In His Element
by alanfreed

Comment by tootsweet:
The environment is clearly defined and is clearly defining your subject. Your subject is doing what he does in this environment. All elements of this challenge are here. I think your downfall is that Obama is such an animated speaker and this shot doesn't really capture that. It's hard, when your subject is so well known, to really capture what the public already knows about him. It's like he just finished something wonderful, or he is about to open up and let the personality come through. This shot is right in the middle.

In His Element
by alanfreed

Comment by jonfrommk:
Interestingly even as a Brit my first temptation was to think 'oh no not another shot of the democratic candidate...seen him a million times' but then when you stop to think about it this is a phenomenal photo for DPC. Outstanding sharpness and proximity, great colours and without a shadow of a doubt meets the challenge as well as any other photo. I hope you dont suffer from voter fatigue (political rather than DPC). An out and out 10 from me

Remarkable

In His Element
by alanfreed

Comment by mhtaylor:
Quality shot!

In His Element
by alanfreed

Comment by mgsmith53:
More of a candid than a portrait. But OK.

In His Element
by alanfreed

Comment by senor_kasper:
I am not particularly crazy about the model but this is a good shot.

In His Element
by alanfreed

Comment by snaffles:
very true, possibly first dpc pic of USA's first black President. good capture, 7

In His Element
by alanfreed

Comment by david_c:
Nicely done...could be an official campaign image.

In His Element
by alanfreed

Comment by pawdrix:
Someone drank the Cool aid?

I like him but I doubt he'll be able to deliver...on anything

Good Luck in the Challenge and at the polls. Cheers!

In His Element
by alanfreed

Comment by highleyaj:
Support Barack 08!!

In His Element
by alanfreed

Comment by Abstract:
what a perfect example of the topic. the candidate, his main message, audience, and a perfect pose 9