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Related: About this forumBehind the Lens: 2015 Year in Photographs (from the White House):
By Pete Souza, Chief Official White House Photographer
The year in pictures from the White House I haven't seen this posted anywhere, there are some great pictures of our President throughout the year. Enjoy. (cross-posted in GD and BOG)
https://click.mail.whitehouse.gov/?qs=4efb384271817f4bef5c55ca326cb9a8974bd7343b72a22a649c4fa316ea9e91688c11dec66f5351
I wish I could post some of the actual photographs.
SusanCalvin
(6,592 posts)I love that man so much. I really think he did the best he thought he could, and I am infinitely appreciative that he was willing to put himself out there.
brer cat
(24,402 posts)It would be impossible to pick just one or two favorites. I will bookmark and enjoy this many times over. Thanks for posting, George II.
MADem
(135,425 posts)So do his kids!
So does America...!
George II
(67,782 posts)....I agree with your observation. He really loves the children and they love him.
The Oval Office will never be the same!
Kind of Blue
(8,709 posts)Cha
(295,926 posts)http://theobamadiary.com/2016/01/01/your-photo-of-the-year/
Here's more pics I posted down thread from there..
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1187&pid=35758
Thank you, MADem~
George II
(67,782 posts)....walking over that bridge again, holding hands with a BLACK President! That was symbolic of everything he worked for over the last 50 years.
Cha
(295,926 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)George II
(67,782 posts)And do you wanna cry?
Cha
(295,926 posts)be so proud.
Thank you, G
UtahLib
(3,179 posts)Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)It gave me the feels today.
tishaLA
(14,176 posts)because he's such a good, honorable man and his family maybe the most enchanting we have had in that office. I am so going to miss the President, Michelle, Malia, and Sasha.
Marie Marie
(9,999 posts)A fine man with a fine family. I will miss having him at our helm. Thanks for the post George II.
BlueMTexpat
(15,349 posts)Thanks so much for posting!
Happy New Year 2016!
Kind of Blue
(8,709 posts)I don't even know where to start but at the end I wanted to see more. Dang, photographers are special people. I think they'd make a killing if photos from his whole presidency were published, in many volumes I'm sure.
Thank you
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)May his family and friends enjoy a meaningful & happy new year.
I love these photos.
Happy new year to all my friends here.
Cha
(295,926 posts)Here's some more pics if you'd care to see them.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/118735670#post15
lovemydog
(11,833 posts)Thank you my friend.
I love all these photos.
Hope 2016 is getting off to a good start for you and your loved ones.
I'm feeling invigorated and full of positivity.
Number23
(24,544 posts)But that rainbow one BLOWS ME AWAY every time I see it!!
The one of them holding hands at the Selma memorial is incredibly sweet and touching.
George II
(67,782 posts)Cha
(295,926 posts)(1) President Obama with Akira Cooper at the Community Childrens Center in Lawrence, Kan. (Photo by Doug Mills)
(2) President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama listen to the DC Youth Orchestra in the Diplomatic Reception Room prior to a reception celebrating Black History Month in the East Room of the White House (Photo by Pete Souza)
(4) President Obamas wave aligns with a rainbow as he boards Air Force One at Norman Manley International Airport prior to departure from Kingston, Jamaica (Photo by Pete Souza)
(5) The President and First Lady with their alma mater t-shirts on College Signing Day (Photo by Pete Souza)
(7) Dancing with sister Auma Obama, President Kenyatta, and others at the State Dinner in Nairobi (Photo by Pete Souza)
(8) President Obama and daughter Malia arrive at the White House on the first familys return from vacationing on Marthas Vineyard (Photo by Olivier Douliery/Getty)
MOre.. The Obama Diary is having a Contest..
"hattip: http://theobamadiary.com/2015/12/31/photo-of-the-year/
Mahalo for your link, GeorgeII! I just thought I'd post these from TOD because I can..
http://www.democraticunderground.com/110232200
Cha
(295,926 posts)Cha
(295,926 posts)rbrnmw
(7,160 posts)I truly love the first family such a great family.