera roll is likely to reveal a few holiday selfie fails
![After arranging themselves in a suitable pose on a rocky outcrop, these friends had someone take a snap... or their feet](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/10/47B0DFBB00000578-5227819-image-a-18_1514888806242.jpg)
After arranging themselves in a suitable pose on a rocky outcrop, these friends had someone take a snap… or their feet
![Selfie fail: It's unclear whether this woman intended to take a selfie, or something in front of her](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2018/01/02/10/47B0DFB700000578-5227819-image-a-19_1514888811456.jpg)
Selfie fail: It’s unclear whether this woman intended to take a selfie, or something in front of her