Posted by cu015170
Thank you everybody for the votes for the previous shootout!
The "selfie" is a relatively new phenomena in the photography world, so I thought we should engage as well.
I will change it up a bit which will give us a bit more flexibility.
1. You don't need to hold the camera, it can be placed on anything.. tripods, cars, etc. We won't have a way to verify that someone else didn't take a photo of you, but we will just have to trust that you are going to be honest about it.
2. You can use mirrors, or any other reflective surface such as water, metal, etc.
3. You can hold the phone yourself, of course.
4. You don't have to show your face, if you don't want to. As long as you are in the picture, no matter how, it qualifies.
There aren't very many examples on Esato, but here are a few
taken by Sassho
taken by Halbercone
There are plenty of examples if you just look up selfie on bing/google
Good luck!
•Photo must be taken by the person entering
•Photo must be taken in this month, MAY
•Upload the photo to the Esato's photo gallery
•Post processing is not allowed. Someday it will. BUT NOT NOW.
•It's allowed to change your photo ONCE!
•Please don't delete your photo. It doesn't make sense. An empty square is not funny. The spirit of the competition dies right there. If you want add a watermark, but please don't delete it.
[ This Message was edited by: cu015170 on 2014-05-02 02:32 ]
Posted by Bonovox
ah now this is something new. Gotta make them good ones though
Posted by mlife
**In the voice of Right-said-Fred**
I'm too sexy for this theme!
Posted by Marly
On 2014-05-02 02:02:42, mlife wrote:
**In the voice of Right-said-Fred**
I'm too sexy for this theme!
Show us!!
Posted by mlife
^^TOTAL SARCASM^^
I've been told by the FCC here in the states that I'm no longer permitted to posted images of myself as they are too offensive.... further violations will result in a lifetime ban from the interwebs.... gonna have to sit this one out I'm afraid!
Posted by Tsepz_GP
...but first, let me take a selfie!
http://instagram.com/p/lTnT58IYdx/
[ This Message was edited by: Tsepz_GP on 2014-05-02 01:57 ]
Posted by Marly
On 2014-05-02 02:41:07, mlife wrote:
^^TOTAL SARCASM^^
I've been told by the FCC here in the states that I'm no longer permitted to posted images of myself as they are too offensive.... further violations will result in a lifetime ban from the interwebs.... gonna have to sit this one out I'm afraid!
On a serious note though, there are more people, who don't want their photos on the internet, I've never posted any pics of hubby, friends, family or myself on Twitter, here, or anywhere else on the www.
Posted by cu015170
I knew this might not suite everybody because of privacy, but there is a sense of community here so I thought it will be okay.
And I will add this to the original post, but you don't have to show your face
You could be walking away, or profile.. hats/sunglasses.. or even your shadow As longs as you are in the picture somehow, it would satisfy the spirit of the rules.
Posted by Marly
Of course it's okay, no theme ever will be for everybody
and a lot of people like posting selfies on Twitter, Facebook, etc.,
Oh, and btw, congrats with your win, stunning photo!
Posted by Bonovox
Someone on Instagram commented that my selfie looked too samey. I need to make it more interesting and a decent portrait
Posted by Ricky D
For those who do not wish to post a photo of themselves will a willing participant be an allowable substitute assuming they themselves took the photo (hence selfie) and it was composed and directed by the entrant.
i.e. Can I tell my wife/girlfriend how to pose, set the lighting then leave her with the camera and use the result as my own entry this month? Or must it be a photo I took of myself?
Obviously family appropriate photos only for those who have active imaginations of wife and/or girlfriends.
Also, by definition and by the OP rules, is there a limit to the number of people in a 'selfie'?
Posted by Marly
I'm afraid that picture would be your wife's selfie, not yours, so I don't think it would be valid, you have to be in the picture yourself, somehow, hence "selfie"
Suppose this would only be valid, if your wife signs up as a member here, and then posts it as her own entrance.....
Posted by hihihans
It is stated very clear that the member has to be in the photo. The shootout is about members taking pictures. Therefore you have to make a picture of yourself, that is a selfie.
Posted by cu015170
On 2014-05-02 04:06:00, Bonovox wrote:
Someone on Instagram commented that my selfie looked too samey. I need to make it more interesting and a decent portrait
I think you are the clear favorite to win this one Bono
On 2014-05-02 03:45:57, Marly wrote:
Of course it's okay, no theme ever will be for everybody
and a lot of people like posting selfies on Twitter, Facebook, etc.,
Oh, and btw, congrats with your win, stunning photo!
Thanks!
And yeah.. different people would be more comfortable with this than others, I just hope we get a decent amount of photos to look at.
On 2014-05-02 04:08:25, Ricky D wrote:
For those who do not wish to post a photo of themselves will a willing participant be an allowable substitute assuming they themselves took the photo (hence selfie) and it was composed and directed by the entrant.
i.e. Can I tell my wife/girlfriend how to pose, set the lighting then leave her with the camera and use the result as my own entry this month? Or must it be a photo I took of myself?
Obviously family appropriate photos only for those who have active imaginations of wife and/or girlfriends.
Also, by definition and by the OP rules, is there a limit to the number of people in a 'selfie'?
The photo must be of yourself, and you need to be the only person involved in taking it. Can't use someone else as a living tripod either lol
Its essentially a self-portrait, but no necessarily a hand held one.
Posted by Bonovox
REMOVED
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Posted by hihihans
It sure is a typical Bono selfie. Same grin
[ This Message was edited by: hihihans on 2014-05-04 00:13 ]
Posted by Bonovox
Yeah I'm not very good at posing
Posted by Ricky D
To the tune of the Gerry and Pacemakers hit
**.. selfie 'cross the Mersey..
'cause this land's the place I love...**
Showing my age.
I bet those actually have pacemakers by now
Wayne Campbell - Wayne's World
Wayne Campbell - Wayne's World
[ This Message was edited by: Ricky D on 2014-05-04 03:16 ]
Posted by Bonovox
Ah yes probably they do. Was my second time in Liverpool I also took a selfie outside Anfield at the Hillsborough memorial. You'll Never Walk Alone was in the background but unfortunately when I uploaded the photo here the portrait shot uploaded the wrong way up.
Posted by alenn
I don't really like selfies and that song is annoying...
But l will try and come up with something creative.
I only once shot myself for FB.
Posted by XperiaJunkie
This is my entry for this months shootout its taken using the kaleidoscope creative effect on my Z1.
Shame it only allows for maximum 2MP resolution.
Original
[ This Message was edited by: XperiaJunkie on 2014-05-04 18:10 ]
Posted by Felimenta97
Do I have to be the only one in the photo? Or, can I, for example, take a selfie with someone? I would obviously be in the photo lol
EDIT: Can it also be a dickpic? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLFkiyCjc2E
-jk, just showing the song parody haha
[ This Message was edited by: Felimenta97 on 2014-05-04 18:11 ]
Posted by hihihans
Only if your name is Biggus Dickus
Posted by cu015170
XperiaJunkie.. very cool!!
On 2014-05-04 19:06:22, Felimenta97 wrote:
Do I have to be the only one in the photo? Or, can I, for example, take a selfie with someone? I would obviously be in the photo lol
hah
yes, as long as you are in the photo ... there can be an unlimited number of others in there as well
Posted by XperiaJunkie
@cu15170 cheers I was going to put on my costume for my stag/bachelor party in Amsterdam next month. It's Lion-O from Thundercats even got the Sword of Omens.
Posted by cu015170
^ sharp
another prime example
Posted by hihihans
On 2014-05-06 13:24:22, XperiaJunkie wrote:
@cu15170 cheers I was going to put on my costume for my stag/bachelor party in Amsterdam next month. It's Lion-O from Thundercats even got the Sword of Omens.
You'll end up in a canal
Posted by XperiaJunkie
^ Oh well at least my Z1 is waterproof ha ha if your in Amsterdam on the 12th of June you might just see us
Posted by mlife
I've tried to get a good entry but really don't care for any of my attempts.... Might just have to really sit this one out after all.
Posted by mlife
Slow down everyone... we don't want to crash the server
Posted by Bonovox
Ah yes has gone a little quiet. Everyone must be shy showing their faces 😝
Posted by hihihans
I hope to get a stand today. So I can frame myself.
Posted by tranced
When my face gets online is because I was forced by the wife.
*hope she doesn't read this*
Posted by mlife
Yeah... Not a big fan of having my face online either.... but in the spirit of the competition, I tried to take a few shots - none of which I thought to be good enough for entry. I haven't totally given up on the idea however.
guess we'll see.....
Posted by tranced
I'll get creative for this one. Y'all see!
Posted by Marly
Surprise us!
Posted by Bonovox
This is my replacement entry taken with my spare Lumia phone. Enjoying the warm sunshine on my face through the window
Original
Posted by emporium
Your previous photo was much better Bonovox, why did you withdraw it?
Posted by Bonovox
Cos I hated it
Posted by hihihans
Original
I love the sun 🌞
Posted by Bonovox
Good one
Posted by 9_Destiny
Original
Posted by xell
Original
(I used the 'Black' filter inside the camera app. If that counts as post processing, I will change the photo.
Posted by Sassho
Hi all
First attempt.
Original
[ This Message was edited by: hihihans on 2014-05-20 10:36 ]
Posted by mochuothp
join this month for fun
yes, this is me
original
Posted by chunkybeats
mochuothp - awesome photo takes selfie to the next level going underwater! I was thinking the same for my entry but it's close to winter here in NZ! I'm still trying to get mine right just a bit tricky this month
Posted by Bonovox
That's an excellent and original selfie 😎
Posted by mlife
On 2014-05-21 14:50:00, Bonovox wrote:
That's an excellent and original selfie 😎
..... YUP... but a NSFW notice
might have been nice!
j/k - great shot
Posted by Ricky D
My baby and I
Posted by hihihans
She's cute!!