We used to call them "self-portraits," and they were one of the best known tropes of fine art. Now we call 'em "selfies
We used to call them "self-portraits," and they were one of the best known tropes of fine art. Now we call 'em "selfies
In the US, Memorial Day means a three-day weekend. It's also a time when veterans don dusty uniforms in rituals to remind us all of the human costs behind the world we live in today. For this week's Shooting Challenge, I want you to capture a snapshot of this phenomenon—whether you're a patriot or not.
The selfie. You could call it a self portrait, but somehow, millennials have made it something more. And for this week's Shooting Challenge, you'll rock the selfie—as ironically or authentically as you choose
I think it's fascinating because the framing is largely symmetrical, but much of the imbalance comes from lighting alone. That's a neat juxtaposition that could disqualify the shot. But as I mentioned in another comment, I'd like to push for inclusiveness when a shot is taken in the spirit of the challenge.
Possibly. But if you look at the image from the perspective of the kite, there's an argument to be made. I prefer to be inclusive in borderline cases like this one, where someone is trying to play with an idea.
Our eyes capture everything we see. So for this week's Shooting Challenge, we're going straight for the source.
They say symmetry is beauty, which makes a lot of sense. It's the balance of equal proportions. It's a sort of geometric perfection. And for this week's Shooting Challenge, you're going to capture it.