Category: Spring

Shot the Cherry Blossoms

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Shot the Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC

I had a pretty productive day shooting the Cherry Blossoms around the Tidal Basin in Washington DC. Spend pretty much the entire morning down there and walked the entire basin.

It is taking a bit longer to edit the photos as after coming home I discovered I must have dirt on my sensor or somewhere in the camera. So it is taking me a bit longer to edit them as I have to clean the dirt spots of each picture. Although there is software out there that can remove the spots it is always best to make sure your camera is clean before your trip. In my case I did check out the sensor and cleaned the lens before this trip, but either the dust is very small on the sensor or I had dirt on my ND filter. I’m going to re clean everything and see if I can figure it out and do some test shots to see if I got it clean.

 

Washington Monument and the Cherry Trees

The Cherry Trees along the Tidal Pool with the Washington Monument in the background.
The Cherry Trees along the Tidal Pool with the Washington Monument in the background.

One of the first shots I got during the day and turned out as one of the better shots I got during the day. It is from the bridge on the way to the Jefferson Memorial.

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Going to see the Cherry Blossoms

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Going to see the Cherry Blossoms Tomorrow

Making the trip down to Washington DC to take pictures of the Cherry Trees that are now in full bloom along the Tidal Basin.

This year I’m attempting to arrive before Sunrise, but we will see how that goes. For those who know me, getting up at 4am to make the trip is the middle of the night for me. So this might be a bit rough in the morning and will have a nice supply of coffee to keep me away.

If you want to see what I get this year, check back here or visit my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/markdoddphotography/ Be sure to like the Facebook page so you can get notified of the posted pictures and any live videos that I do.

 

If you are planning on going here are a few tips.

  • Arrive around sunrise if you can to avoid the crowds. But even this early there will be people there.
  • Take public transportation. Parking is already tight on a normal day, but even more so during this time, so public transportation is the best way to get there.
  • If taking Metro, the Smithsonian is about the closest stop to the Tidal Basin.
  • Weekdays are best, but the weekend is crazy packed with folks enjoying the trees.

Washington Monument through the Cherry Trees

Cherry Trees in Washington DC

This is one of the photos I took on my trip last year. It was a weekday trip, but I didn’t get down there until the afternoon. Even though it was a weekday, people were everywhere enjoying the view.

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I know it’s cold. Spring is just around the corner

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20140108-001221.jpgIt’s been rather cold around here in Maryland recently. Yes I know you folks from the North think this is nothing, but for here is it way below our normal temperatures.
Plum trees in spring
Plum trees in spring

 

I’m trying to stay positive and keep thinking that spring and warm scenes like this are only a few months away