April 5, 2021 - Night Sakura

The thirty Yoshino cherry trees blossoming at the Quad on the University of Washington campus were planted at the Washington Arboretum in 1939.  They were relocated here when construction of the Evergreen Floating Bridge began.  These flowering cherries (sakura) are the same type of tree as those found at Tidal Basin Park in Washington, DC. 

The trees have been blooming every spring for decades, but the numbers of visitors that come to view the blossoms are a more recent development.  (Think: Social media.)  With the pandemic, people were asked to view the blossoms remotely or, if in person, to maintain good social distancing practices.  Visiting the sakura at night limits the number of people in your photos and there's no problem maintaining good social distancing practices.

 

December 13, 2014 - Green Lake Lights

The paths around Green Lake were crowded with people enjoying over three miles of luminaries for the annual Pathway of Lights.  This year's mild, dry weather made for a larger than usual turnout. On the paths, many of the walkers, strollers and pets wear festive lights.  On the water those on stand up paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and dragon boats were lit up as well.

A photographer catching a photographer catching the light.