"Let's roll up our sleeves and get back to work for our country. " - Obama

Election day is growing near and I can't wait to cast my vote! I've been registered since 18, but this is the first time I actually care about the candidates and the platforms. My parents say it feels a lot like the time Kennedy ran.

As far as this image, the pose and look is taken from the J. Howard Miller poster of "We Can Do it." Barack has often stated that his campaign is not about him, but about us. It's what we do to get involved in our respective communities to make real change - it'll take a lot of strenuous effort, but "YES, WE CAN" work together to make this country great again. America, let's roll up the sleeves and get to work!

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Comments

van.brussel says:

lol!!
Cool remake. Perfect timing.
Fierce expression. You're a helluvan actress!
You're looking ready to give Mc some good caning.
Maybe the text should be "Yes we cane McCain!"
[BTW Big contrast to the outfit in your previous picture…]
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

The Little Girl Who Just Bought The Olympus... says:

This is awesome...
I'm excited as well this is my first presidential election =)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

BLAKBEANS says:

I love this cartoon!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

rbracy1943 says:

Well, I think you have picked the right candidate. Now, let's get to the polls. B-T-W, the image is great
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Keren Fedida says:

yes maam.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Pizatt says:

Yes we can!!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

bad bad leroy brown says:

NICE! We can and will !!!!!!!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ErichMangl [deleted] says:

you will :-)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Soo Serious (time for a new name) Relentless says:

Fantastic Work.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Lucid Images says:

Change Has Come to America!

Personal Homage to Barack Obama, President Elect 2008.
Wait for music to start streaming.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Shaun512 says:

Sweet!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

subliculous says:

effing awesome.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Myesta of Winter says:

great poster! i like your description too. Obama does have a long road ahead of him & so does America & it will take all of our support to make it happen. :)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

BS_Photos says:

remarkable.

loving it!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Hopashell says:

Awesome.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

stephee says:

This is great!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

There's A Kite! says:

What a great image!

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Seen in the group"A message for Obama" (?)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

strph says:

This is awesome!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Boise Shan says:

Yeah--what strph said!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Katherine Gruender "Kat" says:

very cool shot. you did a fabulous job of making look just like his "normans" poster.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcy Mendelson says:

rockin!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

UneJolieChose says:

saw this in the message for obama group. this is amazing and great and impressive!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

::michelleprovince:: says:

WHOA!! This is AWESOME! I have butterflies!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Marlong says:

I saw this in A Big Fave
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

mbkepp says:

Awesome!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

fire22kolar says:

Love this photo! I actually ran across it in many groups, and it caught my eye every time.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Fiver13 says:

Fantastic! Great work.

And great message too! My sleeves are rolled... I'm ready!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

blkdykegoddess says:

This Rox!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Monimania says:

Great shot!!!!!!

I saw one of this with that scary woman Palin, thank goodness you did a FAR more better version of it!!!
Yes We Can!!! Yes We DID!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

snogged says:

Awesome recreation!

Kudoes!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Ms. Aarika says:

Wow!

@ Monimania, Yes, I did see that one of Palin like a few days ago. I did mine way before. =) I'm glad you all like the photo.

All your comments and favs have made my night. Thank you!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

jayspost says:

You go girl !!

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Brian Lane Winfield Moore says:

This is great.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

pnoeric says:

wow, what a terrific photo! nice job. and great message.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Mike_el Madrileño says:

awesome photo! I love it! :-)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Mary Hockenbery (reddirtrose) says:

great self portrait

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

yeimaya says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Surviving 76!!! days, It is decided! Obama 349 McCain 147, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

FozzieBearLovesRetro says:

Wow, this picture is GREAT! I love it!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Artotem says:

We can and we did. Great remake of the poster!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Devans00 says:

Rosie for the 2000s.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

kayray says:

Hey, that's great! Good job!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

hopesprings_eternal says:

This photo caught my eye, and made me look at your other photos. I can barely point and shoot, but I know talent when I see it! Great job. BTW I'm a Janelle fan too.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Recycled by Hyena says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Anti-Fugly, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

beautiful!

Could I use it on my blog, please?
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

jausel says:

Awesome!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

JohLynne says:

You are my hero for this pic.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

happeningfish says:

This is totally, totally, TOTALLY fabu. I'd armwrestle you, though.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

scottryder says:

I love the image and the image title!

Very, very cool.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

kongking93 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Yay Obama!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Ms. Aarika says:

That's what I'M talking about! Yay for all these comments and favs! YOU GUYS ROCK!

OBAMA 0-8.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

imagepeace says:

Admiringly invited to OBAMA”S FLICKR OF HOPE Join us and add this striking image to enhance our pool, and our world
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES says:

As the Administrator of the~ OBAMA'S FLICKR OF HOPE~
I thank you for sharing this!
I am honored to have this in our pool.
Your message is heard around the world.
Aloha from Hawaii,
Moana:)

Admiringly seen in Thanks for enhancing our pool, and our world! Please tag your photo, "OBAMA."

In honor and in memory of President Elect Barack Obama's
Grandmother Madelyn Dunham 1922-2008; 11/03/2008.

Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

joyh79 says:

I love it! Beautiful tribute! Beautiful woman!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Dawn Endico says:

Nastassia, this is an awesome shot and great post produciton.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Northwest Mom says:

Fabulous re-make! :)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

jetzgetzab (Gerhard :) says:

Excellent image!

Admiringly seen in OBAMA'S FLICKR OF HOPE. Thanks for enhancing our pool, and our world!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ganchingabz says:

Congratulations on getting your photograph printed in today's Guardian in the UK.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

chgomicki says:

I really like this shot!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Ms. Aarika says:

Wow. I'm speechless! Thank you for all the comments and favs! Can someone send me a photo of my pic printed in "The Gaurdian?"

Would really appreciate it!

Thanks!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Nicolas Grignon says:

Nice one Nastassia, You really captured the spirit..
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Infrogmation says:

Excellent! Love it.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

ganchingabz says:

Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Mrs. Belleza Arecibeña says:

Love this!!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

nothing_fades says:

Perfection!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Recycled by Hyena says:

Did someone already say it? Rosa (Park) not Rosie? :)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

mrsmsgrfx: SandraStein says:

ROSIE THE RIVETOR is back!! TOO COOL! :-)
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

fotos-de-alejandra [deleted] says:

yes we can
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

fotos-de-alejandra [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called **Social Documentary Photography & events** YES WE CAN!!!!!!!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

melissathegoofy says:

I love this!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

MettaMomma says:

Marvelous!
Admiringly seen in
OBAMA'S FLICKR OF HOPE.
Thank you for enhancing our pool, and our world!

Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Bill Jones Jr [deleted] says:

Excellent work; very appropriate. (Burning In)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Ms. Aarika says:

Thank you !
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

teevee doctor says:

Great work!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Heart of Afrika Designs says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Afrikan Female DNA in Art and Photography, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

JoshuaDavisPhotography.COM says:

love the concept.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

flickrpro says:

<a
href="http://flickr.com/groups/inaugura tionday"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3057 /3078439520_5bcdac8809_m.jpg" /></a>
<a href="http://flickr.com/groups/inaugurat ionday"><b>FLICKR OVERFLOW INAUGURATION DAY </b></a>
<b>YES WE CAN HANDLE THE OVERFLOW </b>
(flickrpro)

FLICKR OVERFLOW INAUGURATION DAY
YES WE CAN HANDLE THE OVERFLOW
(flickrpro)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Steph in Wonderland says:

only a word....GREAT!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ms. Aarika says:

Thank you @ all!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES says:

As the Administrator of the
~ OBAMA'S FLICKR OF HOPE~
I thank you for sharing this!
Aloha from Hawaii,
Moana:)
Admiringly seen in
OBAMA'S FLICKR OF HOPE.
Thank you for enhancing our pool, and our world!

Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

KBlood says:

Women at Work
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Molly Mac Photography ♥ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ExpressiOns of Ones Self (New Contest- In One Word), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

oh you go girl~ this is radical!!! very awesome redo!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

dott. dulcamara says:

lol
brava
expression is super
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Miss Aniela says:

amaaazing post production especially on your face & head!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ms. Aarika says:

lol! @ "face & head" Thank you my dear! xoxo 2 u!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

MissMadameS - Busy, so no invites! says:

Beautiful, very cool :)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ThePrincessa says:

I absolutely LOVE this pic....I just finished painting my house and would ;love to have a huge copy of this for an empty wall. CAn we work that out??? Let me know, please!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Mizz Mary May says:

ART WOMAN
ART WOMEN
I LOVE your EXCELLENT Artwork!
Seen in the group
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Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

IMPEACH OBAMA says:

AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA

Dear President Obama:

You are the thirteenth President under whom I have lived and unlike any of the others, you truly scare me.

You scare me because after months of exposure, I know nothing about you.

You scare me because I do not know how you paid for your expensive Ivy League education and your upscale lifestyle and housing with no visible signs of support.

You scare me because you did not spend the formative years of youth growing up in America and culturally you are not an American.

You scare me because you have never run a company or met a payroll.

You scare me because you have never had military experience, thus don’t understand it at its core..

You scare me because you lack humility and ‘class’, always blaming others.

You scare me because for over half your life you have aligned yourself with radical extremists who hate America and you refuse to publicly denounce these radicals who wish to see America fail.

You scare me because you are a cheerleader for the ‘blame America’ crowd.

You scare me because you want to change America to a European style country where the government sector dominates instead of the private sector.

You scare me because you want to replace our health care system with a government controlled one.

You scare me because you prefer ‘wind mills’ to responsibly capitalizing on our own vast oil, coal and shale reserves.

You scare me because you want to kill the American capitalist goose that lays the golden egg which provides the highest standard of living in the world.

You scare me because you have begun to use ‘extortion’ tactics against certain banks and corporations.

You scare me because your own political party shrinks from challenging you on your wild and irresponsible spending proposals.

You scare me because you will not openly listen to or even consider opposing points of view from intelligent people.

You scare me because you falsely believe that you are both omnipotent and omniscient.

You scare me because the media gives you a free pass on everything you do.

You scare me because you demonize and want to silence the Limbaughs, Hannitys, O’Relllys and Becks who offer opposing, conservative points of view.

You scare me because you prefer controlling over governing.

Finally, you scare me because if you serve a second term I will probably not feel safe in writing a similar letter in 8 years.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

:s:k:y:clark:i:n:g: says:

yeah... that's great. 'yes we can'....

do you folks remember new coke?...

well, barry obama is the new coke of presidents. they thought some new packaging would change things.. but it hasn't.

seems to me like people are moving back to classic coke.
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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