Thanks to the members of our community who participated in this week’s Instagram challenge #ppmayflowers. There were many wonderful images of flora!

Congratulations to this week’s honorable mentions (left to right, starting top): @naveedmulki, @euphilikey, @essenceoftravel, @girllivant, @thespencercallahan, @analinda_m, @innezo, @purplecowphoto, and @vivitavivi. Make sure to check their individual feeds for their write-ups.

The winner for this week’s challenge is @wanderlusting_one! She will receive a 16×16 inch canvas print! Check out her winning photo and write-up below:

“Many visitors often visit Washington, DC in the spring to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom. They will probably see the many monuments and federal buildings that run our great country. As for me, I see these beautiful flowers as a symbol of the friendship between the U.S. and Japan. I see the cherry blossoms as an annual rebirth, when signs of life emerge after a long winter. I see hope.”