Shining from Above: Red Rooftops & Stone Houses

City Walls Part II: The mid-afternoon sun comes into life, drenching the buildings and mountain by Old Town with the clearest, brightest light. 

Wild Cliffs of Croatia + City Walls

City Walls Part I: The rugged, craggy cliffs are at its peak from the edge of the City Walls. The distinct contrast of rocks and sea blend remarkably well together from this particular angle, highlighting the dramatic, surreal beauty that is Dubrovnik. 

Breathtaking Beauty: The Coast of Dubrovnik

Peer into your future desktop wallpaper. 

The vivid blue Adriatic Sea, clear sky, standalone Lokrum Island and Dubrovnik's famous Old Town and City Walls merge together so flawlessly, creating an epic all-in-one adventure. 

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The Astonishing Blue Waters of Adriatic Sea

The Adriatic Sea offers the most dramatic and marvelous water hues. Crystal clear aqua blue colors dazzle and shine especially brighter on sunny days. From this angle, Dubrovnik's historic Old Town and City Walls take over the coastal views.

Dream State of Life: Animated Clouds at Sunset

Anime-inspired skies continue to take over our world. 

The most glorious and dramatic sunsets happen in areas surrounded by mountains as high-altitude clouds spiral rapidly from golden hour to beyond. 

I altered the hues of this sparkling sunset, adding extra light blue touches, purple-pink afterglows, sparkles, and sun flares to create a dreamy, ethereal state of life. 

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The Beauty of Montmartre: On Top of the Hills

One of the most famous basilicas in Paris, perched on top of the highest point of the city, offering sweeping views of the metropolis.

This distinct Romano-Byzantine style architecture stands out amongst the rest of Paris's cityscape and French roof designs and can be seen from various vantage points throughout town. 

The Magical Glacier Walk to Heaven & Infinity

Falljökull Glacier Part VIII: A marvelous piece of art seen in real life. 

Our first glimpse at what we were going to climb left us in awe and shock, our adrenaline ready for the challenge. 

Standing Alone: Cactus, the Sky, and the Desert

Catalina State Park Part V: The warm air turns chilly as the sun disappears from our line of vision. The light wind breezes in as the color in the sky darkens into faded hues, dark yet light blue skies taking over. 

White Stream of Lights & Cityscape Night Imagery

Tokyo Tower observatory Part II: City traffic dazzles at night from above; the famous Rainbow bridge hides in the background, and the skyscraping buildings soar into infinity. 

Why not add to the shimmer with some streams of light coming from the sky and light blue effects on the cityscape? 

Turquoise Blue: A Work of Art at the Glacier

Falljökull Glacier Part VII: Ice, ice, ice continues to dominate. The crystal turquoise blue color surrounding the scene continues to capture our attention leaving us in awe. 

Up, Up Away: Tallest Escalator at Umeda Sky

Seeing the world's tallest escalator? Sign me up.

Soaring high above the city of Osaka is the Umeda Sky building, offering 360 degree views from its observatory. The blue lit-up stairs add extra flair, drama, and glamour to the scene.

Blue Ice & Snowy Mountains at Vatnajökull National Park

Falljökull Glacier Part VI: Blue ice and snowy mountain tops soak up the scene making the hike a thrilling walk as we continue our way up the glacier.

The Climb: Falljökull Glacier in Iceland

Falljökull Glacier Part V: Blue ice, steep cliffs, and rocks on top of one of the biggest glaciers.

The slippery, icy, smooth, cold ice can be seen (and felt) all throughout the hike. 

Into the Woods: Nature's Blue-Green Enchantment Effect

After the rain, everything sparkles and glistens. The air smells fresher. The sun comes out, brightening our moods and our views.

I loved the peacefulness of this scene and decided to add extra dreamy effects with a mix of blur and blue-green hues. 

In the Islands: The Outlines of the Toronto Skyline

Postcard-perfect skies appear, ready for me to capture (and savor) the views of the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario. 

From Toronto Island Park, you get a full panoramic view of all the skyscrapers in the city. Fresh, earthy green leaves and grass bring extra serenity and contentment to the scene.  

The Walled City: Blue & Yellow Contrast in Obidos

Two-thirds of the primary colors take over the scene at Obidos. 

Blue and yellow color-blocked stripes adorn these whitewashed buildings, creating a look that is simple and historic, and also sleek and modern at the same time. 

Blue Fantasy: When in the Mountains Imagery

Roaming in the wild...anything is possible.

When you're close to 10,000 feet above ground level, you feel quite invincible. I had a bit of fun with this image, using the railings, glass reflections, and blue hues of the sunset sky to create this imagery. Duplicating the photo, adding human elements, and some sparkly effects create an enchanting, unusual image.

Blue Twilight: The Lighthouse by the Lake

Hefner Lake and Park Part V: Placid waters and soothing colors in the sky during the twilight hour.

We're all mesmerized by the beauty of the surrounding nature, watching the clear skies jump into all shades of colors until it transitions into muted tones before descending into dusk. 

Basked in Blue Light: Glowing Lighthouse at Twilight

Hefner Lake and Park Part IV: The lighthouse glows every other second into all the colors of the rainbow. 

Blue artificial lights captivate the scene, as the vibrant blue and orange skies of twilight dazzle in the back. 

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Idyllic Blue Hour by the Lighthouse

Hefner Lake and Park Part III: Dark azure blue skies have taken over.

The blue lights radiating from the lighthouse splendidly complements the cool hues of the stratosphere.