monkey Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I set this shot up on a tripod and asked someone else to press the shutter release - is it still a self-portrait?<P> [P.S. That's me on the right]<P><center><img src=http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/4867198-lg.jpg></center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake_tauber Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 This one is a self portrait if you have multiple personalities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_woodford1 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Yes, no different than using a timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew1 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I think authorship can be claimed by the person who put the creative effort and decision into a photograph. Merely pushing a button doesn't mean much, especially in a case like this. You set up the shot- meaning you established the compostion, and presumably set the aperture and shutter speed for the exposure and depth of field- you made the decisions. Did the person who pushed the button decide when to shoot, or did you tell them when? If the subjects were all moving and doing things (i.e. drinking their beverages and smoking, etc.) and the person at the camera chose by themself what instant to capture the action, then they would be considered to be collaboratively involved with the creative decision making, but otherwise, I think it's fair to call it your photograph. <p>Anyway, it's a fun shot. Thanks for sharing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_a Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 My vote is yes. Love the pic too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan flanders Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Depends upon which one is you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 Dan, I'm the fat one on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinay_patel Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I thought it was a 1999 album cover with Zach Hanson and the cast of Green Acres :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan flanders Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Nice to know who is who, but I would have bet on the bloke nursing the longneck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan flanders Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 In any event it's a great pic and doesn't even need a caption! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I always like to see somebody in the photo blowing out a puff of smoke! Yup, it's a "self portrait with friends" just as much as if you'd used the timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliesteiner Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Self-portrait with Beagle-daughter (I'm the one with the suit). Rolleiflex 2.8F Planar, Ektachrome 100GX.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian bastin Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 That shot is all yours, Monkey - COULDN'T be anyone else's. Brilliant ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael s. Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Monkey - Forum fashion rules dictate that shirt should be tucked in when sporting a boutonniere ... or at least tucked in on one side. Ollie, I recognize that one and I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben conover Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Very Cool Monkey C, love the beagle Ollie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tennyson1 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Awesome shot Monkey! Beagle shot is cool too! Makes me wanna go awwwwwwww! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tolga_anil Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Nikon F3 with 24mm F2.8 . In the hotel room, before dinner. Sorry only print with Leica Focomat Ic.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapata_espinoza Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I cannot see thru, still a self portrait?<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_neuthaler Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 all great shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subpopstar Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Dang Monkey, it's like a whole rock festival on one bench. You could be one of the band members for the <a href="http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=ADFEAEE47916DB4FA97420D49D2F57DDB561A35FFE4EF3801A335A47D5BB36068E027BFD57FC859FE4B339BC66ADF631A65A0FD586E65CF8DE6C39359D8EDB&sql=11:n1rp281c053a"> Rev. Horton Heat</a>. The kid you're sitting next to used to be in <a href="http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=ADFEAEE47916DB4FA97420D49D2F57DDB561A35FFE4EF3801A335A47D5BB36068E027BFD57FC859FE4B339BC66ADF631A65A0FD586E65CF8D86C3E3B9D8EDB&sql=11:4n821va8zzva"> Silverchair</a> I'm sure. Next to him is <a href="http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=ADFEAEE47916DB4FA97420D49D2F57DDB561A35FFE4EF3801A335A47D5BB36068E027BFD57FC859FE4B339BC66ADF631A65A0FD586E65CF8D96C383B9D8EDB&sql=11:6sd7gjirj6i9">Kid Rock</a>. And the last guy must be some Brit pop bloke from <a href="http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=ADFEAEE47916DB4FA97420D49D2F57DDB561A35FFE4EF3801A335A47D5BB36068E027BFD57FC859FE4B339BC66ADF631A65A0FD586E65CF8DB6C3D389D8EDB&sql=11:ga4gtq3zbu45">Travis</a> or some such band. Fancy finding them all in one place! Nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msitaraman Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Second from left is Keith Richards, of course, circa 1972. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I really ought to get busy and print and post some more recent ones. This page is over a year ago and I've been shooting probably a roll or more a week since then, different hair styles, beard, no beard, but they're all self portraits. http://www.geocities.com/alkaplanfotographie/15mm/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 yes, all nice pix too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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