White House Photostream: Sneak Peak

[alsame]

The White House Photo Office will soon be releasing their latest batch of photos here on the blog. Thanks to the Photo Office for giving us a look at what's coming up and check back soon to see the full slideshow.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/Photostream-Sneak-Peak/




(Secret Service and staff are pictured in a freight elevator at the Convention Center in Washington, D.C., where President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attended the Hispanic Caucus Institute's 32nd Annual Awards Gala dinner, September 16, 2009. Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)



(President Barack Obama blocks a shot while playing basketball with personal aide Reggie Love at St. Bartholomew (St. Bart's) Church in New York, N.Y. on September 23, 2009. Official White House photo by Pete Souza)




(President Barack Obama helps his niece, Savita, as she begins to walk towards the President's personal aide Reggie Love in the Oval Office of the White House, September 17, 2009. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)




(President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama console Paul and Janet Monti, parents of Army Sgt. 1st. Class Jared C. Monti in the Blue Room following a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, September 17, 2009. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

[Clio the Leo]

1. There's a story behind that photo of the President and Reggie...

... there were two basketball events at the WH today that were closed press. When asked why during the briefing today, Gibbs joked about wanting to protect the interests on the parties involved .... or the stats rather "ha ha."

He related a story that Reggie Love, the President's personal aide had left a pick up game with the President and when asked by the Press how it went, Reggie told him that "Gibbs said I cant say."

Gibbs revealed that Reggie was blatantly lying because, what really happened was that the President got in "about seven" blocks on the former Duke forward. Not only that, but WH photographer Pete Souza had gotten a shot of one of them (shown above.)

The President had the photo blown up and, after asking Reggie to sign it, gave the photo a place of honor in the West wing.

A few minutes go by in the briefing someone (it would have been funny if it was the President but that's unlikely and you couldn't see who it was) brought the HUGE photo to Gibbs to show the press ....... he held it up with great pride.

A few more minutes went by ..... and in comes Reggie who snatched the photo and swatted Gibbs on the arm.

Gibbs then joked that he'd be conducting the rest of the briefing hiding under his desk in his office.

[alsame]

3. Great story!! Thanks, Clio. These guys take their

basketball games very seriously.

Now I have to go watch the video of today's press briefing. :)

[Clio the Leo]

4. Well, ya know, they're boys, it's what they do.........

...... it's a bit like a shoe sale at Nordstroms. :)

[alsame]

5. I just saw the clips of the briefing...that's a VERY large photo hanging

in the West Wing for the Prez to enjoy every day. :rofl:

[RepublicanElephant]

2. nice. nt

[HopeOverFear]

6. DAMN that man looks good when he plays b-ball

whew.

[Clio the Leo]

8. FOCUS!!!!

Health care!!! ........ Public Option!!!! ......... Reconciliation!!!! ..... and stuff!!!

(yeah he does :loveya: )

[HopeOverFear]

12. *snaps out of it* uh yeah....yeah, healthcare, and stuff...

:rofl:

[politicasista]

7. Thanks for posting these

Love the one where Obama's niece walks over to Reggie. They are all nice though. :)

[CakeGrrl]

9. Nice photos, small nitpick

Someone tell the blogger it's a "Sneak peek."

[alsame]

10. LOL, I copied and pasted without even noticing that! nt

[Bucky]

11. That's one lucky neice

May she grow up in a world with decent healthcare and a functional environment.