6 Stages

I wanted to challenge myself this cherry blossom season to capture the blooms up close with my macro lens. I documented the 6 stages of the blooms here in Washington, DC around the Tidal Basin and Washington Monument.

Stage 1: Green Buds

Stage 2: Florets Visible

Stage 3: Extension of Florets

Stage 4: Peduncle Elongation

Stage 5: Puffy White

Stage 6: Full Bloom

Stage 6: Full Bloom

"Stage 7"