P042309PS-0831

President Barack Obama plays with a football in the Oval Office 4/23/09.
Official White House Photo by Pete Souza

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-Fearless- says:

Nice capture! :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

M2 Digital Photography says:

This is a great photo. Phenomenal to have that type of perspective!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Unbelievable. What an exceptional photo. I can't believe that we have access to such personal and wonderful photos of our president and the First Family here on Flickr. Thank you so much for taking the time to shoot such incredible photos and for sharing them with our country. This is a true treasure. Mr. Obama is truly a President of the People and the decision to join our ranks here on Flickr just shows that he gets us.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

DeeJay Photography says:

working hard or hardly working! haha! ^_^
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

roromx says:

too much free time!
:p
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

theSarge00 says:

It's all fun and games till you realize it's the NUCLEAR football!

And I agree, it's just another amazing part of this "connected" world to have this sort of access to life around the White House.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

José X says:

great image !! a fun moment !
have a good night
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

cityflickr says:

I think football is a "small town value" so we're all good now, yes? Thanks for a peek into this American life.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

klb. says:

i bet he never drops it! he is superman, right?! if i were tom brady i would be worried...great photo.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

jeff-S says:

yes, I wish I have his job.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

mathamgri-pulling doubles says:

Love this access! You rock, President Obama!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Craig Jewell says:

Fantastic Capture Pete!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

teamkitty says:

This is honestly fantastic in every way. for the access. for the honestly. for the hell of it. thank you.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

vladi! says:

wow is that sarcasm? i mean good photo, but if this is official white house photostream why does it look like someone had to sneak onto the white house lawn and capture this through the window? is that why he's smirking?
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

YOzefff says:

nice
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Natalie Wozniak says:

Love this - makes me smile :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Scottish Hoosier says:

Cool!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

among the clouds (catching up <3) says:

he looks like he's having fun :)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

luvi says:

Magic moment...
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

I couldn't express what I feel about this photo any better than what TheHadleys said. All I can add is a thank-you for allowing us such access to history in the making, in all its sometimes somber, sometimes ceremonious and sometimes playful ways.

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Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

vamp9919.... without PC.... says:

Well done Mr. President!!!!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Bribantilla Tormentilla says:

This is a great capture, really.
I didn't know of this White House official stream, I found it out today on the news. That's a fantastic idea! I'll be following from now on :-)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

optimiced says:

Great shot, like a well-planned shot (from a high-budget movie). Only, it's not a movie! Cool! :-)
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Amber... Bamberboo says:

The people's man.
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

Roberto Hunger Junior says:

great!
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

wolfcat_aus says:

wow... now that is a photo... amazing framing and capture
Posted 7 months ago. ( permalink )

popinac says:

great capture, this stream is fascinating, thanks.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Rik@rdo says:

Awesome.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Saint.Seminole says:

Nice catch.

Have to chime in as well that it's pretty cool to have a president and administration that is hip to the digital world -- aware of the internet and now to use it. Thank you.

(Edit: And, yes, I'm aware that it's no long hip to say "hip.")
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

mr-fancypants says:

I love the pad on the basement, so the chair doesn't destroy the rug :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Elliottpohl says:

obama

stereoGIF
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

AriBarrow says:

love this picture
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

duchessnoir says:

So busted goofing off at work. I hate when that happens.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Princess Etch a Sketch says:

hahahaha zhe must be terribly bored
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

trevorturk says:

oh hai mark!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ebaillies says:

Great shot!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

quantnovikoff says:

Great!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

MarcDuiker says:

Super shot.

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Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcelo Andrade Txelo says:

Ahahah! Elliotpohl's emoticon is awsome! If I was presidente of USA I'd like to...!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

patrickjstefano says:

who says politics aren't fun?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

eoconn says:

love this. hate football but love this shot.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

do not fold says:

Love it!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

tomanthonyphotography says:

Finally a person in politics thats normal

www.tomanthonyphotography.co.uk
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

LONELY MONKEY ( never give up ) says:

nice shot , cool .
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

sonofdy says:

News flash, president throws football.

And they say the news corps are fawning and shallow.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Ad rem1 says:

It's the one thing he really knows how to do......
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Leisha Camden says:

Great shot. And great to see this. :-)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

bethany leigh says:

Great photo! Even if it does look like you were stalking him.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

AppleMacGenius says:

Great shot... normal guy just doing his thing.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

tmc67c says:

I wonder if there is a picture of his birth certificate. Doubtful since one does not exist. I can not believe so many are willing to turn a blind eye to the Constitution and allow this IDIOT in the Oval Office. This person (I won't even refer to him as a man since a real man would not hide behind teams of lawyers) is a fraud and those who voted for him are simple lemmings.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

julz_32_27 says:

tmc67c this is a great photo and not a forum on politics...
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Ad rem1 says:

...and it's not a real president either!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

striatic says:

Elliottpohl - fun animation!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

tmc67c says:

julz, yes - great photo, LOUSY subject
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

theSarge00 says:

tmc, ad_rem - love him, hate him, but have the balls to say so with a real account, not hiding behind a temp anon sig.

And news flash: this is Flickr, not FoxFairytales. It's not supposed to be "news".
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

happyfunball says:

How many times to I have to tell Barack? No playing ball in the whitehouse!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

KYSDG says:

Hey George, Check this out, people will see me with a football and think I'm one of them. Ha Ha. Get me some more caviar and get Rev Wright on the phone so he can tell me some more KKKUSA jokes.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

tmc67c says:

Hey Saaaarge, tell that to all the lemmings spilling praise all over this false prophet.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

corn1971 says:

Great decisive moment.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

jamesjulius says:

No ball in the house!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

GWD Photography says:

Get to work Mr. President.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

shannonkringen says:

wild
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

huygens1166 says:

"Man, this job is easier than I thought. I should really get back to that Freecell game, though. Gotta look busy in case anyone's photographing me..."
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Ad rem1 says:

The pres is a ball-handler.......what's new?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

bigluketx says:

It's all fun and games until he breaks some priceless peace of American History... no playing ball in the house!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Ms Mae says:

This is such a neat shot! Thanks Mr. Souza!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

linux-works says:

"rough-housing? take it outside! I don't care who you claim you are."

lol ;)

nice capture.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

CONNIEAZ35 says:

Does this guy ever work?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

jennratonmort says:

Now Mr President what did your mother tell you about playing ball in the house? Just kidding! good shot anyway.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Yiie says:

Great shot! :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Infinite_hope* says:

Wow. If their was pictures of Bush he would be laying around watching tv.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

jdog1063 says:

Obama:
I wonder if it is 3:00am yet? I have a hankerin' to call Hillary again!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Brown Labs says:

"Oh gee, I didn't realize my picture was being taken as I casually sat here at my desk dreaming of NFL fame and fortune". Such a candid moment, yeah sure...
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

the prodigal untitled13 says:

Filmed in amazing StalkerVision™.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

MOmilkman says:

Huh! He busy!!!!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

skybluh2o says:

Lefty!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

韋小飽 says:

看来我也要买一个这样的"核"橄榄球放在办公室玩.......
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

gLouis says:

cool photo .. !
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

sprinklegrandma says:

Great photo. I do love this President. Is there anything he can't do??
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

iceman9294 says:

who is receiving?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

kelwal☮ says:

god forbid he takes a bit of a break! our last president vacationed more than any other president, all while our country crumbles.

nonetheless, regardless of politics, this perspective is pretty nice....
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

mattstilley says:

isnt this a little creepy?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

chungmei says:

Great capture!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

rj california says:

wow! This is a great capture! How in the world did you do this? what kind of camera do you use?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Die aktuelle Kamera says:

Cool!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

نوف says:

Such a great president !!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

mariusmellebye says:

Cool!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Lestrade says:

A subtle metaphor for swine flu?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Novitius says:

Great. Natural frame. :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcelo Justo says:

Huh! I like it! Moment relax... Good!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

alejodedor says:

Love this pic! everybody has a little moment of distraction on everyday job...it's very nice to have this new vision of the oval office and its main occupant..
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

tmc67c says:

sprinklegrandma - yeah, there's A LOT he can't do. But all that matters is..... he can't show us his birth certificate.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

zzazazz says:

I'm really enjoying the comments by the Obama-hatin' trolls.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ήίкo™ [recovering...very slowly] says:

Great Barack!!! It's a genius!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

PistolPete384 says:

The only thing I can say I approve of him doing
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

PistolPete384 says:

@Vladi!: he's smirking because he tricked the American people
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Joseph Khakshouri says:

Iconic! Well done!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

TARCISIO OLIVEIRA says:

Noooooooossa E ai Obama que jogar no cruzeiro
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

rolandog says:

Elliotpohl: he must've been throwing that to the infamous Ceiling Kitty.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Semper Fi or Die says:

BO: This is starting to get old, I thought being the spokesman for Pelosi and the crew would be fun, but they take too long brainstorming ways to divert the public's attention away from all the corruption going on here in DC. Oh well, I will just throw the old pigskin around until they come give me the next diversion to feed to the public.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

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