Social distancing and self-quarantine measures may be keeping Bostonians off the streets, but springtime waits for no one (and for no virus, either). From Dorchester to Chelsea, Brookline to Cambridge, trees are budding and flowers are blooming. In celebration of our pretty city, here are seven reader-submitted photos of Boston.

Do you have a beautiful photo of Boston that you want to share? Send it to community@boston.com.

Boston skyline reflected in the Charles river. Submitted by Stephen Keep. —Stephen Keep

Downtown Boston skyline as seen over the harbor. Submitted by Barbara Meade. —Barbara Meade

Streaks of traffic lights along Storrow Drive. Submitted by Stephen Keep. —Stephen Keep

Blossoming trees in Boston. Submitted by Shivani Tamhane. —Shivani Tamhane

A path leading through the Boston Public Garden. Submitted by Stephen Keep. —Stephen Keep

Carson Beach in South Boston. Submitted by Karen Suyemoto. —Karen Suyemoto

Boston skyline as seen from Cambridge along the Charles river. Submitted by Stephen Keep. —Stephen Keep

Want to see even more scenic shots of Boston looking beautiful? Check out these 10 downloadable Zoom backgrounds of the city.

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