Spent a beautiful morning wondering around the Smithsonian Gardens behind the castle. Such a beautiful place with not many people around.
Pro tip: another great place to catch the cherry blossoms when they bloom.
For now, they have these amazing magnolias trees. It was like flower heaven.
You know it’s spring when you start seeing these bloom. If cherry blossoms are the official flowers of spring in the DC area, then I think magnolias are the second runner up. They’re everywhere and they’re so big and beautiful. I’ve even heard a few tourists ask if these were cherry blossoms. No… but they’re just as beautiful 🙂
While everyone is waiting for the cherry blossoms to bloom in the city, I was out over the weekend checking out the Magnolia trees. These trees are so beautiful and I love seeing them starting to bloom.
I’ve also been concentrating more on seeing what I love, simplicity and trying to stay true to my aesthetics. It’s not always shooting architecture with an amazing sky in the background. It’s about appreciating the little things in life that make me smile.
Springtime is always a beautiful time in the city. Although the cherry blossoms get the most coverage in the Washington DC area, I think the Magnolia trees have to be my second favorite.
Beautiful magnolia trees by the Smithsonian castle in the middle of spring. The gardens are filled with them and they are just so amazing to see.
Another shot of the beautiful Magnolia blooms. I love the lighting in this one.
