WASHINGTON, United States — Cherry blossoms frame the Washington Monument at the Tidal Basin during peak bloom in Washington, DC. The pre-dawn light casts a soft pink glow over the scene, highlighting the renowned spring attraction in the nation's capital.
Photograph by David Coleman. The Tidal Basin in Washington, DC, is renowned for its stunning display of cherry blossoms each spring, typically peaking in late March to early April. This 107-acre man-made reservoir, bordered by the Jefferson Memorial and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, is home to thousands of cherry trees, most of which are Yoshino cherries. These trees, a gift from Japan in 1912, symbolize the enduring friendship between the United States and Japan. The National Cherry Blossom Festival, an annual event celebrating the blooming of the trees, attracts over million visitors to the capital. The Washington Monument, visible across the Tidal Basin, stands at 555 feet tall and was completed in 1884 as a tribute to America's first president. During peak bloom, the combination of the cherry blossoms, the Monument, and the Tidal Basin creates one of the most iconic and photographed scenes in the United States. The pre-dawn hours offer a unique opportunity to capture the scene in soft, pink light, before the arrival of crowds. This annual spectacle serves not only as a beautiful natural display but also as a significant cultural and historical event for the nation's capital.
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Location: Tidal Basin, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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