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Was out at Malham today and there was a middle aged guy filming himself walking across the pavement on the top. He was faffing about for ages with his piddling little point and shoot camera on a mini tripod. What is the fascination with people filming themselves doing the most mundane stuff? Are they just self-obsessed or is it the case that something hasn't happened unless they film it?

In reply to Wiley Coyote:

Perhaps he thought a visit to Malham wasn't mundane. Some people take snaps others like to make videos.

Not my thing, but hardly unusual.

In reply to The New NickB:

But he wasn't taking a shot of Malham, the great view or the fantastic light. It was a shot of himself, against a crap background (camera pointed sideways across the top of the cove at a boring grass bank). I could be mistaken but I don't think it was Mr Spielberg. Similarly on Crib Goch a few weeks ago a guy was filmng himself with a camera on the end of a short stick. But in his defence he was young and he was half-pissed (and still drinking beer as he went across)

In reply to Wiley Coyote:

People also take crap photos as well.

In reply to The New NickB:

But at least that only takes 1/125th. This guy was dicking about for ages setting up, doing re-takes etc . For all I know he's still there now.

In reply to Wiley Coyote:

I don't understand the mentality of people who look at a stunning natural view, and think it's improved by putting their face in it.

In reply to Wiley Coyote:
Perhaps he was trying to record something about his reaction to the place.

In reply to Wiley Coyote:

Perhaps he was filming a video for his daughter, who because she just lost her job can't come over to the UK for xmas this year and won't be able do their festive walk together. Perhaps his wife suggested that he get out and take some footage while the weather is good because now that his health is getting worse, he might not be able to do it in time, should it get much colder. If he does it this week, it will also be cheaper because it can go by sea post, together with the sweater the mum is knitting, and a bit of cash she saved.

Maybe he is making a tribute film to share with his pals, now that one of them can no longer walk their favourite ramble due to a serious condition. They hope to laugh and reminisce together over some beers next month.

Maybe he is just a dickhead?

In reply to Wiley Coyote:

Maybe he was minding his own business. Maybe you should too

In reply to Wiley Coyote:

Your post reminds me of the old women at work reading "Hot" magazine and bitching.

In reply to Wiley Coyote:


I don't know, but he's lucky he didn't fall over on the pavement (I find that quite easy up there). Anyway your story and questions are quite good. I don't know the answer but I remember reading once that people take pictures so they don't need to look at the view - I've never forgotten that (I don't know and it's not my opinion, readers please don't argue with me about it!)

In reply to Wiley Coyote:

Live and let live, eh?

In reply to Wiley Coyote:

He's just there to ruin your day

youtube.com/watch?v=79FVxNhrMuc&

In reply to GrendeI:

He was just checking out the settings on his camera ready to record his ascent of Kinder Downfall next week.

In reply to abseil:

Not my opinion, but if I were going to argue with you about not-your-opinion, I'd post this.

http://xkcd.com/1314/

In reply to Wiley Coyote:

Could have been worse…..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=channel%3A5153cb5a-0-237e-8217-...

In reply to deepsoup:



Dear deepsoup, thanks for your non-opinion on my not-my-opinion! Anyway I have no opinion or comment on your non-contribution.... errrr this is proof I REALLY don't know what I'm talking (not talking?) about.

Thanks for the xkcd link, enjoyed it!

In reply to Wiley Coyote:

Or just some1 with a new toy, i know that feeling i recently aquaired a GoPro and didnt stop messing with it for 2 days before attaching it to my bike, and now it goes everywhere..................

In reply to Wiley Coyote:

Hope it wasn't linked to this unfortunate accident
http://www.grough.co.uk/magazine/2014/11/06/malham-cove-walker-dies-in-fall...