#8 IS ICONIC

Thx & nice to see some young enrgetic man doing somthing for the world. We hope to get some more person like him through out the world.

This kind of Politian doesn’t come along very often, he has such a great way with the people that you can relate to, its almost like he could be just another guy off the street. I can’t ever remember ever seeing another Politian who is so relaxed and down to earth.

Barack Obama is a legend!

Great pictures of a great man, ...

thanks!

President Obama is the rebirth of hope, and idealism, and everything that makes America great. He has the youth and vitality and love for his wife and children and family and for our country and our world.

Compliments to Pete Souza for his great 'inhouse' pictures

The last picture. You can't see president Bush in that picture. I don't say I like him, but it's a little jejunish.

I love how like 30 people who commented here just used this to voice their opinions on Obama. To that I say, they shouldn't be using a comment box as a soap box.

I love me some Obama. I think it's too early to say if he's doing a good or bad job since it hasn't been even a year in office, but I have faith his heart is in the right place and he's a good dude.

here's a photoshopped version of one of the waterbottle pics... we've got to stop relying on plastic bottles! http://picasaweb.google.com/willyrogers/UntitledAlbum#5356169851088621602

"""Depending on the blogger, your comment may or may not go live right away. We want to keep the discourse civil, so this blogger may choose to look over the comments he or she receives before posting them."", In other words any post that are negative about Obama will not be posted. Right?

I like that guy as president. AND I would like to have a beer with him.

Yup, coolest president ever.
Sorry Abe, but Pres. Obama is now my favorite.

"Could you imagine a spread like this for the either President Bush "

No, because he did not inspire people in any way. GW was an embarrassment to history, and America.

These pictures are fantastic, and show a great person who loves his country enough to serve them.

Mr. Taylor: I heard you present at SXSWi this year and became a regular site visitor after that. I love your story telling and hope you continue to be provided resources for this wonderful feature. Thank you.

#10- Wonder why he is the only one not saluting? Is it because he does not know how or is it just that he will not honor the memorial he is at? Most disguisting thing I have ever seen that is supposed to be president of the USA.

These fantastic photos are like a mini-course in all aspects of great photography, except I think #29 should have been selectively color corrected to adjust for the different color temperatures of the lighting. Though I do understand why Haraz Gabari may have been reluctant to do this extra manipulation.
Also, is it just me or does the animatronics Obama have a hint of G.W.Bush in the eyes?

I love this pics. President Obama so far has been the most open with all countries in the world and tries to unite the world to make it better.

Maybe the reason he's not saluting in #10 is that another country's flag is on display. Should he salute every time someone rolls out the French flag? Sheesh, haters.

#30 -- that is a career picture for whoever the photographer was. You can just imagine the back story, the dinner table conversations that happened beforehand at the boy's house -- our President is just like you!

Most of the comments here are gushing over SUPERFICIAL APPEARANCES! As if the way the man LOOKS is all that is needed to assign greatness to him. As if the way he makes you FEEL is reason to believe he has the ability to lead this country out of the mess it's in. As long as people who can vote insist on acting like star-struck 12 year olds at their first rock concert this country is in real trouble.

Very beautiful photos og a very good man :)

#17.

Something has definitively changed with Obama.

One pair of sandals, one pair of nice shoes, one pair of sport shoes, and a president lying in the stairway. I just can't believe it.

Only PR and nothing more

People who are calling Obama a Marxist should read some Marxism! He's about as Marxist as Adam Smith.

Excellent photos! It is nice to see that even the President is able to enjoy bits of normal life :)

Fred (Comment #141) - He was never a military man. Saluting would be inappropriate and offensive to those who have actually served

Linda C (Comment #146) - The comments here are in response to these photographs. There are plenty of comment threads throughout the internet discussing policy and ideas. Lighten up.

Most of you are fawning idiots. Any and all of the same exact photos could/were taken of Bush (I'm not a fan of either man as president) but its all about who is taking the photos and the editors who decided to put it in their periodicals/newspapers/etc and what angle they are presented. The idolatry going on by the press should be alarming no matter what side of the aisle one falls - this is scary.

I wondered when he'd make it to the Hall of Presidents, and how his replicated self would look. Not well, I have to say. This animatronic Obama is rather scary, and seems as though the president is recovering from a long illness. But look at the dais, and you can see that Disney hasn't had the opportunity to get much practice.

Fred (#141), Pete is right. Why would he salute? He is not in uniform. I would assume he is like every other civilian (one of the great things of our government organization is that the Commander-in-Chief is a civilian) and has his hand over his heart.

Well, I guess he isn't doing bad at all after 167 days...
May I remind you all people: The president is only the ELECTED BODY who stands for / is the spokesman for a whole government?
This man does what he can and more, but he can't do it all by himself.
Isn't that just what he said when he entered the oval room?
The whole American Apparatchik (excuse me for the Russian word) has to back him and not only with words.

I love this country and I am proud of being an American. I can't say I am proud of our president. He just seems to lie better than bush did. I know I'll be hated for saying any of this but hey that's your freedom and mine. Just because I don't approve of the man I don't want him to fail. I just hate how democrats say they are for the working class when actualy we are being hit the hardest. Energy tax , property tax , hell even cigarettes. Your right well cigarettes only affect the smokers , oh and the employees , and the stores . Then when all of the smokers quit or die then what will be taxed next? Say they actualy do tax the rich more ok so then they just fire you and shut the company down then move to another country on a nice beach and retire and love life while your jobless possibly homeless since unemployment benefits will be gone. Oh well at least our president looks good and has a blackberry , myspace and a facebook page while he's ruining us. As for the guy in canada saying that Obama shares the value and morales like they do. Thats not a good thing they are pompass and useless they are good for entertainment nothing else. It sickens me to hear people tear america down and half the time it's Americans doing it. It's just like people fighting about immigration I mean you always hear well america was founded by imigrants. Cool but isn't it time to realize we have a culture now we speak english we like hot dogs baseball and football . We Have a culture we have something to share with the rest of the world but everyone wants to change us. Why. I dont go to columbia and get pissed because everyone is speaking spanish that would be horrible yet people come here and all of a sudden we have to push 1 to talk to someone in english. Its great to learn other cultures but it sucks when you have to lose your own in the process!!!!!!!!!!

Barack Obama looks like a person who is excellent at 'photo-opportunities'; unfortunately I do not belive he knows how to manage America and it's 14.2 Trillion dollar economy, or the heritage that he has been put in charge of.
FWMTS (forgot what made them successful). If you track the growth and the amazing way America has been blessed by the God of the Bible---you will see a nation that really should not be this big or this powerful! But is has been so far. Will Americans believe that we got here without God's blessing? Quite naive. Americans -- we need to get back the the Holy Scriptures and the information in it.

re #109
You can have him

i like the 17 ,s pic ....

#157: i dont like baseball or football, am i not an american? to say we all like the same stuff and thats what makes us a cultured people is silly and sorta insane, take a step back and think before you type. and the rich are ALWAYS the last to get taxed, because they have the power and they dont want to be taxed, simple as that. gotta tax something though, the place needs cash, so cigarettes work. wait until they start taxing air and water, then bitch and moan.

#158: no, we dont need the scriptures, this is real life. we got here(where we are today) with money and bullets.

Neat pictures, he seems like a chill guy, and thats actually what this country may need, to freakin relax.

the picture # 30 is amazing !!!!!!!

Very nice pictures only thing he should do good some thing about the global recession

This is to the American People of this GREAT COUNTRY..." WAKE UP " Get off your BUTTS and start working as one to get this IDIOT out of OUR White House.
Don't let 3 more years of this BS go by...We need to SAVE OUR GREAT COUNTRY NOW...Before it's to late...!

PIC 14 . is so awesome.. Look at him..he is a star :)

I was so touched by #30......and am doubly pleased that America yanked itself away from Faux News and FaceBook long enough to think seriously about last November's election. This president has inherited the biggest mess any US leader ever had to face, and he's addressing the problems in order of priority.... worrying about the war his predecessor started (and certainly didn't finish), which put the country into a deep recession... these complainers need to get off their duffs and start working to improve the situation in their own backyards, and realize that taxes are the dues one pays to be a member (citizen) of this great nation!!

#12- Isn't Michelle a lovely lady? So hard to believe that she is so jealous of someone like Carla. Just utterly amazing that she is. I can not believe it.

So glad to see a US president again who can speak in entire sentances...!

Dislike him all you want but he will be one of our greatest President's.. You have not given him a chance for he has not been in office long enough to turn things around but he is trying... Racism is the reason for such hatred and everyone knows it. You just don't want a half black man to win...Open your eyes and watch him!!!!!!!!!

america is great and big counter . and so nice and famouse in the world. but in some place of america like worcester ma, no more job find in that place only whose person who know engilish that kind of people only find good and great job. person who don't know english like refugee people who come frome nepal they don't speak good english, and they how to find job in this place .ok that is my qustion for obama. if i have mistack about my qustion sorry about that. ok give me reply.

Carolyn Goodin

...you have no idea what a Socialist/Marxist represents. I grew up in a Socialist/ Marxist State ( East Germany). We were fortunate to get out before they built the wall. If you call president Obama a Socialist/Marxist, what would you say if I call ex President Bush a Nazi? Same difference, dear Carolyn Goodin!! But I don't!!!
If you don't know what you're talking about, you better not talk at all! You make yourself only the laugh of the town!

I'm glad our President is making a difference in the world and here at home. Lord knows he inherited a gigantic mess to tend to. Nice photo journalism.

Wake up NeoCons...this guy is working not only for me but for you too. Help him make America great again, don't cheer the downfall of this country. Have some REAL patriotism.

Hi heerakharel

good question. I don't think, President Obama will respond to you. Let me try: The USA is not the paradise, in other words, not perfect. It will never be perfect because it is organized by human beings. No human being, no organization of human beings will ever be perfect. We only can minimize the unjustice in our daily lives. I strongly believe, President Obama is the best person at this time in history to combat all the "unfinished business" to the best of all citizens of this great country. Will he get everything right? Why should he, he is only a human being! But as the criticism of all the people "of old" shows, he is on the right track. Rome wasn't built in one day. The programs he started will not show results in "one day". It will take time.

I wish i had a President like Obama in Italy... now we have the CORRUPTOR Berlusconi... what a shame

Beppe Grillo
Are you saying you don't think Obama is corrupt? LMAS LOL

I don't understand why you guys don't want universal healthcare. yeah yeah blah blah blah....taxes this taxes that. Stop disliking it on principle. here's a small list of reasons why i love universal healthcare
2001 - broken arm (fractured humerus). It was in a cast 3 hours later. plus x-rays. plus physiotherapy.....$0
2004 - torn ACL ligament in left knee. Had hamstring graft surgery 4 weeks later. plus x-rays. plus MRI scan. plus 12 months physiotherapy.....$0
2008 - fractured wrist. cast. x-rays. physiotherapy.....$0
2009 - two broken metatarsels in right foot. cast. xrays. physiotheraphy.....$0
....yeah universal healthcare is FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!!!

2004

Obama deserves the best from America and i donot agree with comments from Carolyn typical American attitude, which can take one no where but to hopeless point. Rise oh Americans and look at the strong faith hope and trust this guy brings for you. None of the other presidents did so far except for John Kennedy but the problem is such good souls are either killed or dumped for selfish motives where people expect miracles to take place in a short span.
Remember the Genesis 12:1-2.where god spoke to Abraham about his promise. This will come true and everything will be alright just dont give up so soon.

guido
I love the universal healthcare, I'm 70 years old and my premium has already gone up $8.00 a month ( just last week) and the benefits went down so "yeah universal healthcare is FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!!!! ". Like all the rest of the B.S. Obama has put out.

Opinions are great, but lemme feed you a fact.

If you added all, and I mean ALL, of the debt the american government has collected since George Washington, the sum would be less than the debt that America has accumilated THIS year.

strong financial leader?

God Bless America

Adi G.
AMEN

Fantastic collection :)

I am very very glad after these eight doom years that this president gives hope to so many people. America you can be proud of this president.

#12
Don't you think Michelle is a elegant looking lady? She rates right up there with Eleanor Roosevelt, don't you think?

Post #95 it say walks to Air Force 1 not from it.

wow i really like #34 specially the part she's with me ah i love that guy great atitude

Amazing pictures..!! Keep up the great work..!

For those who say this president has gotten us into a financial mess about trillion dollar debt, let me ask all the arm char quarterbacks. What would you have done?? Would you rather that your country go into a financial meltdown and your great job you currently have lost as well and on poverty and keep sliding into further financial chaos?? I mean come on guys wake up. He or any other president have no choice put to pump up the chaos created by greed.

This is a never ending debate. You are always going to find this similar to the abortion issues. No matter what there will be 2 sides of intense rivalry and there never will be a unanimous choice no matter who the president. At least this guy is better than Bush. That guy was a lazy buggar who had no idea what he was doing
and ruined our reputation in the world. One of the most dumbest president ever.

Post #188 nanohits
That has got to be the dumbest statement or post that I have ever seen.

Dear "Anti Obama" Americans....
You should be proud having (at last) a President who is so much loved and admired from the globe.
You should be proud having a President who places America to the international leadership and gives Globalization a good chance to survive successfully.

After his first 167 days the world feels so much better with B. H. Obama in the White House. Not because he is “adorable” or…photogenic. But because he is a man of vision for the 21st century and he slowly, gradually, opens the gates of Hunan Kinds future.

Kan han være mere selvhøjtidelig.......

Love your comment #190!

And besides, why can't people (especially the haters) just admire and appreciate the pictures, instead of getting into a political debate? Just leave it alone! Enjoy the pics!

A U.S. Army Reserve major from Florida scheduled to report for deployment to Afghanistan within days has had his military orders revoked after arguing he should not be required to serve under a president who has not proven his eligibility for office.

His attorney, Orly Taitz, confirmed to WND the military has rescinded his impending deployment orders.

"We won! We won before we even arrived," she said with excitement. "It means that the military has nothing to show for Obama. It means that the military has directly responded by saying Obama is illegitimate – and they cannot fight it. Therefore, they are revoking the order!"

She continued, "They just said, 'Order revoked.' No explanation. No reasons – just revoked."

No man alone solve all the problems of a country. Obama is a milestone for U.S. policy. In a democracy everyone has their role to change society to make it more rational and balanced from the moral and social.
Abraços.Rodrigo Lima of Brazil.

BUSH MADE ME SO ASHAMED

THIS MAN IS CARRYING A TORCH FOR, AND WILL CARRY US SOME OF THE WAY BACK FROM WHERE WE WERE.

Obama is definately on the up!

"Obama is definately on the up!"
He definately is high on something. Not sure it is legal tho.

of the 167 days... how many days was he actually working in the oval office.

"of the 167 days... how many days was he actually working in the oval office."
Better question yet would be how many days was he actually in the oval office? Most of the time he was jetting around the world having a good time and making a ass of his self.

I wish we could have this President in Germany!!

Obama is not a great man. Look at his record and his history. He is terrible president with approval ratings dropping. Obama's election was a bad thing for America. I can't wait until he is out of office for good.

#200

"I wish we could have this President in Germany!! "
God, you don't have any idea about how much we would love for you to have him.

So far the best president US ever had...
I'm still impressed, and I hope I will never regret saying that.

/Elisabeth, Sweden

I wish we could have this president in Japan

Enrique
204.

"I wish we could have this president in Japan'
Would you keep him and promise not to send him back if we take up a collection and send him to you?

It is with regret that most of the sour grapes come from the Republican Party who has shown its true self by not backing the now president of the United States. This man has done more in the first 167 days of office than most presidents have considered to do. It is no wonder that he is getting flack because no one else wanted the office (really). It amazes me that I have heard so much about what they would have done rather than what they had a chance to do in the last 8 years. A genuine President Barrack Obama is. Yeah, I'm proud to be an American.

GUD COLLECTION

Back your president people! I do not agree with people who say President Obama is all about blah and pictures ...

Ever seen a sales man entering in shorts and sandals?

I wish he could be our President in Belgium.
Hmm? Oh wait a minute!
We have a King since we are a monarchy.
KING IT IS THEN!
Send him on an airforce aircraft. ASAP...

Not only is he georgeous to look at but it is reasurring to young people my age that we finally have a president that cares about reforming health care.We also actually have a president who who cares about our environment and the animals on our planet.All I can say is BRAVO to you President Obama!!!!You make me so PROUD to call you my president.I have never said that before."Keep on keepin on ".You are a man with a clear vision.Don't let the naysayers sway you.You are a great example for all the young men in this country as to what a real gentelmen is.Thank god for you.

#209
LMAO

I agree with #120 - people are able to govern themselves. I have written to the White House just about every day since my son is in Afghanistan, with no real answer--just form letters. I still believe it's time the masses rule via computer input, rather than a handful of politicians rule--also, seeing more and more homeless and helping feed 1,500 kids, I still believe in 2 more items in our Bill of Rights--food and shelter. Obama looks great and sounds great, but I'm still not sure he represents anything but what he thinks is a great government which is still unattached to the people they are supposedly representing.

am amazed by his charming smile and down to earth personality .. the pics are soooooooooooper.. Great Going Mr.President..

I thinf Obama looks like a good person... i don´t know if he really is. The time will tell as.
anyway... the pictures are amazing...

I am claudia from Uruguay

Felicidades Sr. Presidente a usted y su familia, es un gran presidente, saluda cordialmente desde Uruguay, América del Sur.

Shush Dave. You spelled "definitely" wrong.

Lovely collection

Shush qwertyuiop > I don't see where I spelled definitely wrong but it is possible, I will admit I'm not very good at typing. At least I did not say that "I HAVE VISITED ALL 57 STATES" , like some dummy did.

Just curious how the beer party went , yesterday. The last time Obama had a beer he bought General Motors .

Picture 28 shows such a natural Obama with Bo, a good run for all! I happen to enjoy a politician who tries to be just himself in such a fish bowl. His is such an uphill battle with all the negative and even raceist opponents.

I love them all, I refuse to have a favorite, he is awesome. He is so humble and oh how I love Obama, because he first loved me. Living before was such a mundane repetitive nightmare , now that I have Obama in my life everything has changed. Obama, president for life, and president for living. I love 16, with his eyes closed, he is so efficient, imagine, taking a nap before his radio address, is there nothing this man cannot do. I love Obama, and now, I love living, Obama for life, Obama president for life. Yeah! Go Obama! Hope! Change! Yes we can! Yes, yeah, yes, Obama!

President of the world, that is what I say, how about it fellow Americans? I know that it would be a tremendous sacrifice for the United States. But try to put aside your selfishness and allow him to serve humanity instead of such a small portion of it. This man, no, this deity, if I may be so bold, was sent here to save us from destroying ourselves. Hurry, before it is too late, elected him King of the World. I have such little hope for our future, if you people are serious, you need to grow up and stop depending on a politician to better your situations. Take some initiative and stop blaming everyone else for your failures, that's life, get up, brush yourself off, and try again. Pathetic people of America, wake up before it is too late, there will be nothing left to wake up to.

#30 is so cute!!! i love this photo!

De Fantastiques photos pour un Homme Fantastique qui a su redonner espoir à son peuple... Force et courage pour la suite...

Hi,
I want to see the president Barak Obama in Pakistan. He is a man of trust worthy as compare the Ex. President Bush. Hope he will bring all nations and religions closer and world will become a paradise due to his friendly policies.
Long live Obama!

cool pics ,i like this guy

The Honorable president barack obama....you are one of a kind...i am proud of u...keep up the good work. God bless you and your family.

Too bad policy, and not coolness, was a quality we need in a President.