It occurred to me today that I have not posted anything on this wonderful little blog for like a million years. So, I thought I would share some pictures of the recent Cherry Blossoms blooming here in DC that I took a week or two ago.
I went down to see the Cherry Blossoms twice, but the first time the buds weren't even open yet! It shouldn't be surprising, I guess, considering how late spring came to the DC area this year.
But a few days later it was over 90 degrees outside and rumor was the Cherry Blossoms were finally open. So after class I grabbed my camera and headed down to the National Mall.
Sure enough the scene was much different than just a few days earlier.
Once the Cherry Blossoms bloom, the flowers will only remain on the trees for about a week or two.
Locals and visitors from near and far turn out in droves to enjoy the beauty from the Cherry Blossoms.
DC holds the annual Cherry Blossom Festival each year to celebrate the flowers.
Although most of the flowers were in bloom, some had still not opened yet.
My personal opinion is that late afternoon or early evening is the best time to view the flowers. The lighting as the sun sets is really beautiful!
Most of the trees are located around the Tidal Basin, stretching from the Jefferson Memorial, through the FDR Memorial (pictured above) and the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. However, there are also a few to the side of the Washington Monument.
Different varieties of Cherry Blossom trees have varying shades of flowers.
Until next year, Cherry Blossoms.
