Bill Clinton - yes, I took this photo
I stood for four hours to see our former president Bill Clinton speak
in Kirwood, MO. I wasn't able to get a seat, but we stood only about
10 yards from the podium. The very tallest guy in the building was
standing right in front of me. Initially, I grumbled about his being
in my line of sight. Later, I discovered that he was just perfect at
blocking the bright lights that otherwise would have made some
horrible light flare on the photos. As it turned out, Bill Clinton
looks like he was lit in a portrait studio with a "hair
light".
William Jefferson (Bill) Clinton spoke for 50 minutes without notes or
a prompter. His grasp of the issues, and his ability to communicate
have always impressed me, whether I've agreed with him or not. In
his speech, he was making the case for now President-Elect Obama. One
of the things he was most impressed by Barak Obama was how Mr. Obama
seeks out and listens to a wide variety of views before making up his
mind. Further, that Mr. Obama was not interested in his concerns
about the political impact of Bill's advice. Rather, he just wanted
to know "the right thing to do".
I was delighted to get a couple of dozen quite good portrait shots. I may have to do a composite of "the various moods and expressions of Bill Clinton".
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Comments and faves
*cindimh* (43 months ago | reply)
o bravo, tim! this is fantastic. talk about taking lemons and making lemonade! i'd like to hear him speak sometime. and yay for him for being so open to our President Elect. that's what we need - compromise and listening...
iceman9294 (43 months ago | reply)
Brother Bill is ok with me...
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dawn m. armfield (43 months ago | reply)
Wonderful photograph of President Clinton. I've always liked him.
Schmitz#1 (43 months ago | reply)
I have rarely agreed with the man, but this shot you took is impressively clear & well composed! It also appears like he's looking right at the lens. You should seriously submit this to a news magazine.
Schmitz#1 (43 months ago | reply)
I'm jealous of your camera, this shot is making me want to up-grade!
Ishrona (43 months ago | reply)
That is a great Shot ! very well done.
Creativity+ Timothy K Hamilton (43 months ago | reply)
I was using a rather modest lens :
Sigma 28-200mm DG Macro. It is discontinued, and sold for around $250. I picked mine up on an auction site for $109 new. . .
www.dyxum.com/lenses/detail.asp?IDLens=240
I did some tests on it, and found it was very underrated. At f/8 it's as sharp as I need.
Great light walk-around lens.
Schmitz#1 (43 months ago | reply)
How funny, I have the same lens and love it too! I got mine back in April for $199. I definitely use it the most.
lesleyscott (43 months ago | reply)
Good shot of our past President - years ago I was able to see him when he spoke across the street from where I work - that was back when he was first running for President and yes, he is a good speaker -
Umer Hameed (43 months ago | reply)
normally US Presidents are not in my good list, but for sure, i really admire the persona of Mr. Bill Clinton, he is gem of a person, thanx for sharing this beautiful portrait of him..
beth_blackbird (43 months ago | reply)
Nice - you should send that to him!
Mc Shutter added this photo to his favorites. (43 months ago)
ms4jah (43 months ago | reply)
This is amazing that you got to see him up close like this. I like your detailed description. And this shot is great becaues you got him looking and raising his hand.
flipkeat (43 months ago | reply)
Wonderful photo Tim..Amazing light to be sure..you got lucky. Love it when that happens..It was like me recently in the front row at THE WHO concert with my old little sony ...the light just worked perfectly in my favour lol.
Great shot of Mr. Clinton...wonderful addition to have..great portrait. Awesome to see.
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Ray Tomes (43 months ago | reply)
Great result for your efforts.
rwolfert (43 months ago | reply)
This is a great shot! Excellent, thoughtful commentary on both the President and the President-elect.
babasteve (43 months ago | reply)
very nice
slclarke (43 months ago | reply)
Didn't know he was quite so grey. He still has charisma, and so does Obama, and maybe it is that they can speak "off the cuff" which makes them seem sincere.
mimbrava added this photo to her favorites. (43 months ago)
mimbrava (43 months ago | reply)
This is a wonderful shot, Tim. Do please make a composite of the others.
What you mention is one of the reasons I took to President-elect Obama from the beginning: his desire to seek divergent views from smart people and his ability to synthesize them to reach a decision or conclusion. Isn't it fabulous that we're going to have an intelligent president again?
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sidney flic8 (43 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot. I'm so glad to hear what Bill Clinton said about Barrock Obama.
JoelDeluxe added this photo to his favorites. (43 months ago)
JoelDeluxe (43 months ago | reply)
great lighting. close enough for a press pass. story is easy to relate to. good fleshtone, good clothes, nice relation to his words and Obama.
Ali in Cali (43 months ago | reply)
Wow! He looks so much older. Do you have any of Monica. I heard she is into purses now. AMAZING!
SesMan added this photo to his favorites. (43 months ago)
elenibass Here from time to time:happytobewithyou (42 months ago | reply)
I always liked Bill Clinton, he has a charismatic personality, intelligent, complaisant and with a great dose of fine humour..Obama seems also to have the same charisma and maybe more....Your capture make me feel that i was there...or that he is here with all of us... so clear and natural...
Remiss63 added this photo to his favorites. (42 months ago)
Remiss63 (42 months ago | reply)
excellent image of Clinton. a classic view with his forefinger . . .
I'm an admin for a group called Kirkwood, Missouri, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
thebudman623 (41 months ago | reply)
Great pic.I saw him a few times here in NH.Great guy
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memory in time( Patti ) (12 months ago | reply)
excellent!! I met him at a book signing, but alas, no cameras allowed! I think we could use more of his politics!
LAP Outdoor added this photo to his favorites. (10 months ago)
smithtelfer (5 months ago | reply)
Cool shot! Definitely worth the wait!
Mexycan added this photo to their favorites. (5 months ago)
rnwikwor2 (5 months ago | reply)
great shot fine photo. Bill remains ever so bright and sparkling as ever. God bless him!
joelucas33 added this photo to their favorites. (4 months ago)