I Jason Reed

Posted by Melissa McEwan at Monday, June 19, 2006
Jason Reed is a Reuters photographer so splendiferously talented at capturing Bush at his essence that I look forward to checking out his photos in the daily newsphoto dump the way I look forward to reading a favorite blog each day. I would bet that about 80% of the photos I choose for "Caption This Photo" are Jason Reed snaps.

But today, Shakers, he has outdone himself, giving me in a rare combo shot what is, to date, the best news photo I have seen since I began blogging, and quite possibly the best news photo ever.

U.S. President George W. Bush reacts in this combination picture as Merchant Marine Academy graduate Gabriel Whitney of Nashua, New Hampshire, gives him a big hug after Whitney received his degree at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point in New York, June 19, 2006. Bush addressed the Academy's 2006 graduating class. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)



Absolutely priceless.

Shakesville is run as a safe space. First-time commenters: Please read Shakesville's Commenting Policy and Feminism 101 Section before commenting. We also do lots of in-thread moderation, so we ask that everyone read the entirety of any thread before commenting, to ensure compliance with any in-thread moderation. Thank you.

blog comments powered by Disqus