Cherry Blossoms and Jefferson Memorial

The Jefferson Memorial stands majestically framed by delicate cherry blossoms in this quintessential Washington, DC springtime scene. This photograph captures the classical dome of the memorial, dedicated in 1943 to America's third president and principal author of the Declaration of Independence, during the annual cherry blossom season. The pink blooms, descendants of the original gift from Japan in 1912, create a stunning foreground for the white neoclassical monument, embodying the perfect harmony between natural beauty and architectural significance on the shores of the Tidal Basin.