Do You See What I'm Seeing ???

[WillyT]

I keep staring at that picture, with tears in my eyes, and wondering why it seems kind of familiar.

And then it dawns on me, that it looks like something Norman Rockwell would have painted.

Hell... it actually looks like a Rockwell painting. The lighting, colors, composure, and subject matter.

Rockwell generally painted what was best about America, and I think this photograph could stand right there with Rockwell's work.

We have the opportunity to be our best again.

And yes... we will be.

:cry:

:hi:

[babylonsister]

1. I never tire of seeing that. That's 'hope' and 'faith'. Faith in Obama,

hope for our future. :hug:

[roguevalley]

15. Willy T, you are exactly right.

[smalll]

42. Jews, Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Taoists, Hindus - don't we have ENOUGH religions already?

/nt

[babylonsister]

56. This has nothing to do with religion, and FTR, I'm not religious. What's

your point besides the fact that you don't have one and just want to piss on a positive thread? :eyes:

[SixString]

73. WTF? N/T

[Olney Blue]

2. I believe this is a historic photo!

[WillyT]

8. I Agree... One For The History Books !!!

:hi:

[KittyWampus]

11. we should try and find out who took it. They deserve credit

creative spirits need to give each other a pat on the back once in a while. :)

[Olney Blue]

13. I agree! Where did it come from?

[RazBerryBeret]

18. this one, very similar...

or the same, now that look at it...
came for the London Sun's web site.

[RazBerryBeret]

19. delete dupe

tricky trigger finger

[rucky]

63. Even more significant...

it doesn't show his face.

He's the focus of the people's attention, but the people's attention is the focus of the photo, and Obama's practically invisible.

[renate]

80. you're absolutely right!

It's such a beautiful picture, and that's why--it doesn't make an idol of Obama, it's all about the people.

I know that reality will intervene sometime after Obama takes the oath of office, and he'll make bad decisions just like any human being would, but right now, after seeing Hillary's wonderful speech and seeing this incredible picture, I have such a good feeling about what our country can become. Of course there'll be the diehard McCain/Republican supporters who won't want to have anything to do with the waitress working two jobs in Ohio or the line worker pulling overtime in Kentucky to pay his family's medical bills, but I really feel like our country is about to become a big tent to anyone who wants us to become a united America again.

[Oceansaway]

3. awesome photo....i pity them SS dudes...n/t

[tridim]

14. Good karma to the SS dudes

They're doing an amazing job!

[southernjockey]

4. wow

I just cried too. Yup.

[GeoK]

5. Inspirational

That photo invokes so many good emotions. Truly breathtaking.

What event was this from?


:hi:

[BklynChick]

6. yep

:cry:

[NYC_SKP]

7. How about the one in the Candy Store?

There is one with Barack and a small boy, in a candy store I think.
Barack might be kneeling down or leaning over to the lad.
Very Norman Rockwell, has anyone seen it?

[WillyT]

9. No... But I'd Love Too !!!

If you find a link, or a date...let me know.

:hi:

[sandnsea]

20. Here ya go

It was in the Eugene paper so I saved it. This was the day before the Portland event, May 17 I think.

[WillyT]

22. That Is Great !!! - Thank You !!!

:yourock:

:hi:

[NYC_SKP]

36. That's the one! Thanks! nt

[Turn CO Blue]

21. I think I have it, plus some other ones...

This one, though, is my favorite! The first time I saw it, I teared up. Definitely Norman Rockwell-esque.

[WillyT]

24. You're Correct... That Last One Just Slayed Me... Definitely Rockwell-Esque !!!

Hadn't seen that before.

Thank you for sharing it.

:bounce::hi::bounce:

[SeattleGirl]

25. I totally love that last picture.

It just says so much.

[WillyT]

27. Sort Of Like The Future Looking At The Future

:shrug:

[yellowdogintexas]

77. oh I love that last one Babies are Easy but that one just got me nt

[SergeyDovlatov]

10. Hmm... Somehow seems like something inappropriate happening there ;-)

;-)

[Catherine Vincent]

12. That's a nice photo but that woman is definitely enjoying that hug!

LOL!

[K Gardner]

16. I'm going to put it on a t-shirt at Zazzle !

[rufus dog]

17. the lady being hugged is precious

but the great part is the people surrounding him. The joy seems like they won the NBA Championship.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

31. focused on her....

[goclark]

23. It just dawned on me about the "Hands" Photograph

It is thrilling to be African American and see how he is adored but there is another part.

All the hands in the photo are many sizes, tones and genders.

The Hands of Humanity seem to be telling us....

"If it can happen to Obama,then my dreams, whatever they may be, can come true too."

It means that a poor little White girl can be whatever she dreams. She doesn't have to have fancy clothes like Paris Hilton.

It means that a Hispanic Soldier that came back from the war with only one leg can walk with an artificial leg. Yes.He.Can.

It means that even though you are a box boy in the local market,you can RISE.

It means that Karen Bass,who once was an African American Physician's Assistant and later a Community Organizer, can be sworn in as the SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE(the 1st African American woman to hold that position in California) and RISE to even greater laurels.

Obama is every man, every woman,every child all over the world.

His achievement is a beacon that all of us can follow.

My grandmother always reminded me, " Don't ever let anybody tell you how to dream and what to dream ~ YOU are your own DREAM MAKER."

Obama isn't telling us what to Dream, he is showing us how to make our DREAMS come true.

[WillyT]

26. Wonderful Post !!! - Simply Excellent !!!

:bounce::yourock::bounce:

:hi:

[goclark]

34. Thanks Willy T ~ Your post inspired me

:hug:

Here is more about Karen Bass.....

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-speaker14-2008may14,0,6338559.story

[blonndee]

29. ...

OMG, that is so beautiful! You've got me all teary. Thank you.

[VolcanoJen]

48. That is a freaking awesome post.

:cry:

Nice job, goclark!

[goclark]

62. Compliments always feel good

no matter how old we grow. : )

That's another reason why Obama is such a great teacher.

He is always giving people sincere and heartfelt thanks.

Even when we think he is going to be predictable and just say, "Thank you Michigan" for example, he'll add something extra kind that blows you away.

Always positive, always on the Manners and Good Home Training Track.

No matter how mean spirited others are to him, he will turn the other cheek.
What an example he is setting for our children.

[monmouth]

51. Wish I could rec your post. Best of the day..n/t

[goclark]

59. Thanks, I want to know more about the hands

WHO took the photo?
What are the backgrounds of each hand --- men,women,race,gender,jobs etc.?

I'll post my Hands Thoughts as an OP , please keep it kicked so we can learn more about each HAND in the photo.

:hug:

[electron_blue]

66. just wondering, are the two bottom hands from Secret Service agents?

the hands attached to the suits.

Not to take away anything - I love this photo - just trying to make out who all is there.

[kywildcat]

69. Incredible description-thank you!

[Terri S]

75. One of the best comments on DU ever !

Not sure whether the picture or your post brought more tears to my eyes. Beautifully said, goclark!

[goclark]

79. Terri S ~ that means a lot to me

Isn't it interesting that it doesn't matter who we are or how old we are ~ a compliment is a powerful thing.

I have been blessed in my career and in life in general to have people say nice things to me.

Yet, whenever I give a speech or write a poem or achieve anything in life, the first thing that I do is ask my Mother, "Mom, are you proud of me?"

It's funny, because a few minutes ago, I called her into the room and asked her if she liked my post.

She sat beside the computer and read(at 90 years old)the entire thread.

Mom said to tell everyone at DU hello and that she loved what I posted!
I still need her approval after all these years.

I call her gomama! :hug:

[seafan]

76. The rest of the world celebrates with us.

[Eurobabe]

82. YES. ANYONE.CAN!!!

These are wonderful time for humanity. :hug:

[Meshuga]

28. That a truly awesome picture

I see what you see. :-)

[WillyT]

30. Thank You !!!

:grouphug:

:hi:

[mamalone]

32. I so so so love this photo...

My mother is a huge Obama fan... she has adored him for much longer than I ever even really knew much about him. I think I am going to make a gift for her of this photo framed with this Obama quote:

“I love when I’m shaking hands on a rope line and”— he mimes the motion, hand over hand — “I see little old white ladies and big burly black guys and Latino girls and all their hands are entwining. They’re feeding on each other as much as on me."

He shrugs; it’s that distancing eye of the author.

“It’s like I’m just the excuse.”


Won't that be perfect? She will love it:)

[goclark]

33. That's it! Obama is just the excuse

for each of us to learn how to reach out to others.

His power of observation is superb.

Thanks for the quote. :hug:

Don't forget to let us know how your Mother loves the picture.

[mamalone]

53. he is one of a kind!

I read somewhere that one of his former professors said that Obama was "the most independent thinker he had ever met." Can't you just see that in these kinds of observations?

I was reminded of this a couple of days ago... a friend and I were eating lunch at a big mall food court when I saw an older black woman with an Obama tee. When she and her husband sat down, I managed to make eye contact with her and motioned to her shirt, grinned and gave the thumbs-up. She grinned back and we had a sweet across-the-room exchange for the next couple of minutes. My friend (who is super conservative, and not an Obama lover) made a dry, vaguely anti-Obama comment. I just smiled, countered with something positive... and thought to myself, "Honey, if you don't wanna get on this train, then I'm sad for you. Cuz, it's gonna be a wonderful ride!"

:hug: and I'll be sure to post a picture of the gift and my mom's reaction!

[goclark]

57. I love train rides , I'm fired up and ready to go!

[WillyT]

35. Kick !!!

:kick:

[AzDar]

37. Glorious.

:hi:

[WinkyDink]

38. It IS!!

[vaberella]

39. I've cried so much since being here. We're all in this together, no matter race or religion

it's about our future and I'm so glad, finally somene in power is looking to help us achieve what we need for healing. Rather than being ignored as though we're white walls in a room by our previous government.

[smalll]

40. Why's it so familiar? Because that's what people tend to do to a "Messiah" --

touching the hem of his garment and whatnot.

[JTFrog]

54. I hear pizza is a good cure for dittoheaditis. n/t

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[VolcanoJen]

41. That's really gorgeous.

:cry:

I'll always remember this photo taken the night of the Iowa Caucuses. Something about the joy in that man's face just really touched me, and when things got a little rough for Obama this spring, I would look at it often and try to reach back for that incredible feeling on that incredible January night. :-)

[VolcanoJen]

43. Another iconic photo....

... Myrtle Strong Enemy of the Crow Nation, May, Montana. 101 years old.

Now this is Rockwell, is it not?

[smalll]

44. What are you?!? The Little Drummer Boy or something?

"Do you see what I('m) see(ing.)" Sorry, I don't see a Messiah myself. In fact, I see the only plausible Democratic nominee this year -- WHO COULD LOSE.

[VolcanoJen]

45. We get it.

You think Obama sucks and the unprecedented, hopeful enthusiasm that surrounds his campaign really, really, really annoys you! Just drives you up a tree. Really pisses you off. And you think this enthusiasm should be discounted because Obama sucks and he's going to lose in November.

Doesn't make much sense, but, got it!

On Edit: Oh, and by the way... WRONG HOLIDAY SONG. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[HCE SuiGeneris]

46. I only have one person left on ignore...

and it looks like they can't stand to see happiness in the supporters and candidate as there are 3 instances of "ignore" in these threads. I think that a-hole will remain hidden.

[VolcanoJen]

47. Let me count...

1, 2... yep, there it is, 3!

Good call, BushDespiser12. :-)

[Barack_America]

61. I think that I'll follow your lead on that... nt

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[Lilith Velkor]

90. Barack Obama, pa rum pa pum pum!

I ain't your mama, pa rum pa pum pum!
I have no votes to bring, pa rum pa pum pum!
'Cause you don't vote for king, pa rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum, rum pa pum pum!

Shall I campaign for you, pa rum pa pum pum,
Or remain a bum?


:headbang: :headbang: :headbang:

[2rth2pwr]

49. I can see that pic going up on all those Obama messiah web sites.

[cboy4]

52. It looks like the reception all of those repulsive preachers

receive at the church Obama quit.

That's for sure.

[JTFrog]

55. And I can see pizza in your future. n/t

[Doityourself]

68. Bitter batch eater over here...lmao

[OneSelf]

50. Amazing Photo!

Thanks for sharing.
:D

[Barack_America]

58. I'm reminded that only one person will still embrace Bush...

The joy on their faces looks similar, no?

[faithfulcitizen]

70. Funny, you mention it... I sent both the OP pic and this one to my rw dad for comparison.

next to each other, it makes quite a statement. One works for the people, one works for Bush's policies.

[kentuck]

60. I think this photo is not real.

I remember seeing the picture of the girl in an earlier photo but I don't recall seeing all those hands. I think someone photoshopped it a little bit? Why?

[jazzjunkysue]

64. Right. All the edges are blurry. But it does reflect the response he's getting.

Please remember that he's not claiming messianic status. But, then again, neither did christ.

[rasputin1952]

65. Rockwell had that magic quality of finding things uniquely American

he had such an incredible insight.

To this day, one of the most powerful pictures was this one;



I remember thoe days, and I thank God we are moving forward.

[Doityourself]

67. Love it!!!

[Zynx]

71. I have to admit that I find the hand on the head kind of creepy. Otherwise a very nice photo.

[Honeycombe8]

72. I don't like that pic too much. It's okay. But others are far better, IMO. nt

[PoliticalAmazon]

91. It reminds me of one of the SciFi B movies where the hero is eaten alive....

by a monster/alien/plant/whatever.

See, he's just about to disappear completely.

I know there is a metaphor here, but I won't chase it.

I think the picture is lovely on its face value, but I love cheesy SciFi movies....

[The Stranger]

74. I really do feel sorry for the Secret Service guys. And I pray they are able to do their job.

[abburdlen]

87. When I look at that pic

I imagine the Secret Service guys sh*tting a brick.

[Hutzpa]

78. This is an awesome picture

it can be interpreted in so many ways, but one thing that comes

to mind is the different shades of hands/gender, the delight on

that womans face should tell you what is going on in America.

That picture can also be seen as Obama belonging to the World and

how much the World would love to have him as their leader.

Very powerful....


:cry:


:grouphug:

[Eurobabe]

81. That is an AMAZING photograph

Just joyful to behold.

[nsd]

83. That is an amazing photograph.

Even so, as several other posters have written, I'm sure it drives the Secret Service guys mad.

[liberaldem4ever]

86. Thank you for posting that picture

I hadn't seen it and it is so wonderful. I have tears in my eyes. It makes me feel good and hopeful this morning. :)

[hedgehog]

88. I showed it to my daughter in case seh wants to make a drawing or painting

based on it.

[galledgoblin]

89. sniffle

beautiful pictures in this thread!

I'm almost 23... I've seen politicians who could choke me up, but never a FRONT RUNNER politician. this is an amazing time!