Bustling, Striking Night Lights at New York's Times Square

It was late in the night in Times Square and there was so much energy everywhere, as expected of the Big Apple. The blocks and blocks of buildings and razor-sharp shining, blinding lights make it seem like it's day time all night long.

Deep Blue Lights Adorn San Francisco's City Hall

Another night of chilly temperatures and spectacular colors plus displays outside of San Francisco's City Hall. I love how the lights outside of City Hall keep changing throughout the year to celebrate special events and moments.

Bright and Shining Christmas Tree Lights at Palace Hotel

Bright, festive Christmas trees are decorated with ornaments and lights at the Palace Hotel, lending a colorful start to the holiday season.

Soft, Pastel Sunset Vibes Above the Bay Bridge

While at the pier, I watched the blue skies and fading sun descend into sunset...then into twilight and into full darkness.

I love how perfect this sunset is--so simple yet magical with its pastel colors and soft, clear skies. Absolutely a classic.

The Explosion of Lights: Winter Trees and Shadows Glory

Trees with lights are displayed outside a relaxing open space right in the heart of downtown. I love how beautiful the trees and lights are, and the arrangement of the lights create a bright, welcoming atmosphere with saturated shadows that add on to the glowing night scene.

New Perspectives: Abstract Art and Silver Designs

Another amazing sculpture in the downtown area that is so unique I had to capture it. The angle was perfect and the position of the sun and the shadows created a picture with deep saturated colors.

That Spark of Joy: Sun Flares Above the Mountains

While driving down mountain roads with slight winds and partly sunny skies, I caught this perfect shot of the sun flare with the dazzling clouds in the sky, fresh trees, and gorgeous, calming landscape in the backdrop.

Sunlight Streams Over the Trees: Tranquil Moments

When there is light, there is hope...and there are trees. No matter what type of darkness you see in front of you, it won't last forever and there is always light at the end of every tunnel.

Let There Be Light: New York City at Night

While walking on the Manhattan Bridge, we got one of the best views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline at night. Clear skies, shining lights, and the cool air makes for a magical evening.

Sweet Butterflies: Turquoise & Peach Fashion Imagery

Such a striking clip that shines and sparkles in different wavelengths with the light. I decided to use a turquoise bag as the background for a direct contrast. I love the magic of the colors and had to brighten and filter for an extra blue, pastel flair.

Lighting Up the Walkway: Twilight Nights & Colorful Flashes

Imagine a warm yet cozy night outdoors walking in a colorful park decked out with lights in the walkway, surrounded by pink and blue-hued buildings. Not the most extravagant-sounding, but it's the simplest moments that are the happiest.

This was such a magical day and I wanted it to mirror something as enchanting as the lights and magic of Disneyland, so I decided to add some pink and blue flashes to resemble fireworks (look closely and you'll see layers and layers of diamonds). I also enhanced the saturation, added more blue tones and lightened it for a sweet, pastel vibe.

Dancing Through Sparkling Fountain Lights at Night

Columbus Circle at night is filled with fountain lights and water displays surrounding the area. The lights add a mysterious vibe, perfect for a silent night of dreaming, relaxing, and escaping from reality.

Animated Cloud Art Displays at the Dome

Westfield Mall Part III: I came across these playful cloud art displays right below the dome and of course, had to catch these in their beautiful forms.

Dusty Pink + Blue Sunset Skies Above the Palm Trees

I love experimenting with colors, hues, and different saturation levels for all my photos and wanted to create a beautiful dusty sunset vibe with pink and blue hues and a less saturated, vintage-y effect. On a gorgeous sunny day at Dolores Park, I captured a blue sky photo of the nearby palm trees and changed the effects of it to create this image.

Postcard Style: Classic Sunset at Ocean Beach

This dreamy yet classic sunset always reminds me that a brand new day will come and the worries of today will become the past of tomorrow.

Texas State Capitol's Dome and Interior Design

Visited one of the must-see sights of Austin, the State Capitol! I loved the interior and exterior design of this and especially this eye-catching dome. The attention-to-detail of this is amazing, especially while looking up towards the ceiling from the bottom floor.

Shimmering Water Light Reflections and Spectrum Effect

I love abstract art, especially since it can be interpreted in so many different ways and offers a limitless amount of inspiration.

After looking at a colorful lights photo in a magazine spread, I was inspired to create something similar (yet different) by using various pictures of bridges and water reflections. I decided to use the reflected light in the waters in two different photos and merge them into one so it looks like a spectrum. The result? Definitely an abstract piece of artwork with fascinating texture, vibrancy, and hues that speak volumes.

Soar Above the Towers: New York's Elevated Scene

When you stand patiently waiting for the sun to slowly set...admiring the 100th floor view from the other side with the last few rays of the sun shining across.

I waited it out until the perfect moment and captured these soaring skyscrapers from the bottom up. Such a unique perspective and lends off a nice 3D feel.

The Silent Night: Mystical Garden and Bridge Imagery

For this specific piece, I wanted to use the same image as a previous fireflies creation. I wanted it to have a simple, zen-like effect but with the same type of enchanting colors and scene. To do this, I removed the fireflies, added in high contrast and saturation to deepen the green tones, and sharpened the photo to focus more on the details of the garden. I also added in a pastel gradient border to give it a sweet, slightly less serious edge.

San Francisco City Hall's Vibrant Night Lights

A cool, relaxing night in the city...with surprising blue, red, and yellow-white lights brightening up City Hall.

Blue-Yellow Sky Vibes: Electrifying Cityscape Twilight Lights

The beauty of New York at Brooklyn Bridge Park. We waited from sunset till twilight till dusk and captured the sensational sky and changing lights of Manhattan.

I wanted to give this view an extra sparkle by enhancing the hues with high contrast, extra hints of blue, green, orange and yellow shades to make the specific details more pronounced and brighter. The result is an epic, electrifying scene that exemplifies the spirit of New York City.

New York Harbor View of Lower Manhattan Skyline

Taking New York City by storm.

A calming, scenic ferry ride from Staten Island to Manhattan is a must-see (and free!) for everyone. The views of the Statue of Liberty, Lower Manhattan region, and all the bridges connecting the boroughs together makes for a fun, interesting 15 to 20 minute ride across the waters.

Over the Edge: Layered Rocks at Warm Water Cove Park

An overcast day in the city, but a stroll towards the edge of land is still a must. I love how tranquil this scenery is. Small, hidden gems of a park are the best for solo adventures.

Wave of Fog Sweeps Under the Bay Bridge

This is a rare and spectacular scene of the Bay Bridge! Normally the bridge is either shrouded in fog completely, the sky is partly sunny/cloudy, or it is completely clear...but this was an exception.

Dancing Dolphins, Shining Moon, and Sparkling Stars

Inspired by Little Twin Stars' pastel imagery and designs, I decided to use a similar background color--a mix of pink, purple and blue gradient--mixed in with moon and star elements. I added in some dolphins to this, along with water, houses, and flowers as a backdrop to create a fantasy-like reality of a city.

Lost In Paradise: Colorful Sunsets and Palm Trees Bliss

La Jolla Cove Part III: A nice, peaceful, end-of-day stroll heading down San Diego watching the sun slowly set into the ocean. The surrounding rows of palm trees, buildings, and bright colors from the sunset made it the most epic scene ever.

The New York Icon: Flatiron Building's Remarkable Design

The spectacular Flatiron building in New York City. We loved seeing it from all angles and from top to bottom. With the mid-afternoon sun and humid heat, the partly cloudy blue skies made for an amazing backdrop for this photo.

Suite Dreams: Blue-Green Lights & New York Skyscrapers

It's always so much fun altering a series of images, tweaking the colors, saturation, hue, and everything in between. For this image of the lower Manhattan skyline, I wanted to give it a dramatic look and feel, with a slight twilight vibe but filtered with more hints of blue-green and yellow colors. Something that is dream-like, yet still strongly saturated. Something that has an eccentric personality and reflects the true spirit and energy of New York.

Rainbow Vision: Soft Waves and Clouds in Lake Waters

After a rainy turned sunny day, I took a walk around the lake and captured this nice shot of the water. It was a normal peaceful image and I decided to enhance it a bit with extra saturation, a change in hue, contrast, and an extra rainbow edge in the waves. I also added in some painterly effects to give it a nice, smooth picturesque vibe, resembling a painting.

Empire State of Mind: Welcome to New York

That view from seventy floors above the Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center offers one of the most exceptional perspectives of the Empire State building and its neighbors. Surrounded by other astonishing skyscrapers in all sizes and designs and bright blue skies all around, this captures the essence of New York in a heartbeat.

Cotton Candy Sky and Palm Tree Dreams

The twilight zone. As we wait for the sun to set, we looked to the opposite side at these palm trees and full moon. I decided to have a little fun with this photo by adding in pastel pink and blue splatters across the sky (to resemble cotton candy), mixing and blurring it with different saturation and hues.

Lush Garden and Stunning Views of Bay Area Waters

Lyon Street Steps Part II: One of the hidden gems in the city offering the most gorgeous views of northern San Francisco, surrounded by trees, mansions, gardens, and intense steep steps...perfect for a stroll or a workout!

100 Floors Above: Night Lights & Skyscrapers in New York

Loved this view from the One World Observatory 100 floors above ground level. You can see views ranging from the Empire State Building, Times Square, Downtown, and Midtown area and also the amount of light outside through all the traffic in the surrounding areas.

Definitely a must-see view that offers you a fresh, new perspective on everything in life and all it has to offer. Dreams may seem so out of reach, but they can become your own reality.

Sensational Twilight Lights and Reflections at Balboa Park

You should never miss a walk through the famous lily pond at Balboa Park.

After visiting the zoo, we walked through the rest of the park and caught this breathtaking scene right at twilight. Bright red clouds in the sky slowly fade and darken as the night nears. Beautiful palm trees and light reflections are super strong and clear against this lily pond, making it one of the most striking reflections I've ever seen.

The Historical Brooklyn Bridge in New York City

A lovely walk across the Brooklyn Bridge heading directly to Brooklyn. This photo captures perfectly the magic of this bridge and offers a closer look at the fascinating design of it. Steel wires, perfect symmetry, historical structure, everything!

Blue-Grey Asymmetrical Architecture and Design

Stunning building in the city with blue-grey colored exteriors, defined lines, perfect asymmetry, and faded colors on the windows. Definitely a one-of-a-kind piece of architecture with reflections everywhere.

Chicago River's Bright Skyscrapers by Day

Chicago River Part II: Day and night at the Chicago River. Drastically different in views and in colors...and equally astonishing. 

Clear skies, translucent reflections, and clear-cut skyscrapers make this a fun, top spot.

Aerial View of Downtown San Diego

The most relaxing city ever by the water. While flying across San Diego downtown, I captured this photo of the downtown skyline, clear blue sky, and sparkling ocean in the distance.

Magic Star Dust: Aurora and Fireflies Imagery

Fireflies Imagery Part III: A mashup of past work with aurora, stars, mountains, and fireflies all mixed together.

I looked back at my previous multimedia projects and was inspired to create one with all of the unique elements merged together. First, I chose two mountain photos and then began designing the background with a mix of a blue-green gradient. Then, I mixed in pink and white hues to the sky and sprinkled star dust all over (with a slight blur effect) to give it a nice night-time glow and a subtle aurora vibe. After adding in the fireflies art and some human aspect to the photo, I enhanced the brightness, saturation, and contrast to make the image even more striking and intriguing.

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The City Contrast: Diverse Architecture and Design

The world is filled with contradictions. Cities are filled with contrasting architecture.

Case in point: this view right here in North Beach. The famous Columbus Tower and Transamerica pyramid are both unique in their own way and have very distinctive styles that set them apart from the rest. A contrast that offers a cool perspective for city locals and visitors alike.

Colors and Wonders of Walnut Creek Collage

Roamed around Walnut Creek's Broadway Plaza and was immediately enamored by the small town vibe. Small shops, spring trees, fun architecture and parks surround the downtown shopping area.

On the Rocks: Colorado River Views from Mount Bonnell

A nice hike up Mount Bonnell with 360 degree views of the long Colorado River flowing through Austin. We walk all around the mountain and find views of the river from left to right, including nearby parks, houses, and the faraway skyline of Austin downtown.

Magnificent Sunset and Sea Lions at La Jolla Cove

La Jolla Cove Part II: A spectacular sunset with partly cloudy skies and soft, pastel orange-yellow hues in the sky. Light blue-grey hues in the water add to the relaxing imagery.

Look closely at the rocks...and you will also see sea lions!!

Downtown San Antonio's River Walk at Night

One of the most charming and fascinating downtowns ever...with a river that flows through the majority of the district! Shops and restaurants surround this long stretch of water with small fountains and pretty flowers adding extra flair to the walkways. Multiple bridges on the river offer views of the rest of the downtown area, including the one-of-a-kind Tower of the Americas observation deck, famous churches, and other shopping hubs.

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Pink and White Cherry Blossoms Shine In the Sky

Cherry blossoms are finally in bloom! Took a nice stroll around the city on a breezy afternoon for a quick glance at the gorgeous pink flowers in the surrounding area.

Soothing Water Waves at La Jolla Cove

La Jolla Cove Part I: At the end of the day, there is nothing better than hearing and watching calming waves at the beach. The setting sun and the darkening sky add extra depths of blueness to the waters, letting the day end on a perfect note.

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Wintry Trees and Shadows In the Sunset Hour

Spring is finally approaching but remnants of winter can still be seen all around. It's not too terrible since they bring such a fresh, delicate beauty to the city. As the clouds cleared up and the sun began to set, I noticed the dark shadows of the trees and loved how it looked against the setting sun.

Mission San Jose's Stunning Architecture and Design

San Antonio has some of the most famous and historical missions...ever. One of my favorites was this one at the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. Some of the highlights include remarkable arches in the interiors and exteriors of the structure.

Spring's Sunset Dreams: Water Reflections and Colors Imagery

It was a warm afternoon in the city with the clearest, cleanest water reflections and the deepest blue skies. Trees and hills surrounded this hidden park near the basin, offering a nice, tranquil atmosphere for a walk alone and some personal reflecting. I loved the reflections of this and was inspired to give it a nice spring feel and a dreamy light sunset vibe. After altering the hue, temperature, and the saturation of this, I was left with this bluish orange glow effect.

Palm Trees Lighting Up the Night Sky

Peeked through the gate and saw rows and rows of palm trees aligned next to each other and directly parallel to the others! Loved how nice it looks at night with the lights all lit up.