The rise of the selfie

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

Straight from the BBC news website (apologies if it isn't allowed in your country) is an article about the rise of the selfie and some hints on what makes a good one.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22511650

Cheers

Paul

[Miss Mercy]

I'm surprised it hasn't already made it into the dictionary to be honest.

[Stew Moody]

I just read that article, interesting, every one is doing it, even me!!

[Mariya]

Great article =) Thank you for sharing, Paul! =))

[John W. Cundiff]

The word "selfie" is degrading and most of the those shots are not good photography. The article is correct that it is common and so it is not creative or unique.

[George]

@chapjohn Hi. Just wondering why you think the word selfie is degrading, and what you think it is degrading of?

[Laraine Kensicki]

thought-provoking - thanks for posting it.

[Jason Daniels]

I noticed former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd use the term 'selfie' when posing with a young lady at the shopping malls yesterday on the news earlier.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Thank you for the link, Paul. Some good information there.

[John W. Cundiff]

@gwhit123 Is not the correct term "self-portrait?" "Selfie" sounds narcasistic.