Barack Obama apologizes after photobombing family's cherry blossom pictures in DC park: 'My bad'

WASHINGTON, DC: A family was in for a once-in-a-lifetime surprise when former President Barack Obama unknowingly walked into the background of their cherry blossom photoshoot along Washington, DC's Tidal Basin on Monday, March 31. 

What started as a simple spring outing quickly became an unforgettable story and a viral sensation.

Barack Obama accidentally crashes family's cherry blossom photoshoot

Portia Moore, a mother of two, shared the incredible moment on Instagram, revealing how her children, Preston and Belle, ended up with one of the most unexpected photo guests.

"Look who strolled by in our picture for our family cherry blossom photoshoot!" Moore wrote in excitement. She recalled being so focused on keeping her son from running toward the water that she didn’t even realize who had passed by. It was her husband, Damien, who pointed it out.

"He goes, 'That was President Obama who just walked by,'" Moore recounted. "I ran to the photographer and asked her if she got the picture. She scrolls through and BOOM there is it! The perfect shot!"

She reflected on the significance of capturing a moment with Obama alongside her children, calling it a memory for the ages.

"This story is one to remember and the picture is a family heirloom (literally). And nope, we did not bother him on his much-needed peaceful stroll. We were featured on the news today. Such an epic core memory formed for our entire family," Moore shared.

As Moore’s post spread online, it even caught the attention of the former president himself. Obama reposted the image on his Instagram Story and left a playful comment, "Preston and Belle, I hope you enjoyed peak bloom! My bad for stepping into the shot."

The Moore family, now semi-famous for their presidential photobomb, plans to use the image for their next Christmas card. They even extended an invitation to Obama for next year’s photoshoot. "Same place, same time, same date. We’ll be here," the mother joked, as per NBC Washington. 

Internet gushes over Barack Obama's photobomb moment

Netizens took to the comments section of Portia Moore's Instagram post to gush over the wholesome moment, with one cleverly dubbing it, "It’s photObama." Another excitedly wrote, "Epic!!! Not our President getting active in the comments."

"I love this for your sweet family… what a moment!" one person wrote, while another marveled, "Omg, and he commented on the pic! This is an amazing memory!"

For some, the moment was a nostalgic reminder of Obama’s time in office. "President Obama is one of the best presidents the USA has ever had. He is humble, cool, and intelligent," one gushed. Another reflected, "This is perfect in so many ways, and the way he commented—OMG, I miss him! I miss how we were as a nation!! We were normal back then."

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