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.
The National Park Service has determined that peak bloom was reached today, on April 9. The cherry blossoms are now in full bloom and looking beautiful and in their prime.
It’s another warm and sunny morning. Photographers were out in force this morning ready for the sunrise. Unfortunately, a wispy cloud on the horizon diluted the light a bit so we didn’t get much of that rich golden light we sometimes get, but there were some beautiful shots to be had nonetheless.
Thank you to the photographers who have already submitted their photos this morning. I’ll post some of them shortly. In the meantime, here are a few I took this morning.
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:
- Timber Press OR
- Detrick, Alan L. (Author)
- Focal Press
- Davis, Harold (Author)
Tuan says
Those 2 pictures of the curve along the Tidal Basin, is that fisheye lens? I love that creativity!
Ashley says
Is there any chance you can get a new picture of the Japanese weeping cherry trees again? I’m planning my engagement photos, and those are the ones we’d like to stand under. =)
David says
As it happens, I just added one taken by a reader of a tree near the Smithsonian Castle. There don’t tend to be thick groves of those like the Yoshinos, but they are around, particularly along the Potomac waterfront of Hains Point.
Ashley says
Thank you so very much! This looks perfect. =)