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Doug Mills,The New York Times
Obama Dance: President Barack Obama dances with first lady Michelle Obama to the song “Let’s Stay Together” during the Commander in Chief Ball Inaugural Ball at the Convention Center in Washington, on Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.
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Win McNamee, Getty Images
To The Victor: President Barack Obama arrives on stage during the presidential inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington.
Third Place
T.J. Kirkpatrick, freelance
44: Heather Deane of Atlanta shows off her President Barack Obama blanket in front of the Capitol building on the National Mall, among the trash left by other attendees, after the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, on Jan. 21, 2013.
Award of Excellence
Jonathan Ernst, freelance for Reuters
I’m So In Love With You: President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama dance at the Inaugural Ball in Washington, on Jan. 21, 2013.
Award of Excellence
Saul Loeb, Agence France-Presse
Oath of Office: Hundreds of thousands watch as President Barack Obama takes the oath of office during the 57th Presidential Inauguration ceremonial swearing-in on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 21, 2013, in Washington.
Award of Excellence
T. J. Kirkpatrick, freelance
Tears: Sherrena Bryant of Atlanta, right, wipes away a tear while watching the 57th Presidential Inauguration from the National Mall in Washington, on Jan. 21, 2013.