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FLOTUS Photo Ops
FLOTUS Photo Ops

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On August 9, First Lady, Michelle Obama, visited Philadelphia for a Rally with "Obama for America" volunteers and other Grass Roots supporters.
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Following her speech, which drew several waves of DEAFENING applause, she spent about ten minutes mingling with the crowd and shaking hands, during which she was surrounded by at least four Secret Service men and women--and probably more.
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It was interesting to watch as the SS eyes constantly scanned the crowd, and if a hand reached for the First Lady unsolicited, the hand would be pushed back. For much of the FLOTUS presentation, the audience was a veritable SEA OF cell phone cameras on the ends of outstretched arms.
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Michelle Alton

 
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FLOTUS speech

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After several other speakers roused the crowd, Mrs. Obama took the podium for about 30 minutes, before she departed for two more rallies in nearby counties.
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Michelle Alton

 
 
 

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During her Speech...


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August 14, 2012

 
karenemichaels.com - Karen E. Michaels

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  So Cool, Michelle.


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August 14, 2012

 

Jack Gaskin
  Nice catch on both SCOOP ;o)

Jack


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August 14, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan
  Neat captures, Michelle! Way too many people around for me to want to deal with, though.


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August 14, 2012

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  I'd need a stepladder to get above all those cameras. LOL..


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August 14, 2012

 

Tiia Vissak
  great tones, details & pov!


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August 14, 2012

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  A wonderful journalistic shot, Michelle. You really captured the essence of this. Love it.


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August 14, 2012

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Michelle,Beautiful capture my friend.Wonder why they won't come out to the Arizona border!!!!!!


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August 14, 2012

 

Karen Celella
  I can't believe that I am actually watching her on TV as I am seeing your fabulous captures, Michelle!


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August 14, 2012

 

David Phalen
  I am amazed at how you managed to get a clear shot of Mrs. Obama!! I usually get the back of heads and hands.:)


Excellent work on both shots!!


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August 14, 2012

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Outstanding journalistic shots, Michelle!
Wish I was there!
~♥~Lisa


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August 14, 2012

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  WOW, Exceptional photojournalism, Michelle! You focus, clarity & pov are magnificent, my friend! Enjoyed reading the caption too!
She's a brave lady to be amidst such a crowd.


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August 14, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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  Excellent capture of the moment Michelle. I think high profile people are always brave to mingle with the crowds, it does carry huge risks for them.


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August 14, 2012

 

John Connolly
  Two brilliant graphic images Michelle! You did a great job here!


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August 14, 2012

 
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  I agree! Your journalistic shots have been fantastic, Michelle!!


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August 14, 2012

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  I ditto Terry!

jo ann c.


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August 14, 2012

 

Lorna Shutter
  I ditto Jo Ann! LOL! :D

Awesome work, Michelle! You were able to get some nice clear shots of the First Lady with the same name as you! Both images are wonderful! :)


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August 14, 2012

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  How thrilling this must have been to see, Michelle! And great captures, both of them! I've never seen her in person, but I did see and hear Barack at Purdue. You are certainly enjoying photojournalism...it's a different world!


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August 14, 2012

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Excellent, Michelle!


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August 14, 2012

 

Neal D. Hatcher
  FANTASTIC WORK


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August 15, 2012

 

Connie J. Bagot
  Great journalistic shot---love all the arms and cameras pointing to your subject. Great job Michelle!


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August 16, 2012

 
- Mitch Spence

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  I always think what a terrifying job it must be for the Secret Service agents, not from fear for their own safety but from fear for the safty of those they try to protect. To have something happen to their charge would be devastating. I think this is a marvelous p-j image, Michelle.


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August 16, 2012

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  GREAT job here Michelle, a wonderful piece of photo journalism, VERY well done!! <><


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August 16, 2012

 
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  Nice photojournalistic capture of the first lady, Michelle.


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August 16, 2012

 

Alex T. Mizuno
  Excellent capture of First Lady! Well done Michelle!!


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August 19, 2012

 

Julie Burnett
  Both are great shots, Michelle! This had to be thrilling!!


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August 20, 2012

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  A moment to remember forever and you caught her beauty wonderfully!


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August 21, 2012

 

Craig D. Minton
  What a great photo opportunity, Michelle.
The behind the scene pov is very nice. Nice to have a part of history in your work.


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August 22, 2012

 
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