Social networks, which have become an integral part of our lives, are filled with photos taken with the help of various gadgets. Photo-portraits of users look different and at the same time have one thing in common - they are all made at an angle. And how differently, because in order to make such a photo, you need to extend your hand with a camera, mobile phone or tablet far ahead. Another way is to photograph your own reflection in the mirror. These photographs were called selfi from the English word self - itself, itself.
Historical reference
The history of pictures of Selfie goes back to the distant past. As early as the beginning of the 20th century, portable cameras were released by Kodak. Their owners used tripods. Having installed the camera on it, it was necessary to stand in front of the mirror, and with one hand press the start button. You will be surprised, but the first selfies, made by 13-year-old princess Anastasia Nikolaevna, are dated in 1914! The girl took pictures for her friend, and indicated in her letter that it was very difficult, because her hands were shaking .
A little less than a hundred years passed, and the rules of SELFI did not change. All also need to look for a suitable mirror, keep the hand with the gadget outstretched. But the popularity of this type of photo-portrait goes off scale! Since 2002, when the word "selfie" from the filing of a user of one of the Australian forums has become common, the Internet has been flooded with self-made pictures.
Selfies and Modernity
At first, the selphi was perceived as a lack of taste. This was due to the fact that the resolution of mobile phone cameras left much to be desired. The faces on such photos turned out to be greased, grainy, shaded. The advent of gadgets with cameras that allow you to take high-quality pictures, favors the filling of the network with beautiful ones. Especially this kind of self-portrait was liked by girls who often demonstrate their new makeup and new things to their virtual interlocutors. What can you say about the youth, even if Pope Francis pleased 60 million visitors to his page Selfi with guests of the Vatican? Do not ignore the trendy trend in photography and Dmitry Medvedev, regularly posting on his blog a variety of selfies.
Despite the enormous popularity, the original selfies are still a rarity, because taking pictures of yourself or your own reflection is not an easy task.
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