Thank you to all who have already submitted their photos of the 2017 cherry blossoms! There are, as usual, some really lovely shots.
There were a lot of submissions, so I'm splitting them into a couple of posts. Stay tuned for Part 2, which I'll post in the next day or two. And if you'd like to submit your own photos, there's information on how to do it at the bottom of this page. (New submissions are now closed.)
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© Sheila Firmalino
© Reiko Aruga
© Bill Huffstutter
© Kristi Crump
© Karim Al-Dahdah
© Erin Loder
© Ashley Stolze
© J. E. Travers
© Cathy O
© Mini Narayanan
© Amy Gabriel
© Marie Charlton
© Kathleen Harrison
© Joanna Wallace
© Roy Venkatesh
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© Jennifer Roberts
© Phil LeVee
© Julie Crouser
© Renee Burgess
© Njama Jones
© Michael Schute
© Dawnna Strassenburg
© Callie Eidler
Submit to the Reader Photos 2017!
Thanks for your interest, but submissions are now closed.
Alison Yao says
Thank you for setting up this website. I have been following the update and enjoying your photos.
Marianne Millar says
Thank you for your updates! I made it just in time! I have enjoyed all these gorgeous photos, too!
Katalin Vizy says
It was such a great experience to see cherry blossom in Washington DC two years in a row.
Terri Markle says
Thanks for opportunity
Preeti says
Hello, is the blossom peak time over? We r planning this weekend April 7-9 is it worth the trip?
David says
The main ones are done. The Kwanzan cherry blossoms are just starting to bloom. There are fewer of them, but they're very pretty. More on them here.
Theresa Rasmussen says
As usual, you were so helpful this year. My favorite shot (though I didn't submit that one) was the proposal that I shot - It was freezing that day, but it turned out great!!! Thanks again for all your help!
Theresa
David says
Glad it went smoothly, and yes, I know exactly which morning that was. It was chilly!
Debbie Worthington says
My first visit to see the cherry blossoms. Got there on April 1st --no April Fool's joke these trees were amazing.
Shuangyi Xu says
May the cherry blossom always be the cherry blossom.
Barbara says
Cherry trees were beautiful
S. Luginbill says
I was speaking to someone at the national park service & they hoped that people would enjoy the blossoms without touching them, picking them, climbing on the trees, etc. Perhaps you could post something on your site about appreciating the beauty of the blossoms without touching or damaging the flowers, branches, or trees. Thank you.
David says
Yes, that's something I emphasize every year in a number of places, especially as we head into the busy weekends. Here's an example. And another.
Roy Venkatesh says
Thanks for all your updates and thanks for using one of mine. I travelled from the UK to see the cherry blossom, so was pleased that they were still there when .I arrived on the 28th March!!
My photo was taken on my walk from Union Station to the National Mall. I believe it is in Lower Senate Park.
David says
Glad the long trip worked out!
Thao Nguyen says
My first time to watch cherry blossoms in DC. So impressive
Jin Zhang says
Thank you so much for sharing the Cherry Blossom updates with all of us! I have been following your updates for years! Love all the information and the photos you posted! I was able to captured these beauties in the last few years has a lot to do with you! Thank you thank you and thank you so much for everything you do!!!
David says
Glad it was helpful!
Lan Wang-Hiles says
I have been using this site to determine the dates to visit D.C. every year to see cherry blossoms. I also enjoy seeing the beautiful pictures of cherry trees.
I hope my pictures will be selected so that others can see. Thanks.
Njama Jones says
My name wasn't added to my photo
David says
Apologies for the technical glitch. Fixed.
Raquel Witkin says
Your site has been SO helpful this year with regards to blossoms status as well as enjoying your outstanding images!