The Cherry Blossom Festival is a big deal. The cherry trees bloom as the weather gets nice and people go out in droves to see the trees and take part in the festival. It's easiest for me to visit weekends, but it's really crowded. Weekdays the crowds are smaller, but then I have to work.
This year I have use-or-lose vacation and I needed a day off from work anyway, so I decided to go to the Tidal Basin yesterday. I got up really early and got on the Metro with all the commuters. I got to the Tidal Basin just as morning twilight was starting and was immediately surrounded by crowds of people who were there to see the trees. People in suits were there on their way to work. Joggers and bikers were there. Photographers were everywhere, shooting the trees, the blossoms on the trees, and people with the trees in the background. Tripods were set up. Smartphones were out in force. Some people were holding their iPads up to shoot.
I brought three lenses, but quickly settled on my 85mm f1.8. It was overcast, with the sun weakly shining through the thin clouds. Not great light for the look I was going for.
Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin |
Blossoms |
The Tidal Basin is Popular During the Festival |
I circled the basin, stopping for photos, and occasionally moving away from the water to walk under a canopy of flowers.
Under a Canopy |
Blossom Close-up |
Jefferson Memorial and Cherry Tree Crowd |
And so ends my rendition of the cherry blossoms this year.
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