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."
![US President](http://img.astroawani.com/2013-12/obama-520x330.gif)
Remarks, explanation and photos. We report, you the readers decide....