WASHINGTON DC, Stati Uniti - i ciliegi in piena fioritura creano un'incredibile esposizione di fiori rosa e bianchi intorno al bacino delle maree in una giornata di primavera assolata. La pittoresca scena attira folle di visitatori a assistere a questo spettacolo annuale nella capitale della nazione.
6706 x 4476 px | 56,8 x 37,9 cm | 22,4 x 14,9 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
9 aprile 2014
Ubicazione:
Tidal Basin, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Altre informazioni:
Photograph by David Coleman. This image captures the peak of Washington DC's famous cherry blossom season at the Tidal Basin. The cherry trees, primarily Yoshino cherries gifted by Japan in 1912, typically reach full bloom in late March to early April, creating a breathtaking display that attracts over 1.5 million visitors annually. On this sunny day, the pale pink and white blossoms are at their most vibrant, contrasting beautifully with the clear blue sky. The Tidal Basin, a man-made reservoir between the Potomac River and the Washington Channel, provides a picturesque setting for the blooming trees. Its still waters often reflect the blossoms and surrounding monuments, including the Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monument, creating iconic views. The National Cherry Blossom Festival, which coincides with this bloom, celebrates the enduring friendship between the United States and Japan symbolized by these trees. This fleeting spectacle, lasting only a few days to two weeks, not only beautifies the capital but also serves as a harbinger of spring and a powerful draw for tourism. The scene embodies the ephemeral nature of beauty, a concept deeply appreciated in Japanese culture and now an integral part of Washington's spring traditions. On such a perfect day, the Tidal Basin walkways are likely crowded with photographers, picnickers, and admirers all seeking to experience this annual natural phenomenon in the heart of the nation's capital.
