"Though we have largely killed off the habit of taking photos of every night out for our Facebook profiles, the memory is still strong. There we are, enjoying ourselves, when one of the gang decides that now is the time to take a selfie. Without warning, the camera is pointed, at a horrifyingly jaunty angle. Protesting only makes it worse, because if I do that, I will definitely look like a gurning idiot in the photo."
"There we are, enjoying ourselves, when one of the gang decides that now is the time to take a selfie. Without warning, the camera is pointed, at a horrifyingly jaunty angle. Protesting only makes it worse, because if I do that, I will definitely look like a gurning idiot in the photo."
Casual social gatherings still prompt unexpected attempts at group selfies despite reduced habitual event photography. A person in the group can abruptly point a camera at an awkward angle, disrupting the moment. That surprise causes an immediate, instinctive response from the subject. Efforts to protest or pose deliberately tend to produce unnatural expressions. Such reactions often create a worse image outcome, leaving the photographed person feeling self-conscious and foolish. The dynamic highlights how spontaneous camera actions can turn relaxed interactions into moments of visible discomfort.
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