Posted on 12/11/2013 6:41:47 AM PST by kristinn
SNIP
The atmosphere was totally relaxed – I didn’t see anything shocking in my viewfinder, president of the US or not. We are in Africa.
I later read on social media that Michelle Obama seemed to be rather peeved on seeing the Danish prime minister take the picture. But photos can lie. In reality, just a few seconds earlier the first lady was herself joking with those around her, Cameron and Schmidt included. Her stern look was captured by chance.
I took these photos totally spontaneously, without thinking about what impact they might have. At the time, I thought the world leaders were simply acting like human beings, like me and you. I doubt anyone could have remained totally stony faced for the duration of the ceremony, while tens of thousands of people were celebrating in the stadium. For me, the behaviour of these leaders in snapping a selfie seems perfectly natural. I see nothing to complain about, and probably would have done the same in their place. The AFP team worked hard to display the reaction that South African people had for the passing of someone they consider as a father. We moved about 500 pictures, trying to portray their true feelings, and this seemingly trivial image seems to have eclipsed much of this collective work.
SNIP
It was interesting to see politicians in a human light because usually when we see them it is in such a controlled environment. Maybe this would not be such an issue if we, as the press, would have more access to dignitaries and be able to show they are human as the rest of us.
I confess too that it makes me a little sad we are so obsessed with day-to-day trivialities, instead of things of true importance.
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the lib anthem, right there in a nutshell.
Funny how she always has that stern look though....
BTW, another one of those pictures actually contains a shot of ValJar - one of the few we ever get to see.
Yup. He sure as heck doesn’t need any help. Not to mention the a$$ whoopin’ he probably got from the head wookie after the ceremony. Looked like she was ready to rip that wig hat off the Danish PM’s head. But hey, the “lyin’ king” can’t help it if he’s so suave and debonair. NOT! But according to joe biteme he’s articulate and speaks well. Not like some.......... Well we know what joe was really thinking.
I'm not all that surprised. There are some photo-ops when Michelle is smiling, but it seems like most of the time when she doesn't know the camera is on her, she's frowning.
Herr Schmidt trying to avoid an anal audit from der furher.
Ach du lieber Gott!! I’m innocent, Himmler...uh...Holder.
“Wouldn’t mourning be a more appropriate word?”
He was a communist and a terrorist. Mourning is wrong, celebration is right.
“But sir, no one worries about offending droids when they take selfies with their husbands!”
Ditto! —— on the stern look. Or change it to “angry look”.
Droid rights! No offending droids.
someone has obviously told the guy he is dead meat and he is trying to unring the bell
I say he did the free world a huge favor by exposing this barak for the selfish narcissist he is.
Right. That’s his story and he’s sticking to it.
Fake sign language interpreter?
why not? Most of them are selfish little peacocks strutting around wondering if they are sexy.
stupid men. keep it zipped up. Your children are watching and hoping for better from you
At the moment Obama was taking his selfie, George W. Bush and Laura were sitting quietly in the upper deck, chatting with some Asian fellow in the neighboring seat.
I’ll bet the citizen will get a visit from the IRS.
we are calling it “the selfie”
You hadn't heard?
Oh, you're in for a treat....
Stunning Allegation About One of the Most Visible People on Stage at Mandela Funeral
“I’m sorry for making Dear Leader look bad.”
Isn’t it strange how all these people jump to cover for this POS? I’t never obamaramadingdongs fault or responsibilty for anything, yet he is always there to take credit for the accomplishments of others.
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