Through the Lens: Springtime in Austin

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Inviting eager Austinites to emerge from their winter cradles and bask in the sun, Austin enters springtime.

By London Gibson

The days of frigid, dry winter winds are gone, but the wet and warm days of spring are here to stay. Rain leaves behind its watery of trail beautiful blooms, as the city of Austin becomes tinted with color. The skyline frames a clear blue sky, as parks and river banks erupt with activity. To celebrate the start of spring, ORANGE photographed Austin through a bright and bold lens.

The warm spring wind blows as the Texas and United States flags frame the downtown Austin skyline, as seen from the Long Center.

Bright pink blossoms bloom in the sun, welcoming the warm weather to Austin.

Flowers adorn the trees around the Long Center, framing the skyline with a pop of color in sharp contrast to the blue sky.

A butterfly balances on a bloom as the flowers around Austin wake up from their winter slumber.

Wednesday nights at the Long Center mean Queer Ride, a bicycling meet-up for all Austinites of every kind. A ferris wheel is setup for the Queer Ride participants.

Statue of Texas musician Stevie Ray Vaughn holds a flower placed by a fan on Austin’s town lake running trail.

An upwards glance on Austin’s town lake running trail reveals tree leaves bursting with life after a dormant winter.

Sunlight peeks through the open top of a gazebo on the town lake running trail, highlighting the bright turquoise roof.

The bright colors on South Congress complement the spring fever, while a marquee at the Snack Bar alludes to the spring weather.

“So close yet so far out.” The Austin Motel’s marquis represents Austin’s wacky vibe, as the sun shines down on South Congress.

A couple enjoys the warm weather at Zilker Park, as others lounge and play below.

Two women and their dogs stroll through the lush green field at Zilker Park, taking advantage of the spring weather.

University of Texas at Austin freshmen Savannah Vincent (left) and Aiden Park (right) observe the activities at Zilker Park as Austinites break out of hibernation and embrace the warmth.

Austin’s Zilker Park livens as the warm weather comes, drawing people in from all over the city to enjoy springtime in its fields.

A man jumps up to hit a volleyball during a casual game at Zilker Park.

Spring weather brings spring sports— a group of athletes play sand volleyball at Zilker Park.

A couple paddle boards on Town Lake, sailing past an onlooker on the bank. Colorful trees peek out from the background as spring blossoms bloom.

Town lake reflects the vibrant colors of spring time as a kayaker floats, taking advantage of the warm weather.