Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month, including the anime convention in Boston, Celtics basketball, a citywide youth spelling bee, and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in South Boston.-- By Lloyd Young (47 photos total)

With two last place finishes in a row, maybe it’s time to look at the Boston Red Sox in a different light. The Globe’s Stan Grossfeld traveled to spring training at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Florida to do just that. In his images from an infrared converted camera, players’ uniform numbers and names seemingly disappear, giving a fresh slate to the upcoming season. (23 photos total)

At least 70 people were killed, including about 30 children, in a suicide bomb attack at a park in Lahore, Pakistan. The Taliban group that claimed responsibility for the Easter attack that injured over 300 said it was targeting Christians. Most of the victims were believed to be Muslim at this very busy public park.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (19 photos total)

President Obama made a historic trip to Cuba this week as the first sitting US president to visit the Communist ruled island since Calvin Coolidge did in 1928. “My lifetime has spanned a time of isolation between us,” Obama said. “I have come here to bury the last remnant of the Cold War in the Americas.”-- By Lloyd Young (23 photos total)

Explosions in the city’s airport and a metro station have killed at least 36 people and injured many others during coordinated attacks today claimed by ISIS. (22 photos total)

Green is the theme this week in honor of St. Patrick’s Day that is celebrated in many cities around the world. Spring is right around the corner, bringing hopeful signs of landscapes tinted with the same hues.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (37 photos total)

Dallas Seavey won his fourth Iditarod race today, completing the 1,000-mile trek from Anchorage to Nome Alaska in a record 8 days, 11 hours, 20 minutes, and 16 seconds. This year’s race was marred with tragedy when a snowmobile driver was charged with intentionally running his machine into two sled dog teams, killing one dog and injuring others. The race is a remaking of the freight route to Nome and pays tribute to the role sled dogs played in the settlement of Alaska.-- By Lloyd Young (19 photos total)

wall (noun) 1. any of various permanent upright constructions having a length much greater than the thickness and presenting a continuous surface except where pierced by doors, windows, etc.: used for shelter, protection, or privacy, or to subdivide interior space, to support floors, roofs, or the like, to retain earth, to fence in an area, etc. Editor’s Note: “Defined” is an occasional series exploring the definitions of words via photography.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (42 photos total)

International Women’s Day was created by the United Nations General Assembly to highlight the struggles and achievements of women globally and to advocate for women’s rights. Photographers documented events observing this day and interesting women around the world.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (26 photos total)

Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month including politicians on the primary trial, marking Presidents’ Day, surfing in winter, and the Red Sox beginning spring training in Florida.-- By Lloyd Young (34 photos total)

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A look at moments captured by photographers around the world in the month of February. (44 photos total)

In Bangkok’s Chinatown, festooned with red lanterns, opera companies perform mythical stories depicting battles and a search for love and justice, as celebrations that mark the Lunar New Year come to a close. Thailand is home to the largest overseas Chinese community in the world.--By Reuters (21 photos total)

Voting continued for a second day in Uganda amid riots and frustration during the presidential election. Forces briefly detained the main opposition candidate and protesters were beaten and attacked with tear gas and stun grenades. Ugandans waited in line for hours in some places to cast their vote, only to find incomplete ballots or missing election materials. Preliminary results shows longtime incumbent President Yoweri Museveni taking a lead over his main opponent, Kizza Besigye, the leader of the main opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC.)-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (25 photos total)

Across the globe, snow blankets the landscape, giving photographers a new perspective on their surroundings.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (43 photos total)

Pre-Lenten Mardi Gras celebrations wrapped up yesterday before the marking of Ash Wednesday today. Historians say the tradition dates back to Roman times, when the newly converted Christians retained vestiges of their pagan festival, “Lupercalia,” as a period of celebration before the penance during the 40 days of Lent. (28 photos total)

All across New Hampshire, crowds are gathering to hear and see the Democratic and Republican candidates for president as they make their final stops before the first-in-the-nation primary on Tuesday.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (42 photos total)

Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month including the first winter storm to hit the region, NHL Winter Classic at Gillette Stadium, welcoming in the New Year, and the Patriots loss in the AFC Championship game in Denver.-- By Lloyd Young (39 photos total)

The Zika virus has spread rapidly across Latin America, transforming from a little-known, mild ailment to an international public health concern. The illness is transmitted through the Aedes aegypti mosquito and until recently was believed to only cause mild symptoms. There is now evidence linking Zika to a spike in cases of pregnant women giving birth to babies with microcephaly, a birth defect in which a baby is born with a smaller than normal head, and Guillain-Barre syndrome. The CDC expects the virus to continue to spread and has urged pregnant women to avoid the two dozen countries where the virus is present so far and to take extra precaution to avoid mosquito bites.--By Emily Z. Fortier (30 photos total)

A state of emergency has been declared in Flint, Michigan due to the contamination of the city’s water supply. The public health crisis started when the water supply source was switched in 2014 from Lake Huron to the Flint River to save money until a new pipeline was completed. Thousands of residents have been exposed to toxic amounts of lead including about 9,000 children who are the most susceptible to lead poisoning. State officials and the National Guard are distributing bottled water and filters to residents while they wait for a solution.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (28 photos total)

The 13-stage Dakar Rally is traveling through Argentina and Bolivia via motorcycle, quad bike, car, or truck over extreme terrain. Competitors and support crews come from around the world to challenge their mechanical, driving, and orienteering skills. The race wraps up this Saturday in Rosario, Argentina after covering the more than 5,700-miles.-- By Lloyd Young (26 photos total)

A rare look at life on death row at San Quentin State Prison in California. America’s most populous state, which has not carried out an execution in a decade, begins 2016 at a pivotal juncture, as legal developments hasten the march toward resuming executions, while opponents seek to end the death penalty at the ballot box.--By Reuters (22 photos total)

A selection of images of some of the best animal photos of 2015 from photographers all around the world.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (37 photos total)

Photographs from July - December on a range of topics from arouund the world. ( see Part I )-- By Lloyd Young (38 photos total)

Photographs from January - June on a range of topics from around the world.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (34 photos total)

Heroin and other opioids have devastated Massachusetts families. Over the past year the Globe spent time with Raquel Rodriguez, a heroin addict from East Boston, as she struggled to get clean for her two young daughters. Raquel opened her life to us in hopes that her story might help someone else. (Read more)--By Jessica Rinaldi (30 photos total)

They come in all shapes and sizes, donning the iconic red suit and hat that symbolize modern-day Christmas. Some run races, scuba dive, direct traffic, ski, or even rock-climb to show off their holiday cheer.-- By Lloyd Young (34 photos total)

Nestled in the shadow of Mt. Tom in Easthampton, the Treehouse Community was founded to support families that take in foster children in the hopes of stopping the bounce through the system. Among the townhomes that house families who are fostering children, live senior residents. The result is a multi-generational community where one generation helps another. The seniors are vital to the support system that enables parents to succeed and the children to thrive. Now approaching its tenth year, the numbers reflect a success story and defy statistics on foster children. This series of photographs gives us a glimpse into the lives of some of the residents over the past year.--By Globe Staff photographer Joanne Rathe (16 photos total)

The decade wait is over for “Star Wars” fans with the opening of the seventh film “The Force Awakens” this week. Some diehard movie fans camped out for over a week in Hollywood for the chance again to see droids, Imperial Stormtroopers , Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and Luke Skywalker. “May the Force be with you” all. (Read more.) (49 photos total)

When light strips away the details, highlighting the environment and creating intriguing shapes and patterns, photographers create striking images of our world.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (32 photos total)

Staff photographers share the stories behind the year’s most powerful pictures, selected by the editors of the Globe Magazine and the Boston Globe photo department. (25 photos total)

Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month including the November elections, the tree lighting at Downtown Crossing, Veterans Day, and football at Fenway Park. (33 photos total)

A look around the globe at people in need and the help that many have given to try to make their lives better. From donations to volunteering time, many contribute hoping to make a difference.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (28 photos total)

Ahead of the United Nations Climate Conference, Reuters released “Earthprints,” a series illustrating the human impact on the landscape. From sprawling urban growth to the construction of new islands, each site has profoundly changed in the last 30 years. Each featured location has accompanying NASA satellite images that show the scale of the change. The climate change summit (COP21) will be held in Paris from Nov. 30 - Dec. 11.-- By Reuters (46 photos total)

France held a moment of silence today as part of three days of national mourning for the victims of last Friday’s attacks in Paris. Authorities continue to search for suspects and France launched air attacks in Syria against Islamic State militants who’ve claimed responsibility for the events that killed more than 125 people and injured many more.-- By Lloyd Young (40 photos total)

Around the world, veterans are recognized today for their service. Across United States, patriotic ceremonies and parades are prevalent on Veterans Day. Originally established as Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I, other countries also observe this day.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (37 photos total)

He has traveled so far, from near-fatal abuse to here, invisible among Maine’s poorest, in the care of grandparents who have little left to give but love — and just enough of that. Yet somehow Strider is climbing. ( Read the story ) (30 photos total)

Thousands of Tibetan Buddhist monks and nuns recently gathered for the annual Bliss Dharma Assembly in remote China to mark Buddha’s descent from the heavens. The gathering was held at the Larung Wuming Buddhist Institute, widely regarded as the world’s largest and most influential center for Tibetan Buddhist studies.-- By Lloyd Young (24 photos total)

Brazil recently hosted the World Indigenous Games, a new international event in which 2,000 athletes competed from 30 countries. Many of the competitions were very different from what will take place in the same country during Summer Olympics 2016, others familiar.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (38 photos total)

Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month, including fall colors, presidential candidates, the 51st Annual Head of the Charles, and the start of the Celtics regular season.-- By Lloyd Young (34 photos total)

The massive 7.5 earthquake that hit remote areas in Afghanistan and Pakistan on Monday has killed at least 370 and left thousands homeless. Rescue efforts have been hindered by the challenging mountainous region and security issues, risking the lives of many survivors.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (26 photos total)

Seasonal changes set our world aglow with a spectrum of colors. Before bleak scenes and colder temperatures arrive, foliage and glowing sunsets enliven landscapes across the globe.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (31 photos total)

A year after Hong Kong riot police fired tear gas at pro-democracy protesters in scenes that made headline news around the world, Reuters photographer Tyrone Siu revisited the scenes of the demonstrations. The anniversary comes amid a passionate debate in Hong Kong about the extent of mainland China’s control of the city.-- By Reuters (12 photos total)

Hot-air balloon festivals are a visual treat for many. Not only do they provide a stunning perspective for their passengers, but their playful shapes, colors, and themes make these floating vessels excellent subject matter for photographers, both on the ground and in the sky. Here is a look at some of the 2015 balloonist gatherings around the globe.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (36 photos total)

South Carolina residents face uncertainty as they cope with major flooding after record-settings rains. As many people start the cleanup, others prepare for the threat of floodwaters moving toward the coast. Seventeen people died in the state, and the damage to infrastructure was devastating.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (37 photos total)

“They just keep coming,” I thought as I stood on the northern shore of Lesbos in Greece. Raft after raft landed up and down the coast of this enchanted island. It was surreal. This set the tone for the next two weeks, following the route of refugees and migrants looking for a better life. I was moved to tears watching a young boy gather as much bread as he could carry at an aid station, and I was truly inspired by the men who dived into the sea when their engine quit, pushing and pulling their raft to the rocky shoreline near Skala Sykamnias. At times they walked for miles in unbearable heat, not necessarily knowing where they were but knowing it was better than the world they fled.-- By Boston Globe photographer Craig F. Walker (48 photos total)

Here’s a look at some of the best images taken by Globe photographers last month including an eclipse of a supermoon, Medal of Honor recipients visiting Boston, a 90-year-old’s trek up Mt. Washington, and the start of the Patriots regular season.-- By Lloyd Young (35 photos total)

Pope Francis is on a historic visit to three US cities in six days. The world leader of the Roman Catholic Church has already visited the White House and addressed a joint session of Congress. Francis will also spread his message in New York City and conclude his trip in Philadelphia this Sunday with a Mass at the World Meeting of Families.-- By Lloyd Young (54 photos total)

A collection of images of creatures recently captured by photographers all over the world.-- By Leanne Burden Seidel (36 photos total)

As sports arenas rise up around them and neighbors houses are demolished, around 50 families remain in Vila Autodromo, a favela bordering the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro. About half of those refuse to leave the favela, which they describe as “paradise” because of a lack of violence compared with poor areas elsewhere in the city. With a year until the Games come to Brazil, over 90 percent of residents have already left after accepting compensation. The holdouts, despite violent run-ins with police, vow to fight eviction whatever the cost. Living in a ghost town with sporadic access to water and electricity, the families have become a symbol against the use of the Olympic Games to modernize Rio, a move critics say is only benefiting the rich.-- By Reuters (19 photos total)