Donald Trump's Inauguration, The Protest

And then this happened.

For some people, Trump as President is a disaster and the inauguration was a good platform to express their frustration. Signs can make your opinions crystal clear.

You tip over some trash, break some windows, burn a car or two, you're gonna see this guy and a lot of his friends.

Arch enemy archetypes. This boot-headed gentleman was warning everyone about the effects of tear gas, channeling the bad acid speech from Woodstock. On the right, in every definition of the word, Robo-riot-man.

Does anything happen if it's not live-streamed? At least getting the facts out there.

A park was taken over by the resistance and creative outlets popped up. The graffiti boys doing their magic. It says "Deport Trump" and the Exxon sign is a little shout-out to Sarah's potential new boss-to-be.

Oh god, it finally happened, they trashed the Starbucks.

The "Massed" Media At The Inauguration

Ho hum, another four years, another transfer of power, another inauguration. Just tell me where to point my camera and make sure my sight lines are clear. It's a pressing need.

The circus.

Looks at poking and primping, always tweaking the delivery of the information. "Is that your half-eaten salad on my makeup box?"

Media doll, waiting for a cue.

Down in the trenches, waiting. Beats being on the stake bed truck in front of the Presidential limo, in the camera cattle call.

The finished product, cleanly packaged.

Portraits At Trump's Inauguration

What better opportunity is there to see America's incredible diversity than a Presidential inauguration? Who showed up for Trump?

Channeling Diane Arbus.

People were there as statements, both Left and Right, standing up for women and looming as Putin.

Now we're talking. This gentleman knows a special occasion when he attends it, complete with a custom-made outfit. He was going to a ball later.

One man's triumph is another group's depression. The LGBT crowd was represented and not happy.

Witnessing Inauguration Day

Fact: James went to Donald J. Trump's inauguration. What did he see? Good question. Let's roll the photos and find out.

Security fence along the Mall, near the Washington Monument. You'd have to go through a checkpoint to get inside. No ticket required. Contrary to Sean Spicer's claim, we don't think this image shows hundreds of thousands of people outside the Mall lawn, still waiting to get in.

How do you block off a city? With plenty of big trucks and lots of metal fencing. To keep the invisible throngs under control.

Lonely bleachers along the parade route.

Lunch break, PETA volunteers and someone who really wanted to find a bench.

A couple, doing their best imitation of "The Out of Towners."

It turns out people are interested in Trump's taxes. Abe on a cell phone.

Channeling Francis Bacon on a Trump flag. That's a fact.