Vogue Features 11 Photographers' Cherry Blossom Images Celebrating Spring

Vogue has enlisted 11 photographers to showcase their favorite cherry blossom images, celebrating this seasonal spectacle. The appreciation of cherry blossoms has a rich history in Japan, while the United States saw its first trees planted in Washington, D.C. in 1912, a gift from Japan. This initial planting was led by First Lady Helen Herron Taft alongside Viscountess Iwa Chinda, the Japanese Ambassador's wife, which initiated the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Similar celebrations take place in cities like San Francisco, Copenhagen, and Seoul, with attendees often donning blossom-themed outfits. Enthusiasts utilize interactive maps from locations such as Central Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to track blooming progress. The fleeting beauty of cherry blossoms represents renewal each spring, transforming bare branches into vibrant clouds of pink, white, and purple flowers, often scattered by the wind. Among the featured photographers is Albert Bonsfills.