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What about drone selfies? That's definitely a term, and it breaks your criteria. Could we call this a timed tripod selfie? I propose that photographer must a)

What about drone selfies? That's definitely a term, and it breaks your criteria. Could we call this a timed tripod selfie? I propose that photographer must a) be the primary subject of the photo, b) be engaged with the camera in some way, in order to categorize as a selfie. So yeah, pretty sure this isn't a selfie. Also this makes me want to play the new Metro.

timers 8y ago
Is there a drone involved in this photo? No. No, there isn’t. Timers and remotes predate the concept of the frivolous selfie, which rarely involves careful attention to the manner of exposure for the light-sensitive film, which places physical expense constraints on the photographic techniques of the era. So, again. This is not a selfie that was taken, and then retaken, until the self portrait depicted the photographer in a flattering manner. There’s no attention grasping identity to the photo. The subject is not pandering to their own ego. So, it’s not a selfie in terms of technique, and it’s not a selfie in the spirit of the word. So it is not a selfie. At all. Period.
mirimir 8y ago
Well, he did put himself in the photo, which wasn't at all necessary for documentation. And doing so arguably increased his radiation exposure. So I think that "selfie" fits.
- Siemer 8y ago
  It does not. The amount of risk involved is not a factor. The term "selfie" refers to the inherent narcissism of the focus of the shot. In a traditional selfie, when you move, your arm moves with you and your self remains the center focus of the shot. A drone selfie acts in a similar way. A timed shot on the other hand will always capture a specific scene, whether you are in it or not. Arguably Eschers lithograph "Hand with Reflecting Sphere" does qualify, but Korneyevs picture doesn't.

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What about drone selfies? That's definitely a term, and it breaks your criteria. Could we call this a timed tripod selfie? I propose that photographer must a)

by wataruspeedo 8y ago

timers 8y ago
Is there a drone involved in this photo? No. No, there isn’t. Timers and remotes predate the concept of the frivolous selfie, which rarely involves careful attention to the manner of exposure for the light-sensitive film, which places physical expense constraints on the photographic techniques of the era. So, again. This is not a selfie that was taken, and then retaken, until the self portrait depicted the photographer in a flattering manner. There’s no attention grasping identity to the photo. The subject is not pandering to their own ego. So, it’s not a selfie in terms of technique, and it’s not a selfie in the spirit of the word. So it is not a selfie. At all. Period.
mirimir 8y ago
Well, he did put himself in the photo, which wasn't at all necessary for documentation. And doing so arguably increased his radiation exposure. So I think that "selfie" fits.
- Siemer 8y ago
  It does not. The amount of risk involved is not a factor. The term "selfie" refers to the inherent narcissism of the focus of the shot. In a traditional selfie, when you move, your arm moves with you and your self remains the center focus of the shot. A drone selfie acts in a similar way. A timed shot on the other hand will always capture a specific scene, whether you are in it or not. Arguably Eschers lithograph "Hand with Reflecting Sphere" does qualify, but Korneyevs picture doesn't.