Cherry blossom is a beautiful reminder of the coming spring

Cherry trees along the Potomac river, a nice present from Japan, turns into a beautiful bouquet every year around April. Canon S1 IS

Here is a closer shot of the cherry flowers. Canon S1 IS

Washingtonians celebrating the arrival of spring at the Cherry Blossom Festival. Canon S1 IS

So many things to see, so many things to remember, to freeze in time; and a fellow photographer thinking along the same lines. Canon S1 IS

The Jefferson Memorial is one of the favorite destionations during the festival. Canon S1 IS

Here is another perspective. Canon S1 IS

And a closer look at those beautiful columns. Canon S1 IS

Reflecting pool is not the only place where you can see a nice reflection of the Washington Monument. Canon S1 IS

The Washington Monument from the Jefferson Memorial. Canon S1 IS

And you were wondering why these pictures are on the cherry blossom page. Canon S1 IS