Spring has sprung in some parts of the world (though those of us in the UK may be wondering where?! along with the Southern Hemisphere folks). We asked our amazing AR community to submit their best spring themed photos, and wow!
Unedited Images
The below AR images have not been edited in any way.
‘Nemophila’ by ACE📷, Tokyo, Japan.
‘Nemophila is a genus found in the flowering plant family Boraginaceae.’
‘Hunch of something good’ by Walker, Tokyo, Japan.
‘It is believed that Celebi brings a bright future.’
‘Plum blossoms that signal spring.’ by nana15AR, Hiroshima City, Japan.
‘The way plum blossoms bloom is different from cherry blossoms. If you look closely, nature is truly amazing.’
‘Playing in the Park’ by EmoWooperGirl, Indiana, USA.
‘Eevee and I have a special bond. We love to play in the Park together! So I managed to get this picture while she was jumping through the alphabet path!’
‘Flower crown’ by Walker, Tokyo, Japan.
‘The weather was nice, so we went for a walk together in the fresh green park.’
‘Xerneas Sight’ by PoGO Glória Eldorado, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
‘Even when the city is near
A might xerneas can appear
Bringing to everything,
Life With his brilliant and mystical sight’
‘Whimsicott wearing flower crown with pinky flowers’ by pokemoninlife, Fuxing Park near the Midori River, Taichung, Taiwan.
‘It’s the spring time when these pink flowers fallened. Whimsicott wearing flower crown grabbed time to be surrounded by these beautiful flowers.’
‘Let’s play hide and seek.’ by ACE📷, Tokyo, Japan.
‘Q: What do you call the flower on your face?
A: Tulips.’
‘Mew and Cherry blossoms.’ by nana15AR, Hiroshima City, Japan.
‘Mew and Cherry blossoms have enjoyed the short spring, but it’s finally time to say goodbye. “See you next year,” Mew said as she snuggled close to cherry blossom and watched the cherry blossom petals fall.’
‘Landing’ by Zadnejmenonemam, Hlučín, Czech Republic.
‘Little shy Cutiefly spotted landing on a dandelion.’
‘『Spring Rainy Day』’ by Limu リム, Under the Camellia Tree.
‘Bulbasaur is thinking. Rain makes you want to hide your tears. Rain makes you want to press the shutter. Rainy days remind me of that person who doesn’t use an umbrella.’
‘Truly, A Masterpiece!’ by EmoWooperGirl, Indiana, USA.
‘Smeargle made a masterpiece, and he’d love to show you all!’
‘It is said to only appear in peaceful times…’ by @pokesnaps_by_aaron on Instagram, @aaronspokesnaps on Twitter/X, Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Brooklyn, NY.
‘This is the original variation of one of my favorite AR photos. The love of my life and I met in the spring, and this garden and Celebi encompass many important memories for us.’
‘Looking ahead’ by Walker, Tokyo, Japan.
‘April is the beginning of the new fiscal year and many people are starting new lives. Pheromosa is also looking forward to a bright future.’
‘Spring is here’ by ACE📷, Tokyo, Japan.
‘Spring has sprung! and it always makes me smile’
‘Ribombee and Banksia rose’ by nana15AR, Hiroshima City, Japan.
‘The setting sun made Banksia rose shine and Ribombee spoke to her. The feathers of the Ribombee also sparkled as if they were melting into the flowers.’
‘The Smell of Springtime’ by Embravery, Indiana, United States.
‘It was raining so much that this boggy area completely flooded. However, with water comes life, and you can see the first plants starting to grow their leaves in the background. Pawniard doesn’t mind the rain. In fact, the smells of fresh leaves and fresh water are some of his favorites!’
‘Happy Pansage’ by PoGO Glória Eldorado, Coimbra, Portugal.
‘In the forest glade, after winter’s flight,
A Pansage swings, with sheer delight.
Among the verdant trees, it finds its play,
In the gentle breeze, on this sunny day.’
‘Chameleon’ by EmoWooperGirl, Indiana, USA.
‘Found a chameleon hiding in the chameleon flowers.’
‘It is said to only appear in peaceful times…’ by @pokesnaps_by_aaron on Instagram, @aaronspokesnaps on Twitter/X, Brooklyn Botanic Garden – Brooklyn, NY.
‘This is a 2023 update of one of my favorite AR photos, this time using the Shiny variant of Celebi. The love of my life and I met in the spring, and this garden and Celebi encompass many important memories for us.
Shiny Celebi was used for the redo because NYC was the first place ever to get a legitimate Shiny Celebi distribution event (Pokemon Center New York 2001)’
‘Spring encounter’ by nana15AR, Hiroshima City, Japan.
‘I came across a cute flower called Grape Hyacinth. It was a very nice color and shape.’
‘This path is blocked’ by CaneroTheGreat, Mănăștaur, Cluj-Napoca, România.
‘As the first leaves sprout in the hedges, this weird looking tree is blocking my path back home. Good thing my linole learnt CUT.’
‘Golden Spring’ by Embravery, Indiana, United States.
‘Warm, late-hour afternoons tend to have a golden glow about them. Azumarill is basking in the warmth that comes with the return of spring. It’s nice when the water isn’t freezing cold anymore!’
‘Found a friend!’ by Zadnejmenonemam, Hlučín, Czech Republic.
‘Every year we have a similar Easter bunny in our town. This year, a young Diggersby tried to befriend it. (we don’t know if he was successful or not)’
‘Swellow Flight’ by PoGO Glória Eldorado, Coimbra, Portugal.
‘Above green grass and under the blue sky,
A Swellow soars as the day bids goodbye.
In Coimbra’s embrace, an incredible flight,
Towards the sunset, in colors so bright.’
‘Spring’ by ACE📷, Tokyo, Japan.
‘Spring is my most favorite season.’
‘Sakura’ by u501, Akishima-city, Tokyo, Japan.
‘Flying cherry blossoms in full bloom’
‘Sweet Lil Mothim’ by KawsarOras, Mymensingh, Bangladesh, Asia Pacific.
‘This lil Mothim was roaming around from this flower to that in search of nectar . It is said that Mothim is rarely seen in the flower gardens. So it was a perfect opportunity for me to take a picture of it.’
Edited Images
The below AR images have been edited or filtered in some way.
‘Freedom!’ by Sogeflo, La Rincerie (France).
‘Break free, Stantler! This dainty daim breaks loose from Team Rocket’s grasp, ready to reclaim the freedom of its forest home. Go forth, Stantler, and let the wild adventures begin!’
‘Canola flowers’ by Walker, Tokyo, Japan.
‘Ribombee is happy with yellow seasonal flowers planted in the flower bed on the roadside.’
‘Proud Gatito’ by shinyshinx.science, Spain.
‘Just like many other plant type Pokémon, Sprigatito can perform photosynthesis through its skin and other tissues. This process needs sunlight to occur! As their trainer, you should remember to take Sprigatito out of its pokeball often enough so that it can see the sun and photosynthesize.’
‘Spring is here!’ by ACE📷, Tokyo, Japan.
‘We’re now in Spring, it’s getting warmer.’
‘My own garden’ by Sogeflo, Laval (France).
‘This Pokemon made this flower grow by gardening with love’
‘Darumakka ‘ by Walker, Tokyo, Japan.
‘Enjoyed cherry blossom viewing at night with Darumaka loved as a good luck talisman.’
‘The sleepy sprout!!’ by Lonerider0009, Hyderabad Telangana.
‘Roaming around the park during the community day. Found this bell sprout!! Sprouting in the dream world.’
‘Moltres the caller of spring’ by KawsarOras, Mymensingh, Bangladesh, Asia Pacific.
‘It is said that Moltres’s appearance indicates the coming of Spring . The flaps of it’s beautiful dazzling red wings removes the dimmed wintery weather and brings back life and smiles to the land.’
Edits
The below images are composites/full edits, made using a combination AR, existing images, and extensive editing.
‘Hidden in the leafage’ by Maxotron2010, Gainesville, FL.
‘An untold number of Rowlet have broken into the butterfly garden! They don’t seem to give a hoot about making heads turn.’
‘Spring full bloom.’ by nana15AR, Hiroshima City, Japan.
‘Let’s all enjoy spring.
(Each Pokemon is individually photographed using AR, and produced. No processing has been added to the Pokemon’s expressions.)’
‘Butterfly and Moth Season’ by Maxotron2010, Gainesville, FL.
‘Butterflies and moths of all kinds are enjoying their first wingbeats in the Spring sun.’
AR Masters
The below images are taken by our AR Masters.
‘She loves me, she loves me not’ by kittypokemonsalot, Lincolnshire, UK.
‘I’m not a fan of the original genies, but Enamorus is so cool! Her design is by far my favourite of the three, I love the Medusa theme. I wasn’t able to partake in the Valentine’s Day raids for Enamorus, but I was lucky enough to have one traded to me during Sinnoh Tour by my friend Rach, and it went lucky!’
‘Spring has sprung’ by Pokegramstm, Fulham Palace Gardens.
‘Spring is finally here. I added one more flower to this colorful collection’
Next Submission Theme
The theme for May is…. Big Pokémon! Photograph large Pokémon, in any concept or theme you like, submit here by 25th May to be considered.
