Before the Inauguration, I came up with a list of words that I wanted to capture with a camera because I didn’t have the words to describe why the event was so historic.
“New media,” “Regular Media,” and just plain “TV Anchor.” Media was everywhere.
“Civil rights” in street art on U-Street.
“Republican.” Enough said. You know they’re thinking it. I wouldn’t be surprised if he wasn’t thinking about it, too. I love that face.
“Honest Abe” plain and simple.
“Happy tears” while Obama was sworn-in.
“Crowds.” The most memorable crowd was at Ben’s Chili Bowl, where we gladly waited in line for two and half hours. And took tons of photos. Emon has some great photos in Inauguration Day 2. I love this one from outside Ben’s Chili, which was the site of civil rights riots after Dr. King’s assassination.
“Line fail” of all line fails on the way to Chinatown, L’enfant, any metro station after the ceremony.
“Hope” and “Hopeful”
“Weary traveler” a young man sleeps on the marble benches at the National Portrait Gallery.
“Security (threat)” a homeless man is questioned by the cops at the National Portrait Gallery.
I’m saving “historic” for the post I write about the event itself. When I write it.