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Barack Obama Photobombs Family’s Cherry Blossom Photo, Adding a Viral Twist

The former president apologized for his unexpected cameo and shared his own cherry blossom photos, delighting social media users.

A family taking photos with the cherry blossoms on Washington D.C.s Tidal Basin spotted a famous figure in the background of their shots: former President Barack Obama.
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Overview

  • While strolling through Washington D.C.'s Tidal Basin on March 31, Barack Obama unintentionally appeared in a family photo taken during the cherry blossom peak bloom.
  • Portia Moore, her husband, and their children, Belle and Preston, discovered Obama in the background after reviewing the photos taken by photographer Briana Inell.
  • The family shared the photo on Instagram, where it quickly went viral, with Obama later commenting to apologize and wish the children well.
  • Obama also posted his own cherry blossom photos on Instagram, expressing his enjoyment of the visit and his appreciation for the iconic blooms.
  • The Moore family plans to use the photo for their Christmas card and humorously invited Obama to join them for a future photo shoot next year.