Tuesday
January 20, 2009
US Capitol Building
Bob Deutsch, a USA Today photographer standing next to me on the Capitol balustrade, said, at one point a few minutes before Barack Obama was introduced as President-elect, to take some time to look out and take in how historic the inauguration is. Our view was from high up behind the podium, with a sweeping view of the Mall, Washington Monument and the massive crowd watching. It was a spectacular view and you realized how important it was for a lot of people to witness it even through the cold. As noon approached, the high clouds broke and a warm sun lit up the stage and the crowd. We, photographers, were of course happy for the nice light but it did seem like a new day in America. The actual swearing in was short, we were told 30 seconds, which is not a lot of time if you need to take several different kinds of pictures. I had 4 cameras with different lenses to capture the scene. Fortunately all seemed to work.Immediately after the swearing in, youngest daughter Sasha turns to Dad and gives him a big thumbs up and smile. For the ceremony, the family was next to Obama, Sasha on a blue box to give her height. Our day began at 5 am as we headed to the subway to get to the Capitol and found ourselves in near-rush hour size crowds on the streets and underground. Clearly people were energized and determined to see this historic inauguration. People of all colors streaming into the cars bundled up for the frigid temperatures. The First Couple walked the last few blocks of the Inaugural Parade, to cheering crowds.I’m at the Neighborhood Ball now, one of 10 balls tonight that the Obamas and Bidens will attend. This is supposed to be the “big” one, with a line up of major performers.
January 20, 2009
US Capitol Building
Bob Deutsch, a USA Today photographer standing next to me on the Capitol balustrade, said, at one point a few minutes before Barack Obama was introduced as President-elect, to take some time to look out and take in how historic the inauguration is. Our view was from high up behind the podium, with a sweeping view of the Mall, Washington Monument and the massive crowd watching. It was a spectacular view and you realized how important it was for a lot of people to witness it even through the cold. As noon approached, the high clouds broke and a warm sun lit up the stage and the crowd. We, photographers, were of course happy for the nice light but it did seem like a new day in America. The actual swearing in was short, we were told 30 seconds, which is not a lot of time if you need to take several different kinds of pictures. I had 4 cameras with different lenses to capture the scene. Fortunately all seemed to work.Immediately after the swearing in, youngest daughter Sasha turns to Dad and gives him a big thumbs up and smile. For the ceremony, the family was next to Obama, Sasha on a blue box to give her height. Our day began at 5 am as we headed to the subway to get to the Capitol and found ourselves in near-rush hour size crowds on the streets and underground. Clearly people were energized and determined to see this historic inauguration. People of all colors streaming into the cars bundled up for the frigid temperatures. The First Couple walked the last few blocks of the Inaugural Parade, to cheering crowds.I’m at the Neighborhood Ball now, one of 10 balls tonight that the Obamas and Bidens will attend. This is supposed to be the “big” one, with a line up of major performers.
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