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Cherry Blossom Watch Update / Kwanzan Edition: April 4, 2017

East Potomac Park, Washington DC

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 4, 2017

Cherry Blossom Watch Updates / Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms
Last updated about 4 years ago / Originally published about 4 years ago

Current Peak Bloom Predictions

NPS: Between April 2 & 5

The Kwanzan cherry blossoms are getting close to blooming. There’s the occasional flower out already, but for the most part they haven’t yet opened up. With mostly warm temperatures coming up, more and more will be coming out over the next couple of weeks.

While there aren’t as many Kwanzans as the more famous Yoshino cherry blossoms, their bloom is very pretty. They have a dense, bright pink flower with thick foliage low to the ground that is especially good as a backdrop for portrait shots.

There are several large clusters of them near the Tidal Basin and around East Potomac Park towards Hains Point. I have a map on how to find some of the larger clusters on the main Kwanzan cherry blossom page.

Here’s how they’re looking this morning. These were all taken of the ones near the FDR Memorial and the larger clusters around East Potomac Park.

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 4, 2017

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 4, 2017

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 4, 2017

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 4, 2017

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 4, 2017

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 4, 2017

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 4, 2017

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 4, 2017

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 4, 2017

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 4, 2017

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 4, 2017

Kwanzan Cherry Blossoms - April 4, 2017

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...
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  • Detrick, Alan L. (Author)
$20.09
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Photographing Flowers: Exploring Macro Worlds with Harold Davis
Photographing Flowers: Exploring Macro Worlds with Harold Davis
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  • Davis, Harold (Author)
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By David Coleman

Page last updated about 4 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
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The Cherry Blossom Festival: Sakura Celebration
The Cherry Blossom Festival: Sakura Celebration
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