Selfies

Wikipedia says that:

A selfie is a self - portrait photograph, typically taken with a camera phone held in the hand or supported by a selfie stick.

Selfies are often shared on such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

They are usually flattering and made to appear casual.

Most selfies are taken with a camera held at arm's length or pointed at a mirror.

The appeal of selfies comes from how easy they are to create and share, and the control they give self-photographers over how they present themselves. Many selfies are intended to present a flattering image of the person, especially to friends whom the photographer expects to be supportive.

 However, a 2013 study of Facebook users found that posting photos of oneself correlates with lower levels of social support from and intimacy with Facebook friends (except for those marked as Close Friends.

 The lead author of the study suggests that "those who frequently post photographs on Facebook risk damaging real-life relationships."

The photo messaging application Snapchat is also largely used to send selfies. Some users of Snapchat choose to send intentionally-unattractive selfies to their friends for comedic purposes.

Posting intentionally unattractive selfies has also become common in the early 2010s—in part for their humor value, but in some cases also to explore issues of body image or as a reaction against the perceived narcissism or over-sexualization of typical selfies.

Selfies are popular among both genders.

President Obama made news headlines during Nelson Mandala memorial celebration with various world leaders, as he was snapped taking a selfie.

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