Jefferson Memorial and Cherry Blossoms When the cherry blossoms bloom along the reservoir at the Jefferson Memorial, the crowds are thick. Shooting at sunrise on a weekday is the best time for photography. This photo is one of my favorites in several years of shooting the cherry blossoms. LENS: 28-70 at ~70mm | FILM: Fuji Provia 100F | EXPOSURE: f/16 at 1/?" | DATE: 04/03 |