"Out of many, we are one." - Barack Obama

Michelle Obama is in this area.

This is a photo mosaic created from many of the faces of people who attended the Barack Obama rallies that I photographed.

To get a poster go to: revolutionaryviews.com/obama_poster.html

I'm a photographer. I photograph interactive panoramas for websites and newspapers. When I photographed Obama rallies I could always find a spot on the risers that faced the sea of people. The rest of the press was there to photograph Barack Obama, I was there to document the enormity of the event, the people who attended. I wish you could have seen what I saw every time I stood up on the press risers and looked into the crowd.

Barack Obama would say that this wasn't about him, it was about us. I heard his message of inclusion and unity when he spoke and when I looked out into the crowds I saw that same message. The largest and most diverse crowds I've ever seen gathering together to be a part of this process, many for the first time.

I wanted to illustrate what I saw every time I climbed to the top of those risers and looked out into the crowd. This is what I saw.

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Comments

jetzgetzab (Gerhard :) says:

an excellent work!!! :)

As a Moderator of OBAMA'S FLICKR OF HOPE I truly share the hope which is set in Barack Obama!
Gerhard from Germany

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

Please tag your photo with "OBAMA" ~ Post 1/Comment 3 ~ Thank you!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

StickWare says:

This is totally cool. I made one of my daughter once. Great idea!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

canthonyl says:

Awesome! This will be the first Obama poster of any sort I've paid for. It really hits the mark. I suggest sending one to President Elect Obama himself. It would be a great reminder for him as he governs.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

GoodOldCitizen says:

Exceptional man for exceptional times.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

VeronicaVPhotography says:

Fabulous work!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Mouin.M► says:

Great one I like all these faces that really ''noises'' the image !!! nice work
Score _8.5_/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

kewick says:

OMG! This poster is one of the best Obama images I have ever seen! You've done an amazing job! I have one hanging in my office right now.

I am going to go buy 10 more for my friends!
It's a perfect Christmas gift =)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

rerunwick says:

This is a perfect representation of the hope and unity inspired by Obama's campaign. Very nice and tastefully done. Fabulous work.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

ironartmetal says:

Very COOL work. I love to see the interest in supporting Barack continues on. He is our future.I too am an artist and Barack is in my work....rick DeTroyer
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

FotoEdge says:

Wow! We live in a great age, this election renewed my hope in the future of our country, plus Unbelievable images that can be created today thanks to all the digital technology we have available. Great Job, you created a memorable piece!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Rick O'hairtneada says:

Fantastic image. It must have taken a lot of time and patience, but the reward is in the wonderful outcome.

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

Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Scrabblehound says:

I just heard that a copy of this poster was sent to the place where Obama gets his hair cut in Chicago and that when he went there on Dec. 5, they showed him the poster and he was very impressed. Very cool!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

sharon829 says:

This is so beautiful and unique. I got very emotional re-reading the quote - "This election has never been about me." Obama's election has truly changed the entire world. Great poster!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

bwiatre says:

Incredible poster, great work.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

kewick says:

I just saw that your picture and poster are in the Boston Globe! You have done such a great job, that I am not surprised your have been published! Here's the article:
www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/articles/20 08/12/09/oba...

I am going to order more posters because this poster is going to be a total collector's item!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

bethersh says:

Wonderfully innovative piece of artwork Anne. You've really touched on something special. Great job, thanks for sharing!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

msdrake60 says:

This is a wonderful, powerful piece. I've seen it in person, and the images you used are amazing to look at up close. From seeing Michelle Obama's face to other equally loyal supporters who were in the crowd at rallies, I can truly see how much people came together to help this dream of Obama as our next president become a reality. the images plus the quote are what makes this such an amazing piece. I'm glad that Barack himself has seen this poster and has a copy. Great job! I'm ordering posters and sending this to all who I can to do the same.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

-Woody- says:

Awesome work, and congrats on being featured on Time.com!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

change-man says:

congrats on the TIME selection!

Wonderful work and juxtaposition of a person with as Obama said, it's about all of us.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Paulssons says:

Great TIME success. Watch your hits rise!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Eddie Rabbitt says:

Beautiful. The title says it all.
I just received the one in the mail I ordered three days ago and it looks a thousand times better in person.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

sornie says:

We''ve come to love Obama because he personified our dreams & wishes in a way that baffles even the most extreme of skeptics.

Wonderful & beautiful work!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Troy Thomas says:

Great work! Congratulations on the TIME selection!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

shantaya ~ dannie says:

congratulations on the Time selection! What an awesome image; it well deserves such great exposure!
better than Explore, LOLOLOL!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Arthur Smokes says:

Great to see this on Time.com
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Seen on time.com (?)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Jacek Becela says:

Congrats on Time gig :)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Bill Brown says:

Within each individual image, we are able to see the whole of the message of hope. Extremely well done and thank you for your work!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

ktpupp says:

Congrats on making the TIME slideshow! I sent the link to my mom in case she didn't know about it already...
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Doc Holly says:

Great picture and congrats on making it to TIME.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

See Here Now says:

Great work, Anne! Obama makes us of proud of America, and you make us proud of Ann Arbor!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

eclectablog says:

Will you marry me?
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

mmike2 says:

Nice job Anne.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Jenny Murray says:

This is incredible! I saw this in the Birkenstock store today and then was so happy to see it on the Time site!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniel Cormier says:

I hope TIME compensated you for you work, but I have my doubts.
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )