Barack Obama

Caution, photography geek talk ahead:

Aside from the photos of Obama set against the "Change" banner, this is my favourite photograph from the rally. The lighting was challenging because the extremely bright stage lights were positioned almost directly overhead. Additionally, Obama's shirt and skin were acting as strong reflectors. And because of the strength and position of the light, he was furrowing his brow the entire evening. I was already overexposing the images by about two stops because I wanted to preserve as much detail as possible in the shadows of the background and his eyes. It was a bit risky because I could have (and several times did) clip the highlights altogether, which is nearly impossible to recover (versus recovering info from the shadows). But I'm pleased with how well everything came together on this image. There's a slight edge of his shirt collar that is still a bit too hot (which I admit I was too lazy to burn in). But other than that, I love the detail in his face and hands, and I love that faint hint of rim light on his left shoulder.

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highindustrial says:

I could totally see this becoming a popular dorm-room poster. (I mean that as a favorable comment on its iconography, not suggestive of the inherent cheesiness of dorm art. Gustav Klimt and Edvard Munch are still reputable artists despite their popularity with generation whatever.)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

_ØяAcLә_ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Black & White & Sepia Photofanatics, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

This is just a beautiful photo....Excellent Work my friend :))

Congratulations, your Image has recieved
The Admins Choice Award
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Your work is Outstanding!

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Flutterbye_856 says:

Great shot!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

dotsara says:

This is quite amazing.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

mandy pantz says:

i love this!!! i love obama!!!!

awesome capture!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

nicouze says:

what a great singer :)

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Shele0805 says:

I really like this picture! Regardless of who it is (but I do like who it is) it leaves you wondering if he's pausing in thought or having a grumpy moment! I love pictures that capture more than just an image, but also a feeling and mood.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

distrakzion says:

Brilliant shot!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

digital_don says:

Fantastic shot!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

boboroshi says:

Awesome shot bud.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

CaptureThem says:

This image definitely made my daily cruise through Explore worth it! Great image, thank you for sharing!

CONGRATS on being in Explore, my friend!

You are definitely worthy of it with this one. Thanks, and can’t wait for the next one!

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Bennington Purcell says:

Oh Barack! You are Sexxy!

Seen in a darckr gallery of your pics (mine, ?).
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Jack is PRO again :). says:

he looks like he's singing.. nice shot
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Al Fed says:

He's gonna love that one...
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Brest 29 says:

Uh, never heard of this crooner. Is he famous? He looks like that guy in the States wants to be president, doesn't he? Beautiful portrait by the way.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

MB Event Horizon says:

Some fine craftsmanship here.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

NuWu says:

The image of this being speaks for itself.....
People this A "CHANGE" dats "REAL"...Lets "BELIEVE".
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

jodi*mckee says:

fantastic.

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

amnesiak1978™ | andrea says:

Yes!!YES Obama!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

saxaphonium says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Best of Black and White (post 1, invite/comment 3), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

wickedirish says:

Wonderful capture. Love the treatment.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

nicktheknife44 says:

How'd you do that?
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

zensmom1 says:

Wow, #14 on Explore! You did a great job with this photo and should be very proud. Congratulations. :o) Faved.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

bellablue says:

Its stunning!!!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

WasabiDoobie says:

Exceptional b&w.. Indoor lighting is definetely not my strenght. CONGRATS!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Hankins says:

Wow, thanks so much everybody. You all get a big hug.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

photoeyesee says:

A Masterful portrait !!!!
This amazing image really is In Fine Style
and this serves as an invitation to

In Fine Style

Please tag your image with "infinestyle"
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Davichi says:

TE NEXT PRESIDENTE....
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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Ariel Bo Bariel says:

this is so good!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Druppelsgewijs [deleted] says:

Well done!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

terren in Virginia says:

Awesome shot!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

...and then there was no tesco [deleted] says:

I've got my fingers crossed. I know he's the only one stupid enough to bring the troops home -the shitstorm will surely follow... America needs that same 911type kick in the ass to get back on track. Go Obama!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Trusty Fotografie [deleted] says:

Awesome photo :-)
Tony
www.truphotog.com
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

SaraK808 says:

wonderful shot and great way to work with the challenge of the lights.

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

m o d e says:

nice shot.....!
he's the man.....!!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Ivan Makarov says:

I'm certainly not a fan of his (though I hate McCain even more, so he may get the vote in the end), this is a fine image. Well done.

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

dacholo says:

excellent!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Hameem Shakhawat Photography says:

here is my vote!!

TC
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

::cyndi:: {sabine} says:

But does he know he made Explore on Flickr?
What more could he want?
Great photo!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

mamalobaloca says:

You've done a wonderful job capturing his passion. I really love the hands, too.

Gobama!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Bryony ブライオニー  says:

Incredible portrait.
This is an instant favourite!

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Simon-K says:

Brilliant portrait - easily an instant classic!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

spirit.sybarite says:

WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!! you're a great photographer (sorry for my bad english...)
France for ever and Obama president
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

taryntella2 says:

Send it to AP. Really. :-)
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

its mike says:

noice!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Jon Bryant says:

Great shot!

*Seen on Explore
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

stevej_1960 says:

Fantastic shot. Mr. Obama was in Eau Claire WI Saturday but I had to work and missed him. Hopefully he'll be in the Twin Cities of Minnesota and I can see him there. He has the potential to be a Great President!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

darksydor says:

Nice shot! Actually the best shot I've seen of a very photogenic guy. And like the others have said, it looks like he is singing..... I can only think of the Toasters though and of course, not a perfect song. I can think of a few others. Slow one's perhaps "I'm going to do it my way" or something, but what song would others have Obama sing?

"Well i heard bad news by the man in the street,
how his shades are cool and his belts are sweet,
ska music, reggae its the same old beat,
but its different clothes and a new wave beat,

paying his dues cause nothing is free
and hes making a deal, thats nothing to me
and he misses a point, that you cant see
this is 87 not 63
and he talked to me about the problems of the world
they try to go to a best friends point
talk to me about picking up the slack
turned around and slapped me right in the back"
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Seismic_2000 says:

Awesome!

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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

tsevis says:

Such a cool picture!
Congrats!

Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

David O Shantz says:

Spectacular shot

Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

ladybugbkt says:

Terrific shot! It says so much.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

drogi1 says:

Mandy pantz, do you really?
Guys, relax. He's not the next president. At least, not likely.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

wquatman says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called U.S. Politics and the World, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

While you're there, we'd love to have you join us at:

U.S. Politics and the World
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Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

clemtan says:

hey friend, u should really join me in photojournalism or something. and yes, i just came back from boston and dc, and it was freezing!
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

majcher says:

He totally looks like he's at karaoke.

"Just a smalltown girl! Livin' in a looonely woorld! She took the midnight train goin' a-nyy-wheeere!"
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

goodtogo42002 says:

Your work is fantastic, it captures all the inter strength of this man. I give you # 1 promo. Good work.
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

Jamil-Kareem Exposures says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Society Of African American Photographers, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

J.i.l.l. says:

Great shot and one that will go down in history! :)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

She photographer says:

Wow..

that is a great shot!
Good job :)
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

SpottedFrog says:

Ha! The first thing I noticed was the lovely lighting and the detail esp in his hands. Then I read your geek talk - it's nice to hear the story behind the great capture.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Bad, Bad Lechroy Brown says:

absolutely perfect. thanks for sharing the emotion.
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

wolrdofwagner says:

cool shot!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

betie bet says:

Amazing - beautiful portrait!!!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

just.Luc (just.Censored) says:

Fingers crossed !
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Яoodi [deleted] says:

greattttttttttt
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

__Hells_Bells__ says:

This is amazing. You've captured an incredible moment.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

happydays525 says:

Just beautiful!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

WILLADELIK says:

powerful like the man..
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Pix by Kel says:

Fantastic!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

jasleens14 says:

Obama!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Maggie S.Z. says:

this photo makes me feel of him perfectly..
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Remon Akram says:

I am speachless ... brilliantly shot
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

STENZSKULL says:

Hey Justin Check out my page , I did another rendition of the piece and its going to D.C. for the inauguration. Manifest Hope D.C.
Thanks again
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

yourawesome says:

seriously this is one of more better pictures of him i have seen. you take pics beautifully :)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Aleem 3.0 says:

Strong image!!

Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

NuWu says:

"The Author of Change"...
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Jari Carr says:

He looks like he's singin.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

digital_don says:

Brilliant. Wish I had been there to take this pic.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Shairani says:

Great shot
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

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