When times get rough, hope is essential to keep our heads up and battle out life’s challenges. From acts of compassion to the birth of a newborn, hope can manifest in many different ways.
Here are 50 of the best photos selected among the #Hope2019 Photo Contest by AGORA images, a free-to-use photography app that has been rewarding the world's biggest prizes in global photography contests since 2017.
Amateur and professional photographers from all around the world submit their interesting photos for our photography awards that show us what hope means to them, reminding us that beauty and kindness still exist in our world. Check out the top stunning pictures that will warm your heart, make you smile, and give you hope!
Which of these beautiful photos resonated with you the most? Comment and vote for your favorite one!
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#1 Childhood Is A Memorable Time In Our Life
@ashee_phtgrphy (India)
106points
#2 New Generation
@larakuti (Indonesia)
Taken in Indonesia.
Taken in Indonesia.
100points
#3 Hope
@leylaemektar (Turkey)
96points
#4 #followher
@icnworld (Netherlands)
Taken at Labor Day in Amsterdam.
Taken at Labor Day in Amsterdam.
95points
#5 Smile
@imanzha (Indonesia)
95points
#6 Hope To Survive
@altone (Lithuania)
"A picture of my daughter's and her 97 year old great grandmother's hands. With this photo, I wanted to show that old people are still needed for their experience, wisdom, and sharing."
85points
#7 Life Begins, Tiny Stork Babies
@lexluther (Sweden)
"First moments of life for these stork babies."
83points
#8 Sunray
@victordevalles (Spain)
79points
#9 Smiles
@mohamedeldor (Egypt)
75points
#10 Family
@lightpalmer (Tanzania)
73points
#11 Never Give Up
@tutul1410 (Bangladesh)
Taken at a centre for paralysed people in Bangladesh.
Taken at a centre for paralysed people in Bangladesh.
65points
#12 Firefighter
@asadksungkar (Indonesia)
64points
#13 Big Happy Six
@eighthman (Ghana)
63points
#14 Live
@diego_mr (Spain)
"A mum-to-be and her grandmother are sharing a bonding moment."
63points
#15 I Miss You
@irlansteven (Indonesia)
"A widowed man misses the love of his life, and hopes to reunite with her in the afterlife."
63points
#16 Despite The Alarming Climate Change, There Is Still Hope. All We Have To Do Is Act
@real_raypotter (Philippines).
Taken during a volunteer event for an environmentally friendly organization.
Taken during a volunteer event for an environmentally friendly organization.
"I hope that this micro-effort will have a macro-effect in saving our planet."
60points
#17 Spring'
@joshuajthurston (Palu City)
"A delicate flower is sprouting as spring slowly comes back."
60points
#18 All Soul's Day
@azimronnie (Bangladesh)
59points
#19 Promises To Heaven
@ajuriaguerra (Spain)
Taken in Tibet.
Taken in Tibet.
"A Tibetan monk throws his promises of hope to heaven."
55points
#20 Into The Flames...
@seinq (Malaysia)
"A shot of a firefighter sacrificing his life, doing his job and keeping everybody safe. A bus caught on fire and it was a total disaster, and the firefighters came. Everyone was safe, there were no injuries. I was there at the right moment and the right time, and this firefighter has done what he was supposed to do."
52points