
Jefferson Memorial
Washington DC, DC
A neoclassical masterpiece on the Tidal Basin shore, the Jefferson Memorial is framed by cherry blossoms each spring and reflects beautifully in the water at blue hour.
Photography Guide
- Best Time
- blue hour
- Crowds
- Busy
- Shot Types
- widereflection
- Best Seasons
- spring
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