2nd – with 20% of the vote (it was leading from the beginning …. until the last hour!)
President Obama waits with Sergeants at Arms and Members of Congress before entering the House Chamber to deliver the State of the Union address. Standing with the President are, from left: Paul Irving, House Sergeant at Arms; House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va.; Sen. John Thune, R-S.D.; and Terrance Gainer, Senate Sergeant at Arms (Photo by Pete Souza)
My vote also, desertflower, and the look on John Thune’s face, his obvious distaste and unhappiness.
This is what The Best President of the USA Ever has to contend with.
This photo captures what this man lives with every day…they don’t even try to hide their revulsion of this historic President. They show their fear and ignorance.
IMO, J4O, part of the ‘fun’ was that we never discussed criteria for the ‘picture of the year’, or even of the month, so people brought their own visceral reaction to the choice. I bet if we’d had specific categories, each of these would/could have won. This has been a blast – especially when Ms TOD Photo-techie stepped in! 😀
Who would have thunk it! 🙂 A pope with POTUS as the #1 photo?! But then again, with the history of the Catholic church who would have believed that we would ever had one that wasn’t a POS, excuse my ex-catholic french.
This is magnificent. One of my very tip-top ones, though the presence of hypocrites and charlatans in the picture caused me to lower its rank in this BEST contest; though there is great power in his rock-solid power and goodness contrasting with their sleazy essences. This one is profound and worthy. Bless my heart, I lean toward colorful and joyful when it’s Best of the Year.
When I was in New Orleans this past weekend out on a stroll we saw a little 5 X 5 size box on a pole, (similar to a mailbox but bigger) with a front see through plastic type glass with a handle on the corner of a residential street. It was a book exchange with about 20 books in it. Every city should have this!
You know, Chips, there must have been more than a handful of good faeries at your christening! It’s the only explanation for why you’re still standing. ♫Enjooooy yourself. It’s later than you think. …♫
I’ve got a guy in Russia and in Brazil who know all your secrets. (Well, actually they are two idiots who know nothing but just the thought of them might cause you to cough up the winner.)
I really thought this would be #1. I love it. I love the pose of our President. He was like I AM President of the United States. He wasn’t even moving and he had so much swag in this picture. LOVED IT.
The Obama Diary 
Yay
Looking good for the Pope.
Amk’s money’s on the Koala, tho.
So what did you do in the last hour to tamper with the voting machine?
VC, it’s been scandalous!
Oh, I’ve been sitting back and watching the final roll-out, GxG (and thinking it’s a good thing she’s far away over the seas)!
I can activate my GPS low-jack that I have on her and it will be on like popcorn in…3.2.1 !!!
Nah. Let her have her fun, while the rest of us stay out of trouble.
Sounds like you are her co-conspirator VC. Hmmmm?
He better pay up in dollars though.
🙂
vc owes me plenty of bucks. jus’ sayin’.
Oh lord, between amk’s currency and vc’s currency – we might get a penny on the dollar 😯
#overlyoptimistic
Drats!
Let me put it this way, if it isn’t the Pope and PBO I will know Chips outsourced the vote counting to Waukesha County.
in Wisconsin? Hey! did you see they dropped a mighty wedge of cheese instead of a new years eve ball
That’s because Wisconsin does have some classy people.
It’s awesome! 🙂 #w00tCheese
The Koala fix is in! This was a Fan Favorite. Call for an inquiry – Pronto!!!
This was my vote. Such an amazing and telling photo….in so many ways. I love this striking photo!
Mine too. 🙂
This was my #1
He’s so head and shoulders above them.
Look at Thune’s face. Such contempt in his eyes.
I had the same thought……
My vote also, desertflower, and the look on John Thune’s face, his obvious distaste and unhappiness.
This is what The Best President of the USA Ever has to contend with.
This photo captures what this man lives with every day…they don’t even try to hide their revulsion of this historic President. They show their fear and ignorance.
Yup, and this interestingly is the only black and white photo.
While he stands tall and straight and confident…I just am amazed by this pic:)
Yes, for me this is the winner. This picture will live forever.
I do like looking at this picture. Shows strength and resolve – what a man!
The Pope is good but i love looking at Rick Perry pouting
IMO, J4O, part of the ‘fun’ was that we never discussed criteria for the ‘picture of the year’, or even of the month, so people brought their own visceral reaction to the choice. I bet if we’d had specific categories, each of these would/could have won. This has been a blast – especially when Ms TOD Photo-techie stepped in! 😀
the fix is is. kenyan+koala/pope are the joint winners.
where do I collect my prize?
This was my Photo of the year…the President determined and folks around him seem to not have a clue…not much has changed
So many of us chose this.
My guess for #1 is POTUS and FLOTUS at the dinner for Hollande who is looking on with respect.
We will see soon.
yes….
i have loved this Vicki…:-)
If she makes us wait till tomorrow…I’m hunting her down!
Come on Chips – bring it, bring it, bring it!!!
And the winner is:
😎
Ok, good one, but now you’re just poking the Chelsea bear 😀 😀 😀
Ouch 😀 😀 😀 😀
😀 Bob, she’s gonna get the connection pulled and we’re never gonna find out what pic is #1 😯
Yep! 🙂
damn, you have no shame. I think I saw your team won today? Rub it in, rub it in.
Who would have thunk it! 🙂 A pope with POTUS as the #1 photo?! But then again, with the history of the Catholic church who would have believed that we would ever had one that wasn’t a POS, excuse my ex-catholic french.
This is magnificent. One of my very tip-top ones, though the presence of hypocrites and charlatans in the picture caused me to lower its rank in this BEST contest; though there is great power in his rock-solid power and goodness contrasting with their sleazy essences. This one is profound and worthy. Bless my heart, I lean toward colorful and joyful when it’s Best of the Year.
Happy New Year everyone!
I love this pic. It shows absolute confidence!
Could they, at the least – stop calling the kids George!
For our LL
When I was in New Orleans this past weekend out on a stroll we saw a little 5 X 5 size box on a pole, (similar to a mailbox but bigger) with a front see through plastic type glass with a handle on the corner of a residential street. It was a book exchange with about 20 books in it. Every city should have this!
Squeee!!!!!
Chips….we’re WAITING!!!!!
CHIPS! Stop playing on Twitter and bring us the First Place picture!!!! Damn youuuuuuuu!!!!
Feeling really sleepy, will leave the winner til the morning. Night everyone.
🙂
whaaaaaaaattt?????
Do we need a drink?
I’ll go get a diet coke. (something stronger?)
Wedding is off
HA! 🙂
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😯 Just like that? Wow!
/reflecting quietly ….. Hmmm. .. maybe I’d better discretely erase my name from contention..
UNFOLLOW AND BLOCK.
😆
Let me activate that GPS low-jack that’s on you. Keep playing and listen for the helicopter to hover over your home…any minute now…
You know, Chips, there must have been more than a handful of good faeries at your christening! It’s the only explanation for why you’re still standing. ♫Enjooooy yourself. It’s later than you think. …♫
Person of the year Pope Francis, Photo of the year……..
A Pope and an President walked into the the world when they were needed.
a president, a pope and a koala walk into a bar ….
what’ll it be …
And they toast and give a bear hug?
no, they all get drunk. #miracle
After your nap when you post the winner can you also post the number of votes for each?
I’ve got a guy in Russia and in Brazil who know all your secrets. (Well, actually they are two idiots who know nothing but just the thought of them might cause you to cough up the winner.)
Hey Danny, press the enter key…..!!!!!!
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And the winner is………….
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/01/01/photo-of-the-year-your-winner/
I don’t have all day…. Actually, I do, but still …..
This photo is riveting, but I left it because of CantorWon’t, who is going to cause trouble if he can.
You left it cause you were bespoken of the koala
Small world….Terrence Gainer, Sgt at Arms(on the right), his cousin was my boss back in the day.
I was happy to stop here! He looks like a hero for all time!
I really thought this would be #1. I love it. I love the pose of our President. He was like I AM President of the United States. He wasn’t even moving and he had so much swag in this picture. LOVED IT.