A Caucasian male boy looks in rock pools with his bucket on Porthleven beach, Cornwall, UK © Clare McEwen/shotbywomen

A view from below of different kinds of tulips, in Keukenhof, on April 24th, 2022. Keukenhof is also known as the Garden of Europe one of the world's largest flower gardens and is situated in Lisse,... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

Arm of swimmer can be seen while he swims. © Camila Pastorelli/shotbywomen

Simon Gudgeon's Leaf Spirit Sculpture conveys the peace of being surrounded by trees and nature in Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. © Gerry Atkinson/shotbywomen

A view towards Varenna in Italy © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

A view towards Varenna in Italy © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

A view from the lower walls of the Vezio Castle with Mount Crocione in the background and Bellagio on the left. Italy. © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

Morning light in Varenna, Italy © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

A view on Varenna from the Scabium trail towards Vezio Castle with Mount Crocione on the left and Mount Grona on the right. Varenna, Italy. © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

Roofs of the houses in Varenna seen from the Vezio Castle. Italy. © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

Bellagio seen from the Scabium trail. Italy © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

A view towards Varenna in Italy © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

A view towards Varenna in Italy © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

A view towards Varenna in Italy © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

A view towards Varenna in Italy © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

A view towards Varenna in Italy © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

Cadenabbia with Mount Crocione above the town. Italy © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

People strolling on Lungolario Trieste in Como, Italy © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

A view towards Lake Como from the Vezio Castle in Varenna, Italy. © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

A street view in Bonzanigo, Italy. © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

Bellagio seen from Cadenabbia, Italy © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

A building wall in the morning light, with faded text that reads "Ladies' hairdresser". Italy © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

Morning light in Varenna, Italy. © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

People strolling on Lungolario Trieste in Como, Italy © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

Volta lighthouse in late morning light. Como, Italy. © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

The funicular taking passengers from Como to Brunate in Italy. © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

From 2023 onwards, St Brigid will be remembered by more than just Holy Water in a plastic bottle and a simple woven rush cross. This new public holiday, which will this year be on 6th February, will b... © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

St Brigid, the patroness saint of Ireland born to a a pagan father and Christian mother c450. She entered religious life herself, going on to establish many convents, then becoming a very powerful abb... © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

A Harry Clarke stained glass panel depicting St Brigid can be seen in the window of the parish church in Castletownshend, West Cork. This year 2023, in Ireland, there will be the first new annual publ... © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

Throughout Ireland, there are hundreds of Holy Wells dedicated to many different saints. Not far from Castletownshend in West Cork, tucked away in a small gulley at Ardra, overlooking Squince Harbour,... © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

On the feast day of St Brigid, it has be tradition for the local community to make the walk to the Holy Well. Credit: Celia Bartlett / shotbywomen © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

A short but steep turf slope down into the gulley leads to a small flowing pool, bordered on one side by the steep bank, and edged along the other side by stones. Credit: Celia Bartlett / shotbywomen © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

Simple tokens and religious icons are left at Holy Wells throughout the year by those visiting for peace or prayer. Credit: Celia Bartlett / shotbywomen © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

As well as the tradition of cross making, on the eve of St Brigid's day, a strip of fabric is left outside the house for St Brigid to bless overnight. The fabric is then said to posess healing propert... © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

The feast day of St Brigid sees an influx of visitors to this well in Ardra, where freshly made St Brigid crosses are left. Credit: Celia Bartlett / shotbywomen © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

By falling on 1st February, the feast of St Brigid also coincides with the Celtic quarter day of Imbolc, which is mid-way between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Literally translated, Imbo... © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

Local farmer, John O'Donovan walked several miles to visit the Holy Well on St Brigids Day. As a boy, he would visit the well regularly with his brother, who later entered the ministry and went to New... © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

The Holy Well at Ardra is nestled in a gulley just above the sea. However, the Holy Well was once on the nearby Rabbit Island but the faithful ceased to visit. Thus it was moved to this spring on the... © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

The tradition of a newly made St Brigid's Cross, and a bottle of Holy Water, with the modern spin of a pre-used plastic bottle. Credit: Celia Bartlett / shotbywomen © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

John O'Donovan takes a moment of prayer at St Brigids Holy well. The traditions run deep. Credit: Celia Bartlett / shotbywomen © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

The year 5&6 pupils from the Union Hall National School - Scoil Naomh Bhride, walked the two miles to the Holy Well for an educational visit. Having done this visit for the first time last year, Princ... © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

St Brigid's Holy Well lies in the parish of St Bridget's Roman Catholic Church in Union Hall, with the National School located next door. Credit: Celia Bartlett / shotbywomen © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

There are several spellings of the saint's name, the board at the church showing the Anglicised version 'Bridget'. It is also spelled Brigit or Brigid, with the Gaelic form being Brighde. A stylised f... © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

Inside the Church of St Bridget in Union Hall, freshly made St Brigid crosses lie on one end of the altar rail. Credit: Celia Bartlett / shotbywomen © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

Inside the Church of St Bridget in Union Hall, bottles of Holy Water from St Brigid's Well sit at the other end of the altar rail. Credit: Celia Bartlett / shotbywomen © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

The St Brigid crosses are traditionally hung above doorways to pour a blessing on those passing through. A new cross is woven each year to replace the old one. Credit: Celia Bartlett / shotbywomen © Celia Bartlett/shotbywomen

A view towards West Wittering Beach. © Tiara Anggamulia/shotbywomen

A view towards West Wittering Beach. © Tiara Anggamulia/shotbywomen

Colourful beach huts on West Wittering Beach. © Tiara Anggamulia/shotbywomen

A woman is posing behind giant red tulips, in Keukenhof, on April 24th, 2022. Keukenhof is also known as the Garden of Europe one of the world's largest flower gardens and is situated in Lisse, The... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

People are enjoying the good weather, in Keukenhof, on April 24th, 2022. Keukenhof is also known as the Garden of Europe one of the world's largest flower gardens and is situated in Lisse, The Nethe... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

A view of different kinds of tulips, in Keukenhof, on April 24th, 2022. Keukenhof is also known as the Garden of Europe one of the world's largest flower gardens and is situated in Lisse, The Nether... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

A view of orange tulips, in Keukenhof, on April 24th, 2022. Keukenhof is also known as the Garden of Europe one of the world's largest flower gardens and is situated in Lisse, The Netherlands. The par... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

People are enjoying the good weather, in Keukenhof, on April 24th, 2022. Keukenhof is also known as the Garden of Europe one of the world's largest flower gardens and is situated in Lisse, The Nethe... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

People are enjoying the good weather, in Keukenhof, on April 24th, 2022. Keukenhof is also known as the Garden of Europe one of the world's largest flower gardens and is situated in Lisse, The Nethe... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

People are enjoying the good weather, in Keukenhof, on April 24th, 2022. Keukenhof is also known as the Garden of Europe one of the world's largest flower gardens and is situated in Lisse, The Nethe... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

A woman is taking a selfie in front of red and yellow tulips, in Keukenhof, on April 24th, 2022. Keukenhof is also known as the Garden of Europe one of the world's largest flower gardens and is situ... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

People are enjoying the good weather, in Keukenhof, on April 24th, 2022. Keukenhof is also known as the Garden of Europe one of the world's largest flower gardens and is situated in Lisse, The Nethe... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

People are enjoying the good weather, in Keukenhof, on April 24th, 2022. Keukenhof is also known as the Garden of Europe one of the world's largest flower gardens and is situated in Lisse, The Nethe... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

People are enjoying the good weather, in Keukenhof, on April 24th, 2022. Keukenhof is also known as the Garden of Europe one of the world's largest flower gardens and is situated in Lisse, The Netherl... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

A woman is taking a photo of a river made with Grape Hyacinths, in Keukenhof, on April 24th, 2022. Keukenhof is also known as the Garden of Europe one of the world's largest flower gardens and is si... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

People are taking photos of different kinds of tulips, in Keukenhof, on April 24th, 2022. Keukenhof is also known as the Garden of Europe one of the world's largest flower gardens and is situated in... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

Japan Himeji White heron castle during Hanami Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers in this case almost always refer to thos... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

People crossing a Japanese bridge in spring during Hanami period. Hanami "flower viewing" is the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of flowers; flowers (?, hana) in this... © Marie-Claude/shotbywomen

A young woman in a straw hat takes photos of the stunning flowering plants in the grounds of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. © Gerry Atkinson/shotbywomen

Children and Families enjoy the sunshine by a lake at Kew Gardens. © Gerry Atkinson/shotbywomen

The Water Tower at Kew Gardens stands tall with the White Horse of Hanover in the foreground. © Gerry Atkinson/shotbywomen

A gardener in the Palm House at Kew Gardens is working as a family is walking along the indoor path. © Gerry Atkinson/shotbywomen

View of stony path and wildflowers in spring on the island of Delos, looking over the Aegean Sea to Rheneia. Flowers include mallow (Malva sylvestris) and white mignonette (Reseda alba) . The island o... © Annie Green-Armytage/shotbywomen

A view towards Como Lake. © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

A view towards Como Lake from Carcente. © Laura Larmo/shotbywomen

Freshly picked pink and purple sweet pea flowers are placed on the living room table in front of a wall made out of glass bottle bottoms. The stacked wood and fireplace round up the cozy cabin feeling... © Saskia Sichermann/shotbywomen