Refreshing Streets of Tokyo: An Evening in Shinjuku

Stumbling upon the streets of the busy Shinjuku district in Tokyo, Japan.

I saw this not-so-hidden alleyway on a brisk evening and loved the way the restaurants, display signs, and lamps lit up the night. 

Colors + Lanterns Adorn San Francisco Chinatown's Alleyway

Lanterns, colorful exteriors, and historical buildings surround Chinatown - one of the most photogenic streets in Chinatown is seen in this alleyway (at Waverly Place) between Clay Street and Washington Street.

Once Upon a Dream: Multi-Colored Pastel Flowers

I hiked up the hilly streets of San Francisco's Lombard Street and caught these multi-colored flowers halfway. Most of the crooked, curvy street consists of pastel pink flowers but this set was so unique with its cool blue and warm purple tones. 

Peer a bit closer and you'll notice an ombre effect on some of these flowers! 

Rainbow Explosion of Fireworks Effect

Fireworks are always a fun way to celebrate something meaningful and life-changing - independence, freedom, and change. 

I decided to create a background with a bunch of fireworks, infusing it with a fusion of rainbow colors and a dark night sky to let all the powerful details pop out on its own. 

A Palm Tree's Dream: Vintage Sunset Effect

Nearing sunset...the best time of the day. I was walking by the lake and just loved this view while looking back at the hotel and the surrounding palm trees, with the lowered sun in the distance. 

I decided to play with this a bit to create a vintage effect - with reduced color saturation, a slight hue change to create that dreamy yet mysterious vibe with faded pink and green-blue tones. 

Prismatic Glass Ceiling Art and Lights Reflections

Chihuly Garden & Glass Part III: Gorgeous multi-color glass ceiling art surround this room with light reflections all throughout the walls.

The stream of colors from the lights and the cool reflections add an eclectic touch to this already magnificent piece of work!

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