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Fri Nov-07-08 12:35 AM
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Five Photos That Cinched the Election for Barack (Photo District News) |
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Edited on Fri Nov-07-08 12:57 AM by progressoid
Five Photos That Cinched the Election for Barack We took an informal survey of the PDN staff to determine our picks for the most influential still photographs of the 2008 election. Below are our top five, plus some runners up. What do you think? Your comments are welcome. 5. Barack, Rock Star
Rolling Stone published this Peter Yang portrait without type on its July 10-24 cover. That was back when the magazine was still printed on oversize paper, which made the impact even stronger. Obama’s popularity among young people (such as Rolling Stone readers) was key to his election victories, especially his ability to channel their enthusiasm into fund-raising, outreach and actual votes.
4. Barack in Iraq
On July 21, Barack Obama joined Republican Senator Chuck Hagel for a helicopter flight over Baghdad with Gen. David Petraeus, the top U.S. military commander in Iraq. The photographs – shot by Staff Sgt. Lorie Jewell for the Army and provided as handouts to the press – were widely published. Obama, looking relaxed, confident and in charge, suddenly seemed plausible as commander-in-chief.
3. The Palin Factor
It's not just the goofy "you-betcha!" smile. The impact of this cover was its timing. On September 2 – just three days after Sarah Palin emerged as John McCain’s running mate – US Weekly released this cover. US placed the word SCANDAL over a file photo of Palin and her newborn infant Trig, who has Down syndrome. As the political press cautiously tried to figure out what to do with this unknown politician from Alaska, the entertainment press smelled fresh blood – baby or no baby. Tina Fey would soon eviscerate Palin on Saturday Night Live, but US was the first shark to attack. This treatment provoked outrage from conservative readers at the time. But now, as the Republican party sorts out what it did wrong this election, exit polls show Palin was a significant influence on voters who ultimately chose Obama. (By the way, US Weekly and Rolling Stone are both published by Wenner Media.)
2. The Crowd
When 72,000 people attended at a May 18 Obama rally in Portland, Oregon, still pictures told the story best. Images of this crowd energized Obama's supporters and helped convince undecided primary voters that he was a viable general election candidate. Many press photographers captured shots similar to this one, by Bruce Ely of The Oregonian.
1. Kareem's Mother
This heartbreaking picture, shot by Platon for a photo essay published by The New Yorker, shows the grieving mother of a Muslim American soldier who died in Iraq. It is not exactly a political photograph, nor did it make news when it was published, but it spoke in an understated way about the diverse makeup of America. When Republican Secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Obama, he said, “I feel strongly about this particular point because of a picture I saw in a magazine." It was this photo.
Runners up: http://www.pdnpulse.com/2008/11/five-photos-that-cinched-the-election-for-barack.htmlEdited to add: See all 18 of The New Yorker images here: http://www.newyorker.com/online/2008/09/29/slideshow_080929_platon
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Fri Nov-07-08 12:39 AM
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Fri Nov-07-08 12:44 AM
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2. Interesting images. nm |
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Fri Nov-07-08 12:54 AM
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3. That's a diverse group |
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of pics among soooo many in these 21 months of campaigning. I have to go with this one.
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Fri Nov-07-08 01:47 AM
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6. That picture is just too wonderful!!!! |
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Fri Nov-07-08 02:53 AM
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That's the first pic I've seen of Obama looking angry. He needs to chill out, it's only a baby!
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Fri Nov-07-08 10:54 AM
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21. I think he's just squishing up his face to protect his eyes |
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from little fingers. Not angry at all.
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Sat Nov-08-08 05:02 AM
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31. ANGRY?! Oh, man, you so cannot read a room! |
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Sat Nov-08-08 10:30 AM
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35. The baby didn't think he looked angry! |
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They can tell the difference, too.
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Sat Nov-08-08 01:08 PM
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36. Nice negative spin on a pic that is so obviously cute, adorable and not the least bit angry |
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I think you are angry and strange and should project it on something else...like maybe Cheney's evil mug!!!!!!
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Fri Nov-07-08 01:09 AM
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4. Here's an interesting little video from New York Time photographer Damon Winter |
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Fri Nov-07-08 01:56 AM
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8. That Was Wonderful, progressoid~ |
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Thank you..I can't get enough of our new found freedom!
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Fri Nov-07-08 01:24 AM
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5. I agree with putting this as number one. |
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Arab and Muslim Americans have gotten so much flack over the last eight years. They are Americans, they are people. :cry:
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Sat Nov-08-08 09:03 AM
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34. And it makes freepers' heads explode. |
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Fri Nov-07-08 01:47 AM
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7. Outstanding! Thanks for this post. |
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Fri Nov-07-08 02:29 AM
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9. My favorite pic of the campaign was the one where Obama's coming out of the car with shades |
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Edited on Fri Nov-07-08 02:30 AM by TheDonkey
and tie blowing in the wind looking BADASS. You all know what I'm talking about! :)
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Fri Nov-07-08 02:43 AM
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10. Some that stood out to me |
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Rope line of diversity Daddy crowd surfs baby The hug in Minnesota Berlin Balloon
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Fri Nov-07-08 08:37 AM
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14. Love the Berlin Balloon shot! |
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Fri Nov-07-08 02:43 AM
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As well, the New York Times slide show with narrative from the photographer is historic! http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/08/27/us/politics/20080827-winterobama-mutimedia/index.htmlPersonally, my personal favorite that I believe made a real difference is this one, which was done much earlier than the 2nd RS cover:
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Fri Nov-07-08 03:00 AM
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13. Your photo is very Supermannish. I like it. nt |
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Fri Nov-07-08 09:29 AM
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15. Thank you for posting that. It's beautiful. |
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Fri Nov-07-08 09:32 AM
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16. the RS cover is creepy |
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I never liked that cover. The photoshop job is terrible. They made his head about 2xs too big for his shoulders and neck. excellent story inside though.
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Fri Nov-07-08 09:33 AM
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17. Obama Conceived the Night JFK Was Elected? |
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There is a good possibility that Obama was conceived the night John F. Kennedy was elected. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/e-a-hanks/obama-babies-coming-soon_b_141891.html
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Fri Nov-07-08 09:38 AM
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19. Very powerful photos -- especially the Portland photo and the |
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photo of the grieving mother.
I'm looking at Obama and he looks presidential -- unlike the drunken frat boy we've had for the past 8 years...
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Fri Nov-07-08 10:50 AM
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20. Old Europe LOVES Obama, the Berlin pic |
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Let's NOT forget this one... My other favorite
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Fri Nov-07-08 11:11 AM
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24. i can see you and misshoneychurch! |
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Sat Nov-08-08 02:59 AM
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28. Now I have a GOOD reason to buy that photo from AP |
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and have it framed, right? :applause:
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Fri Nov-07-08 10:57 AM
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22. This one hit a lot of people in the heart |
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Hope and joy, both in the father and son.
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Sat Nov-08-08 06:54 AM
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33. Can't believe I missed that one - it's beautiful |
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Fri Nov-07-08 11:01 AM
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We aren't the biggest crowd anymore, but we were the first of the biggies! So exciting that the People's Republic is credited with some influence!
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Fri Nov-07-08 07:33 PM
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26. I'm proud of our city! I think that event really put a lot of wind back in the campaign's sails |
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Sat Nov-08-08 04:46 AM
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30. I like the pic of him sitting in quiet repose before one of the debates |
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in the dressing room. Can't seem to find it right now, though.
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Sat Nov-08-08 05:05 AM
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32. Proud to say I was at the Portland event that day |
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It was absolutely incredible.
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