Tranquil Moon and Garden Collage

Such a peaceful garden area in the middle of the city for some fresh air. I decided to create a collage with these snapshots and add the moon, stars, and clouds onto it. The pastel colors along with the soft imagery complements the harmonious feel of the water fountain, plants and gorgeous stone steps.

There's a sense of calm by gazing at these light, delicate, earthly tones; this reminds me of the zenness of the Japanese gardens.

Sparkling Lights Outline Embarcadero Skyline

Rows and rows of four stunning Embarcadero Center skyscrapers and their lights (plus palm tree!) being shone up and above the sky by the waterfront.

Clear Winter Skyscraper Reflections

Love it when skyscrapers display reflections of other architectural buildings clearly--it makes for a perfect picture! Also nothing better than beautiful autumnal leaves in earthy, rustic shades blowing (and falling) in the distance.

Lights and Snowflakes: Happy Holidays Collage

Created a special holiday collage to reflect on all the cuteness and colorfulness of the season. Whether it is dogs, snowflakes, or bright trees, this is one of the best seasons ever. 

Cottage Row of Delicate Dreams

Such beautiful pastel homes I stumbled upon during the day. With a bit of sunshine, some shade, and a little lighting effect, this peaceful, hidden alleyway gets the dreamy treatment it deserves.

Light In The Palm Trees

There is nothing more spectacular than stunning lights adorning palm trees at night and beyond.

Surreal Aqua Waterfall Imagery

Stunning man-made waterfall at the Sun Terrace rooftop garden. Love the idea and design behind this unique creation--especially the gorgeous aqua color! It glows and stands out in the distance. 

*San Francisco has a series of unique, hidden privately owned public open spaces (POPOS) sprinkled throughout the city that are definitely worth checking out.* 

Chandelier Decor: Stunning Decorative Lights

Chandelier Decor is always so impressive--hotels and restaurants have so many chandeliers on ceilings and every single one is unique and awe-inspiring in its own way. This one is no different. I approached this beautiful chandelier and decided to take a closeup view from the inside instead of taking the usual faraway shot to capture its enchanting quality.

Sparkle and Shine with Crystal Decor Imagery

Fun, bright crystal decor with translucent colors, iridescent tones, and beautiful transparency. Every angle you turn, you see different hues and reflections. I added some sparkles and gradient hues in the background, blurred it out, and enhanced the contrast.

Blue-Green Featheresque Palm Trees

Beautiful, soft, small, green palm trees that resemble feathers. I love how they looked, but decided to add an extra flair to the trees by including little hints of blue to the side of the leaves. This enhanced the overall color and tone of the image and gave an unexpected twist to what would otherwise be a generic picture.

Inspirational Quote of the Day: Past to Future

Optimism, hard work, humility, passion, and curiosity will get you far and reach things beyond your imagination. 

Beyond Imagery: Blurred, Scenic Collage

Recently I started blurring out different photos--it gives such a nice, magical, surreal vibe to a picture. I decided to use blur for the background of this collage. The original background picture was of a blurred garland decoration, but I decided to blur it out even more, letting the colorful circles stand out on its own.

Cloudy Goodness Scattered All Around

Went up to my rooftop and captured this perfect moment where cirrocumulus clouds hover the sky as the sun began to slowly set behind the mountains. It is spectacular how everything just comes together and forms...all at once.

Take a Look at Our Most Favorite Pyramid

This Transamerica pyramid in San Francisco is famous all over--this practically defines the skyline and just one look at this pyramid...and you've identified the city by the bay! This popular landmark has been taken by so many people and in so many different angles, neighborhoods, heights, and locations. I decided to approach the building and take a closeup view of it and was amazed by the spectacular details of it. 

Inspirational Quote of the Day: Dream It First

Figure out what you want to do--then take action and go for it! 

Layers and Layers of Bracelets Imagery

I combined some of my bracelets into one stack, took a picture, and was inspired by a fashion spread to include layers of transparent bracelets in the background. I wanted to add a refreshing new take to jewelry photography by adding these various layered effects.

The Castle by the Cliffside

A beautiful, peach colored Julius' castle located on a hillside in the city--pretty much on a cliff off Telegraph Hill. After hearing about it, I decided to see it in person, and this area has such remarkable views of the bay. 

Charming Chain of Lakes Collage

Foggy, cloudy, or overcast days can have its perks and benefits. The solemn sky gave these pictures a mysterious feel to it. The clarity of the lakes and trees were nicely defined, and the reflections added to the charm. I decided to layer the fonts for the title of the collage, changed the opacity, and added it all over the image. This is the most serene chain of lakes I've ever seen. 

Inspirational Quote of the Day: Have Courage

Perseverance is key to success. Continue reaching for the stars and beyond. Nothing is impossible.

The Real Palm Tree Effect

Palm trees are so amazing--just one look at them and you feel completely at ease as if you were in a faraway beach relaxing with no obligations. This palm tree was at a neighborhood park and it was amazing how the shadow and sand resembled a beach in the summertime. I decided to lighten it up and add a pink effect to the photo. 

Water Fountain Perfection

Love how blue the water appears--and it looks so nice against the brown benches surrounding it! The sprinklers are also aligned so nicely together.

Salmon-Colored Rose

Closeup view of a salmon-colored rose from the backyard. This rose stood out from the rest and had to be captured on camera!

Future's Past: Awe Inspiring Art Display

Part I: This is a Future's Past art sculpture created by Kate Raudenbush located at Patricia Green Park in the Hayes Valley neighborhood. After walking inside, you can see the intricate details of the design. The shadows and reflections are so mesmerizing...If you look closely and stare a while, you will also notice a heart right in the middle. Such an exceptional creation that evokes tons of new inspirations!

Whimsical Pastel World of Happiness

Beautiful trees and flowers near a mountain. I changed the tone and color of this and gave it a more pastel look to it. Light, soft colors give this image a dreamy, easygoing vibe.

Stream of Sunlight Reaches the Trees

A beautiful day at a small park near the freeway. It was a few hours before the sunset, and with autumn quickly approaching, I added a brownish-orange glow and effect to the photo, added some sun flare, and lightened the overall image to celebrate the new season.

Cherry Blossoms Turn Into Winter Wonderland

This was originally a picture of the blooming cherry blossoms during spring time. After blurring everything out and changing the tone and color of the trees and the background, I decided to add extra lights to it for a mysterious, magical twist to winter. The ground resembles ice and the shadow brings in an extra depth to the dark winter atmosphere.

Are You On Cloud 9? — Scattered Cloud Formations

Looked up at the sky at the perfect moment: the cumulus clouds shifting through the sky and eventually forming the number "9".

The Intensity of Palm Trees In Blue

Palm trees are spectacular in its natural shade: green and brown. Altering the colors to blue enhances its overall intensity, giving it an extra glow at night. The blue shade also showcases its unique details and texture that can otherwise be missed in its own form.

Multi-Colored Layers and Beautiful Views Collage

Created a collage with some of my favorite pictures such as a closeup view of the Golden Gate Bridge on a foggy day and beautiful homes around the neighborhood. I played around with the fonts, different layers and opacity of the images to create this collage. I particularly love all the white spaces in each of the images. Adding the white background intensifies the clarity of the pictures.

The Bright and Colorful Swirl Ripple Effect

Having a little bit of fun creating a rainbow colored swirl through various filters and effects. I was inspired by all the unique swirl creations out there and decided to recreate my own version of it. This has a bit of an ocean vibe and resembles the wind and the crashing waves. 

The Tropical Jungle Village Effect

Charming area inside the Embarcadero Center with colorful flowers and tropical plants. I added a warm, painterly effect to give it a more artistic look and feel.

Cherry Blossoms Get a Close-Up

View of stunning cherry blossoms during spring time in a beautiful Japanese garden. Had to zoom in on this beauty!

The Beauty of Autumn Falls

One of the most beautiful small parks in the city: spectacular in the winter, spring, and summer. Even cooler in the fall when the leaves begin to change into brown, yellow and orange hues. This picture showcases the beginning of autumn as the trees begin to turn into rusty autumnal shades. I added some sun flare and a filter to emphasize more on the changing season. 

Blurred Reality on a Freeway

Looked outside the window and decided to take a picture of this tree. The car was moving so fast that I got a blurred photo instead. With a light pink filter and some sun lens flare, this tree ended up with a nice, dreamy effect.

Light Up The Sky(scrapers)

Best view ever from Pier 14...watching the sun slowly set on the other side of the city and patiently waiting for the lights to glow in the distance.

The Star Wand Sparkles Effect

I've had this wand for the longest time and was inspired to create a layout filled with some sun-flare and sparkles on top of a blue-green and bold orange gradient background.

Bright Sunset Glow at Dolores Park

A few hours before sunset at Dolores Park, I captured this warm yellow-orange sky and the glowing skyline in the spring time. A can't miss opportunity in one of the best spots ever.