April showers: A medley of umbrellas from around the world

Spring is the season of rejuvenation — and lots of rain

Devotees from across the globe, take shelter under umbrellas in St. Peter's Square, March 13.
(Image credit: Franco Origlia/Getty Images)

The cold days of winter are finally over, and spring is upon us! Soon enough, the plants that have gone into hiding will grace us with their green leaves, but not without a little help from Mother Nature. We all know what springtime means: Lots and lots of rain. And with that rain comes umbrellas. So let's embrace the wet season with this colorful medley of umbrellas from around the world:

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Elena Scotti is TheWeek.com's assistant photo editor. She is a photographer and printmaker living in Brooklyn. Follow her on Twitter.