Our Canada Theme Pic Challenge: Photobomb!

Some people (and pets!) love to steal the spotlight—especially when it’s least expected! Here are the 10 most surprising photobombs captured by our readers.

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Dog overlooking Harrington Harbour in Quebec
Photo: Tammy Green

The Best View of All

When it comes to photobombs, it doesn’t get much better than this! Tammy Green of Harrington Harbour, Que., sent us this photo of her cute dog Tucker stealing the spotlight while admiring their beautiful little village. Thanks for sharing, Tammy!

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Chipmunk in birdhouse
Photo: Heather Loewen

Home Sweet Home

Speaking of cute photobombs, Heather Loewen of Lloydminster, Alta., really nailed the vibe of April’s Theme Pic Challenge with this adorable shot.

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Lion cub and his father
Photo: Norma Keith

Father and Son

Unlike other cats, lions are generally very social animals, and photographer Norma Keith’s snapshot of a lion cub stealing all the attention definitely proves it!

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Canada Goose and beaver
Photo: Nicole Watson

Swimming Shenanigans

Photographer Nicole Watson of Kingston, Ont., managed to capture a Canadian goose being photobombed by a beaver! It doesn’t get more Canadian than this!

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Canadian flag
Photo: Deb Sandau

O, Canada!

Deb Sandau of Red Deer, Alta., was taking some nature photographs when the wind picked up and the gorgeous Canadian flag decided to steal the spotlight.

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Deer zoo in Japan
Photo: Karen Frobisher

Oh, Deer

Karen Frobisher of Winnipeg writes: “When visiting Nara, Japan, I finally warmed up to the deer that wandered the area and had my picture taken with one. Little did I know that I would be photobombed!”

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Couple selfie with pet dog
Photo: Kevin Leahy

Three’s Company

Kevin Leahy of Taber, Alta., writes: “Recently we were out for a last chance snowshoe in the Crowsnest Pass. We stopped to rest on a log and took a selfie. Our Silver Lab Jeb photo bombed and it made for a great family photo!”

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Elk in British Columbia
Photo: Sheri Emerson Sanders

The Great Outdoors

Photographer Sheri Emerson Sanders of Labrador City, N.L. stumbled upon some elk in Elkford, B.C. She writes: “I was taking a picture of the glorious male elk and didn’t notice the photobomb by one of the females at the bottom of the frame!”

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Gull photobombs bridge picture
Photo: Wendy Wever

Snowy Surprise

Wendy Wever of Sarnia, Ont. was taking a picture of the city’s Bluewater Bridge when a sneaky gull decided to photobomb her!

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Pheasant and chipmunk
Photo: Karen Cook

The Odd Couple

Karen Cook of Kingston, N.S., writes: “I love to capture the beauty of the male ring-necked pheasant’s feathers in the sun, but this little chipmunk was determined to get in on the action!” Thanks for sharing, Karen!

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