The social media world was abuzz as soon as the pictures were uploaded on various websites. Here is what some netizens had to say:
As comments continue to pour in, the photographer Schmidt, on Thursday released a statement on the photographs. Here is part of his explanation:
"I took these photos totally spontaneously, without thinking about what impact they might have. At the time, I thought the world leaders were simply acting like human beings, like me and you.
But photos can lie. In reality, just a few seconds earlier the first lady was herself joking with those around her, Cameron and Schmidt included. Her stern look was captured by chance."
Remarks, explanation and photos. We report, you the readers decide....
