Sunday, February 1, 2009

Favorite Inauguration Photo

I am so glad someone took this picture.

I'm a huge fan of the Big Picture, so when I scrolled down past this, I was quickly scrolling back up to take a second look.

I LOVE seeing pictures like this because -it is the 21st century- and our phones or point and shoots are always handy to capture a moment. Even the bigtime photographers have to take notice. Here these people are, without the fancy equipment or training, taking their own pictures of this historic day.

This picture is my favorite and it makes me smile because it shows a different kind of story. It wasn't enough to actually be there, or attend a ball and witness this sight, but many people pulled something out to take a picture. Their own picture that says, "Yes, I was there!" They could have easily pulled a fantastic image and years later shown that to their grandchildren, but I guarantee that the one processed in that Blackberry will be what is shown.

It conveys a sense of pride and belonging to me. To be honest, I would have been plum nervous to take any type of picture that night. I would have been an emotional wreck.

For kicks, this picture came in second. I just couldn't find a real, coherent reason I liked it other than that "It's just cool. It's like a sea of people. It has depth!"

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