Courtney's Inauguration photo

I really liked this photo of the president and his wife. It is a great moment, one which I believe exemplifies the presidency. When I think of the balls, this is the moment I think of, probably because it is in so many movies. It also has great point of view and good composition.

Worldwide Impact

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/01/21/world/abroad_paris.jpg

I really liked this picture because it was one of the few pictures that was not set in the United States, but in Paris. It shows how important Obama's election is to other nations, and how people all over the world seem to be rooting for Obama and his success. I really enjoy pictures that show how people in other countries react to important events that happen here. Not only is the hall beautiful, but I also love how the picture is composed.

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Michelle's Inauguration Photo

I also couldn't decide, so here are two photos for your enjoyment.

I really liked the moments these photos captured. They show that Barack Obama is a human being. He's a person just like the rest of us. He just happens to be the President of the United States.

In this photo, I imagine him thinking, "Yeah, I really am the President. How crazy is that."

I think this photo shows a man who at that moment is completely oblivious to everything other than the woman he is dancing with. At this moment, nothing other than how much he loves his wife exists in the world.

Betsy's Favorite Photo from the Inauguration

I have two favorite photos from the Inauguration. They are #8 and #23 from this website: http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/01/the_inauguration_of_president.html. I liked both of these because they really showed the emotions that American people were feeling at that exact moment. They both showed the people in the moment, but the reactions are so different. The first one shows the energy and excitement taking place at the Washington Monument while the second one shows this happiness in a completely different way, but they both feel so real. 

Frannie's Favorite Inauguration Photo

Wow, it is surprisingly difficult to find a variety of photos or photos larger than a thumbnail from the inauguration. I wish more news outlets would take lead from what The Boston Globe does with their Big Picture section. The 6th photo down (Chuck Kennedy-Pool/Getty Images) is my favorite from the inauguration. Though simple and even a bit cliché, the details in the picture grab me. I love Barack Obama's expression and the pride you can see in his wife's face. I love that Sasha Obama is standing on a riser. This photo captures a very decisive moment in the history of the United States.