My favorite photo (from TIME)

[question everything]

Right before stepping outside

[Liberal_in_LA]

1. I think he's savoring the moment.

[question everything]

11. I remember seeing him on TV, again, pausing just before walking to his

place and I was wondering what he was thinking, something like: this is it. I hope you know what you are doing.

[Tarheel_Dem]

2. I agree. Recommended. (nt)

[Raine]

3. Yes and maybe thinking how his life

from then on will never be the same.

[sfpcjock]

4. That look so cool

He standing in front of two brothers with his eyes closed. That's poise for ya :hi:

[RichGirl]

5. I LOVE this picture...its says everything about who he is.

[KewlKat]

6. Here's one of my favs

[Hepburn]

10. OMG...that is sooooooooo beautiful!

I love it ~~ thank you so much for posting this! :hi:

[my3boyz]

7. He looks so arrogant!

:sarcasm:

[question everything]

13. Imagine: a Presieent who actually pauses and reflects (nt)

[avaistheone1]

16. I agree. I think Obama in this shot reflects a quiet confidence.

Nice.

[Shiver]

8. He just exudes "Presidential"

Dubya only managed that once, and it was by accident! :rofl:

[meli224]

9. that picture looks like

he realizes the weight of the world is about to rest on his shoulders. Amazing photo!

[question everything]

12. Agree. These were my thoughts when he appeared on TV

right after Bush went out, when his name was called.

[MBS]

14. oh, yes.

Even watching him on TV as we walked across that threshold, I got the sense, "It's really hit him".
Godspeed, Barack.

Notice his trip director (Marvin, far right) and personal aide (just left of Marvin). I'd give big money to know what they were talking about ..

[polichick]

15. He looks to be praying or meditating imo.

[lunatica]

17. I've seen him do that many times and always just before going on

I believe he does it to center himself and to ground himself. He knows what to do to keep a clear head and a normal sized head.