selfie sticks

Arm-lengthening photo poles

A selfie stick is a telescoping rod that holds a smartphone at arm's length or beyond, letting users photograph themselves from a more flattering distance and angle.

The devices became ubiquitous at tourist sites in the mid-2010s, prompting many museums and venues to ban them.

She extended her selfie stick to capture the whole group against the skyline.

gadget

monopod

Single-legged equipment stand

retractable · adjustable · foldable · compact · portable · lightweight · tripod · mount · holder · remote

photography

framing

Structural or contextual shaping

livestreaming · portrait · composition · background · foreground · POV · video · capture · shot · panorama

tourism

landmarks

Distinctive, recognizable locations

traveler · tourists · souvenirs · attractions · destinations · scenery · travel · excursions · backpackers · holiday

criticism

vanity

Excessive pride in oneself

eyesore · hazard · banned · obstruction · inconsiderate · cliché · tourist trap · cringe · showoff · attention-seeking

Categories
Opposites
photography subject orientation

selfie stickstelephoto lenses

Magnifying camera optics

surveillance cameras · drone cameras

camera stability method

selfie stickstripods

Supports with three legs

monopods · camera mounts · gimbals

photographic agency

selfie sticksportrait photographer

One who photographs people

film crew · photo booth · portrait studio · tripods · paparazzi

Family

selfie, stick, self, selves, selfish, selfishly, selfishness, selfless, selflessly

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G