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Curious - why photos in cars?

Jruzer
Jruzer Posts: 3,501 Member
edited November 2024 in Chit-Chat
OK, this has been a nagging question in my mind for some time. To wit:

Many people have profile photos of themselves sitting in automobiles. It would seem that they are using some kind of a rear-facing windshield-mounted camera to get these shots. Often they seem to be in the driver's seat.

Why are these so common? Are you stuck in traffic? Is the lighting good there?

And why is this angle so common? Is it a cell phone doubling as a GPS and mounted on the windshield?

No criticism here, I just don't understand.

Replies

  • Sinistrous
    Sinistrous Posts: 5,589 Member
    Same reason people take pictures of themselves sitting on the pooper. Because they can :)
  • attosa
    attosa Posts: 419 Member
    I don't understand it either but I have a girlfriend who is addicted to doing it who says it's the lighting. I'm not a fan of it.
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    hilarious, get the popcorn.
  • HappyQuella
    HappyQuella Posts: 67 Member
    Good lighting, just happened to be looking nice that day, boredom.
  • NJGamerChick
    NJGamerChick Posts: 467 Member
    Best lighting I get is in the car. It's indirect but bright enough for colors to be truer to life.
    I have a front facing camera so I can see myself in the screen and rest my hand on the steering wheel.
  • Jruzer
    Jruzer Posts: 3,501 Member
    Thanks all for the replies!
  • FabulousFantasticFifty
    FabulousFantasticFifty Posts: 195,832 Member
    Good Question! :)
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