Cherry Blossoms and Jefferson Memorial Photograph by Thomas Simonson, My ShotOn a cold spring morning I endeavored to capture the feeling of what the Cherry Blossoms held for visitors. Not for my own nostalgia, but to convey to friends and family around the country—to allow them to somehow share the sweet, warming scent of the blossoms. However, not every day on the Mid-Atlantic coast is sunny—and I think this picture helps convey that even on cloudy days, seeing this spectacular event is worth every bit of effort. Download Wallpaper (1280 x 1024 pixels)
Cherry Blossoms in Rain Photograph by Charles M. KogodRain doesn’t deter a walker from strolling the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., during the short blooming life of ornamental cherry trees. There are 12 different varieties of ornamental, or flowering, cherry trees in the District of Columbia. Ornamental cherry trees do not produce fruit. Download Wallpaper (1280 x 1024 pixels)
Washington Monument Photograph by Karen KasmauskiCherry blossoms frame a sunset view of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. The blooming of the pink and white blossoms heralds spring’s arrival in the nation’s capital, where hundreds of thousands of visitors flock each year to visit the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Download Wallpaper (1280 x 1024 pixels)
Warbler Amid Cherry Blossoms Photograph by Raymond K. GehmanA prothonotary warbler adds a splash of gold to a tableau of cherry blossoms along the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. The famed cherry trees were given to the U.S. capital city by Japan in 1912. More than 3,000 trees—and 12 different varieties—made the oversea journey from Yokohama to the District of Columbia. Download Wallpaper (1280 x 1024 pixels)