As cherry blossoms bloom, budding photographers abound

Cherry blossoms were in full bloom on the University of Washington's Quad on March 23, 2022, where there are 29 cherry trees. The Quad has been buzzing with people taking photographs with their phones and other contraptions.

Childcare workers take children for a stroll through the University of Washington's Quad as the cherry trees go into full bloom on March 23, 2022.

When these Yoshino cherry trees get older, they stretch out and develop a spindly canopy. These cherry trees were brought to Seattle in 1939, and then transplanted to the University of Washington campus in 1962, because construction was ongoing for the 520 highway.

Blooming cherry trees attracted visitors and budding photographers on the University of Washington campus on March 23, 2022.

Cherry blossoms bloom on the University of Washington campus on March 23, 2022.

Cherry blossoms in bloom on the University of Washington campus in Seattle on March 23, 2022.

Cherry blossoms on the University of Washington's Quad, on March 23, 2022. The 29 trees are typically in bloom the third week of March.

Looking up at a cherry tree in bloom on March 23, 2022, on the University of Washington's campus. The 29 cherry trees are a citywide attraction when they are in bloom.

Children walk through the University of Washington's Quad, on March 23, 2022, as the cherry blossoms bloomed. There are 29 cherry trees that reach peak bloom the third week of March, typically.