[stranger and pilgrim]

The cropped (tighter) photo is the better photo. More compelling, more interesting.

“If your photos aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough” — Robert Capa

This is not an issue.

[willk]

“The cropped (tighter) photo is the better photo. More compelling, more interesting.

“If your photos aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough” — Robert Capa

This is not an issue.”

I agree. This is a non-issue. Obviously they were zooming in on Obama while keeping him centered.