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President Barack Obama talks with aides outside the U.S. Ambassador's residence in Paris before returning to Washington, June 7, 2009. (Official White House photo by Pete Souza)

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djpiebob says:

haha, chillin' out :)
i wonder if his feet hurt...
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

offstandard says:

I bet you guys can't climb these stairs backward while sitting on your behind!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES says:

Terrific.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Christopher Simmons says:

Reggie Love in the flip-flops ... sweet.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

dexterwas says:

Have a rest Mr President: you'll need it. You've got a lot of work to take care of.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

too many jennifers says:

I love this man.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Sonja_za says:

A normal man with a HUGE responsibility. Such a cool shot. Nice.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

swimmor31 says:

flip flops and blue jeans, khakis and sneakers you gotta love this man!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Ari Hahn says:

Quite presidential.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Susanne, Photographer. says:

With so much work, he need a little rest...great photo!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

marrngtn (Manuel) says:

I think it feels good to have him as our President.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

vandario 2.1 says:

Great shot!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Celticfield Two says:

Very nice shot!!! :-)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

*Roseméa MacPherson says:

I love this!!
We have a human for President - this time around;-))
You put me in a mood for hamburger and fries now;-(
Very caloric... :-(
XOXOXOXO
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

TheRedDragon says:

A side to the president many have never seen.. A human being.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeremy Tatelman says:

Love this shot.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

{zara} says:

yeah, he's pretty cool.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Rick O! says:

Wow. This is really a laid back shot. From the position of the President enjoying the Paris sunshine to the flip flops and jeans worn by his personal assistant (at least I assume this with out seeing his face).
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

a2dux says:

fuckin awesome =DDDDDDDd
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael Dawes says:

taking a rest.......
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

historygradguy says:

Presidential photo, or clothing ad?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

jujube family says:

quintessential Obama. our president rocks.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Lispeltuut says:

Cool!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Siava says:

It's great to see a casual shot like this. Thanks. p.s. I love the flip flops. :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Oh Nuts says:

Chill
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

impik2009 says:

A REAL president, if there ever was one. Such a normal guy. This a great shot.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

francolivorno says:

Great president!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

rustizinho says:

:)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

shepherd.johnson says:

Wow. Sitting down on the job again. Does this guy ever work? Iraq, Mr Obama? Health care? Economy? Ehhh, he's just a corporatist figurehead anyway.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Richard- says:

Wonderful shot Pete. These guys are tired after a rather important and successful trip. Bravo Barack.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ccorrada says:

great shot, but I wonder, if you don;t bother to wear shoes to work for the President of the US, and they are on duty, I guess, what would you wear them for?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

donbuciak says:

he's the man
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Largirl | Lara Hanlon Photography says:

Right, Johnsonshepherd, because taking time to show appreciation and courtesy to other countries isn't important in fostering our international relations......
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Bruno Rosa says:

He's REALY the man.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Dimas Filho says:

we hoped Obama makes something for the union of the people.
Great president!!
congratulations!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

badpaper says:

I think he took the term "Sitting President" a little too seriously.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Nico Ibieta says:

extraordinary portrait.
this a real change in public exposure.
congrats!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

msamaclean © says:

;-) terrific & real!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

1kroc1 says:

Great footwear in this shot!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

summerspot says:

What a great human moment. And an even greater moment for transparency. In fact I find this photo quite radical, in a very positive way. Excellent work, Pete, and thank you, Obama administration, for making this possible.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

shepherd.johnson says:

I think flickr should block all users who do not have an American IP from posting in the comments section. Heather? Carol?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob Scumaci says:

Excellent work
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Oren Gutman says:

Great shot!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

vinknk says:

where's the doobie? or his cigarette?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

ladywithlongredhair2003 says:

Good to see a President doing what any other person would do when tired. As opposed to trying to always look as if he is doing something or going somewhere. Okay I am commenting on Obama doing something so normal. I always think that every picture of a president is planned and thought out with deep thought. Nice to see him enjoying the moment.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

katez0r says:

Shots like this are exactly why I want to be a photographer when I grow up.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Shutterjane says:

Love it.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

*Summer's Rose says:

Very casual Barak!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

cerise says:

tired Mr Président !!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

shepherd.johnson says:

@ Largirl | Lara Hanlon Photography

Don't be so naive. The United States doesn't foment good relations with other countries by sending our figurehead President to visit them and glad hand diginitaries. We COMMAND respect by aiming our nuclear missiles at them and bombing third world nations into the stone age.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

FrankBA says:

Incredible Capture
far away for the official standards

Thanks for sharing this moment !!!!!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

freedom1973 says:

beautiful...i love this man!!!!!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Theresa Thompson says:

Fantastic picture.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

antipax says:

This shot looks pretty good. Instafave.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Allseasons says:

Beautifull serie.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

PhD9 says:

Sneakers and Sandals.
.
I appreciate when people put utility and comfort before appearances.
I find it reassuring.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

OneBahamas says:

The President, Reggie (slippers) Axelrod (suit) and Emanuel (sneakers) = what a winning combination! :-D
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

angelgtz18 says:

I guess the formal suit times are getting boring... nowadays we can even find executives from big corporations wearing simple human clothes... jeje. Nice pic.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Sinister Dexter says:

Flip flops are a nice touch.

Good on ya, Sirs.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Balliolman says:

Wow! Laid back or what!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

aurrut says:

Pretty 'cash', awesome
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

met52 says:

He is a very cool president!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

bonnevillebob says:

no, I'm OK I meant to do that.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

al23smith says:

I wonder if he has a "how should I pose" Czar too?
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Jorge S. King says:

Con el debido respeto, que personaje agradable a resultado ser.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

hawaiikaos says:

Love the slippers the aide is wearing. Must be Hawaiian kine!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

WinaVD says:

Humble Mr. President !! very nice catch candid moment shot here !
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

toy_supra says:

The brotha is chillin! Chill out gangsta!
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

notamax says:

Great Obama!
We have Berlusconi :(
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

KalvinKhoo says:

Woaw!! Love Obama relaxing.... Just to be chill and refresh, be normal. :)
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

Dave BNSKI says:

Disgrace to the office.
Posted 6 months ago. ( permalink )

jamidd says:

lostintarnation.blogspot.com/2009/06/potus-is -just-anothe...
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

shepherd.johnson says:

What are you going to do about people losing their homes Obama!

Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

vinknk says:

johnsonshepherd says:
What are you going to do about people losing their homes Obama!

nothing, i hope.
haven't the feds f-upd' enough for you already?
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Bill Jones Jr [deleted] says:

This is an amazing photo - the use of body positioning and face to show power... the way the person who seems the most relaxed is the authority figure, and some are comfortable enough to be almost completely casual, while still being attentive and deferential.

Excellent, even by professional standards.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

shepherd.johnson says:

Gay Rights are human rights!

Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

blackjon66 says:

fresh!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Devans00 says:

Chillin like a villain. Or should I say, like a good guy.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Arnaldo Alves says:

Fantastic shot!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

kalyco77 says:

The man knows when it's time to take a seat!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

mikel450 says:

Fantastic! So natural
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Salva Mendez says:

Eso si que es un clima distendido. Como han cambiado las cosas, si hubiese sido hace años todo el mundo estaría protestando por esa actitud tan poco correcta de un presidente.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

chr.vidal says:

Magnifique photo.
www.chris-tian-vidal.org/
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

germanfotos says:

informal president!great
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

w9jim says:

Too informal.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

-12°C says:

That's Rahm in the khakis and running shoes? Oh, minus 10 style points for him then.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

pablo145 says:

The most amazing thing happen on nov4 2008 and the world is seeing it We actually voted and put a human being in the white house wow! beautifulllll.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Scot Patrijs says:

I am so joyful to see this photo. It takes a truly great man to take on such a humble position to do a conversation with assistants...

This man, Barack Obama gives proof again of his extraordinary physical and mental health. He is able to relax completely, which balances his ability and will to work hard.

I have read his autobiography and was deeply inspired and sometimes touched. This man is an exemple of "resilience". He has been part of a number of very different "worlds" and has learned the necessary lessons well. We all share the fruits of that experience, that wisdom. I believe in his deep honesty. I believe in his capacities to lead the great country the US of A is. As a historian I am very pleased to see that democracy and free press have generated the power to bring this very good man to the highest position.

God bless B. Obama, his family and his country
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

cristianoadiutori says:

Rock!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

pppptest says:

If this were Bush, people would call it "lazy."
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Bandit Babe says:

Casual shot, but Barack still comes across as powerful in some way.

Thanks for sharing this moment.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

RizzoTees says:

Crab walk?
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

monsieurlazaro says:

Amei a descontração de Mr. Obama, Simples e Tranquilo, como deveriámos ser também. Meus Parabéns. Nós, Brasileiros estamos contigo, excelentissimo Presidente. Fique com Deus.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

ameliaelizabeth says:

He's human! Yay!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

thinking.blissful says:

Bossman!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

bwcImages says:

Great shot!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

anagundesen says:

El Presidente es humano...quizás sea el comienzo de un gran cambio en el mundo!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Regular Citizen says:

I truly feel sorry for him
Iraq & Afghanistan Wars
North Korean, Iran, Nuclear issues
Financial, Economy collapse, foreclosure, Healthcare
Unemployment rates, Rebuilt American images, Closing Guatanamo prison
to name just a few for someone who has been a president less than 6 months.
To top it’s off, GOP slams him left right and centers every steps of the way.
All the best! Mr. President
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

pjarc says:

Grande! Stupefacente Obama..............
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

shepherd.johnson says:

@Regular Citizen

He should not have taken the oath of office if he is not up to the challenge.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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