Sign of the times, first Presidential portrait taken with a digital camera. I think we'll be seeing alot of technological first with this president, he's already mentioned he'll be the first with a laptop in the oval office.

im so glad we dont have a president that looks like hes looking directly in to the sun anymore

Less than a week until this nice photo goes up in the Company Orderly Room at my Unit!!!

my president is gorgeous….

very nice pic,

Yes he is handsome. And he will do what God and the people have chosen him to do, but he needs our willing hearts and helping hands to continue to make change and a difference right in our own communities. Let us not just stare and awe over his chrisma and good looks. There's work to be done!

Very nice photo. Can't wait for the new administration to begin in 6 days and counting

Nice!

Very handsome! For the first time in my (not so long) life, we're going to have a President and First Lady who both look like fashion models!

May God bless our country come Jan 20th at 12:01pm… it's gonna need it. Is it 2012 yet?

Hey this guy's black!! how'd did that happen? Oh I see, people actually voted for him. The dude looks sharp smart and ready.
Never, ever, thought this would happen in my lifetime. All you backward people have to have a black CIC ha ha ha. It's wonderful wonderful.
If i could i'd throw a shoe at bush, SOB, IDIOT that he is…

Same old dumb looking face we saw during the races.

People in our country are in trouble, people in the world have it so much harder. Why are we dissing one another? It's a known fact that George W. Bush failed us as a president and not matter how much some would like to not believe it – it's there. Let's give this new leader support so we can all have better jobs, pay, and our standing as a world leader is renewed. And let's all give thanks we live in a country with freedom of speech – otherwise some of you would be in prison.

Yes, it is President Barack Obama.
God Bless You.

Could be put up in any Post Office

ATTENTION ALL RACIST REPUBS: ON THE MORNING OF JANUARY 21,2009, PLEASE REPORT TO THE COTTON FIELDS IMMEDIATELY!!!….. I REPEAT , ON THE MORNING OF JANUARY 21,2009 , PLEASE REPORT TO THE COTTON FIELDS IMMEDIATELY!!!…..THANK YOU!!.

Ed January 14th, 2009 3:14 pm ET
Thanks. I'm gonna print that poster size and put it right next to my posters of Osama Bin Laden and Sadam Hussein.
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Edward – you are the truest definition of 'Country First'.
Is there anything more pathetic than you?

Eddie, Please enter 'uneducated coward' into wikipedia, and low and behold, there is a picture of you!

Great photo. As for whether or not he'll succeed: GOD led him to it, so he will definitely bring him through it. This battle is not Obama's, it's the Lord's!

We love you Mr. President! See you at inauguration!

Isnt it nice to feel good about our future again?

Just like JFK, all looks, no substance.

I think for the president this is not the best photograph. He is usually much more relaxed and has a lot more emotion in his eye. This looks very stiff and posed. The photographer could have done a better job in lighting and posing for sure. Try and make the Big Guy feel comfortable. Seriously. Then again I think it would be great if all the president portraits were painted instead, but that's me. In any case it's good to see a change I suppose.

-Phen

Excellent Photo !!

Dig it! The President is very photogenic.

President Barack Obama

Hope and Change for America is coming.

God Bless You and Keep You Safe

@ Tina … Canada doesn't want any racists from the US … Americans need to clean-up their own house and not dump their rejects on others.

Whew… as long as he has a lapel pin on… We can all breathe now.

Beautiful well-done portrait that portrays the face of a man who will contribute much to this country he loves/

The minute I heard him speak, I knew this man was destined for greater things, and he is well on his way.

History books will be full of his accomplishments.

Thank God for President Obama

@MRTREE…if no one is bothered by your ignorance, why would they be bothered by his ears?? fair is fair….

@Centrist…no one is dumb or starry-eyed..everyone is FULLY AWARE of what he is about to take on…I'm sure he KNEW full well during the primary season and he still wanted the job…AND GOT IT!!!!

love it!

What a HANDSOME Guy? What an ELEGANT Shot?

I am deeply POSITIVELY Jealous and Admiring of the Humility, Intellect, Intelligence, Character, Charisma, Candour, Competence, Coolness, Colour and Comfort that Exuberate from that Face.

May God continue to Bless and Guide Him in the Challenges He Faces in Bringing Us All Together as a Human Family! AMEN!

You gotta love our President, a super intelligent guy. I'm so proud you would have thought I personally gave birth to him. He needs all of our support to help get us out of this mess.

Lori ~~
Because Ed is an idiot. He thinks his sarcasm is clever, but it only shows his intolerance and absolute obliviousness to the fact that we finally will have an honest, intelligent President that truly wants to serve our country.

I will be in DC on the 20th and am excited and proud to be witnessing history in the making.

Oh, and yup, it is a GREAT picture!!

LOOK AT OUR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!! DOESN'T HE LOOK MMMMH PRESIDENTIAL?

Very strong picture. God Bless you President Obama!

It's a great firtst picture of the finest president this country will ever have. People kindly keep your racial comments to yourself because its scum like you that ruin this beautiful country. If you don't like this country please leave and move to Canada.

Every time, I see a picture or hear about President Obama. I always get this really warm feeling of hope. I'm not much of a romantic. But, its just the simple fact., that my vote really did count this time. And "WE" the people made this happen. This picture is my new desktop background!!

Angel please tell me you're joking

I'm putting it up in my office at work and on my fridge at home. I may make it into jewelry. This man is Moses — he is taking us out of the oppression of Bush and the Redneck Reich and into the Promised Land where we may regain the respect of the world and leave the shackles of fear and prejudice and war behind. He's got a tough climb ahead of him — considering little Bush has left of the economy and of this country in general — but yes, HE can. By golly, we DID!

Just look at my handsome President! God bless our new first family!

Great picture!

To Centrist- It doesn't matter who takes over the Oval office; the mess that is left behind would be difficult for any person to deal with. I just pray that Mr. Obama will take it one day at a time and give it his best. My prayers are with him, his family, and staff. I know he will give it his best.

Ed,

Why do you keep poster-sized pictures of Osama Bin Laden and Saddam Hussein? That's kind of creepy…

Excellent pic. God Speed Mr. President. We need you to succeed!!

mark my words! Obama will go down in history as the most beloved and successful president ever. I just don't care who doesnot share the same view, eat your heart out

Obama is, by most accounts, considered to be an attractive man. That being said, I don't think that they were trying to make him look attractive in this picture (because they could have done a better job). They were probably trying to make him look presidential (confident, wise, etc.), and it seems to me that they did a fine job.

I'm an Obama supporter and have been since 2007, but I think he's got far more important things to worry about than being pretty for a picture. He's got a huge job ahead of him, and although I do think he'll enjoy success, he will not transform water into wine and create rainbows for us Americans to look at every day. He's going to fight the good fight, and expects the same from us.

To make a long comment short.

Good Portrait.
AWESOME PRESIDENT.

Look at the size of those ears!! Looks like George Bush to me.

Thanks. I'm gonna print that poster size and put it right next to my posters of Osama Bin Laden and Sadam Hussein.

As I pull out my tissue – All I can think is – THANK GOD! I am so happy for all of us Americans. All who believe in pray. Say one for the safety of our 44th President.

Can't he be President today???? Why do we have to wait until Tuesday?

Great pic should have picked a different tie though im a solid fan wish he could shown some teeth but thats my man anyway go Obama

"this picture should be presented on everybody's fridge"

Really – are you TRYING to make this seem like 1984? What if I don't put him on my fridge? Will you tell on me? Will the Thought Police come visiting?

Why don't we all just admit he is a man who we agree or not with and wish him the best.

Excellent, this will be the picture that hangs beside FDR and Kennedy in my house. God bless our new president and the first family.

So handsome and dignified. I see hope for the first time in 8 years. LOVE OBAMA!

Very presidential! I am proud to live in the United States and have this man as my president.

MAN IN THE MIRROR !!

Hey Republicans, isn't the christrian thing not to judge someone by their color, not to judge someone for anything………the one and only judge is God and God alone, so give Obama a chance before you crucifiy him…….and let God judge him…….if you want to be called a christrian then act like one……..

i see a new day for america and the world when i look at the pres elects photo cannot wait until jan 20th good look mr pres elect we as americans are praying for you

Looking Good Mr. President….

Feeling Good Mrs. Roberts…..

To all you haters out there, consider this:
The things you hate and vehemently criticize in others are usually traits that you abundantly have yourself – but do not have the courage to see, let alone admit or address.
Everything you say about Obama says a lot more about you than about him.

Very dignified! Best of luck to you President Obama! We're behind you!

CLINTON VOTER, get over it. They left the White House a long time ago. Why don't you let them come to your racist and "White Supremacist House"?

It is alright. There wasn't much to work with.

"Pin his ears down" (Sweetie); "It is a nice picture, but is anyone else bothered by the ears" (AnaB)? Such ignorant and uneducated comments.

Only in America is looks more important than character, education, honesty, morals, and repect for self and others.

to clinton voter:

give it up. your name alone proves that the direction you want the country is the same as the direction that PRESIDENT Obama (come Tuesday) plans to take us. You just want to stay angry that Clinton didn't win. Appreciate what this election has done – and not on a racial note. it has made people beleive in their country once again like never before, it's made people – of all ages, races and economic status believe they have a voice in this nation and they believed enough to use it – no matter who they voted for. As a whole, the country is very hopeful for our future and what can lay ahead for us. Just rejoice in all the positives this election has shown us and let go of the anger. Clinton did good. She did her very best. She is a valuable, respectful woman in the nation and in history. Move on and give him a chance.

Impressive airbrushing, you can hardly tell that he is America's first half-white President.

What's with the flag pin? Thought he didn't wear one.

[Insert irrationally hateful or happy comment here]

@ Al

You must be part of the 25% of Americans that approve of George Bushs' presidency. If I had to look at his picture on my fridge every morning I think I'd have morning sickness.

I'm surprised he had the flag pin on his lapel.

Looks like an angel, better than Ronald Reagan, John Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln or George Washington, actually better than any human beings ever lived. The White House and the world are created just for the Obamas.

Hello, Mr. President.

Had to be digital…his image won't appear on film.

I'm surprised that nobody has commented on the flag pin!

What-you-see-is-what-you-get photo rather than the noble looking to the sky scene. How appropriate in light of the crap he has to deal with left over form George W. Bush. I-feel-sorry-for-him photo!

What a dignified looking portrait.

I am excited about Obama's upcoming inauguration, and I hope he is able to help our nation come through this miserable economy and war to be better and stronger than we were before.

I hope he looks the same in 4 years!!

You Obama cultists make me sick. Gushing over a mere picture of your messiah. He looks like a liar to me. I'm glad he'll only be president for 4 years.

**Palin/Plumber 2012!**

not his best pic but it will do I suppose

mrtree

It is a nice picture, but is anyone else bothered by the ears?
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Why would anyone be?

Awesome. I love everything about my President….even those EARS. lol

Now there is a handsome man…Won't mind seeing and hearing from this President!!!

Look at it carefully! The shading shows his white side and his black side!!! A man for ALL Americans and I'm a white republican who voted and donated to Obama!!!!

@ Oh! The Irony

Yes he did say that

hey obama supporter…you said "this picture should be presented on everybody's fridge to remind us of what a great president we have."

you're right, we do have a great president. and his name is george w bush

I like the Regimental tie? Any significance?

I am a Republican and I find Obama's picture to be dignified, strong, intelligent and presidential.

Who cares if the new president is attractive?! The Gazans don't care, neither does Ahmadinejad or Kim Jong-Il. By the way, any of you notice how much Obama's grey hairs have multiplied since he received the official presidential briefing? Now he knows how much extremely scary stuff is actually on his plate. I wish him well, but all you starry-eyed dreamers will find out immanently how these mega-problems he's inheriting, across the board, are no cakewalk.

I'm surprised they went with a white background. It's looks a little boring, even for this handsome man.

I see intelligence and hope in his eyes. I think he's the real thing.

Yes, "WATCHER" you are definitely right. Your first two words are right on the mark, "big deal". Oh yes, this is a very BIG DEAL – a very big deal for our nation. I applaud you.

Too bad they didn't pin his ears down!

It does not look anything like the plate that is selling on TV and Bed Bath and Beyond.

I am anticipating the official photos of the new first family, too. This is a very nice photo. May all our leaders act wisely for the good of the country so we can move out of the recession.

HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU MR.PRESIDENT.

this picture should be presented on everybody's fridge to remind us of what a great president we have.

"My President is Black…", said Young Jeezy.

Obama 2012

finally, we have a preisdent that LOOKS like he should be the President. Not like the guy on the front of MAD magazine. GO OBAMA!!!!

better than that stupid grin bush had for 8 years.

VERY, VERY NICE!

It is a nice picture, but is anyone else bothered by the ears?

Now that's a hot looking President!!!!!!!

Keep an eye on him Michelle!

Can't wait for Inauguration Day! Bye bye Bush!

So handsome! I ♥ Obama!

Big deal. Even Bush looked dignified in his official portrait.
Whatever.

I think most of the Country is MORE than anxious for the new Adminstration to begin! Our entire family is taking the whole day to celebrate and watch the festivities. It's been a very long eight years!

Very handsome!!!!!

6 days and counting!!!!!

Goodlooking guy, republicans please keep your hatefull comments to yourself.

N I C E !