What makes for a "great" profile picture?
As a TrueNudist member, what are the most important aspects or elements you look for in other member's profile pictures that, in your mind, makes for a 'great' photo or collection of profile photos? Is it a person's having the seemingly "obligatory" naked selfie in the shower or in front of a bathroom mirror pic like everyone else? Is it a "tourist pic" of them standing in front of a public and identifiable "nude beach", club, or "clothing optional" sign? Is it their having an artistic element to the photos? A carefully posed and lighted composition? An unassuming or "candid" shot? An attractive body? A full body shot vs clothed, obscured or partial nudity? Having a face visible? The "volume" of pictures available to show the person is real/legit? Photos that show people doing their favorite hobbies or nude activities? Nude travel or nudist event pictures? Photos where you can see someone's personality really come through? These are just ideas and there are no right or wrong answers. Be honest, and, "all of the above" is not really informative. As a nudist, and from your own perspective, what makes for a "great" profile pic on here and what do you MOST look for and enjoy about the profile pics you encounter that draws you to want to friend someone or learn more about them?
The result that always catches my eye is when an image uniquely identifies someone. My favourites tend to "feel" like the person they represent. It could be a colour, shape, or face.
This can be tricky when images are reduced to tiny chiclet-sized squares, but it is always great when a profile pic stands out in a post, comment, or chat.
Let me try to break this down. I wish I could look back on the original post as I answer this. There was a lot to reply to. First, I dont go to a persons photo gallery initially to decide to either accept or request a friend. I usually look through their activities. Are they active in groups/forums? What are they saying? What groups do they belong to? Do they interest me? Then I look at their profile. How do they introduce themselves? Usually, I know by then if I want to be a friend or not.
Pictures are just a bonus. When there is an open gallery, I might skim through them. I like to se casual nudity. I like to see the things other people do or places that they have been. I do not like to see the blatant straight at the crotch shot. Open legs dont bother me. It is the photo that places the crotch more important than the face. Even if you do not want to show your face, there are much better poses. The bathroom shot does not impress me either. Find another mirror if you are going to take a mirror shot. Picture are another way to show who you are. How do you want to depict yourself?
I wish pictures were allowed in more places. I understand the need for discretion of the privacy of others. I would love to add pictures of my activities at the resort. Walking the roads looking at the gardens. Playing water volleyball. Playing in the various games during the weekend. Enjoying the company of several of my friends there. All of those activities make me happy and would show more of who I am. That is more like what I would like to see in peoples photo galleries.
I like to see some verbage in the profile. It does not have to be much. A few simple lines that reveal interest of the person As for pics the mirror in bathroom is pathetic. With the features on even the most basic camera far better pics can be taken without much effort. Yeah be naked show your face full body nude and be in a setting that is you. Your favorite place to sprawl after work, a hobby you do, something more than a toilet in the background please
A great profile pic has a smiling face, which is welcoming. Then I will feel invited to look at the rest of the profile. I don't expect a profile thumbnail to tell much about "who a person is," it's a snapshot after all. I really don't pay too much attention to other aspects of profile pics. Some people are uncomfortable with nude pics or any face pics. I love to read well composed profiles. I don't care for naked torso pics, and would rather see no pic but an interesting narrative.
It's interesting to see the different ways we regard profile pics.
Let me try to break this down. I wish I could look back on the original post as I answer this. There was a lot to reply to. First, I dont go to a persons photo gallery initially to decide to either accept or request a friend. I usually look through their activities. Are they active in groups/forums? What are they saying? What groups do they belong to? Do they interest me? Then I look at their profile. How do they introduce themselves? Usually, I know by then if I want to be a friend or not.
I completely agree. From my perspective, what makes a larger, positive impact is if it comes through that they obviously read my profile. They've made an effort to get to know me and that type of respect goes both ways.
being honest,
offering some realistic pics,
having content which shows a little of your interests and why you enjoy TN,
showing that you will give something back to the community of TN,
and being honest when it comes to your interests which may help to self-select those connecting with you.
(in my case being honest about my politics, my sexuality, and my enjoyment of arts - all turn-offs for some people, fair enough)
and then
get on the site (I don't do enough) and chat with people
open up real conversations and don't just say "hi" or "great [insert suitable bodypart]"
Cheers
Chris
I seem to be drawn in by any picture that indicates the person is an honest nudist - it doesn't have to be full body or even include nudity, but there has to be something that makes me believe this is a real person and not someone masquerading as a nudist. I do tend to stay away from those fuzzy bathroom shots or anything that is a body shot with a missing head; there has to be more thought and sincerity in a picture, regardless of whether there is nudity or not.
With that said, if I look at that person's profile based on a picture (or location or profile name), I have a tendency to start using everything on that profile to ascertain just who that person really is - I've become increasingly analytical in order to not reach out to or be reached out by people who are here for the wrong reason (whether I've been gauging people correctly or not remains to be proven).
In terms of pictures though, sometimes something just peeks my interest at first glance and I've yet to find any common denominator to it...
A ' great ' profile photo , in my opinion , shows the person in an activity or location where the nudity is enjoyed , and is part of the reason that person goes to where the photo was taken . I always hope more photos are included as part of their profile page that show the person just being happy for being able to be naked . Especially outdoor photos , since many people / nudists have a hard time finding places where an outdoor nude photo can be taken . And get away with it .
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