After a long, dark winter, the sight of bright colours in spring does something positive to a person's brain, and that's why people are often eager to get out to see and take photos with cherry blossoms and other signs of spring, says Colin Ellard, a University of Waterloo psychology professor.
Kennesaw State University senior Bonga Maswanganye said it was an often-misunderstood hobby that led him to his now promising career path as a programmer and virtual designer.