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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama watch the fireworks over the National Mall from the White House on July 4, 2009. (Official White House photo by Pete Souza)

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doseric says:

wonderful
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

natsncats says:

Fantastic shot -- perfect silhouettes against the fireworks!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

kolored says:

not a bad shot.. but how do we really know that it's not will smith?
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Branden Harvey says:

Very nice silhouette.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

historygradguy says:

ce
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Kooklamou - Massachusetts, USA says:

Stunning shot!!! Beautiful silhouettes!! Wow!!!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

murlon123 says:

WOW Incredible capture
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

mimimaus2009 says:

awesome!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

francolivorno says:

WOW fantastic shot !!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

BlueisCoool says:

Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

*Roseméa MacPherson says:

That is so cool!!!
We didn't go anywhere near the Mall Yesterday!
Too much traffic... it is weird because we always
go to the cherry blossom festival.
Have a great week!
XOXOXOXO
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

AAA Studio says:

Excellent.

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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

kansasphoto says:

Instantly recognizable silhouettes Very nice.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

oybay © says:

I love this shot.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

lumabeans says:

The ears are so distinguishable.lol
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

cglovesdogs(Way behind) says:

This is an awesome shot!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Sarah G... says:

Aww that's so pretty, you can see her smiling and he's obviously leaning in to hold her close. Cute :)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

ohkayeor says:

Great shot!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

geertfotografeert says:

Loved couple celebrate a happy birthday of the USA.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

JMartinezStudios.com says:

that is awesome.. i wish i could do something like this for my leader!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoSenseDatum (On holiday for a few days) says:

Fantastic shot!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Maria Castelo says:

Romântica!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

The most beautiful life (ojab3) says:

Great photo..
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

ready aim click says:

Wow this is such a great capture...lovely night with the 1st lady.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

♥ MARIA ♥ says:

Beautiful way to spend it with a loved one.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

cala 3 says:

♥ ♥ ♥
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Sasakei says:

romantic shot...
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

wonka1970 says:

Great shot Pete!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

nonac. says:

god bless America.

FACT.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

buggey says:

President- God is good. We are blessed.
First Lady -- Thank you Lord.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

THROUGH_HAWAIIAN_EYES says:

Love is a many splendid thing.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

mread47 says:

WOW, Great picture!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

BioArt says:

Good seats come with the office - creative and well done!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Glenn Waters ぐれんin Japan. Very busy says:

Sensational Shot. Marvelous Color and Tone. A Fabulous Composition.
Fave
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

gabagoo says:

LOL @ Kolored.
I was thinking that same thing!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Kiki FL says:

This is just superb! Wow!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Shairani says:

Beautifully taken
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

BrowneBagProductions says:

Lovely!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

tragicfame says:

The downside to being President... A photographer is always over your shoulder, even in the most intimate of settings...

But the shot did come out quite nice. ;)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

docjohnboy says:

This is just beautiful.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

berlin fan says:

lovely!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

karenkt says:

God, I just LOVE this shot!!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Valina's Photography says:

Wonderful
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

GQAlex says:

Check out the ears on this guy
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

♥E.Nichole♥ says:

Awesome!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

emeraude1959 says:

It is a very beautiful photo!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Premal007 says:

Awesome capture! Wish I was there!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeremy Stockwell says:

Fantastic!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

LeKriz says:

Beautiful shot.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Christo70 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ACROSS THE 8TH DIMENSION, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Soledad Polanco says:

Beautiful! Happy Fourth of July to all Americans.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

John-F says:

This is a fantastic photograph. Thanks for sharing it. God bless the Obama family and the United States of America.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

WinaVD says:

Fabulous silhouettes!! Brilliant! Is interesting technique shot without BULB Setup!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Soft Seat Country says:

Nice job, Pete!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Heike 1964 says:

This is real a fantastic photograph. God bless pres. Obama and his family and the United States of America.

It is so fantastic to sea a lovely couple.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Elven May says:

Brilliant capture!! Genius!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

vtpeacenik says:

OMG, I love it. The silhouettes are instantly recognizable.
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Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Balliolman says:

Very nice image!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

epSos.de says:

He is my Husband, He Just Don't Know it Yet

Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

jdog1063 says:

Michelle Obama:
You know, Barack, this makes me think of Michael Jackson's hair and that Pepsi commercial!
What are you thinking about, Barack?

Barack Obama:
Just wondering if I should apologize to Europe for all of this American patriotism stuff.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Balki's Photo (Copyright FREE!) says:

Holy Cow!! this is such a fantastic moment to capture! the timing and framing are brilliant!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Danielle Whalen says:

Pete Souza you are an INCREDIBLE photographer. Regardless of subject matter this would be beautiful.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

EMan Ian says:

Beautiful shot. I love it!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Shamrockah says:

Lovely capture, well done!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

JCRoentgen says:

I was invited to be there but decided to view the local fireworks in Fairfax VA. Oh well maybe next year.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Ahmed Awad Ellaban says:

Great Shot
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

milieunet says:

Wonderfull photo. I like the family-man Barack Obama as well as President Obama.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

maxim dronov says:

super!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

LadyDee's says:

Beautiful image!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

milady marji says:

I agree with milieunet Great shot...great couple...great silhouette
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

radiant star says:

fantastic shot!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

stella-marina says:

True love! :)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Bruna Ferrara says:

this is, probably, the best picture i've ever seen. i love it <3
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

lauracphotography says:

Wonderful picture! Very well composed and presented!
Great moment! Wonderful silhouettes of the President and the 1st lady! Congratulations to the photographer!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

ConnieTN says:

I really like this picture.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Sumi-L says:

great photo!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Hobbyknipser says:

Great picture!!!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

UMIMM (HAPPY) says:

grande!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

°roxy!!° says:

wwoooow qué foto!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

jony_f says:

great shot!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Martin SD says:

awesome photo
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

James Edward Creamer says:

gorgeous. touching.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

venetiakelley says:

Awesome sillhouette. Very romantic. Excellant composition. Kudos.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

impik2009 says:

You don't see such picture every day. It's marvelous.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Tracey Mack says:

What a cool image....I think I could have guessed who they were even if I did not see it in The Official White House Photostream :)
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

André Mouling says:

President Obama, his lovely first lady Michelle and their lovely daughters Malia and Sasha are the heart and the soul of American policy !
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

ÔKarma says:

Merveilleux AURA du couple Présidentiel
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

hmasongray says:

Tracey ... of course you could have! lol

Andre' ... Freedom and the American people should be at the heart of American policy

A Really Great shot though!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

Mona Loldwoman ( Happy Holidays) says:

A beautiful silhouette !
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

fingaroll says:

"Michelle, we've got lay off those poppy seed muffins!"
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

garlandcannon says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called North Wind's Daughter, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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Posted 2 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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