This weekend the cherry blossoms reached peak bloom in Washington, D.C. Knowing their fragile nature, people flooded the city to see them– cameras, cars, and all.
Despite my disdain for all the cars and buses they draw, it impresses me that a bunch of pink flowers can have such a profound effect on people.
Including me. Every day, I have steadily watched the blossoms on my commutes, and recorded their transformation. I found them irresistible.
I was even compelled to leave home early a few times this past week so as to avoid the bus-driven hordes and sneak in a few extra minutes in the flowers’ expanding presence.
Cool gloomy days that preluded the warm sun-filled weekend helped.
They don’t receive quite the same level of attention, but the magnolias have been providing an impressive canopy for us this week as well.
Soon they, too, will lose their leaves so that other flowers might have their day.
I can already smell the first hints of honeysuckle.
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Beautiful photos, you have a great eye. I missed going downtown this year — thanks for bringing the blossoms to my screen.
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The joys of slow cycling?
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I am anxiously awaiting the redbuds and lilacs blooming in my yard. The smell of lilacs is the BEST thing EVER!!!
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Great pics, I happened to be biking by as you were taking that last picture. Couldn’t stop to say hi… I was coming home from the Crystal City 5k and it was well past dinnertime!
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Good timing to go by at sunset and congrats on your run! It was spectacular on Friday.
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I love your pictures. One thing I noticed is that you use a bike stand. I am little surprised but it certainly helps you feature the bike in the photos.
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Thank you! It’s actually a Pletscher kickstand. I only have a kickstand on the mixte (well, one of my folders does, too), but have been riding the mixte the past few days because I need to fix the chain on my Surly.
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Lovely pictures! The blossoms were beautiful this weekend.
http://districtandmore.com/2015/04/12/cherry-blossoms-in-dc/
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Wonderful! Just a little jealousy here! We are still waiting.
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It will happen!
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