ADVERTISEMENT

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!

More info: bit.ly

#1

Childhood Is A Memorable Time In Our Life

Childhood Is A Memorable Time In Our Life

@ashee_phtgrphy (India)

Report

#2

New Generation

New Generation

@larakuti (Indonesia)
Taken in Indonesia.

Report

#4

#followher

#followher

@icnworld (Netherlands)
Taken at Labor Day in Amsterdam.

Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#5

Smile

Smile

@imanzha (Indonesia)

Report

#6

Hope To Survive

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."

Report

#7

Life Begins, Tiny Stork Babies

Life Begins, Tiny Stork Babies

@lexluther (Sweden)

"First moments of life for these stork babies."

Report

#8

Sunray

Sunray

@victordevalles (Spain)

Report

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
#11

Never Give Up

Never Give Up

@tutul1410 (Bangladesh)
Taken at a centre for paralysed people in Bangladesh.

Report

Add photo comments
POST
rebeccaws avatar
Bec Snyder
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone who has recently become disabled, I spent 8 months mourning the things I can't do any more. Depressing! One day, I decided to celebrate the things I CAN do, and that spurred me to find workarounds for the things that used to be "can'ts". That became very empowering!

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#12

Firefighter

Firefighter

@asadksungkar (Indonesia)

Report

#13

Big Happy Six

Big Happy Six

@eighthman (Ghana)

Report

#14

Live

Live

@diego_mr (Spain)

"A mum-to-be and her grandmother are sharing a bonding moment."

Report

#15

I Miss You

I Miss You

@irlansteven (Indonesia)

"A widowed man misses the love of his life, and hopes to reunite with her in the afterlife."

Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#16

Despite The Alarming Climate Change, There Is Still Hope. All We Have To Do Is Act

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.

"I hope that this micro-effort will have a macro-effect in saving our planet."

Report

ADVERTISEMENT
#17

Spring'

Spring'

@joshuajthurston (Palu City)

"A delicate flower is sprouting as spring slowly comes back."

Report

Add photo comments
POST
tinyd avatar
Tiny Dancer
Community Member
4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now that's a great depiction of hope springing eternal! Does anyone else see a person on the left sharing the flower with a giant mouth on the right?

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#18

All Soul's Day

All Soul's Day

@azimronnie (Bangladesh)

Report

Add photo comments
POST
catmarshall57 avatar
BusLady
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Visiting and honoring loved ones who have departed is very comforting.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#19

Promises To Heaven

Promises To Heaven

@ajuriaguerra (Spain)
Taken in Tibet.

"A Tibetan monk throws his promises of hope to heaven."

Report

Add photo comments
POST
tinyd avatar
Tiny Dancer
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, Geoffrey, who hurt you, buddy? Such a depressing life if all you can see here is trash. So many moments of beauty in this crazy old world if you just open your eyes. Namaste, Geoffrey, namaste.

khandro1 avatar
Khandro Holt
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These colourful printed papers are not "promises to heaven." They are "wind horses" that carry blessings for all sentient beings everywhere.

jolenelove60 avatar
Jolene Love
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tibetans seem almost magical to me in their faith. Love this.

locode avatar
Geoffrey Holland
Community Member
4 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

All I see is a bunch of discarded paper that someone else is going to have to pick up.

purpler7355 avatar
Just a Purpler
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol honestly I thought the same thing until the other comments explained it ha

Load More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#20

Into The Flames...

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."

Report

Add photo comments
POST
happywaffle12 avatar
WaffleFryLife
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is a beautiful photo. i seriously admire firefighters for being the kind of people who will literally run into flames to save a person they've never met, just because they're a person with a life. their selflessness is incredible.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#21

Hope

Hope

@wunderbilder (Germany)

Report

#22

The Sound Of Hope

The Sound Of Hope

@kuyaoyo (Philippines)

"This photo was taken among a group of underprivileged Filipino students in a music class."

Report

Add photo comments
POST
snorincats avatar
Kathy Baylis
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love programs like this. You never know which one will end up a professional musician, maybe even earning a scholarship because of their musical ability. Talent, like intelligence, is not determined by socioeconomic status.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
ADVERTISEMENT
#23

Dance/Fighter

Dance/Fighter

@ojodevaca (Peru)
Taken during the rehearsal of a male ballet group in Lima.

Report

#24

Te Doy Lo Mejor De Mi

Te Doy Lo Mejor De Mi

@marinatesalia (Spain)

"A mother breastfeeding her baby. Children growing up healthy and protected are the great hope of the earth."

Report

#25

Attitude

Attitude

@kike_p73 (Spain)

"The photo represents how children are the future and the hope of humanity."

Report

#26

Brotherhood

Brotherhood

@gabrieleraffaelli (Italy)

Report

#27

Group Hope

Group Hope

@msubirats (Spain)

Report

Add photo comments
POST
toujincthlu avatar
Toujin C'Thlu
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is actually a yearly festival in Spain. As much as I like high places, I don't think I'd be very good at something like this.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#28

Morning

Morning

@rajkumarmarko (India)

Report

#29

Pray Time

Pray Time

@ravir (Sri Lanka)

Report

#30

The Believer

The Believer

@jevgenij (Latvia)
Taken in Greece.

Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#31

Winners

Winners

@arnieuo (Philippines)
Taken in the Philippines.

"The photo was taken at a kids outreach program in the Philippines. The kids just won a group game and their expressions portray the happiness that can come from the simple things in life."

Report

#32

Symbol

Symbol

@theeastwoodexperience (Ghana)

Report

Add photo comments
POST
#33

Food For Blessing

Food For Blessing

@rafayat (Bangladesh)
Taken at a temple in Bangladesh.

Report

#34

Working For A Living

Working For A Living

@dikyedarling (Indonesia)

Report

Add photo comments
POST
tinyd avatar
Tiny Dancer
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Excellent photo, but I'm struggling with the "hope" aspect. Makes me hopeful this poor woman gets a break in life if that counts.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#35

Living With Trash

Living With Trash

@franspatadungan (Indonesia)
Taken in Indonesia.

"If the AGORA community chose me as the #HOPE2019 winner, then I would use the prize to continue the anti-plastic campaign in my small town."

Report

Add photo comments
POST
amendolaandr avatar
Andy boi
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait, isn’t this supposed to give us hope? This is just depressing.

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#36

Love

Love

@spykevasu (India)
Taken in India.

Report

#37

The Hope Of The Future

The Hope Of The Future

@rollimages (Philippines)
Taken in Dubai.

Report

ADVERTISEMENT
See Also on Bored Panda
#38

Selalu Dalam Keindahan Dan Kebahagiaan

Selalu Dalam Keindahan Dan Kebahagiaan

@recaear (Indonesia)

Report

Add photo comments
POST
#39

Undefined

Undefined

@soneath (Cambodia)
Taken in Cambodia.

Report

#40

Playing On The Railway

Playing On The Railway

@maula039 (Indonesia)

Report

Add photo comments
POST
iloveteekah avatar
Lori Rutherford
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How can I not. Be grateful for the life I have?! God bless you all for your strength and courage 💙

View more commentsArrow down menu
#41

Where There's Life, There's Hope

Where There's Life, There's Hope

@rockmagery (Ghana)

"A group of fishermen going fishing despite [there being] no fish in the area."

Report

Add photo comments
POST
catmarshall57 avatar
BusLady
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm just thinking about the local population going hungry or even starving.

View more commentsArrow down menu
#42

Hope For Peace

Hope For Peace

@jieshunsu (Philippines)

"This girl is praying for peace at her village's Buddhist temple."

Report

Add photo comments
POST
shelli-meyers avatar
HalfShelli
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are Buddhists in the Philippines? I mean, in substantial numbers?

View more commentsArrow down menu
#43

Mother And Incense

Mother And Incense

@ayesha.2000 (Sri Lanka)

"Incense holds an invaluable role in Buddhist ceremonies. In this photo taken in one of the biggest Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka, a mother is praying to give people hope and confidence for the future."

Report

Add photo comments
POST
asubhashinie avatar
Subhashinie Ambegoda
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sadhu sadhu sadhu I am buddhist and I live in Sri Lanka And I think this picture is taken in kaleni maha viharaya

View more commentsArrow down menu
#44

Just Came Out

Just Came Out

@anjali2890 (India)
Taken in India.

"The person is coming out of the fog of confusion and problems, now there is a hope to go towards a right path."

Report

Add photo comments
POST
alanclessehilton avatar
Bored Onion
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That person came out so I am too. I'm not straight, but not gay. I'm not going to identify as anything in particular. I'm just me, and that's okay

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#45

Environmental Hope

Environmental Hope

@photollarena (Spain)

Report

#46

Money And Smile

Money And Smile

@salimbhayangkara (Indonesia)
Taken at a wedding ceremony.

Report

#47

Heads Or Tails, There's Always A Choice

Heads Or Tails, There's Always A Choice

@anandu_venpakal (India)

"When faced with deciding whether to make a change, flipping a coin can put you in the right direction."

Report

Add photo comments
POST
catmarshall57 avatar
BusLady
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or sometimes the wrong direction. I would not rely on a coin toss to direct my future. Lol

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
See Also on Bored Panda
#48

Hoping For A Bright Future

Hoping For A Bright Future

@koi_harvey60 (Philippines)
Taken at a monk orphanage in Myanmar.

Report

#49

Pilgrims Performing Tawaf

Pilgrims Performing Tawaf

@tanveer.rohan (Meca)

Report

Add photo comments
POST
yuri_fitdia avatar
lailyfnoor
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For people who hate being in the crowd, this situation could be very stressful

View More Replies...
View more commentsArrow down menu
#50

Releasing Birds For Hope

Releasing Birds For Hope

@emrahuygun (Turkey)
Taken in Cambodia.

Report

Add photo comments
POST
catmarshall57 avatar
BusLady
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've never understood this practice. It seems cruel to the birds.