20081104_Chicago_IL_ElectionNight1258
Democratic Presidential Nominee, Barack Obama and his family on election night in Chicago, IL on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. (David Katz/Obama for America)
This photo was taken on November 4, 2008 using a Canon EOS 5D.
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ticonoscoit / Marics Timea, Vox Efx, Josette Myrick, *}A Queen's Perspective is BACK!!, and 1185 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Sylviebliss (55 months ago | reply)
Wonderful shot, it expresses so many hopes! Congrats Monsieur Obama!:)
mbshane (55 months ago | reply)
A great photo from a historic night. A historic photo from a great night. I am so happy.
Thank you so much for all of these wonderful photos through the campaign/election.
S. C. Ascione [deleted] (55 months ago | reply)
He's our hope....
heidiologies (55 months ago | reply)
Great photo. Many of us around the world expressed our hope in our very own eyes at that exact same moment. Thanks for letting us see all the behind-the-scenes photos of the campaign.
SerialCoder (55 months ago | reply)
Funny, that's exactly how I looked.
Anthony Posey SIR:Poseyal Desposyni (55 months ago | reply)
nice wonderul
Alex Kaleb Romano (55 months ago | reply)
da -lhe!
hasanahmad1980 (55 months ago | reply)
Hey Mr President, You look stunned, I know how must feel
1. You finally did it!
2. MLK
3. Your Grandmother
coleypauline (55 months ago | reply)
I just know he's thinking about the work we'll all need to do to unify this country now. Let's get to it! =D
frosti_idm (55 months ago | reply)
great picture..
special moment....i think
leiferik2008 (55 months ago | reply)
What a wonderful capture! 11/04/08 will go down as one of the most memorable nights of my entire life.
looktouch (55 months ago | reply)
this is a beautiful shot-- with the shining wedding ring and the first lady-- good luck, you guys!
Miss Emily goes bananas (55 months ago | reply)
Congratulations, Obama. Take care of the country.
And this is a beautiful and well-done photo.
.: Marta - Atma Namaste! :. (55 months ago | reply)
Light is coming to America!
:)
trav1s (55 months ago | reply)
Amazing shot! Congratulations Mr. Obama.
jovike (55 months ago | reply)
There's a big brain at work there. Hope for us all.
regularjen (55 months ago | reply)
These candid shots are wonderful. Thank you for sharing them on Flickr!
j00wish (55 months ago | reply)
I agree! I just love these candid shots. I hope they continue. I was so excited to see the page updated. I can't even imagine the thoughts going through his mind right now.
Congratulations! Can't we just move them into the White House now?
natashamurphy (55 months ago | reply)
Oh, President (elect) Obama, You are such an Inspiration to us all!
ToledoChris (55 months ago | reply)
Beautiful photo. It really captures the moment. I think he's feeling the same way everyone else was at that moment.
ExplorerOne (55 months ago | reply)
Great shot!
davidwatts1978 (55 months ago | reply)
amazing
warplayer0 (55 months ago | reply)
I can't begin to fathom all the things running through this one man's head.
jamgoll (55 months ago | reply)
As a UK student, nothing has ever really excited my college as much as this man becoming President. Nice job Barack, it would have been awful if you hadn't won...
Andréia Solha (55 months ago | reply)
This is the strongest image, reflects all the tension of the moment.
I hope that within 1 year, the world is not celebrating the victory of a black man, but the first year of office of a great president, that, I hope, supporter of peace. Greetings from Brazil.
mamitasalsita (55 months ago | reply)
My President.
cunctator47 (55 months ago | reply)
Grazie Obama !
Arboreality (55 months ago | reply)
He literally seems to be moving in this photo, even though he is so clear. Beautiful!
Hapto (55 months ago | reply)
This is what sincere prayer feels like.
paigebrooks (55 months ago | reply)
This is the best shot of the set of candids from the evening. I assume from the order he's watching McCain's concession. But the particular pose in that moment, of hands in prayer and concentration, with his wife sharing the same pensiveness, shows so much of the depth of his intellectual character, their strength, his faith, and his discipline.
Olivia Vavroch (55 months ago | reply)
It appears as though President-Elect Obama is looking forward to what we will face as America.
greekgeek (55 months ago | reply)
Based on the last shot, Obama is watching a concession speech he did not have to make, but could have.
So in addition to the speculations people have made above, I think Obama is considering the character and fortunes of John McCain, and reflecting on the interactions between them. Plus, "there, but for the grace of God, go I."
Draplin (55 months ago | reply)
Wow.
sfoxml (55 months ago | reply)
WE all were prayin for you Mr President, this couldn t go , no doubt about it the whole world, my peopl from west africa the Whole country didn t sleep and were watching u and pray for u to be on top of the world!!!!! U did it U a Genius....God bless u God bless America. Now we can keep talkin, and thinking about the American dream!!!
Jane_dora (55 months ago | reply)
What a man!! I love him and everything he stands for. God Bless him, give him strength, vision, insight like no president before him ever had.
Frans Zwart (55 months ago | reply)
Congratulations to Mr.Obama! A truely historic capture marking the start of a new America!
Mariojosé ANGELES (55 months ago | reply)
Felicitaciones!! Sr. Barack Obama, Es usted la encarnación y la realización de un sueño colectivo que da un nuevo giro y cambia la manera de pensar y de actuar de nuestro planeta.
lady.kate (55 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot!
Stephen B Whatley (55 months ago | reply)
Congratulations & God Bless you President Barack Obama....
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asimpleheartcrying (55 months ago | reply)
I had faith that you would win! So very happy for you and Our America!
SirSatellite (55 months ago | reply)
As a Canadian I'm not accustomed to feeling envious of Americans (especially for the last 8 years!)... But I sure am now... Envious and deliriously hopeful. Congratulations to you, Mr. Obama, and to Americans everywhere. Inspiration has come to America!
Gerard Lozano (55 months ago | reply)
This one is one of my favorite...Awesome!
stukkey (55 months ago | reply)
he is great
girlintheD (55 months ago | reply)
Great photo. Way to keep it real, Mr. President. Love the candid shots.
Yolise (55 months ago | reply)
I've never been prouder. As an American in the UK, this election really does make life a little easier! The world has always wanted to like us, wanted to find us inspirational, but sometimes we made ourselves so unlikable.
I should also say, that despite the fact that she's been away from the states for most of her life, my 16-year-old daughter is very proud. You were the talk of her school!
Many congratulations.
Werner Schnell (1.stream) (55 months ago | reply)
great portrait !
madrigals (55 months ago | reply)
What in the world must've been going through his mind at this moment..
We love you, Mr. President Elect!
Chelsea Stahl (55 months ago | reply)
love this! great picture.
good luck president obama !
Carl Giwa (55 months ago | reply)
Somewhere in his thoughts are his parents and grandmother, who haven't lived to share this moment. God bless you and your family President-elect Obama.
kabod (55 months ago | reply)
Thanks for sharing this photo and all these poignant, personal glimpses into you and your family's journey.
Congratulations on your victory!
Thank you for your brave, intelligent, reflective ways.
You're an inspiration and I wish you much success in the years ahead.