cilla ann: Washington Monument 4:40am, April 4, 2009
cilla ann: It struck me odd that there was such a huge flood light on this tree.
cilla ann: Petals floating on the Tidal Basin
cilla ann: The sky began to compete to see who was pinker.
cilla ann: The Shades of Pink
cilla ann: Trailing in the water
cilla ann: Delicate blossoms floating in the strong wind
cilla ann: Swinging in the breeze (OK strong gust)
cilla ann: Just a hint of morning light
cilla ann: The Photography groups started showing up around 5:30 - 6:00
cilla ann: The peace of DC has come to an end and the traffic hits.
cilla ann: Watching the Sakura as the sun rises over the Thomas Jefferson Memorial
cilla ann: This photo has been taken thousands of times I am sure, but still a pretty bridge on the Tidal Basin.
cilla ann: Sunrise at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial
cilla ann: Look at the pile of petals in the water.
cilla ann: It is all about the wonders of the blossoms.
cilla ann: Quiet Blossoms
cilla ann: The colours are starting to change with the morning light
cilla ann: Sunrise
cilla ann: Every step you take, the view was of blossoms and monuments. Really Surreal
cilla ann: Mourning Light
cilla ann: Having to turn his head from the blast of the wind.
cilla ann: Transforming Peace.
cilla ann: Tidal Bassin
cilla ann: Sakura.....
cilla ann: It was fun watching people try to get that shot.
cilla ann: Romance was definately in the air.
cilla ann: Taking it all in.
cilla ann: By now all the paths were full of people.
cilla ann: Taking a moment to play in the trees