Monday, March 5, 2012

Back to the Swamp

Here are some photos from my first month or two back in Washington, D.C. working on contract for the New York Times. Enjoy!

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President Barack Obama disembarks Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 12, 2012 upon returning from in Chicago, Ill on a campaign fundraising trip. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times


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A U.S. Marine helicopter approaches the South Lawn of The White House to pick up President Barack Obama for the first leg of his trip to Cleveland, Ohio to speak on the economy, Tuesday, January 3, 2012. (Luke Sharrett/The New York Times)

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Public servants from the Arlington Fire Department, Arlington Police Department, U.S. Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service stand behind President Barack Obama as he delivers remarks on the economy and job opportunities for returning military veterans at an even at Fire Station #5 in Arlington, Va. on Friday, February 3, 2012. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times

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President Barack Obama checks out a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado pickup during a visit to the Washington Auto Show on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 in Washington, D.C. The President used the visit as an opportunity to lambast his political opponents who opposed the auto industry bailouts. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times

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President Barack Obama walks to greet supporters after disembarking Air Force One at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Ill. on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. The President was in Chicago to host campaign fundraisers throughout the evening. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times

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White House Press Secretary Jay Carney laughs at a reporter's question as a graph referencing private sector job growth appears behind him during the White House Daily Briefing on Monday, February 6, 2012 in Washington, D.C. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times

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White House Military Office personnel are seen in President Barack Obama's motorcade before a fundraising trip to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 27, 2012. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times

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President Barack Obama is reflected in a chandelier as he delivers remarks at a campaign fundraiser at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Monday evening, January 9, 2012. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times

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A White House visitor's camera battery dies as President Barack Obama congratulates the 2011 NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks basketball team in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Monday, January 9, 2012. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times

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Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) arrives on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, January 25 2012 at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times

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House Speaker John Boehner answers reporters' questions during a weekly news conference on Capitol Hill on Thursday, February 16, 2012 in Washington, D.C. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times

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Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-Ohio) speaks to the media following a House Republican conference on the payroll tax act on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 in Washington, D.C. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times

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Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) hosts a press conference to condemn Congress' failure to pass a budget for 1000 days on the afternoon before the State of the Union address on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in Washington, D.C. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times

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President Barack Obama's motorcade traverses the streets of downtown Washington, D.C. on a rainy January night. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times

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Marine CH-46 helicopter "Nighthawk 4" passes by the Chicago skyline en route to Soldier Field carrying members of the White House Press Corp during President Barack Obama's fundraising trip to Chicago, Ill. on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
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A Marine CH-46 "Phrog" helicopter is seen at Chicago O'Hare International Airport during President Barack Obama's fundraising trip to Chicago, Ill. on Thursday, January 12, 2012. Luke Sharrett for The New York Times.
Thanks for looking!
**Photos copyright Luke Sharrett and The New York Times**

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love the cripness yet softness of your Airforce One pic.

It was very enjoyable meeting you yesterday at the polls in Oriskany. All us ladies agreed that you made our day.

Best to you,
Vicke Graham

Emon Hassan said...

Great shot!!

Anonymous said...

Amazing!