'Selfie' Sunday

I have been trying to write this since Sunday - it is now Thursday. Clearly I havent set aside enough time to come up with a good tutorial for taking 'Selfies'. I am very passionate about selfies and need to give the subject the time it deserves.

First - the definition of a 'Selfie' (taken from an article on http://theweek.com/article/index/239566/5-rules-for-taking-selfies-on-instagram by Chris Gayomali)
1. It's a picture with your face in it.
2. You took the photo yourself. Another human being was not involved.
3. It is shared on the internet — Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or whatever

In the same article he goes on to say that 'Selfies' are off limits for anyone over 21! What the heck? He does make an exception - fashion bloggers - models - and anyone else who makes a living off of there appearance is exempt. PHEW! Obviously my construction occupation falls under this exemption.

The Urban Dictionary Defines a Selfie as a "picture taken of yourself that is planned to be uploaded to Facebook, Myspace or any other sort of social networking website. You can usually see the person's arm holding out the camera in which case you can clearly tell that this person does not have any friends to take pictures of them..."

Perfect.

Now, here is MY definition:

1. Must be taken with a phone
2. Must be of poor quality
3. May be something or someone in the background
4. Can be taken in front of the mirror OR of self
5. Always take a selfie with the intent to text/email/upload
6. Must have a caption
7. Duck lips, peace signs, trying to look like it isn't a selfie - are all acceptable options.

I will close with a recent selfie - more to tips to follow in next week's 'Selfie Sunday'

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