Petal Power  by lesip

Petal Power

OMGoodness Guess Where I Went?
wait, wait I'm in my backyard.... LOL I put a 12mm extension tube on my 105 macro lens.

The DC cherry trees around the Tidal Basin reached full bloom Friday. I practically live there this time of year but sadly not this year. Metro is supposed to be for emergency and essential workers only. They closed the two stations closes to the Tidal Basin and asked you not to use metro to see the Cherry Blossoms. I personally thought they would close the Tidal Basin area and it was a big mistake that they didn't. The crowds started to show up Friday so they closed all the parking around the basin which didn't work since they just got bigger Saturday. Last night they decided to close all the roads surrounding the Tidal Basin. Not sure how the crowds were today, haven't seen the news but I did hear D.C. was pleading for the National Park Service to close the area. I know all this from pictures, news video's and the Bloom Cam that was set up this year so you could see it without going. The pull to go was strong but I listened and stayed home. Thankfully it's suppose to rain tomorrow which should help with the crowds if they don't close the area.

The eastern shore beaches had so many people visiting over the weekend they have now closed the beaches in Maryland and Delaware. It's sad that people will just not listen unless they are forced.

Well this got long ...sorry .... please take care and help flatten the curve if you are involved in this worldwide pandemic.
lovely shot. Popular beaches in Sydney were closed for the same reason over the weekend.
March 23rd, 2020  
Love it ... But you are right - people should take the distancing more seriously
March 23rd, 2020  
so beautiful ~ FAV
March 23rd, 2020  
Lovely photo. I have not tried extension tubes but do have several different diameters and combinations of closeup filters. I love the effect that you achieved in this photo. And you are right. You are a very good girl. Kudos to you for staying in your yard. I've been
wanting to go the the bird sanctuary which is never that crowded.
But if someone is coming from the opposite direction on the trail it could prove difficult to keep one's distance. Your narrative was not too long at all. I love hearing about how people are coping and what it's like in different communities. Otherwise, it wouldn't be difficult. While my wife and daughters were cleaning drawers, cabinets and closets, I was organizing the garage and gardening. Because tomorrow they pick up the trash, including the yard clippings. Got a project done today that I've wanted done for years. Sometimes, it's simpler, if not easier, to do things yourself rather than to try explaining them to the gardener, or whomever he happens to send that day.

As to the public at large, things sound pretty much the same around here. The mayor of LA closed all the beaches and their parking lots, as well as many of the parks, because people insisted on visiting them and ignoring social distancing. It makes you wonder what they're thinking or who they are listening to.
March 23rd, 2020  
les, i feel for you, my friend. usually i'm on envy mode whenever you're photographing the cherry blossoms because ours here are always a month late or just totally absent. take care, my friend. we'll get through this. waffles and egg whites for breakfast tomorrow? :-)
March 23rd, 2020  
Beautiful composition!
March 23rd, 2020  
B but it is sad that people don't realize the importance of staying home
March 23rd, 2020  
A stunning capture and your narrative is wonderful.
March 23rd, 2020  
so lovely
March 23rd, 2020  
@summerfield that sounds delish, I'm making oatmeal in my instant pot right now. Will add apples, walnuts, cinnamon and milk. Now to start thinking of dinner? Good luck with the telework today.
March 23rd, 2020  
Delightful light and airy image!
March 23rd, 2020  
This is stunning! Fav!
March 23rd, 2020  
This is lovely and a fav for me!🌸
March 23rd, 2020  
So soft and beautiful. fav
March 23rd, 2020  
I am heartbroken for you because I know how you love the cherry blossoms.This is an exceptional photo however.

Beaches in Florida and Alabama closed too but probably aweek too late.
March 24th, 2020  
I hear everything that you're saying. Everyone needs to stay home and resist the temptation to go out!
March 28th, 2020  
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