Washington, D.C.'s famous Yoshino cherry trees are nearing peak bloom. Find out how to take a winning photo of the delicate flowers with Traveler's director of photography, Dan Westergren. (Photograph by Tyler Metcalfe)

Virtual Photo Workshop: Cherry Blossom Edition

April 08, 2014
2 min read

Washington, D.C.’s famous cherry trees are nearing full bloom. Last spring, Nat Geo Travel took you there in real time with Dan Westergren, the head of photography for Traveler magazine, leading the way.

Dan went down to one of the District’s most photogenic spots—the Tidal Basin—to capture this world-class capital city in all its springtime glory and offer practical tips about how to leverage light and composition when you’re trying to get the perfect shot of these iconic—and fleeting—blossoms.

Watch the video now:

Follow Dan’s adventures at Nat Geo headquarters and around the world on Twitter @dwestergren and on Instagram @danwestergren.

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