I made it past the barricades sealing off Charles Street, but not past the Secret Service.  As the President’s arrival drew closer they ushered all residents into their homes.  I was thinking that I could sneak a shot through the second story window of a colleague, but I was told to shut it.  I watched through the glass as others eager to catch sight of Obama were told to step away from their doors and windows.  Here are the photos that I took prior, during, and after lock-down:

Vogue regular (and current wife of Harvey Weinstein) Georgina Chapman

The girls with the guest list

Fashion designer Michael Kors

NYPD brass consulting with the Secret Service to make sure I won't get a photograph of the President...just joking (kind of).

Making sure the President's security detail knows that I am watching them.

The president's car leaving NYC via Christopher Street around 9 p.m. or so.

$40,000 for dinner with the President?  After the hoopla I was happy to have a hearty bowl of beef stew at a friend’s, free of charge.