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 The 100 Most Influential People of 2024 The Revolution of Yulia Navalnaya 6 Compliments That Land Every Time What's the Deal With the Bitcoin Halving? If You're Dating Right Now , You're Brave: Column The AI That Could Heal a Divided Internet Fallout Is a Brilliant Model for the Future of Video Game Adaptations Want Weekly Recs on What to Watch, Read, and More? Sign Up for Worth Your Time