Cherry Blossoms 2013

I went down to the tidal basin yesterday to see the cherry blossoms this year  but due to cold weather they were only half way out . I did manage to get some nice shots. I plan on returning in a couple of days when they are at their peak. Gary...

 Camera Nikon D-300 / Lens Tamron 18-270mm /

ISO-800 / f-14 / shutter speed 1/16

Camera Nikon D-300 / Lens Tamron 18-270mm /

ISO-800 / f-5 / shutter speed 1/200

Camera Nikon D-300 / Lens Tamron 18-270mm /

ISO-200 / f-16 / shutter speed 1/100
Cir-Polarizing filter