As cherry blossoms bloom, budding photographers abound

March 25, 2022 / 10:35 am

caption: Cherry blossoms bloom on the Quad on the University of Washington's campus on March 23, 2022. Many people coming to see the 29 cherry trees dressed up for the occasion, in clothes color coordinated with the blossoms.

The 29 Yoshino cherry trees are in bloom on the University of Washington's campus, and it seems like everyone has shown up to marvel at their beauty — and pose for a photo. Social media manager Juan Pablo Chiquiza was on campus this week and took these photos.

caption: 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.

caption: 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.

caption: 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.

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

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

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

caption: 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.

caption: 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.

caption: 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.

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Juan Pablo Chiquiza
Social Media Strategist

Juan Pablo handles social media content, planning and scheduling at KUOW. He edits and manages a variety of original KUOW social content, including video. In fact, Juan is behind the station's pivot to video. As KUOW's live shows shifted online streaming during the pandemic, KUOW became a leader and guide for NPR as well as many NPR member stations. Juan also serves as the station's second-in-command photographer and reliably jumps into any situation with his expert skills, from breaking news events such as protests to live KUOW events such as Year in Review, podcast live events, and Town Hall meetings.
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