April 9, 2014 11:48 AM EDT
T ulips are lovely from up close, but their real beauty emerges when you zoom out and view the stunning rainbow patchwork created by tulip fields across the Netherlands. Spring has finally sprung.
An aerial view of tulips in Lisse, Netherlands on April 9, 2014. Remko de Waal—EPA Aerial view of flower fields near the Keukenhof park, also known as the Garden of Europe, in Lisse, Netherlands, on April 9, 2014. Keukenhof, employing some 30 gardeners, is considered to be the world's largest flower garden displaying millions of flowers every year. Yves Herman—Reuters An aerial view of flower fields near the Keukenhof park, in Lisse, Netherlands, on April 9, 2014. Yves Herman—Reuters An aerial view of flower fields near the Keukenhof park, in Lisse, Netherlands, on April 9, 2014. Yves Herman—Reuters An aerial view of flower fields near the Keukenhof park, in Lisse, Netherlands, on April 9, 2014. Yves Herman—Reuters More Must-Reads from TIME Donald Trump Is TIME's 2024 Person of the Year Why We Chose Trump as Person of the Year Is Intermittent Fasting Good or Bad for You? The 100 Must-Read Books of 2024 The 20 Best Christmas TV Episodes Column: If Optimism Feels Ridiculous Now, Try Hope The Future of Climate Action Is Trade Policy Merle Bombardieri Is Helping People Make the Baby Decision