This is one of my most favorite times to photograph around Washington DC's Tidal Basin and the sight of thousands of blossoming cherry trees never ceases to take my breath away. I marvel the beauty of these pink blossoms covering every tree and every branch along with thousands of other visitors who descend on the place to see this nature's spectacle. To maximize my chances of creating an interesting image, I prefer to get to the location very early in the morning, at least an hour before the sunrise. Not only is it less crowded, but I also love the the light well before the sun rises. The colors in the sky are the best and long shutter speed times needed for proper exposure can create some really interesting effects. This year, I was very lucky. The sky was quite overcast that morning which allowed for some amazing reflections and lots of color in the sky.

These are my favorite images from this year's outing. 

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting PoolLate summer morning at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Washington DC, Photo by Anna Wrobel Photography.