13 delightful photos to put a spring in your step

Spring is now upon us in the Northern Hemisphere, and let's face it, the world needs a pick-me-up. Here are 13 springtime images we hope will encourage the warmer weather and happy times...

'Gosling in snow' by Malcolm Hare

'Misty Tree and Dew' by Darren Rose Photography

'spring' by Jiří Parůžek

'New Life' by Jim Poberezniuk

'Tawny Owls in the Bluebells' by Lesley Danford

'Bloomers' by Lee Acaster

'Canadian gosling' by Julie Cavell

'Orb of Spring' by Simon Hadleigh-Sparks

'Bluebell Wood Morning' by Peter Orr ARPS

'Love is in the air' by Sigita Playdon

'Dance of the Jacarandas' by Hayley Roberts Photo

'Watch this!' by Gary Sanders

'Spring time....' by Krzysztof Browko