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Cherry Blossom Watch Update: April 8, 2013

Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC

Cherry Blossom Watch Updates / 2013 Cherry Blossom Watch
Last updated about 5 years ago / Originally published about 8 years ago

DC Cherry Blossoms in 2021

It seems increasingly likely that DC will still be under COVID-19 restrictions in spring 2021 while the cherry blossoms are blooming. So it's shaping up to be a good year to follow along from afar from the safety and comfort of your home.

It’s shaping up to be a nice day, warmer than we’ve had for a long time. The forecast is for it to get up into the 80s some days through the week.

There’s been a lot of progress in past 24 hours. Most trees are now starting to bloom. The Tidal Basin is really starting to look beautiful.

Sometime in the next 72 hours or so, the NPS horticulturists will probably judge that the blossoms have passed the threshold of 70 percent being in bloom, which will mark the “peak bloom” milestone. Based on nothing more scientific than simply looking at where they are this morning and expecting warm weather today, I suspect it might be tomorrow, but we shall see. It also wouldn’t shock me if progress during a warm day today lets them make the call this evening.

Regardless of the technicalities, the trees are looking beautiful today and should continue to look at their finest in full bloom for at least the next 4-5 days or so, perhaps longer. If you can head down during the week, do.

By the coming weekend, the flowers will be on their way out, but there’s a good chance there will still be lots to look at. It all depends on the effects of a very warm week coming up and some possible storms around Thursday evening into Friday. Last year they were mostly gone within 6 days, but warm weather and a storm helped that along.

Photographer at the Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC

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Photographing Flowers

At this time of year, there are beautiful flowers to be had all over the place. Maybe in your backyard. Maybe in the local park.

These are ere are some of my favorite books that I've reviewed on taking photos of flowers:

Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers: The Essential Guide to...
Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers: The Essential Guide to...
  • Timber Press OR
  • Detrick, Alan L. (Author)
$20.49
Buy on Amazon
Photographing Flowers: Exploring Macro Worlds with Harold Davis
Photographing Flowers: Exploring Macro Worlds with Harold Davis
  • Focal Press
  • Davis, Harold (Author)
$31.29
Buy on Amazon
By David Coleman

Page last updated about 5 years ago

Latest Development Milestone

Winter Dormant
Green Buds
Florets Visible
Extension of Florets
Peduncle Elongation
Puffy White
Peak Bloom
Green Leaves
Fall / Autumn

Cherry Blossoms: The Official Book of the National Cherry Blossom Festival
Cherry Blossoms: The Official Book of the National Cherry Blossom Festival
Buy on Amazon
The Cherry Blossom Festival: Sakura Celebration
The Cherry Blossom Festival: Sakura Celebration
Buy on Amazon

Comments

  1. Gloria says

    April 8, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    Nice shots!!! Walked over to the tidal basin today @ 1 pm, too many tourist but they are getting ready to pop!!

    Reply
    • David says

      April 9, 2013 at 8:59 pm

      Yes, plenty of tourists around, for sure.

      Reply
  2. Madge says

    April 8, 2013 at 1:39 pm

    Hi David,

    Thanks so much for your updates, I really do appreciate them. I was at the tidal basin before sunrise on Saturday and returned yesterday to take pictures. But I’m planning on return Wednesday to see everything in its glory. Can’t wait! And yes, I really love all your photos!

    Reply
    • David says

      April 9, 2013 at 8:58 pm

      They should look great on Wednesday. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Teo Bergmann says

    April 8, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    Hi David,
    Your photos are beautiful! Can I buy some of your photos?

    Reply
    • David says

      April 8, 2013 at 1:36 pm

      Absolutely! Each of the images in the gallery at this link includes a “buy” button with pricing information, etc. All of those were taken in previous years, but now that we’re getting into the bloom period this year, I’ll be adding some more in coming days.

      Reply

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