Former President Barack Obama made an unexpected appearance in a family photo taken during the cherry blossom season in Washington, D.C. The image, which features two children posing under the iconic cherry trees, was shared on social media by their mother, Portia Moore.
On Monday, Obama walked among the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin, which are just coming into bloom. In the process, he accidentally photobombed the family’s portrait, which was being taken by photographer Briana Inell. Preston and Belle strike a pose in front of the Washington Monument. Left to the background, Obama walked through making a picture perfect moment that broke the internet in an instant.
Portia Moore set out to make a memorable family photo. Then her husband Damien saw the former president walking past. He tried to warn his wife, but she was busy tending to their newborn son, Preston. Shortly after posting the photo online, Moore got an even bigger surprise when Obama himself commented on it.
“Preston and Belle, I hope you enjoyed peak bloom!” – Barack Obama
The photograph quickly went viral, gaining international attention for its unusual guest. Inell, who captured this image, commented on the serendipity of the moment.
“Best photobomb ever! This is why you get to the Tidal Basin at sunrise on a weekday! You never know who you’re going to see!” – Briana Inell
Obama didn’t just react to the photo, he shared what it was like when he went to the Tidal Basin. He shared the entire journey with his 250,000+ followers on Instagram. He shared a pair of cherry blossom photos and captioned one of them:
“The cherry blossoms were beautiful this morning!”
The clip perfectly encapsulates the beauty and magic of cherry blossom season in Washington, D.C. At that time of year, locals and tourists alike convene to take in the beauty of these magnificent flowers. The Tidal Basin has been flooded these past few weeks with families and tourists hoping to catch a glimpse of the breathtaking scenery.
“My bad for stepping into the shot.”
Spring is bursting out all over in the capital of our great nation. Such a hopeful and reassuring example of the joy and community spirit that abounds during this season, we’re still smiling from this heartwarming encounter. That’s what the viral photo perfectly illustrates — you never know what magic you might find, even on the simplest of walks.
As spring continues to unfold in the nation’s capital, this heartwarming encounter serves as a reminder of the joy and community spirit that blossoms during this time of year. The viral photo underscores how even a casual stroll can lead to delightful surprises.
