20 Photos That Are Like a Ray of Sunshine on a Rainy Day

The ability to turn bad days around is essential. Sometimes you do so by running into the arms of a friend or putting on your favorite music. But what shouldn’t be overlooked is the power of a good photo, which often has the ability to put a smile on your face — like one that captures a child’s joyful reaction to their first birthday cake or a pet’s display of love for their human.

Bright Side assembled some of the best photos around that all have the power to fight off any negativity.

1. “Well, hello there!”

2. “I met a baby fox!”

3. “My little cousin and his best friend sleep together.”

4. “My nephew and a lion cub shared a moment at the zoo today.”

5. “My dog welcoming me home from work”

6. “My wife and I met a mini horse in Iceland that found me hilarious.”

7. “A monarch we raised and were releasing decided to land on my daughter’s nose.”

8. “This guy is going to make the flight much more enjoyable! He’s so happy to fly.”

9. “When the waiter accidentally spills an entire glass of ice water down your back and your brother-in-law captures one of your finest moments...”

10. “This is Lucy. She was very happy to see me at work today. She likes to show off her toofers.”

11. “There’s almost exactly 100 years of age between my 2-year-old son and my grandfather who’s 102.”

12. “I was checking on my cows when this girl decided I needed a kiss!”

13. “My city is having a virtual chalk art festival. This is my drawing in my driveway.”

14. “When you see a squirrel mid-selfie”

15. “My daughter’s reaction to her first birthday cake”

16. “I captured this glorious photo of my dog after I asked her, ’Wanna go for a walk?!’ Her excitement is palpable.”

17. “My friend has been domesticating a wild iguana by feeding it bananas. This is their most recent selfie together.”

18. “One of our kittens only sleeps in my daughter’s doll bathtub...”

19. “She knows when I’ve had a long day and gives me many head bumps.”

20. “My friend found a kitten at work today. This was her reaction.”

What is something that always has the power to uplift your mood? What photo have you taken that never fails to put a smile on your face? Share your best memories and photos with us in the comments. We’re thrilled to see them all!