Car self portrait in the seat

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  • Surfrider
    Surfrider Posts: 364 Member
    ^^ Coming from the other guy with a hat picture! lol ^^

    coming from a guy who asked someone else to take a pic of him in the car

    Yes, because asking for your picture sitting in a brand new Porsche 911 is just an odd thing to do right?

    OP: Who gives 2 ****s where people take their pictures.
    '

    why is everyone so touchy...even grown up men.....having your period honey?

    Obvious troll is obvious.
  • _SABOTEUR_
    _SABOTEUR_ Posts: 6,833 Member
    Im not saying that people shouldnt. I am just curious as to why it is such a popular place to take a pic. I have some hot people on my FL with pics in the car seat.

    So, if you're hot you can take any pic you want, but if not...

    I really need to learn MFP pic etiquette.
  • 19Lindsay76
    19Lindsay76 Posts: 135
    I can't believe I read all of this. However, it was quite entertaining for the day! :)

    Ha! I went thru and read them all. And you're right, was entertaining. But I do, if am going to weigh in on this topic, think that the majority of the time it's out of boredom.
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    Wow, you guys are friggin hilarious. Its Chit Chat and Fun. I cant help it if all the hot chicks are on my FL. You cant get a personality in a gym.
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    Some guy is sitting there after having a fight with his wife, posting on MFP all these angry messages.

    No Im not married.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    I have noticed this, too. I do not know the answer.
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    Some guy is sitting there after having a fight with his wife, posting on MFP all these angry messages.

    No Im not married.

    I can't imagine why
  • tequila09
    tequila09 Posts: 764 Member
    Because I do what I want!!!!!!!!

    Though in mine Im not wearing my seatbelt because I was just sitting there and decided to take a selfie. Whatevs!
  • Shiroi
    Shiroi Posts: 41 Member
    When it happens with me it is because I find that I mirror in the car makes me look half decent and that makes me decide to take a picture.

    It kind of goes hand in hand with bathroom pictures (at least for me). The light in my room is horrible, but the light in my restroom is awesome for pictures. XD

    /shrug
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    Some guy is sitting there after having a fight with his wife, posting on MFP all these angry messages.

    No Im not married.

    I can't imagine why

    LOL.....walked right into that one, didnt I.

    Honey babes, you should be so lucky
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Some guy is sitting there after having a fight with his wife, posting on MFP all these angry messages.

    No Im not married.

    I can't imagine why

    LOL.....walked right into that one, didnt I.

    Honey babes, you should be so lucky

    If this thread is a sample of talent available to marry... I think she IS lucky...
  • fit4lifeUcan2
    fit4lifeUcan2 Posts: 1,458 Member
    My photo was taken while I was out walking my dog :tongue:
  • ruth3698
    ruth3698 Posts: 305 Member
    Cuz sometimes I'm sitting in the car waiting on something, catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and am like"dayum, I look gooood, must capture this moment of hotness." Lol I think it's just boredom.
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    Cuz sometimes I'm sitting in the car waiting on something, catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror and am like"dayum, I look gooood, must capture this moment of hotness." Lol I think it's just boredom.

    Yep, good idea :)
  • parys1
    parys1 Posts: 2,072 Member
    Because it's less noticeable than getting out, standing in front of the vehicle and taking a pic, looking at it, discarding it, trying again...
  • anemoneprose
    anemoneprose Posts: 1,805 Member
    When it happens with me it is because I find that I mirror in the car makes me look half decent and that makes me decide to take a picture.

    It kind of goes hand in hand with bathroom pictures (at least for me). The light in my room is horrible, but the light in my restroom is awesome for pictures. XD

    /shrug

    this sounds right. probably people in that moment catch sight of themselves in their rearview mirror, and it's naturally that angle that used to be called the 'myspace' angle, which makes faces look more baby-like in proportion (eyes look bigger, chin & nose look smaller, flesh hangs better/looks more youthful). probably more women than men do it.

    what's weird is, it's a moment of awareness of yourself as a public thing, which happens in a public place. yet the act of taking the pic itself is arguably private. i bet people would be embarrassed to be caught actually taking the shot.

    boredom is a funny reason to do it, i never think of taking pictures of myself when bored. (i have never taken this kind of picture but might now)
  • NormInv
    NormInv Posts: 3,303 Member
    When it happens with me it is because I find that I mirror in the car makes me look half decent and that makes me decide to take a picture.

    It kind of goes hand in hand with bathroom pictures (at least for me). The light in my room is horrible, but the light in my restroom is awesome for pictures. XD

    /shrug

    this sounds right. probably people in that moment catch sight of themselves in their rearview mirror, and it's naturally that angle that used to be called the 'myspace' angle, which makes faces look more baby-like in proportion (eyes look bigger, chin & nose look smaller, flesh hangs better/looks more youthful). probably more women than men do it.

    what's weird is, it's a moment of awareness of yourself as a public thing, which happens in a public place. yet the act of taking the pic itself is arguably private. i bet people would be embarrassed to be caught actually taking the shot.

    boredom is a funny reason to do it, i never think of taking pictures of myself when bored. (i have never taken this kind of picture but might now)

    Well said, your post makes it understandable as to why someone would do this.
  • lachesissss
    lachesissss Posts: 1,298 Member
    I get nice depth of field in my vehicle, and the color of the interior, since it is largely gray, gives me great color balance when taken using the flash from my phone. So I take in the car photos for artistic and technical reasons. Also, additional people are not required to get the shot, and it is convenient. I also find the addition of the seatbelt aesthetically pleasing in the photograph.
  • Prettymisssparkles
    Prettymisssparkles Posts: 1,274 Member
    <---Because they are magical moving photo booths! Duh! :)
  • LuckyFur
    LuckyFur Posts: 96
    I find that my duckface gets superior lighting with so many windows on all sides. A poorly lit duckface is a travesty.
  • anemoneprose
    anemoneprose Posts: 1,805 Member
    When it happens with me it is because I find that I mirror in the car makes me look half decent and that makes me decide to take a picture.

    It kind of goes hand in hand with bathroom pictures (at least for me). The light in my room is horrible, but the light in my restroom is awesome for pictures. XD

    /shrug

    this sounds right. probably people in that moment catch sight of themselves in their rearview mirror, and it's naturally that angle that used to be called the 'myspace' angle, which makes faces look more baby-like in proportion (eyes look bigger, chin & nose look smaller, flesh hangs better/looks more youthful). probably more women than men do it.

    what's weird is, it's a moment of awareness of yourself as a public thing, which happens in a public place. yet the act of taking the pic itself is arguably private. i bet people would be embarrassed to be caught actually taking the shot.

    boredom is a funny reason to do it, i never think of taking pictures of myself when bored. (i have never taken this kind of picture but might now)

    Well said, your post makes it understandable as to why someone would do this.

    pleased; it's a neat question for a sunday :) is it actually more women than men on your FL that do this?
  • Prettymisssparkles
    Prettymisssparkles Posts: 1,274 Member
    I find that my duckface gets superior lighting with so many windows on all sides. A poorly lit duckface is a travesty.

    Forsooth!
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member
    Only time I ever took one was when I was waiting for my husband to get a script filled and I was bored. I took some of my son in his car seat too.
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • bushidowoman
    bushidowoman Posts: 1,599 Member
    What else is there to do on a long road trip after you've sang "Bohemian Rhapsody", commented on everyone's Facebook, commented on everyone's MFP, played a couple rounds of Running With Friends, and read a couple chapters of your Kindle book?

    Besides, the lighting is good. It was actually one of very few decent shots of me. :wink:
  • What316
    What316 Posts: 563
    It's still better than duck lips side peace signs moody face and the classic mirror shot
  • chantelp89
    chantelp89 Posts: 590 Member
    I took mine while I was waiting for my pizza : ) and yes, I felt stupid doing it
  • What316
    What316 Posts: 563
    No seatbelt on sukkie stack house shame on you
  • Prettymisssparkles
    Prettymisssparkles Posts: 1,274 Member
    It's still better than duck lips side peace signs moody face and the classic mirror shot

    Hmmm, all I need to complete this list is the side peace....
  • Kilokata
    Kilokata Posts: 111
    Why does everyone and their mom have a picture of them in a car with the seatbelt on? What is it about the car that makes you think makes you look good. I dont understand it!


    my "car self portrait" is because somebody wanted to see my new haircut, so I took a picture and sent it to her after i got out of the shop. I don't frequently take pictures of myself, and I do everything I can to avoid other people's photo attempts, so this was the only recent photo I had when updating my profile!

    Sorry if it offends you. Yours is obviously so much better.