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Quite the Picture

 

April 28, 2021

This is absolutely my favorite image from last night. I happened to see it float by on Twitter this morning, but it wasn’t accredited, so I regret that I can’t identify the photographer. I’m sure we’ll know his/her name soon enough—I think it’s destined to become iconic. [EDIT: The photographer’s name is Frank Thorp].

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To begin with, look at that perfect framing. The first woman Vice President in stride, backlit by a rectangle of soft light, with Old Glory also bathed in that light. She’s dressed to kill in a tailored suit, high heels, head held high, looking as confident as any Vice President in memory.

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Her entourage leads the procession with (I assume) her security detail, then the Vice President, then behind her per protocol, the alpha males of the Senate; Schumer, McConnell, Leahy and Thune picking up the rear.

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The two massive gold-framed paintings on either side remind the viewer of just where they are, of the gravitas of history, and what happened in this very place a mere 113 days ago.

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Add a highly polished floor mirroring all of the above, and you’ve got a picture for the ages.

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@frankthorp Frank Thorp V from Bruce Lindner on FB https://www.facebook.com/macbruce

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JUSTICE

 

17 requests for backup in 78 minutes

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Happy Friday

 

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RIP Prince Philip

 

Prince Phillip fills in as a Royal Guard, tricking his wife. As she passes, the normally silent guard calmly tells her, "Good Morning, Ma'am." She is surprised when she realizes that it is her husband in disguise. (What a wonderful moment.)

2021 Jazz Fest Lineup (Jazz-festing-in-place)

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