Cherry Blossoms

I have wanted to see the Nation's Cherry Blossoms for about 10 years. Upon moving to DC, I had no intention of staying here for a year, and thought that I would be gone by January and would miss the Cherry Blossoms. Thanks to the economy, I am still in DC. But thanks to being in DC, I have finally been able to see the Cherry Blossoms!

I've been taking my camera on my bike commute every day, but the weather hasn't been too great. (Not much snow in the winter here, but rain, rain, rain in the spring. Got to raise our water table some how I suppose.)

I biked over this morning (Sunday) to try to capture the pink blossoms in the sunrise and before the tourist. Guess what, all the tourist have the same idea! I have to post my most favorite photo first. And I apologize if it kind of freaks you out, but I was very excited! Everyone is looking around at the blossoms and taking photo's, and I saw this little guy sitting on the tree. I can't imagine it's a good sign to see a bat out-and-about in broad day light, but I asked a park ranger and he didn't seem all that concerned.


This next photo was taken last Monday night on the bike ride home. I just loved the bright daffodils lining the river path. Across the river are the Cherry Blossoms.


This photo was actually taken last Saturday. It was the opening day of the Cherry Blossom Festival. They had a kite flying contest next to the Washington Monument. It was cold and drizzly and I didn't stay for the kites too long, but it was neat while I was there. The blossoms looked ethereal in all the fog.




I love the reflection of the far trees in the photo below. I think this would look really nice in a water-color painting.


Me. Any guess where I work? :)


I got caught on the wrong side of the Cherry Blossom 10 miler and had to watch for about an hour before I could catch the trail back home. But I didn't mind. I love to cheer people on in races. It kind of makes me emotional. I can't explain it but I get teary eyed when I watch races. Even if it's on T.V....

Anyway, I'm sure as more things bloom I'll have more photo's to post.