INCA-credible! Hilarious moment llama photobombs tourist's shot of Machu Picchu - Express.co.uk

A cheeky llama photobombed a tourist's shot of Machu Picchu[MERUCY]

The furry creature showed he certainly was not camera shy and peered into the lens of a snapper's camera at the 15th century World Heritage site.

The breathtaking area in Peru is located nearly 8,000 feet above sea level and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South America.

The hilarious shot of the llama was taken by 34-year-old Junichi Masuda while he was taking pictures of the mountain ridge above the Sacred Valley.

The snapper from New York saw a group of llamas grazing and tried to take a shot of them with Machu Picchu in the background when one stood up.

The furry creature showed he certainly was not camera shy in the hilarious snap [MERCURY]

The llama was much taller than me but was incredibly cute

Photographer Junichi Masuda

Mr Masuda said: "I went to Machu Picchu and there were a few llamas where I took the photo.

"All of them were busy eating grass and didn't seem to care about people passing by at all.

"Nonetheless the location was perfect for taking their photos with the magnificent background. I tried to compose a perfect photo.

"But the time being late in the afternoon with a few clouds passing by, I struggle to set my exposure right, I almost always manually operate my camera.

"Then one of the llama stopped eating and suddenly stood up. I decided to take a photo with flash and took another few seconds to set my camera.

"That is when the llama showed some interest in my camera, and came so close and started sniffing it."

The hilarious shot was taken at Machu Picchu by snapper Junichi Masuda [MERCURY]

The photographer said it was "thrilling" to be that close to the llama and the animal even let him touch and pet it.

He said the animal posed for shots and described the hilarious picture as a llama "selfie".

Mr Masuda added: "I don't know how to recall and express that feeling well. The llama was much taller than me but was incredibly cute.

"It was thrilling in the sweetest way, if I may say it like that. He even let me touch and pet him.

"After that he posed for a few seconds and let me take the photo. I've got to say that he was asking me to take his portrait, yes, it is a selfie.

"I should give him credit for it anyway.

"I was so excited to have the photo. I could not believe it so I had to see the photo over and over again. I admit that I even used it as a desktop picture for a while."