When it comes to taking a photo among the elements, on holiday, in a bikini, and attempting to execute the perfect pose – you should be prepared for the worst.
Unfortunately, this tourist visiting the idyllic coastline of Cabos in Mexico was left red-faced trying to get the perfect beach snap for her social media fans.
Nicole Joanna, from Boston in the US, was standing by a rock face at Lovers Beach in Cabo San Lucas when she was caught by surprise.
![Instagrammer Nicole Joanna had a major holiday fail while in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Photo / Neaksss, Instagram](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/EVKL4KSRZSXWFPHUWP74XXJX44.jpg?auth=e843fa49ad9228610dcae9c2a9e002b4db7e0446c955d74cd42c85cfe91792f2&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)
But the dreamy, impromptu photo shoot didn't exactly turn out as expected when a wave surged up the beach and knocked her to the sand.