So is now a good time to see/photograph the Cherry blossoms in DC?

TristanP

Like everyone else will be, I suppose. Any tips on locations?

marlinspike

Are you in/familiar with DC? There are of course the cherry blossoms in Kenwood (neighborhood in Bethesda, MD), though not so much for photographing, more for driving under with the sunroof open.
Richard

TristanP

I live in Delaware, but it's close enough for a day or overnight trip. We haven't seen the WWII memorial and some other stuff yet, and it would make a fun trip for the two little ones I think.

Bob Bell

TristanP wrote:

I live in Delaware, but it's close enough for a day or overnight trip. We haven't seen the WWII memorial and some other stuff yet, and it would make a fun trip for the two little ones I think.

I think all this week is the best time to go. I haven't been there in a few years but I remember seeing this site somewhere.

http://www.nps.gov/nacc/cherry/index.htm

TristanP

Thanks for the link - great info there. I'd love to get a sunrise shot of the Jefferson Memorial, but doubt we can get down there early enough.

bwg

this weekend should be peak time....but do yourself a favor and go on a weekday or early early (like sunrise) on a weekend. it gets crazy crowded.

i'm gonna try to go friday morning before i head out to the races this weekend.

TristanP

bigwebguy wrote:

i'm gonna try to go friday morning before i head out to the races this weekend.

That's the plan I'm currently forming. We either drive down from Wilmington leaving ~4:00 AM or stay overnight locally somewhere. Suggestions as to parking, traffic to avoid, cheap hotels, etc more than welcome.