Chuck_893 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Hmm. Okay, given the range to target, the apparent focal length (longish), and where the camera seems to be aimed, I'm guessing she got a waaaaay tight closeup of her right eye. :mrgreen: :shock:

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

I'm curious what's wrong with Selfies? S-

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I see nothing wrong with them, though for some strange reason I feel compelled to state that I don't shoot them :)

For those in teens, twenties, maybe even thirties, it's as has been mentioned in other topics: the popularity of social media and documenting every minute detail of one's life. So "older" folks don't understand that?

Maybe it's also the belief of some that no one serious about photography would ever take a pic of themselves, even as part of capturing memories.

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

I seem to remember the same controversy when digital started to overtake film and I'm sure it was the same when consumer film cameras came out.
- I guess you can whine about the good old days or embrace change. It's all about how you look at it of course! S-

Chuck_893 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Hi, Steve! Personally I see nothing wrong with selfies, except, as the links you posted show, they can perhaps be overdone. I think I "get" why people do them, although some of it does seem a bit narcissistic (such as the lovely young woman in the second link). Facebook eclipsed MySpace; Facebook in turn is being eclipsed by Snapchat, Instagram, and goodness only knows what else. There is, of course, a flipside, a downside, such as "sexting" that can destroy the lives of innocent hormonal kids who send things to each other that can get them on sex offender lists for life (and full disclosure, I think doing that to kids is beyond stupid). I also wonder how many duck faces the internet can support before it collapses under the weight. :mrgreen: As I originally wrote, the selfie has been with us for pretty much ever. I don't think there has ever been an artist that did not do at least one self portrait, and most did several. Was it narcissism, or just that they didn't have a sitter and wanted to try something? I've done that in my studio (since my wife would rather have a root canal than sit for a portrait).

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

Selected color, HDR, and so many other things can be overdone... S-

25 Photo Clichés You Should Stop Doing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtxzJlpvqQM

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Does it include milky water? :)

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

What's funny is it's all someone opinion. S-

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

We sometimes tend to forget that every critique is just someone's opinion :)

Chuck_893 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Absolutely! Things "trend," become fads, and most eventually fade, replaced by the next new thing. I mentioned that I've been taking selfies for a long time. I don't think I overdo it. Honestly I'm a little embarrassed, chagrined... But I like using my own picture as an avatar, I was a portrait man, I have a camera and some skill, and (most importantly) I AM FREE! I am also cheap! So it makes complete sense for me to take bread out of the mouth of a working pro by bypassing him or her and doing it myself. :mrgreen:

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

:thumbup:

St3v3M Loc: 35,000 feet

You learn by doing! S-

Chuck_893 Loc: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

I clicked the link in your signature, read the whole thing with all the comments. It's a great piece, and so true. Everybody's a critic. Some can be harsh. I try very hard NOT to be, because (1) I don't like to be judged harshly and (2) I always keep in mind that my opinion is my own, and I could be wrong.

Blenheim Orange Loc: Michigan

I don't know why you want to discuss whether or not you look like an idiot, but I will add my .02 cents worth. ;-)

No, of course not! You most definitely do not look like an idiot!

:lol:

Mike

photosbytw Loc: Blue Ridge Mountains

As long as selfie sticks are legal I'm not giving up my guns.......... :shock: