CRAZY Obama Photo...

[RazBerryBeret]

I can't even imagine what this is like, so many people wanting to shake you hand, hug you, kiss you, touch you....
I don't like crowds, so I don't think I could handle it (not that I ever have to worry about it?!)

this was taken yesterday, but I'm not sure where he was.

[truthisfreedom]

1. That would make me claustrophobic.

Honestly. I wouldn't be able to handle it.

[RazBerryBeret]

4. that's the way it makes me feel too!

I'd be yelling for the secret service! get me outta here.

I went to see the lighting of the Christmas tree in rockefeller center in NYC a few years back, I couldn't stay for more than 5 minutes. shoulder to shoulder people and I almost hyperventilated!

[mcctatas]

2. For that reason alone I could never be famous...

(aside from the fact that I lack any true ambition or artistic/political gifts necessary to become famous). WOW, just wow :wow:

[polichick]

3. It's like they want to touch him, and also bless him!

[Arkana]

5. Precisely the reason we can never have a President with OCD

This would have done a guy like Adrian Monk in.

[powergirl]

6. Thank you RazberryBeret - I printed this one out - I paint as a hobby

and I've been studying skin tones and hands and I voila! The perfect picture. Also, since I'm an Obama supporter - even better. I'm going to try paint the image on it - or something similar. Do you have a link where you got the picture- then it will be easier for me to enlarge it. Also, I need to get the photographer's permission. And the link might help me get that. Thank you again for the beautiful picture. It really does express what America should be.

[RazBerryBeret]

10. cool! I majored in fine art

then switched to graphic design in college--I love painting and hands were always a problem!!
here's the link:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/the_real_american_idol/article1247565.ece
I saw a wider version of this shot today, (they changed it this afternoon) I saved it on my computer at work, i will send it to you tomorrow.

it's from the London Sun
it would make an awesome painting!!!

[powergirl]

26. Thank you thank you!!!

I can't wait to get your email! I wish I studied art in college. I have been taking classes and painting with painting clubs for about 3 years now. I've gotten a lot of inspiration from the Obama campaign for subjects to paint. Before the campaign, I painted still lives and flowers. Now I'm into people - not super models - but people in this country who get out of bed, stand up, and say out loud they want something different.

I like the graphic design of the Obama logo, etc. But I can't get over the sea of faces and hands that reach out for this man. The dots of 70,000 faces in Portland that looked like a field of flowers. It is an amazing and heart felt feeling for me. As an artist, you know, that art goes from your eyes to your soul.

[Raine]

7. I have panic attacks

:scared: I could never make it as a politician or a celebrity. Also I'm a loner and very private person.

[Middle finga]

8. Damn it's like he was sent from heaven or something

In away it is a powerful picture

[Adelante]

9. The Secret Service deserves a raise after this campaign

They must be in perpetual panic. I know I would be.

[RazBerryBeret]

12. and michelle is probably in

perpetual panic too!

[quakerboy]

22. NO MFIN JOKE

[succubus.blues]

11. Nerves of steel.

That many people creeps me out. But I think that goes with the territory of being famous.

[Elidor]

13. It's beautiful

He's in safe hands. ;)

[F.Gordon]

14. I never watched American Idol

... but I thought David Cook was white.
:silly:

[CesarAugustus2]

15. Great photo

It shows how much USA craves change.

[eleny]

16. k&r - not to be missed

:kick:

[Willo]

17. I believe this was after his speech Tuesday night . Nice picture nt

[Arrowhead2k1]

18. lol, poorbama!

They're smothering him with LUV! :rofl:

[Mooney]

19. That reminds me of a scene from "Dawn Of The Dead."

[rox63]

20. What's with all the people trying to rub his head?

Kinda creepy... :scared:

[Sultana]

Good God

:wow:

[knixphan]

21. I love contact - It would make me high...

But I can also see how it would appear scary to a claustrophobe

[RazBerryBeret]

23. are you one of those

people who LOVE to crowd surf?
I don't want anybody grabbing my stuff...

[knixphan]

44. LOL!

no stuff-grabbing, I agree!

[iamthebandfanman]

45. braiiiinss! braaains!

finally a candidate with some ;)

[PoliticalAmazon]

24. I get nervous when I see a lot of people that close to Obama...

It makes me think of you-know-what of you-know-who. But last night on MSNBC, a pundit explained that the Secret Service in front of Obama tell everyone "hands up over your head where we can see them" and if someone drops a hand even to wipe their nose they are quardoned off and separated from Obama and the crowd.

It still makes me nervous, but I guess it's part of the gig for a politician.

[grace0418]

43. I know what you mean but the woman who's face is in the center of the photo looks

absolutely filled with joy. Wow, great photo.

[grannylib]

25. I believe that one was taken in St. Paul at the victory rally on

Tuesday. I love that!

[Olney Blue]

27. That woman's face is pure joy!

[DianaForRussFeingold]

30. Bless her...

:cry: It's been a long time coming :hug:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qyWIGu5Ryk

Great music video-"Dream Big, Vote Obama!"--
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x142291

[mopinko]

28. shows you something of who he is.

i bet there is a smiling man under all that.

this is not a campaign. this is a movement.

[EmeraldCityGrl]

29. If I keep coming here I'm going to need waterproof mascara...Great pic!

[Arugula Latte]

31. Oh, please. I get mobbed like that every time I take out the trash.

But, you know, I learn to deal with the little people.


:)

[dana_b]

47. oh stop, I don't do it all THAT much!!

but you're so irresistible. ;)

[Arugula Latte]

50. It's a burden I must bear, I guess.

:*

[lastliberalintexas]

32. It reminds me of Bill Clinton's campaigns

I know some Obama supporters get offended when I say that Obama reminds me of B Clinton in many ways, but I actually don't mean it as an insult. I didn't agree with Clinton on every issue either, but he was a decent, effective leader, and I'm sure Obama will be as well.

But the 2 especially remind me of each other because of the way they both connect to people and the Beatles like response each gets from their crowds.

[RazBerryBeret]

36. I do think there are a lot

of similarities between those two. youth, coming from nowhere and winning. the whole "hope" compaign. it is quite ironic. O doesn't have as many skeletons, and hopefully will run his administration differently.

[Barack_America]

33. I'm nearly hyperventilating just looking at that pic.

Dear Lord the sacrifices that man is making for our country.

[Imagevision]

34. Regardless, ya have to feel the love though...

[Diane R]

35. Can you even imagine a crowd embracing GWB like that?

[RazBerryBeret]

38. God no.

but he is never in the public like this is he? I think he is very guarded. I remember seeing farenheit 911 and realizing he was driven through riots to the WH in 04, our media didn't really share that with us.

and really, would you want to hug GW?

[dana_b]

48. uh, i don't think there would be expressions of euphoria.

more like: :evilfrown: :mad: :puke:

[BlooInBloo]

37. We have something the republicans have not, methinks.

[RazBerryBeret]

39. Yep, I think you are right!

and what a beautiful thing that is!!!

[dana_b]

49. people feel inspired by Obama

they are very so-so with McCain. I mean, have you ever heard anyone screaming when McCain walked into the room? I cna't imagine people wanting to swamp McCain like that.

[Phoonzang]

40. Um...he probably shouldn't do that.

If he wants to make it to the election. I hope the Secret Service is at their best.

[Phx_Dem]

41. I fucking love this picture.

That woman's face says it all. She holding on to Obama for dear life. :grouphug:

Did anyone notice the two "suited" hands (one in front and one in the far back) which look to me, like Secret Service agents trying pry people off of Obama. Yeah. Good luck with that.

[RazBerryBeret]

42. I did notice that hand

reaching for the woman's hand...there is a wider version of this photo that I originally saw today, someone had a camera directly in his face, almost up his nose, kinda funny!

[BeyondGeography]

46. It's a beauty...reminds me of this one from January

[lame54]

51. Is that Bush's hand rubbing his head?

[RazBerryBeret]

52. maybe for luck?

it should be!

[AZBlue]

53. I'm torn. I'd be freaked out if I was Obama in that photo & I feel bad for him in a way. Yet,

this photo is the perfect snapshot of everything that's great in this country and why I'm so proud that he will be our next President.

[RazBerryBeret]

54. I agree, the thought of myself in that position

freaks me out....but I'm damn proud of him.
as other posters have pointed out, you'd never see this with Bush or McCain!

[AZBlue]

56. Oh no - they'd never allow the common people that close to them.

[FrenchieCat]

55. That photo and

this one reminds me that Barack is the catalyst for the best hopes and dreams of this generation....

(Bonus: nice audio of a song set to an Obama speech) http://thefader.cachefly.net/mavadobama.mp3

[RazBerryBeret]

57. that is a beautiful photo as well...

someone here compared these images to Norman Rockwell paintings.
they do harken back to something Americana.....
warms my heart!!!

[rocktivity]

58. As someone who's spent plenty of time in mosh pits

I know what you mean.

:headbang:
rocknation