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 —
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.
Massive crowds gathered at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C., to witness cherry blossom trees at full bloom.
Yes, that happened to one family recently. President Obama, the blueprint for “cool, calm, and collected,” unintentionally walked right through a family’s photo shoot during Washington, D.C.’s peak cherry blossom bloom. And the moment was everything.
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.
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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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.
For the ultimate cherry blossom bragging rights, register for both the 5K and the 10 Mile Run. How to Enter: Opt into the Double Blossom lottery for a chance to participate. Perks: Finishers receive a special Double Blossom medal! Before you hit the pavement, you’ll need to grab your race bib, T-shirt and any extra swag.