Great photos, Glenn. You were lucky to be able to photograph the blossoms before the crowds showed up. We have a large number of cherry trees here in Toronto that were also given as a gift by the Japanese government. The largest group are located in a park near where I live. When they bloom, usually in May, the crowds are just nuts. It pays to get there early.
Strange as it may seem, I remember the music I heard and seeing the museum more than the content. But it was a great opportunity; everyone should see the beauty of D.C. (the monuments, not the government) at some point.
I wonder if they still have the Close Up program going, in one iteration or another. I would guess not, as costs and liability issues have both grown to a point where parents and administrators just don't want to bother, anymore.
GORGEOUS images and beautiful ruminations of this special spot and celebration. Thanks for sharing these!
Thanks for giving them a look, Sheila. Appreciate it!
Great photos, Glenn. You were lucky to be able to photograph the blossoms before the crowds showed up. We have a large number of cherry trees here in Toronto that were also given as a gift by the Japanese government. The largest group are located in a park near where I live. When they bloom, usually in May, the crowds are just nuts. It pays to get there early.
If you can't get there before 8-8:15, you might as well not. Exception: Cold breezy days just before sunset. Thanks for looking and commenting!
Hey, fellow Close-Up cohort! I made the trip about a decade before you with Bellaire High in Houston!
Strange as it may seem, I remember the music I heard and seeing the museum more than the content. But it was a great opportunity; everyone should see the beauty of D.C. (the monuments, not the government) at some point.
I wonder if they still have the Close Up program going, in one iteration or another. I would guess not, as costs and liability issues have both grown to a point where parents and administrators just don't want to bother, anymore.
It’s still going on, and in fact, they’ve expanded it to include other cities. Check it out: www.closeup.org
Wow! I'd-a bet it had been ended or curtailed a bit. I'm glad it's still going on! Thanks, Glenn!
What a treat! To photograph the cherry blossoms without the crowds. Have you contacted NPS about using that Stumpy image? It's wonderful.
Thanks, Mark! I haven't, but will.