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These Aerial Photos of Dutch Tulip Fields Are Stunning

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epaselect epa04160358 A area of land in Lisse, Netherlands takes on the appearance of a patchwork quilt in Lisse, The Netherlands 09 April 2014. The tulip season began in March and lasts until August, but the flowers are undoubtably at their most spectacular at this time of year. EPA/Remko de WaalRemko de Waal—EPA
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Tulips 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An aerial view of flower fields near the Keukenhof park, in Lisse, Netherlands, on April 9, 2014.Yves Herman—Reuters

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