WASHINGTON DC, United States — Cherry blossoms frame the view of the Tidal Basin's Outlet Bridge on the eastern end of the basin in Washington DC. The delicate pink and white flowers of the Yoshino cherry trees create a stunning foreground for this lesser-known but crucial bridge, which controls water flow from the Tidal Basin into the Washington Channel under Ohio Drive. This scenic composition captures a unique blend of natural beauty and functional infrastructure during the National Cherry Blossom Festival.
Photograph by David Coleman. This image showcases a harmonious blend of natural beauty and urban infrastructure at Washington DC's famous Tidal Basin. In the foreground, branches laden with the pale pink and white blossoms of Yoshino cherry trees (Prunus x yedoensis) frame the view of the Outlet Bridge. These cherry trees, descendants of the original 1912 gift from Tokyo, typically bloom for a brief period in late March to early April, coinciding with the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The Outlet Bridge, located on the eastern end of the Tidal Basin, is a critical piece of infrastructure that manages the flow of water from the Tidal Basin into the Washington Channel. This bridge, situated under Ohio Drive, plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels and managing tidal flows, which is essential for the health of the ecosystem and the preservation of the surrounding landscape. While less famous than some of DC's other bridges, the Outlet Bridge is an integral part of the Tidal Basin's water management system.
Size: 8256px × 5504px
Location: Tidal Basin, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States
Photo credit: © David Coleman | CherryBlossomWatch / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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