Tidal Basin at sunset

A lack of blue sky makes this picture much less interesting.

Surprisingly uncrowded.

Cherry Blossoms Tidal Basin Walk along Maine Avenue, SW, Washington DC on Friday afternoon, 23 March 2012 by Elvert Barnes Photography

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The Jefferson monument at sunset! The best place to be.

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The most common cherry blossom sight!

Around the Jefferson Memorial and Tidal Basin on a 100º Sunday in April.

Warrior Poetes . www.warriorpoetes.com . 2007 National Cherry Blossom Festival . Cultural Stage . Jefferson Memorial . Tidal Basin off East Basin Drive, SW, WDC . Monday afternoon, 02 April 2007 . Elvert Xavier Barnes Photography

Warrior Poetes consists of three sisters - Marissa, Allicia and Ariana.

Looking across the Tidal Basin in spring.

National Cherry Blossom Festival Tidal Basin Cultural Performances Stage . Jefferson Memorial Grounds . Tidal Basin / East, SW, Washington DC . Sunday, 29 March 2009 . Elvert Xavier Barnes Photography

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Cherry Blossoms Tidal Basin Walk along Maine Avenue, SW, Washington DC on Friday afternoon, 23 March 2012 by Elvert Barnes Photography

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A nice shot of the walkway along the waterfront with cherry blossoms abound.

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Memorial Day Weekend / Flower Library across from Tidal Basin along Maine Avenue, SW, Washington DC on Monday, 31 May 2010 by Elvert Barnes Photography

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Pedestrians (Photograher In Action) . Cherry Blossom Festival 'Walk' . www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org . Jefferson Memorial Grounds . Tidal Basin / East just off Ohio Drive, SW, WDC . Tuesday afternoon, 1 April 2008 . Elvert Xavier Barnes Photography

Warrior Poetes . www.warriorpoetes.com . 2007 National Cherry Blossom Festival . Cultural Stage . Jefferson Memorial . Tidal Basin off East Basin Drive, SW, WDC . Monday afternoon, 02 April 2007 . Elvert Xavier Barnes Photography

Warrior Poetes consists of three sisters - Marissa, Allicia and Ariana.

While at the Tidal Basin, the Queen could not resist the opportunity to take a paddle boat ride. She opted for the 2-seater and created 10 foot swells with her ferocious paddling.

National Cherry Blossom Festival Tidal Basin Cultural Performances Stage . Jefferson Memorial Grounds . Tidal Basin / East, SW, Washington DC . Sunday, 29 March 2009 . Elvert Xavier Barnes Photography

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National Cherry Blossom Festival Photo Walk at Tidal Basin / East along Maine Avenue, SW, Washington DC on Sunday, 29 March 2009 by Elvert Barnes Photography

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