Pics from concert.... sort of..

[DCBob]

Unfortunately we did not get into the Lincoln Memorial concert area but we tried. They shut down the gates just as we were getting close. Apparently they reached the max holding number. The entire area was jam packed with people and we could hardly see anything so we bailed out and went home. It was still fun going downtown and seeing the crowd and all the activity. Here are few pics from the trip down and the huge line up.



This is Corcoran Gallery on 17th. Not sure what the Obama/Reagan pics represent -- I guess they have some sort of gallery setup highlighting both of them.



This is me overly dressed for the cold. It was not as bad as we were expecting.



Vendors were everywhere cashing in on Obama-Mania.



The line up. We were in line for over an hour and we still did not get in.



Potty patrol.



The massive crowd amassed around the Wash Monument outside the concert area



Jumbotrons for those who could not get in.



My only view of the Lincoln Memorial from outside the fence -- using camera max zoom.



Those unable to get in watched a Jumbrotron.



Some nut still protesting Obama's birth certificate.

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I just watched the replay on HBO. The concert I missed was simply amazing... but I do feel fortunate just being there among the huddled masses. Cheers!

[leftstreet]

1. LOL at the protester

Nice photos!

[Liberalboy]

2. They will NEVER give up on the birth certificate crap...

desperate little trolls

[Captain Hilts]

3. We started out by Einstein and walked around by the WWII monument, then to the water...

then to the top of the hill by the Washington Monument where the view was pretty amazing.

[DCBob]

7. Hey Mookie. So you did not get into the concert area either?

I was an amazing event. I am happy for the folks who were able to get in an enjoy the concert.

[Captain Hilts]

23. We didn't try. I hear they were showing up around 8:30. Did you have to get tix...

ahead of time, or was it first come-first served?

[DCBob]

27. No tix. Just stood in a huge winding line that moved very slowly.

We got there about 1 or so and they closed the gates at 2:30. We hung out for while at a jumbotron but that too was a massive crowd so we decided to just go home and watch it on TV. It was still fun to go down there and experience it first hand.

[Happyhippychick]

4. Very cool pictures!

[JohnnyLib2]

5. Many thanks for the pictures.

They bring back memories of walking around those areas with kids and later with grandkids--and bring the event today back to the personal level. Nice job!

Sorry you didn't get in, but you surely have the spirit of the day. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[yourguide]

6. wow a birther that can spell and has nice penmanship.

thats a shocker!

[Writer]

8. Actually he isn't a good speller.

It's briefing, not breifing.

[TTUBatfan2008]

10. LOL...

Never ceases to amaze how stupid they really are.

[firedupdem]

9. Thanks for the pictures!! You did a great job keeping us informed

today. The lone protester should have felt like an idiot...well he is one ya know?

You and your wife are good looking people! :)

[DCBob]

13. Thanks. Wish I could have got in.

But I am happy for all those who did. They looked like they had a grand time.

[Trajan]

11. Poor Kisook ....

She looks like she is freezing ....

But hey .... Nothing like a little 'FINALLY GETTING OUR COUNTRY BACK FROM THOSE BUSH BUTTHEADS' to warm the cockles of our hearts ....

Looks like a wonderful moment in history to personally enjoy ....

GREAT pics ... thanks ...

[DCBob]

12. Yes, she was freezing.

It actually starting snowing a bit as we were leaving. We thawed out once we got home.

[nickyt]

16. Kisook needs a hat!! 80% of your body heat goes out the top

of your head and ears!! (well, that's what I've always heard,
and I believe it!)

Thanks for the great pix!

[tishaLA]

14. The Reagan and Obama pics are

because of the Avedon show currently at the Corcoran. Avedon took the Obama pic in 04 after his convention speech, I think, and the Reagan one is from....the 80s

[AZBlue]

24. It's "Portraits of Power" - sounds fascinating, wish I could see it!

Richard Avedon: Portraits of Power will include approximately 250 photographs from the 1950s through the artist’s death in 2004, displayed chronologically and grouped within Avedon’s specific editorial projects. The exhibition will include many rarely-seen and some never-before-exhibited or published photographs. A major catalogue, published by Steidl, will accompany the exhibition.

[Cha]

15. Thanks for the

periphery shots of DC on the We Are One Concert, DCBob!:patriot::fistbump:

[polichick]

17. Thanks! Your pics give a great idea of what it's like to be there.

[EraOfResponsibility]

18. that dude holding the sign looks like he's homeless lol

it's quite possible that some GOP hack paid him to hold that.

[jillan]

19. Thank you so much for sharing your day with those of us who couldn't be there.

:hug:

[fortyfeetunder]

20. Thank you DCBob

I appreciate you sharing your experience. Glad you were able to attend, although as an outsider.

[Scurrilous]

21. Great pics!

K & R :thumbsup:

[jwirr]

22. What was the crowd estimate? Looked to me to be as big as MLK.

[Joe the Liberal]

25. LOL wtf, the guy with the sign........

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: what a loser, if I were there I would have stood there and laughed at him for a minute then leave him so he can wallow in his shame, what a joke. :rofl:

Anyways great pics and thanks for sharing, I hope to see more of these very soon. :D

[snowbear]

26. Awesome photos Bob!

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