"Sebastiao Salgado" - screen name silliness

[robklurfield]

Good for a laugh: I received a comment on my flickr page from a user named "Sebastiao Salgado." I didn't pay much attention to the poster's name until after I read his comments. Then I glanced up at his avatar/portrait and thought, "Gee, that guy looks like...."

I wonder how people select their screen names and avatar pictures.

Here is what was posted:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/37531245@N08/4220338541/in/pool-68901966@N00

M2 shot by M8

shot by my wife with my M8 on Cape Cod, in Chatham, Massachusetts

Comments

Sebastiao Salgado says:

Wonderful image, the focus and composition is truly sensational. But what do you think about my shot, hope you like it, any comments would be greatly appreciated from such an first-class photographer!


Posted 2 days ago.



What do I think of his shot? I think it is very nice. I think he aspires to a high standard given his choice of screen names. Anyway, as my wife took the shot of me, she gets credit for any accolades from anyone named or pretending to be named Senhor Salgado.

I like to be modest, but being human, I do have to admit to enjoying praise from time to time. This, however, is just silly.

 

[btgc]

I believe, usernames like Sebastiao Salgado make me feeling much better than say, Adolf Hitler or Jack the Ripper. Sure, this is only game, though if someone admires great photographer, probably this may help him grow to the mark set by original owner of name? Like American Indians called themselves in names of strong animals and mighty manifestations of nature.

 

[oftheherd]

I believe, usernames like Sebastiao Salgado make me feeling much better than say, Adolf Hitler or Jack the Ripper. Sure, this is only game, though if someone admires great photographer, probably this may help him grow to the mark set by original owner of name? Like American Indians called themselves in names of strong animals and mighty manifestations of nature.

Now that's an interesting way to explain ourselves. I kind of like it.

 

[DanOnRoute66]

Well, put, btgc.

I take all screen names with a grain of salt, even those that include a first and last name.

 

[robklurfield]

So, far example, Dan, you could go with a screen name like Martin Milner.

Well, put, btgc.

I take all screen names with a grain of salt, even those that include a first and last name.

 

[CK Dexter Haven]

Seems like a play on this:

http://theonlinephotographer.blogspot.com/2006/06/great-photographers-on-internet.html

And, FYI: I am not, and never have been Cary Grant.

 

[kully]

Bloody hell, that man tags his Flickr photos like he has way too much time on his hands.

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

If you look around - on RFF, you will find Ansell Adams still posting!

 

[MickH]

Seems like a play on this:

http://theonlinephotographer.blogspot.com/2006/06/great-photographers-on-internet.html

I agree with some of that, but I think the photo of the tricycle is nice.

 

[-doomed-]

Seems like a play on this:

http://theonlinephotographer.blogspot.com/2006/06/great-photographers-on-internet.html

And, FYI: I am not, and never have been Cary Grant.

This was pretty funny only because those kind of comments are all over flickr.

I usually never post comments since I cant ever be sure of someones intent when they photograph something.

I agree with Rob here though , if you're naming yourself after famous photogs, you might want to have a clue of some sort.