The photograph on the front page of the Los Angeles Times capturing the 44th President at his desk the first day in office was a little disconcerting.
On the campaign trail - at election rallies and while on the road pursuing his American "dream" - the paparazzi snapped poignant stills of a smiling thoughtful man who resonated ripe leadership qualities.
Today's image was startlingly different.
The lens has uncannily captured a smug - almost prissy - Barack as he exchanged a few words with a Number 1 lapdog.
Am I misreading the photo, or is Obama assuming a noticeable air of superiority?
Is the Prez looking down on his right-hand man at the White House - Chief of Staff - Rahm Emmanuel?
And, the curious aura Obama projects is a telling one.
"I'm in charge now. So, fu** 'em," appears to be the message the head honcho is communicating.
In the final analysis, it appears that there are mysterious facets of Barack Obama's personality yet to be revealed.
As the Office of the Presidency makes demands, takes its toll, and - ultimately - tests his mettle, I expect new aspects of the man's true nature will spring forth as shining revelations.
James D. Miles once opined:
"You can easily judge the character of a man by how he treats those who can do nothing for him."
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