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Here are the funniest outtakes from the 2023 Photo Contest

Published: December 20, 2023 Updated: December 12, 2024
A dog and a chipmunk face-to-face over a pile of peanuts.
“I sense a power imbalance here. I can’t see a lasting partnership.”

Stephanie Sims, Wasaga Beach, Ont.

A white dog staring at their own reflection in the water of a lake.
“This couple is similar in physical attractiveness. That bodes well.”

Alison Snow, Rice Lake, Ont.

A kid on a giant inflatable loon playing and swimming on a lake in the summer.
“It’s a myth that loons mate for life. Still, they both appear content.”

Tannis McMillan, Lake George, Ont.

A blue heron devouring a fish in mid-bite, a green, swampy area in the background.
“I don’t see how this could possibly end well.”

Rachelle Mack, View Lake, Ont.

A bumblebee with their head buried into a pink flower in a garden.
“One party is overly invested. Not good.”

Debbie Jones, Gloucester Pool, Ont.

A woman fishing on a boat with a large fish flapping around on the line, her face aghast.
“She does not appear happy. But there are plenty of fish in the sea.”

Mary Longston, Fairbank Lake, Ont.

A smiling raccoon approaching an outdoor table at a cottage, with an open wine bottle on the table.
“I can’t comment on this. Evidently, his only relationship is with the bottle.”

Brigitte Pelkey, Parry Sound, Ont.

A man standing on land carrying two folded-up camp chairs and wearing an inflatable unicorn pool toy around his chest.
“Well, opposites attract. I think they can make it work.”

Robert Douglas, Highgate, Ont.

One dog standing on an inflatable raft on a lake and another dog further away on the shoreline looking at each other.
“Honestly? I think there is just too much distance between them.”

Ashley Jones, Dogtooth Lake, Ont.

A red squirrel and an oriole eating orange slices off of the railing at a cottage.
“Couples with similar habits are more likely to stay together. And this pair clearly shares a love of healthy eating.”

Jim Alexander, Gooseneck Lake, Ont.

Get ready to laugh! After sorting through more than 10,000 submissions to our annual photo contest, we knew there’d be some funny ones that we just had to share. For these funniest outtakes, we consulted the Love Doctor.* We had just one question: Are the couples in these photos destined to last, or are they a recipe for heartbreak? This is what the Love Doctor had to say about the funniest photos from our 2023 contest.

To see the full line-up of winners from the 2023 Cottage Life photo contest, click here.

* We did not actually consult a doctor.

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