Now that the iPad 2 boasts a camera, we’re seeing even more creativity in the iOS photography arena. One concept that has raised a smile here at Mashable is the iPad self-portrait.
We’ve selected 10 top examples of iPad owners having fun with both versions of the Apple tablet to create playful portraits — a very modern twist on the classic artistic genre.
Take a look through the gallery to see our favorites (in no particular order) and let us know about any great ones you’ve come across — or created — in the comments below.
View As Slideshow »Beautiful lighting adds a quiet grace to Tim Knezevich's fantastically done infinity illusion.
Alexander Small adds another layer to his self-portrait with the addition of an iPhone that effectively highlights his intense eyes.
PBody gags himself in his perfectly aligned and very well done self-portrait.
The thinking behind Ryan Pendleton's fun shot is to show how sometimes gadgets can enslave their owners. Although as a self-confessed iProduct fan, Pendleton says he "happily succumbs" to such enslavement.
Photoshop ninja Chris Deakin has combined two separate images to create his pixellated take on the iPad self-portrait.
There's no Photoshop in Jonathan Vazquez's portrait that uses multiple Apple devices to great effect.
Ted is the first to admit his neck isn't aligned perfectly, but we're certainly not going to hold that against him as we enjoy his cool camera-themed creation.
We're impressed with this pic, in which Andrei Popa puts himself inside his iPad.
There's a real sense of fun in Corey Weekley's photo. We especially enjoy the little bit of hair sticking up from behind the iPad.
Finally, not actually a
self-portrait but a portrait of one of Tim Sismey's
iPhone developer buddies, this makes great use of multiple iOS devices to create some serious quirk.
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- The Apple Canvas: 10 Outstanding Works of iOS Art [PICS]
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- 10 Stunning iPhone Sports Photographs [GALLERY]
- 10 Essential Websites for iPhone Photographers
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