I love all things flowers and foliage, but nothing tops the fluffy pink beauty of the cherry blossoms. This year the warm weather made for a very early, very short blooming season – with much pinker than usual flowers. These pictures were taken on two walks around the tidal basin, mostly on a foggy morning. I can never get enough of the blossoms myself, and if you feel the same you’ll enjoy this long post with lots of pictures!
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