Moore posted the iconic Instagram photo in which Obama walks behind her smiling children, who are unaware of his presence. The photo got 33,000 views and hundreds of comments —
Massive crowds gathered at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., to witness cherry blossom trees at full bloom.
A family photoshoot in Washington D.C took an unexpected turn this week after they were photobombed by none other than Barack Obama himself. Portia Moore was posing for pictures with her husband and two young children by some cherry blossom trees at the Tidal Basin on Monday afternoon when a middle-aged man wearing a baseball cap strolled nonchalantly into the frame.
The famed cherry blossom trees are making their way toward peak bloom in D.C. Here’s a look at their progress.
According to the DC Frolics Instagram, other spots to see the cherry blossoms include East Potomac Park and Hains Point, the Congressional Cemetery, Dumbarton Oaks (in Georgetown), near the Capitol Grounds and the Library of Congress, and the Bishop’s Garden at the National Cathedral.
Astoria Park is the perfect place to spend the day during warmer Spring weather. Its cherry blossom trees near the waterfront offer the best of both worlds: an abundance of nature and a gorgeous waterfront view.
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D.C.’s beloved cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin and surrounding areas reached peak bloom Friday and remain magnificent. Every year, thousands of visitors line the Tidal Basin and take beautiful photos of the display. This year, the warmest weather of the season so far has offered delightful conditions for capturing an array of scenes.
Road closures from the annual Cherry Blossom races will shut down tourist hot spots in the District this weekend.
Cherry blossoms are in full bloom across Japan, prompting the usual rush of impromptu picnics, but prices are surging for the traditional food items often enjoyed while admiring the flowers.