Inaugural Instagrams
Photographer Charles Ommanney went backstage at President Obama’s second inauguration. See photos.
Charles Ommanney
Photographer Charles Ommanney went backstage as Washington, D.C., prepared for its once-every-four-years party. See photos from President Obama’s second inauguration—and the prep.
Charles Ommanney
Around the corner from the Inaugural Ball, 5.00pm
Charles Ommanney
President Obama speaks to an estimated 800,000 people on the Mall.
Charles Ommanney
President Obama speaks to the crowds on the Mall at his inauguration in Washington.
Charles Ommanney
A stretcher and telephone backstage at the inauguration of Barack Obama.
Charles Ommanney
Katy Perry surrounded by congressman backstage at the inauguration of President Obama.
Charles Ommanney
Backstage at the inauguration - the band arrives at 9.36am on Monday.
Charles Ommanney
Scenes around the balustrade behind where President Obama will be speaking. 8.30am on Monday
Charles Ommanney
The inauguration of Obama. Last minute details! Washington at 7.00am on Monday.
Charles Ommanney
Cameras on the balustrade. The Capitol at 8:15am on Monday
Charles Ommanney
A women walks the Inauguration parade route in Washington at 4.07pm on Sunday.
Charles Ommanney
Pennsylvania Ave. Washington DC. 'The Day Before' at 3.00pm on Sunday.
Charles Ommanney
Capitol South side. 'Having a wander' in Washington at 12:30pm on Sunday.
Charles Ommanney
Reflection the day before Obama Inauguration in Washington at 12.45pm on Sunday.
Charles Ommanney
Picking up Inaugural credentials - Russell Senate Office in Washington 10:45am on Sunday.
Charles Ommanney
Underneath the inauguration of Barack Obama in Washington at 12.45pm on Sunday.
Charles Ommanney
The singer James Taylor rehearses on Sunday on the platform where President Obama will be inaugurated.
Charles Ommanney
Capitol dome. Washington DC. 3:20pm on Sunday.
Charles Ommanney
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