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TygrBright

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23. Some leaders seem to think the world belongs to them. Some, like our President...

Thu Jan 3, 2013, 08:27 PM

Jan 2013

...seem to understand that it's the other way around.

I have not seen, in my lifetime, a President who allows himself to belong to all of us with such grace, good humor, AND gravitas.

Yes, Souza is a grand photographer indeed and it takes great artistry to catch the right moment at the right angle. But no photographer can do more than approximate a sense that doesn't actually exist. The balance of dedication, pride, and humility that shines in these photographs is not something that can be photoshopped.

Thanks for sharing!

appreciatively,
Bright

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Year in Photographs 2012 by Pete Souza (White House Photographer) [View all] n2doc Jan 2013 OP

Absolutely amazing. ProSense Jan 2013 #1

Hello. Is Vladamir there? progressoid Jan 2013 #2

Love this. BVictor1 Jan 2013 #5

I love it too.. Cha Jan 2013 #14

voila! renate Jan 2013 #34

Thank you, renate! Cha Jan 2013 #46

But, thanks to renate.. here it is.. Cha Jan 2013 #47

Vladamir: "RELEASE THE NUKES!" rocktivity Jan 2013 #21

I love that bottom pic. So classy. Thanks for sharing. Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #3

Me, too! October Jan 2013 #19

It was taken at Laura Jarrett's wedding, Valerie Jarrett's daughter... Spazito Jan 2013 #24

Always makes me feel a little better looking at her. For many reasons. calimary Jan 2013 #42

Extremely well stated. Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #43

Everybody must go through these pix Botany Jan 2013 #4

Couldn't resist! Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #6

Even Bo is charismatic. What a First Family! catbyte Jan 2013 #36

Bo is just irresistable. What a great fit for this wonderful family. Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #39

Just spent the last 1/2 hour going over all of these. Greybnk48 Jan 2013 #7

I like that tan suit. Third Doctor Jan 2013 #8

That's so odd, that's the second time in a week I've heard people commenting on his wardrobe... Volaris Jan 2013 #27

"The Devil picks out his ties"? Excuse me? I guess it's too early in the day & the caffeine catbyte Jan 2013 #37

she meant that he looks really, REALLY sexy in them. Volaris Jan 2013 #38

Thanks so much for the explanation, Volaris. Sometimes I'm not very quick on the catbyte Jan 2013 #48

Love all of them..... a kennedy Jan 2013 #9

Dang it, where is my Kleenex hibbing Jan 2013 #10

Thanks so much for these. Gotta say, our Prez and his family warm my heart. juajen Jan 2013 #11

Thank you so much ... I really enjoyed that! rtassi Jan 2013 #12

Thanks for posting the pics and the link. Lots of wonderful pictures. PATXgirl Jan 2013 #13

nice photos samsingh Jan 2013 #15

This is also one of my favorites... PennsylvaniaMatt Jan 2013 #16

I don't think it's an accident that she's so much darker than the others. rocktivity Jan 2013 #22

I absolutely LOVE this photo. I love ALL the shots of President Obama with kids! calimary Jan 2013 #44

oh. my. gosh. renate Jan 2013 #17

Thank you, n2doc... ReRe Jan 2013 #18

There's a great documentary about Pete Souza justiceischeap Jan 2013 #20

Thanks - Souza has an amazing talent. Rose Siding Jan 2013 #29

THANK YOU, Justiceischeap Iwillnevergiveup Jan 2013 #31

I'm TOTALLY going to watch that tomorrow! renate Jan 2013 #33

Some leaders seem to think the world belongs to them. Some, like our President... TygrBright Jan 2013 #23

You said it for me, TygrBright Hekate Jan 2013 #51

K & R Scurrilous Jan 2013 #25

k&r Love these! Little Star Jan 2013 #26

This one is the most pointed liberal N proud Jan 2013 #28

Fantastic records! Iwillnevergiveup Jan 2013 #30

The best job in the world. No question about it. n/t Earth_First Jan 2013 #32

Bookmarking for later..nt Kahuna Jan 2013 #35

The third photo of the Obama's really shows a couple that still believe in love. Boomerproud Jan 2013 #40

Welcome to DU, boomerproud! calimary Jan 2013 #45

Thanks! lunatica Jan 2013 #41

Isn't it nice The Green Manalishi Jan 2013 #49

Lovely pics. Beacool Jan 2013 #50

Ha! Kids crack me up. Are_grits_groceries Jan 2013 #52