In Defense of Selfies
A selfie captures creative expression in the mirror!
© Stephen MacLeod
Creative Expression Is Just a Tap Away
Two hundred years ago, people spent oodles of money and posed hours on end for a painter to immortalize them for the future. Now, with only a camera click and a tap to share, an image is part of a widely spread personal history.
Yesterday’s portrait is today’s selfie. And, like a master’s painting, many are full of creative expression.
Selfies began making news in 2004 and today more than 30 million show up on Instagram when you search the hashtag #selfie. I guess when even the Pope and the President of the United States are showing up in selfies, it’s a pretty big trend. But is it a trend that’s gone too far?
The Downsides to Selfies
Yes, there’s self-absorption inherent in the selfie.
How many pictures of...
