They’re here!!! And yes, I’m completely obsessed. Peak bloom, soft petals, that dreamy haze of pink—how could I not wake up at 5 AM on my day off just to catch that Tidal Basin magic? But here's the thing: you don’t need to make the trek downtown to soak in the beauty. There are so many amazing, peaceful spots closer to home. Still, something about all those blooms reflected in the water with the monuments in the background just gets me. Even without a sunrise, it felt so… DC. Here’s a peek at what I captured that early morning (and yes, I took a LOT).