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Your Take: Spring springs to life across the USA

herry blossoms and blue skies at Long Bridge Park in Arlington, Va.
herry blossoms and blue skies at Long Bridge Park in Arlington, Va.
Joseph Gruber, Your Take
Central California orchards are in bloom.
Central California orchards are in bloom.
Cat Harper, Your Take
Tulips of many colors fill the Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, Ark.
Tulips of many colors fill the Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs, Ark.
Becky Foster, Your Take
Tulips are a sure sign spring has arrived in Dallas, Texas.
Tulips are a sure sign spring has arrived in Dallas, Texas.
Kyle Bunch, Your Take
Bailey and Buddy help Rosemary Oreb Schultz plan for spring.
Bailey and Buddy help Rosemary Oreb Schultz plan for spring.
Rosemary Oreb, Your Take
Pink petals at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC on April 28, 2015.
Pink petals at the Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC on April 28, 2015.
Laurie Collins, Your Take
A blue morpho at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Mo., on March 27, 2015.
A blue morpho at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Mo., on March 27, 2015.
Derek Ceola, Your Take
A rose commands attention at the Tulsa Garden Center on May 1, 2015.
A rose commands attention at the Tulsa Garden Center on May 1, 2015.
Julie Goodwin, Your Take
A yellow pansy in SeaTac, Wash., on April 30, 2015.
A yellow pansy in SeaTac, Wash., on April 30, 2015.
Natasa Krizanic, Your Take
The Flatiron Building in New York City as seen from a tulips perspective.
The Flatiron Building in New York City as seen from a tulips perspective.
Victor Mirontschuk, Your Take
Spring comes to life outside New York Public Library.
Spring comes to life outside New York Public Library.
Javan Ng, Your Take
A beautiful sunrise glimmers through spring foliage in Front Royal, Va., on April 20, 2015.
A beautiful sunrise glimmers through spring foliage in Front Royal, Va., on April 20, 2015.
Candice Trimble, Your Take
Dogwood flowers hang low in Seattle on April 21, 2015.
Dogwood flowers hang low in Seattle on April 21, 2015.
Thomas Locke, Your Take
A duck enjoys warmer weather in Minnesota on April  29, 2015.
A duck enjoys warmer weather in Minnesota on April 29, 2015.
Sharyl Zeno, Your Take
A tulip refuses to conform at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Mount Vernon, Wash., on April 24, 2015.
A tulip refuses to conform at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival in Mount Vernon, Wash., on April 24, 2015.
Erik Lundeen, Your Take
April showers fall on spring flowers in a Chicago neighborhood on April 25, 2015.
April showers fall on spring flowers in a Chicago neighborhood on April 25, 2015.
Samantha Murphy, Your Take
The first rose of the season blooms in Bainbridge Island, Wash., on April 27, 2015.
The first rose of the season blooms in Bainbridge Island, Wash., on April 27, 2015.
Natasa Krizanic, Your Take
A small bird latches to blooming trees on a sunny day in New York City on April 26, 2015.
A small bird latches to blooming trees on a sunny day in New York City on April 26, 2015.
Victor Mirontschuk, Your Take
Contributor Megan Fuentes pulled over on Highway 83 to capture the beauty of these flowers in Texas.
Contributor Megan Fuentes pulled over on Highway 83 to capture the beauty of these flowers in Texas.
Megan Fuentes, Your Take
A foggy morning in Ennis, Texas on April 18, 2015.
A foggy morning in Ennis, Texas on April 18, 2015.
Saumya Gopi, Your Take
Spring comes alive with gorgeous reds and purples in Haymarket, Va., on April 18, 2015.
Spring comes alive with gorgeous reds and purples in Haymarket, Va., on April 18, 2015.
Eugenia Paradjanyan Trachtenberg, Your Take
One of many spring flowers at the Bloedel Reserve in Bainbridge Island, Wash., on April 17, 2015.
One of many spring flowers at the Bloedel Reserve in Bainbridge Island, Wash., on April 17, 2015.
Natasa Krizanic, Your Take
Flowers appear near the marina in Dana Point Beach, Calif., on April 17, 2015.
Flowers appear near the marina in Dana Point Beach, Calif., on April 17, 2015.
Rosemary Oreb, Your Take
A macro shot of a tulip at Incline Village in Lake Tahoe, Nev., on April 20, 2015.
A macro shot of a tulip at Incline Village in Lake Tahoe, Nev., on April 20, 2015.
Eleanor Preger, Your Take
Purple flowers bloom in North Monroe, La., on April 22, 2015.
Purple flowers bloom in North Monroe, La., on April 22, 2015.
Stephen Odom, Your Take
Grass grows in Olalla, Wash., on April 15, 2015.
Grass grows in Olalla, Wash., on April 15, 2015.
Natasa Krizanic, Your Take
Dogwoods and red buds at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC.
Dogwoods and red buds at the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC.
Laurie Collins, Your Take
The sun rises and shines through new spring leaves in Front Royal, Va. on April 17, 2015.
The sun rises and shines through new spring leaves in Front Royal, Va. on April 17, 2015.
Candice Trimble, Your Take
Trees start to bloom in Chicago on April 17, 2015.
Trees start to bloom in Chicago on April 17, 2015.
Samantha Murphy, Your Take
Patches of colorful creeping phlox cover the ground in Virginia on April 17, 2015.
Patches of colorful creeping phlox cover the ground in Virginia on April 17, 2015.
Candice Trimble, Your Take
The Kubota Gardens is ablaze with the brilliant colors of azaleas and rhododendrons in Seattle on April 16, 2015.
The Kubota Gardens is ablaze with the brilliant colors of azaleas and rhododendrons in Seattle on April 16, 2015.
Mike Reid, Your Take
Beautiful tulips at the Floral Library in Washington, D.C. on April 15, 2015.
Beautiful tulips at the Floral Library in Washington, D.C. on April 15, 2015.
Eugenia Paradjanyan Trachtenberg, Your Take
Rhododendron canescens bloom at Lone Mountain State Forest in Wartburg, Tenn., on April 14, 2015.
Rhododendron canescens bloom at Lone Mountain State Forest in Wartburg, Tenn., on April 14, 2015.
Jason O'Shell, Your Take
Cherry blossoms bloom in unexpected places in Washington, D.C. on April 11, 2015.
Cherry blossoms bloom in unexpected places in Washington, D.C. on April 11, 2015.
Melissa Gotleib, USA TODAY
Contributor Tara Plum captured a gorgeous cherry blossom on April 10, 2015 using her Nikon D7100 with a Tamron lens.
Contributor Tara Plum captured a gorgeous cherry blossom on April 10, 2015 using her Nikon D7100 with a Tamron lens.
Tara Plum, Your Take
A Pacific tree frog takes a nap in a daylily in Azalea, Ore., on April 9, 2015.
A Pacific tree frog takes a nap in a daylily in Azalea, Ore., on April 9, 2015.
Carmen Whisman, Your Take
Tulips bloom in Mount Vernon, Wash., on April 4, 2015.
Tulips bloom in Mount Vernon, Wash., on April 4, 2015.
Mara Leite, Your Take
Bright red tulips scattered throughout the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival at the Roozengaarde farm.
Bright red tulips scattered throughout the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival at the Roozengaarde farm.
Christine Dorfer, Your Take
A collection of flowers bloom in Front Royal, Va., on April 7, 2015.
A collection of flowers bloom in Front Royal, Va., on April 7, 2015.
Candice Trimble, Your Take
Unique rows of color of at the RoozenGarde Tulip Festival in Mt. Vernon, Wash., on April 5, 2015.
Unique rows of color of at the RoozenGarde Tulip Festival in Mt. Vernon, Wash., on April 5, 2015.
Timothy Lee, Your Take
A magnolia tree bud comes alive in Conyers, Ga., on April 5, 2015.
A magnolia tree bud comes alive in Conyers, Ga., on April 5, 2015.
Vicki Rose, Your Take
A tulip explodes with color at the Roozengaarde in Mount Vernon, Wash., on April 5, 2015.
A tulip explodes with color at the Roozengaarde in Mount Vernon, Wash., on April 5, 2015.
Timothy Lee, Your Take
The Colorado sky is a brilliant backdrop for the majectic formations April 5, 2015, at the Red Rocks Amphitheater near Denver.
The Colorado sky is a brilliant backdrop for the majectic formations April 5, 2015, at the Red Rocks Amphitheater near Denver.
Reddy Sarsam, Your Take
The sun shines through a grove of trees at Green Lake in Seattle on April 5, 2015
The sun shines through a grove of trees at Green Lake in Seattle on April 5, 2015
David Carlos, Your Take
A sea of tulips in Mount Vernon, Wash., on April 4, 2015.
A sea of tulips in Mount Vernon, Wash., on April 4, 2015.
Corey Clarke, Your Take
A butterfly attaches itself to weeds at Black Bayou Wildlife Refuge in Monroe La., on April 4, 2015.
A butterfly attaches itself to weeds at Black Bayou Wildlife Refuge in Monroe La., on April 4, 2015.
Stephen Odom, Your Take
Primroses pop up in SeaTac, Wash., on April 3, 2015.
Primroses pop up in SeaTac, Wash., on April 3, 2015.
Natasa Krizanic, Your Take
Tulips pop with color at Woodward Park in Tulsa, Okla.,on April 2, 2015.
Tulips pop with color at Woodward Park in Tulsa, Okla.,on April 2, 2015.
Julie Goodwin, Your Take
Pieris bloom at the Hoehn Bend Farm in Sedro-Woolley, Wash., on March 29, 2015.
Pieris bloom at the Hoehn Bend Farm in Sedro-Woolley, Wash., on March 29, 2015.
Natasa Krizanic, Your Take
Eye-catching grape hyacinths in Front Royal, Va., on March 31, 2015.
Eye-catching grape hyacinths in Front Royal, Va., on March 31, 2015.
Candice Trimble, Your Take
This tree started blooming before the official start of spring. Anderson captured this shot  in Argyle, Texas on March 27, 2015.
This tree started blooming before the official start of spring. Anderson captured this shot in Argyle, Texas on March 27, 2015.
Anita Anderson, Your Take
A magnificent view at the RoozenGarde Tulip Festival in Mt. Vernon, Wash., on March 24, 2015.
A magnificent view at the RoozenGarde Tulip Festival in Mt. Vernon, Wash., on March 24, 2015.
Laurie Collins, Your Take
Daffodils bloom and bees start buzzing in Washington, Miss., on March 24, 2015.
Daffodils bloom and bees start buzzing in Washington, Miss., on March 24, 2015.
Tammi Elbert, Your Take
A forysthia's splendor overtakes a gate in Columbia, S.C., on March 23, 2015.
A forysthia's splendor overtakes a gate in Columbia, S.C., on March 23, 2015.
Tonya Palmer, Your Take
A honey bee attaches to a flower in White City, Ore., on March, 22, 2015.
A honey bee attaches to a flower in White City, Ore., on March, 22, 2015.
Herb Kennedy, Your Take
The roadside in Reno bursts with color on March 21, 2015.
The roadside in Reno bursts with color on March 21, 2015.
Eleanor Preger, Your Take
A tulip field comes alive with color in Pilot Point, Texas, on March  21, 2015.
A tulip field comes alive with color in Pilot Point, Texas, on March 21, 2015.
Saumya Gopi, Your Take
A sunset shines through the petals of a blossoming orchid on March 23, 2015.
A sunset shines through the petals of a blossoming orchid on March 23, 2015.
Lisa Williams, Your Take
Raindrops linger on a flower after a thunderstorm in Independence, Texas, on March 21, 2015.
Raindrops linger on a flower after a thunderstorm in Independence, Texas, on March 21, 2015.
Janaki Wallooppillai, Your Take
Wildflowers bloom in a distinct formation in Gorman, Calif., on March 19, 2015.
Wildflowers bloom in a distinct formation in Gorman, Calif., on March 19, 2015.
Rosemary Oreb, Your Take
Union College's campus in Schenectady, N.Y., shows signs of spring and a lingering winter on March 19, 2015.
Union College's campus in Schenectady, N.Y., shows signs of spring and a lingering winter on March 19, 2015.
Meghan Creane, Your Take
Wild Calla Lillies grow at Garrapata State Park in Carmel-By-The-Sea, Calif., on March 18, 2015.
Wild Calla Lillies grow at Garrapata State Park in Carmel-By-The-Sea, Calif., on March 18, 2015.
Ryan McGinley, Your Take
Twin flowers bloom in SeaTac, Wash., on March 18, 2015.
Twin flowers bloom in SeaTac, Wash., on March 18, 2015.
Natasa Krizanic, Your Take
Flowers explode with color in Carmichael, Calif., on March 17, 2015.
Flowers explode with color in Carmichael, Calif., on March 17, 2015.
Cat Harper, Your Take
Wildflowers beautify the Tonto National Forest in Arizona on March 17, 2015.
Wildflowers beautify the Tonto National Forest in Arizona on March 17, 2015.
Hank Stites, Your Take
The sunset illuminated this dandelion in Phenix City, Ala., on March 16, 2015.
The sunset illuminated this dandelion in Phenix City, Ala., on March 16, 2015.
Julie Wynn, Your Take
A tulip in full bloom with colorful curly petals and a dark black stamen on March 16, 2015.
A tulip in full bloom with colorful curly petals and a dark black stamen on March 16, 2015.
Janaki Wallooppillai, Your Take
Red Primroses in SeaTac, Wash., on March 14, 2015.
Red Primroses in SeaTac, Wash., on March 14, 2015.
Natasa Krizanic, Your Take
An abundance of yellow in SeaTac, Wash., on March 14, 2015.
An abundance of yellow in SeaTac, Wash., on March 14, 2015.
Natasa, Krizanic, Your Take
A young man waits for a catch in Kirkland, Wash., on March 12, 2015.
A young man waits for a catch in Kirkland, Wash., on March 12, 2015.
Davin McLaird, Your Take
The Spring Butterfly Exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Ariz., on March 12, 2015.
The Spring Butterfly Exhibit at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Ariz., on March 12, 2015.
Lynn Cross Krizic, Your Take
Contributor Becky Foster captured this beautiful bloom  in Danville, Ark., on March 12, 2015.
Contributor Becky Foster captured this beautiful bloom in Danville, Ark., on March 12, 2015.
Becky Foster, Your Take
The sun shines through small petals in New Mexico on March 10, 2015.
The sun shines through small petals in New Mexico on March 10, 2015.
Jessica Cervantes, USA TODAY
Fresh fruit at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Wash., on March 10, 2015.
Fresh fruit at Pike Place Market in Seattle, Wash., on March 10, 2015.
Jared Kessler, Your Take
A mossy green color flows down Roaring River State Park in Southwest Missouri on March 10, 2015. Layne captured this photo using her iPhone6.
A mossy green color flows down Roaring River State Park in Southwest Missouri on March 10, 2015. Layne captured this photo using her iPhone6.
Valerie Layne, Your Take
The petals of a star magnolia play in the sunlight in Seattle, Wash., on March 9, 2015.
The petals of a star magnolia play in the sunlight in Seattle, Wash., on March 9, 2015.
Jill Schwennsen, Your Take
Daffodils fill Skagit Valley, Wash., on March 8, 2015.
Daffodils fill Skagit Valley, Wash., on March 8, 2015.
Michael Garrison, Your Take
These pups soak up the sunshine at Lake Baldwin Park in Winter Park, Fla., on March 8, 2015.
These pups soak up the sunshine at Lake Baldwin Park in Winter Park, Fla., on March 8, 2015.
Charlene Gray, Your Take
Spring arrived early in Seattle, Wash., as many cherry blossoms are already in full bloom. Schwennsen captured this shot March 9, 2015.
Spring arrived early in Seattle, Wash., as many cherry blossoms are already in full bloom. Schwennsen captured this shot March 9, 2015.
Jill Schwennsen, Your Take
A lone daisy at Lions Park in Bremerton, Wash., on March 8, 2015.
A lone daisy at Lions Park in Bremerton, Wash., on March 8, 2015.
Stephen Phayre, Your Take
A sundog overhead in Washington, Miss., on March 8, 2015.
A sundog overhead in Washington, Miss., on March 8, 2015.
Tammi Elbert, Your Take
A Sunday stroll near the Capital Hill neighborhood in Seattle, Wash., on March 8, 2015.
A Sunday stroll near the Capital Hill neighborhood in Seattle, Wash., on March 8, 2015.
Jared Kessler, Your Take
Spring weather is thawing out blankets of snow and dangling icicles in Front Royal, Va., on March 7, 2015.
Spring weather is thawing out blankets of snow and dangling icicles in Front Royal, Va., on March 7, 2015.
Candice Trimble, Your Take
A late season ice storm on the swamps of North Monroe, La., on March 5, 2015.
A late season ice storm on the swamps of North Monroe, La., on March 5, 2015.
Stephen Odom, Your Take
There aren't any winter woes in Mount Vernon, Wash., as daffodils shine!
There aren't any winter woes in Mount Vernon, Wash., as daffodils shine!
Jessica LaVoie, Your Take
Green leaves burst out from dead branches on March 8, 2015 in Bellingham, Wash.
Green leaves burst out from dead branches on March 8, 2015 in Bellingham, Wash.
Cathy Pollock, Your Take
A Magnolia tree in the heart of Bellevue, Wash., on March 4, 2015.
A Magnolia tree in the heart of Bellevue, Wash., on March 4, 2015.
Archana Bhat, Your Take
A gorgeous macro shot from Phenix City, Ala., on March 4, 2015.
A gorgeous macro shot from Phenix City, Ala., on March 4, 2015.
Julie Wynn, Your Take
A Bromeliad house plant in Olalla, Wash., on March 3, 2015.
A Bromeliad house plant in Olalla, Wash., on March 3, 2015.
Natasa Krizanic, Your Take
An eastern redbud blooms in Columbia, S.C., on March 2, 2015.
An eastern redbud blooms in Columbia, S.C., on March 2, 2015.
Courtney Brockington, Your Take
One step closer to spring in SeaTac, Wash., on Feb. 28, 2015.
One step closer to spring in SeaTac, Wash., on Feb. 28, 2015.
Natasa Krizanic, Your Take
Colorful tulips scattered throughout the Philadelphia Flower Show on Feb. 28, 2015.
Colorful tulips scattered throughout the Philadelphia Flower Show on Feb. 28, 2015.
Margie Santiago, Your Take
Contributor Rebecca Feng captured this vibrant orange flower while hiking the Santa Monica Mountains on Feb. 27, 2015 with her iPhone 6.
Contributor Rebecca Feng captured this vibrant orange flower while hiking the Santa Monica Mountains on Feb. 27, 2015 with her iPhone 6.
Rebecca Feng, Your Take
Spring is in full bloom with lots of colorful wildflowers in Santa Margarita, Calif., on Feb. 24, 2015.
Spring is in full bloom with lots of colorful wildflowers in Santa Margarita, Calif., on Feb. 24, 2015.
Paula Dempsey, Your Take
Flower buds start to bloom in Dallas, Texas on Feb. 22, 2015.
Flower buds start to bloom in Dallas, Texas on Feb. 22, 2015.
Dara Fazel, Your Take
A lone flower stands out in stark contrast to the bare branches around it in Mumbai, India on Feb. 17, 2015.
A lone flower stands out in stark contrast to the bare branches around it in Mumbai, India on Feb. 17, 2015.
Bijoy Mishra, Your Take
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