23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Blossoms Over the Basin

Each spring, thousands gather along Washington’s Tidal Basin to watch the cherry blossoms peak. I found a quiet spot between the crowds where a low branch framed the Jefferson Memorial perfectly. The moment captures the mix of calm and celebration that defines D.C. during blossom season.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2023
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D780
Copyright: © Daniel Hamburg