47 beautiful photos show what spring looks like around the world

"If you put aside the impressive heights and the hot weather these guys have to deal with, it must be something else to witness such great views over the blooming city from up there," Nhan said of his photo, taken in Vietnam.

• Read more:
• Jaw-dropping photos show some of the world's most stunning works of architecture
• Photos of animals in the wild that show how amazing they are
• Stunning images show how photographers capture love around the world
• Breathtaking photos show the magic of 'golden hour' just after sunrise and before sunset

Also taken in Vietnam, Phú's photo shows women watering flowers in a field.

Viet was able to capture this colorful scene in Hanoi, Vietnam, from the air.

"Previously this area was largely a deserted lotus lagoon, but since it's been restored with thousands of flowers, this land has turned so vibrant," Viet told Agora. "When you step into this place, you step into a bubble of peace and quiet away from busy and noisy Hanoi."

Gomez captured this shot of tulips while visiting Buenos Aires, Argentina.

"It was the first time I ever saw a tulip, and I wanted to capture their beauty," he told Agora. "When I saw them, it was love at first sight."

"The blooming tulip fields make every spring special in the Netherlands," Doorn told the photography app. "Seeing them from above makes it even more special!"

Yasar photographed this baby bird and one of its parents in Bangladesh.

"In the photo, you can see the male bird feeding its newborn chick," he told Agora. "Unfortunately, it's the only hatchling that remained alive in the nest, as it had been previously destroyed by a bunch of local kids who stole the other two eggs."

Robson's nominated image was taken in the United Kingdom, and shows a bee circling a flower. Speaking to Agora, the photographer said "taking such a neat picture wasn't easy," as the insect moved rather quickly.

This awe-inspiring site, photographed by Carol, is found in Pleiku, Vietnam.

Cuong found this stunning, spring landscape in the Sa Pa township of Vietnam's Lào Cai province.

"Seeing the sun shining through the blooming trees and down the hill was such an enchanting, magical moment," he told Agora. "Sa Pa has a unique climate that has all the characteristics of the four seasons in one day: spring in the morning, summer at noon, fall in the evening, and winter at night."

Speaking to Agora, Anh explained the setting his nominated photo, which was taken in Sa Đéc, Vietnam.

"Sa Đéc flower village provides a large number of trees and flowers to the southern Vietnamese regions, especially during the Vietnamese Lunar New Year or Tết," he said. "Unlike normal plantations, flowers in Sa Đéc are grown on high pergolas and water from nearby canals."

When Treu ventured out to photograph the St. Francis of Assisi Church in Vienna, Austria, he faced harsh winds, which moved the surrounding flowers in and out of the frame. Still, he managed to get the shot.

"I wanted to combine the softness of the blossoms with the imposing structure behind them, creating a strong yet beautiful contrast between nature and architecture," the photographer told Agora.

The photographer of this image met these two girls while on a trip in Vietnam.

"It was a mild day, where you could still feel the fresh air coming from the mountains," he told Agora. "They had spent the afternoon picking these beautiful flowers that would be used for medicinal purposes in their tribe."

"I love taking photos of Mother Nature, especially birds and butterflies," Son told Agora of this picture, taken in Vietnam. "Flowers are my best allies — when I spot a blooming flower, I just need to prepare my camera and wait for a butterfly to come by."

Anne captured this bright image in Nickenich, Germany. Speaking to Agora about the photo, she said: "There's nothing more beautiful than these endless, yellow fields as far as the eye can see."

Ruiz took her nominated shot in Mallorca, Spain, and aimed to emphasize "the importance of flowers in our lives."

"The photo represents how flowers are our companions, and that we must learn to respect and care for them from childhood, and teach our children to plant them, water them, and fertilize them," she told Agora.

The bird seen in Token's image is an Indian Paradise Flycatcher. He photographed the animal in Bangladesh, braving "scorching heat" to do so.

Flessa was on a photography trip in Tuscany, Italy, with his friends when he captured this image using a drone camera.

"The final result seems so quiet — just a new peaceful day starting in Italy," he told Agora. "Ironically, the bustling coronavirus pandemic had started to spread a few days before that. I will remember this sunrise for the rest of my life."

Alonso's nominated image was taken in Olot, Spain, and shows a woman throwing pink petals into a field of yellow flowers. Speaking to Agora, he said the site was actually full of mud, so both he and the woman "ended up with dirty shoes."

Bruin's girlfriend and some yellow flowers are the subjects of this photograph, which was taken in the Netherlands.

"I wanted to show that spring has started with this photo; a nice, fresh snapshot with bright colors," he told Agora. "The birds were flying around us and it took a little while to get them at the right spot."

Turri captured this photo in Petra, Jordan, with pink flowers in the foreground.

The photographer of this image told Agora that, like many others, he's been spending his springtime in quarantine. To avoid "lockdown anxiety," he's been visiting the forests of Nienhagen, Germany.

"In this photo, my girlfriend is standing at the end of the forest, at the limitation of the beach," he said. "One step further and you'd fall 10 meters deep."

Pontoire's aerial photograph, taken in Loire-Atlantique, France, is actually an illusion — it's made of two images edited together.

"Six months passed between the two shots taken at the same location," the photographer told Agora. "I stitched together springtime (left) and autumn (right)."

Omely's nominated image, taken in Moscow, Russia, perfectly represents its title, showing a smiling child clutching a bouquet of tulips.

Whereas many people think about spring as a time for flowers, Pastor told Agora that he is particularly fond of the season's birds. He found this one near Lake Tinaroo in Australia.

"While flying my drone above tea plantations, I noticed a red dot running in the middle of the vibrant green alleys," Thach told Agora about his photo. "Rather intrigued by that beautiful contrast, I decided to lower my drone to follow the red dot, who happened to be a Hmong girl protecting herself from the sun with an umbrella."

He captured the shot in Son La, Vietnam.

Samuel captured this shot of a woman during springtime on Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria.

Burziwal photographed Votivkirche, a gothic church, in Vienna, Austria, for Agora's contest. Speaking to the photography app, he described the location as being "one of the most famous photo spots during spring in Vienna."

Showing a sheep and its lamb, Buiting's photograph was taken in the Netherlands.

"I wanted to convey the stillness and tranquility of this beautiful lake, where a couple of swans have taken up residence," Domènech told Agora about his photo, taken in Estany de Puigcerdà, Spain.

In Minglanilla, a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines, Badayos found this spider as it "waited for its prey on a fully-bloomed Portulaca flower."

Htut took this photo while in Myanmar, and aimed to show a child "exploring the world" during springtime, while making memories that they can "cherish forever."

Focusing on a woman in a lilac field, Man's photograph was taken at Hitchin Lavender in Ickleford, England.

Loois described tulip fields as "the first signs of spring in the Netherlands" while speaking to Agora. She didn't think she'd have a chance to see them this year, as she was meant to be traveling while they bloomed, but ended up going home as a result of the pandemic.

"As soon as our quarantine ended, we visited the tulip fields close to our home," she told Agora. "My partner and I decided to take my mother with us and we were very happy to let her see what we're doing as photographers. We woke up at 5 a.m. and drove to Noordwijkerhout to see the sunrise."

She added: "My mother was pleased to model for us, and the happiness she radiated is something I will never forget."

Buugeng's vibrant photo was taken on a dirt road in Chile.

In Monthey, Switzerland, Dotézac photographed a Highland cow surrounded by trees and flowers.

Vo's nominated photograph depicts yellow chrysanthemums in Sa Đéc, Vietnam.

"Visiting this village makes you feel so peaceful inside," he told Agora.

Petermann captured this breathtaking scene at Lago di Sorapis in Italy.

At Lake District National Park in England, Shelly photographed a person outside their tent as the sun shone brightly in the sky.

Speaking to the photography app, Griffiths said that lambs in Te Anau, New Zealand — the location where he took his photo — sometimes don't survive the cold and snowy weather of spring.

"I wanted to show that spring is a hard time in a new lamb's life, and that only the strongest survive the frosts and snow," he said.

Cannon told Agora that he had an "incredible experience" shooting this scene at the Geroldsee lake in Bavaria, Germany.

Ronnie took his nominated photo in Barishal, Bangladesh. Speaking to Agora, he shared a detail that viewers might not catch upon first glance.

"If you look closely, you'll see two umbrellas in the middle of the water lilies," he said. 'They belong to two brothers who collect flowers to sell them at the local market."

Based in Alpes-Maritimes, France, Biomez told Agora that he captured this photo in his garden. He used a macrophotography technique, which he's been practicing while social distancing.

Wetjen photographed her friend Wayra in Vilassar de Mar, Spain, for this contest. Through her image, Wetjen aimed to "transmit her love and care for nature and life."

In Pentapoli, Greece, Kiorapostolou stumbled upon this bee as it collected pollen from a flower.

"As I watched the whole process, I felt excitement and admiration for their work, transferring the pollen tirelessly from one flower to another," she told the photography app.

Because this temple in Tokyo, Japan, is often crowded by tourists, Valiente woke up at 4 a.m. to get this shot.

"The only other people we saw were walking their dogs or doing their morning yoga routine," he told Agora. "The vibe you get from this place is absolutely magical. I can't wait to come back to Japan again! I left part of my heart there."

Bassani found this fox lounging amongst flowers in Castilla y León, Spain, while photographing blue magpies.

"The fox is one of my favorite animals and I never imagined seeing it in these circumstances, surrounded by lavender flowers," she told Agora. "It was an exciting day!"

Quy's photograph, taken in Hanoi, Vietnam, won Agora's #Spring2020 contest.

"With this photo, I wanted to show the beauty of Vietnamese culture to the world," he told the photography app. "This group of friends were all wearing an Áo dài, Vietnam's national garment."

"In this poetic setting with blooming flowers floating on the river, the authentic bamboo bridge symbolizes the connection between the past and the present," he added.