The cherry blossoms are the most iconic sight in D.C. in the springtime, and we like to capture many different views of them. Here’s what we have seen this year:
The classic views
Views from above
Dawn
Nighttime
People
Engagement shoots, weddings, romantic couples, people posing – everyone aiming for the fairytale setting among the blossoms.
The Japanese American Memorial
One of the most moving places to see cherry blossoms is at the Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II. The cranes restrained by barbed wire are a symbol for the unjust mass internment of Japanese Americans during the war.
Bees
An unusual site – bees swarming a cherry tree.
Farewell to Stumpy
Stumpy, a 25-year-old tree, has been the most popular tree for many years – coming back into bloom each year even though it always looks so fragile.
Sadly, it will be chopped down soon – this side of the Tidal Basin is regularly flooded and the sea wall needs to be rebuilt, forcing the removal of about 150 cherry trees (and later replanting of replacement trees once the new sea wall is built).
Stumpy was deemed too weak to survive, so it will be chopped up for mulch to be used around the Mall – but fortunately, clones of the tree will be made and new little Stumpies will be planted around the Tidal Basin.
Stumpy in the water at high tide:
Dying blossoms
Even as this year’s blooms end, there’s a strange beauty as they die off.
Love all the photos. Especially the ones of people and of course “Stumpy”.
This site features some very talented photographers with a keen eye.
Thank you for all photo
Thanks so much!
Victoria’s night pix are stunning. Eager to find out how the aerial shots were made (doesn’t look like WashMonument position). Stumpy looks better than the yoshinas on my street… although we’re NOT under water! Thanks for the annual visual treat.
Thanks for reading this! And yes, both aerial shots were taken from the Washington Monument.