The Inauguration of Barack Obama (UP CLOSE!)

Having a friend close to the stage paid off big! You won't see these photos anywhere else!

Celebrity Sightings - Part 2

Here are better photos of Oprah and Stedman. We also found Beyonce and Jay-Z.
Enjoy.

The Inauguration - The Celebrity Sightings

We sat in the same area with Oprah Winfrey, Stedman Graham, Gayle King, Denzel Washington, Usher, Angela Bassett, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jesse Jackson, Samuel L. Jackson, Alfre Woodard, Dick Van Dyke, Victoria Rowell, Omarossa, and Jennifer Lewis. I know there were others, but many people were covered up. We saw Colin Powell later being interviewed on CNN.

Marine One

This was the WOW! moment of the Inauguration. When the Bush family lifted off in Marine 1, it symbolized the power shift and ushered in a new era. This was very dramatic to see in person.

The Inauguration of Barack Obama

This was the view from where I sat. These photos are outstanding because you see Nancy Pelosi, Michelle Obama, and President George Bush through the "windows" below the podium. I have video of my section's reaction to the oath.

The Inauguration - Before the Ceremony

This was the view as I headed to my seat before the ceremony...

The Scene on the Metro

The city metro printed commemorative train passes. Here's a photo.
The scene inside the metro was INTENSE! There were thousands of people trapped underground trying to get out. Trains were delayed in all directions. Several people fainted. The metro team did their best to move the masses along. Look at the video to see the situation they had to handle.