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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama participate in tree plantings at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in Washington 4/21/09 Official White House Photo by Pete Souza

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°Florian says:

Michelle wants to know why Barack isn't helping.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

terren in Virginia says:

This photo is priceless - great look by Michelle!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

[]o} Stephen says:

haha, great capture... reminds me of the doritos commercial, except backwards.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Neikirk Image says:

She is saying grab a shovel darling. You are not that special at this moment in time.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

SillyOldBugger says:

Every married man on the planet knows that look!

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

MSPdude says:

Hilarious! Get your hands dirty, Barack!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

.photograph.my.heart. says:

i love michelle's expression
and i love the folded hands and innocent grin!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

HA HA--hilarious--barack is teasing her and she is giving him that look--like darling this isnt the way we planned it!--but you will make it up to me--ha ha--to funny and priceless
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

José X says:

planting a tree is always good for nature !
a good example of teamwork
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

anarchiaraz says:

Maybe if the President abolished the entire governmental structure and capitalism forever, the United States would have more trees being planted by the people who live in this country instead of them having to worry about police brutality, home foreclosures, and other problems cased by The State.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

stephanie siomara says:

lol..comments gave me a good laugh :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

tp says:

How typical, she is doing the dirty work. :D
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Avant-Gardenist says:

Would you please plant this in the Avant-Garden?
(and anything else that might root well there)
.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

cglovesdogs(Way behind, trying to catch up) says:

I love it!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

SarpBKS says:

What has happened? Why were? opinion looks at :))
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

rvw says:

Don't just stand there, do something!

Beautiful shot, priceless.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

fish in sandals says:

I love her expression
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Grenamier says:

This photo should be the subject of a caption contest. Although we all know what she's thinking, already...
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

mark_the_mole says:

"Well aren't you going to do something?."
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

rekha6 says:

Great photo. I am thrilled to see them at Kenilworth. I went to that place several times when I lived in DC and it was one of my favorites. When they have the staff and resources to maintain it, it can be truly magical - ponds full of lilies and frogs with grassy paths among them. Glad to see the First Couple there.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

jcstearns says:

Great to see them visiting a Student Conservation Association crew. I served with SCA back in 2000/2001. It is a great organization.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Qasem-Amin says:

You brought me to this ,,,,,,and now you stand watching!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

beerzie boy says:

I don't give a damn if those shoes are new, help me out here.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

grace newton says:

I didn't buy those gloves for you so you could stand around and look pretty, get yourself over here.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

khasan says:

He and Michelle can go to my neigborhood planning 1000 trees.

Garden District Neighborhood Association
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Lion King Photography says:

I am the President ... I do not dig.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

gwostrel says:

The President looks good, nice and lean, of course - but that is one buff First Lady we have. What a great example they both are (now, Barack, grab a shovel!).
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

westmoring says:

很开心的一家子么~
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

loveitaly says:

These are great!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

six.five says:

"now how did I get stuck doing all the work?"
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

danboyk says:

That's awesome. Shows how they are just your typical family!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

mrvibes says:

What Barack's really saying is, "I dig being President. You can use my gloves when yours wear out."
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

IceKnight81 says:

Wow its just like being president, not having to do any work.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

mikeasaurus says:

"Don't give me that stuff about *you don't want to get your white shirt dirty* ! Come on man, lend this girl a hand!"

He did say "Yes we can" but I guess he meant we in the royal sense ;-)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Anna In NY says:

This is hilarious, I love the Obamas, they are so real :-)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Tim Weston says:

Yep, Michelle is doing the work while Barak watches but let's be honest, either those aren't her usual gardening wellingtons or she's not exactly a regular in the mud herself ;-)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

rontevans says:

Michelle Obama: "Honey stop looking at me and grab a shovel! " :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

eoconn says:

These people ROCK!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

AAA Studio says:

Great shot. Priceless.
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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Kuby! says:

Is it me or does it look like Michelle Obama did the Lion's share of the work? Great to see a President who is a steward to America rather than a polluter.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

pexy says:

doesn't want to get his shoes dirty,.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Sylvi-e says:

she' s not very happy.... and he is!!! hahaha
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

sonofdy says:

Look i make wife plant tree... he he he

@kuby! You can type that idioctic statement because we pollute.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Ad rem1 says:

Keep digging.....you might find Vince Foster.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Leisha Camden says:

"The President and First Lady participate" ... lol!! Looks to me more like she participated and he watched. Then again he probably had a pretty good view from where he was standing just then. ;-)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

sputputs says:

Its amazing. :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Lott says:

Michelle has bigger biceps than Barack!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

gvil1 says:

Oh he got the look every guy should know about lol.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

trashcamman says:

chop chop dig dig
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Ricardo_D'Almeida says:

hehehe
essa foi boa, a primeira dama fazendo força com a pá e o presidente tranquilão com as mãos pra traz!!
sou fã desse cara!!
boa sorte no mandato.
eu confio em você.
I believe in you.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

sherrys2009 says:

Chris Lott: Michelle has bigger biceps than Barack" Speaking of big, have you seen the size of her arse?
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

shannonkringen says:

i hope they really are planting! more green yes
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

jonmarshall says:

Looks like he doesn't want to get his hands dirty.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Renê Tomczak says:

Wonderful !!!! É possível mudar as coisas !!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

john_jab_42 says:

*I'm* not getting MY hands dirty. Besides, you wear the pants in this family, Michelle.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

BlueisCoool says:

Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ryanroberts1983 says:

You people have no idea whats coming
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

skybluh2o says:

Michelle is not giving him the stink eye, that's just her face. We love them, though. Doing a small part, like everyone should be focused on accomplishing.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ollyall32 says:

Wait till we get home behind close doors! (Even if it is the White House!) That's what her look says.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

HELLONEARTHISMAN says:

The Prez might not look like he's working, but he's still commander and chief.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

jasonkan2210 says:

"Real leaders do not work, but know how to delegate the right work to the right people."
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

izzaboo says:

Uhm. I can think of some better places to plant a tree. But what a great shot. Who knows what they're saying to one another, but I love the story told by the photo. Hope it's true!! heh.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

mattstilley says:

she looks pissed
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

ichad says:

Notice the kids aren't looking at the Obama's.. Their avoiding the awkward tension, acting busy..
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

An.Sei says:

funny scenes of an (presidential) marriage - michelle is really the first lady (also at the shovel). but how many people do you need to plant one tree?
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Qasem-Amin says:

7 people planting a tree plus one watching,,,
and the location of the tree is just by the side of a swamp....
very fake
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael Dawes says:

First Lady Michelle Obama is saying to President Barack Obama..."grab a shovel and dig a hole"......
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

theprattlerdotorg says:

You've all missed what's really going on.

There's nothin finer than when a man's wife gets her hands dirty, and Barack-n-roll knows this. He's just admiring the view.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

brvoter says:

Wow! I know that look. Every woman does.!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

nathalie56☆ says:

Very nice !!!!!!! kisses from France, Nathalie
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

odissa says:

this is classic.

Although I think next time they should dress for the occasion.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Harshad Sharma says:

Priceless; the picture speaks volumes while having a virtual tongue planted firmly in cheek!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

fishbel says:

This photostream boggles the mind. Wonderful.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

David49M says:

Most entertaining and natural set of photos - keep 'em coming please!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

...just me says:

Mãos á obra...assim é que é.
Admiro este Presidente...Tem inteligência, humildade e simpatia.
Parabéns ao fotógrafo.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

nal_io says:

The President said "what??? I can't hear you"
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Cherry Rose Wedding says:

Can anyone imagine Cindy and John in this photo?
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Matt Pettengill says:

I would have changed into some Carharts and a T-shirt myself :-)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Stormblast2008 says:

I wouldn't want to mess up those clothes either!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Kubina says:

What a great photo; though the moment the photo captured doesn't quite show the President "participating" in the tree planting:)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Rodolfo Giunta says:

Fantastic shot !!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Vincenzo L.D. says:

I hope a lot in them and their work!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

sues passion says:

LOL this is too funny
Michelle's expression is priceless, "hey where your shovel?"
We all know its just from strain. still cute
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Ateupamateur says:

HIL-AR-I-OUS. Love it.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

yvivien2000 says:

Parfait harmonie au sein du couple Obama.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

magister_h says:

This is a good exemple from the first lady!!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

sonofamram says:

First Lady Michelle participates in tree planting while President Obama supervises.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Macorig Paolo says:

Well, the President must just lead !
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

photo D-80 says:

This had originality to thee max. Great photo, my friend.

ginee
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

saharsh says:

The Obama's seem to be incessantly endearing; nearly (but not) to a fault.

Credit to the photographer too of course.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

artbuste2000. says:

Il y a beaucoup de personnel pour un petit arbre. Il est bien soigné. Le président est sympathique il surveille les travaux. Bon avenir.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Noah Stephens says:

Why is the Exif data hidden? I thought Obama's Administration was all about TRANSPARENCY! :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

lolaaicitel says:

Great Shot!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

fuzzylogic55 says:

tired? :)))
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

brian4601 says:

common man get your hands dirty
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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