The serene Tidal Basin reflects pink blossoms and Washington, D.C., landmarks.

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The serene Tidal Basin reflects pink blossoms and Washington, D.C., landmarks.
Photograph by Sam Kittner/National Geographic Stock

10 Stunning Images of D.C.’s Cherry Blossoms

From Cherry Blossoms, the official book of the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

The famous cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., had a rocky start this year, with a warmer than normal February followed by an Arctic blast in March that threatened the vulnerable buds. However, the remaining blossoms are nearly at peak bloom. Celebrate the 2017 National Cherry Blossom Festival with these spectacular images of the cherry trees in our nation’s capital from the National Geographic book, Cherry Blossoms.

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