Cherry Blossoms and National Monuments at Washington DC Tidal Basin

Washington Monument Cherry Blossoms: Copyright © by Phyllis Wheeler, April 2013

Today my fabulous friend Pam took me to see the beautiful cherry blossoms at the Washington D.C. Tidal Basin. It looked like the blooms were at peak or near peak (the peak bloom period was originally projected for March but the date has been moved back at least twice since then due to our unusually cool weather). The Washington Monument (above) has scaffolding all round the bottom of it but it's hidden by the blooming cherry trees.

Cherry blossom season is my absolute favorite time of the year in the Washington DC and Baltimore metropolitan area. Being able to view the Tidal Basin blooms near peak on a beautiful blue sky day with a dear friend is a special treat.

MLK Jr Memorial Cherry Blossoms: Copyright © by Phyllis Wheeler, April 2013

Here's the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial surrounded by pink cherry blossoms.

Vibrant Pink Cherry Blossoms: Copyright © by Phyllis Wheeler, April 2013

 Here's a close up of a pinker than average cherry blossom.

Friendship Statue Cherry Blossoms: Copyright © by Phyllis Wheeler, April 2013

Here's a statue that may symbolize the friendship between Japan and America, surrounded by cherry blossoms.

Jefferson Memorial Cherry Blossoms: Copyright © by Phyllis Wheeler, April 2013

Here's the Jefferson Memorial surrounded by cherry blossoms.

Here are some of my previous cherry blossom related posts.

I hope you enjoyed my cherry blossom photos! May God bless you and be with you!

What is your favorite time of the year? What is your favorite flower? What is special or do you particularly enjoy about where you live?

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