Monday, August 28, 2017

The Green Waterfall Dazzles Strawberry Hill


While on a nice, serene walk, I spotted this green-hued scenic view of the waterfall in Strawberry Hill. I loved how clean and clear everything looked and decided to sharpen and brighten the image for a more sleek finish.

Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Treasure Island's Sparkling Skyscraper View of the City


Treasure Island can seem so far and removed from the city--and yet so close and within reach! It always offers the best views of the San Francisco skyline and this day was no different. I decided to have a little bit more fun and add pink effects to this photo along with some sun flare and sparkles. The aftermath? A soft, pastel, dreamy scenery to match.

Thursday, August 17, 2017

Twilight Lights Glow in the Space Needle


Post-sunset times always have the best light. Loved how blue the sky was at this time! It's perfect with a bit of a darkness and the lights are slowly starting to shine from the Space Needle.

Thursday, August 10, 2017

Unfiltered Life: Orange Sunset Glows by the Still Waters


The sky finally cleared up and I captured this photo of the sunset by the bay. The original photo was a lighter icier pastel shade of blue and yellow, but I wanted to give it a more tropical summer feel so I added yellow-green plus orange tones and extra contrast to give it an extra boost.

Friday, August 4, 2017

The Palm Trees and Cacti Island Mix


Huntington Garden Part II: A perfect mix of the desert and paradise life. This garden has a versatile mixture of cacti and palm trees right next to each other, offering the perfect contrast.

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Night Wonders of North Chicago and Lake Michigan


360 Chicago Part II: One of the coolest cities with dazzling, colorful lights all over the vicinity. This view, over 90 floors above, was no exception. The outline of North Chicago, Lake Michigan, and all the magnificent night lights stand out quite magically--making for an epic feast for the eyes.