Blooming Flowers of Hope at Golden Gate Park

 

Stumbled upon these gorgeous white and pink flowers while strolling through the Shakespeare Garden. The mid-afternoon sunlight streaming through created an unexpected dose of magic, adding the perfect lighting to the flowers and the nearby green scenery.  

Pastel Painterly Strokes of Art Effect

I have been obsessed with the latest trend popping up all over spring--painterly style prints, art, and design. The pastel and bold hues bring extra optimism into our lives while still adding that extra pop of color. 

I was inspired to mix up a bunch of different pastel hues from across the rainbow, adding in random paint strokes (while creating layers and layers of them) and other textures to create this piece here. 

Magical Sunlight + Pastel Trees at Shakespeare Garden

 

The mid-afternoon sun created enchanting soft-hued streams of shadow effects at Shakespeare Garden, making for the perfect picture here! I love the lighting, the delicate tree shadows, and the flawless alignment of the flowers and trees in this intimate, serene garden.

I lightened the image a little more to add on to the dreamy, ethereal vibes, showcasing spring's charming energy. 

Shadow Play: Rocks, Houses, and Expansive Views

 A breezy day in the city knocking away the fog, clouds and grey skies. 

I loved looking down from the hill into the city head on--seeing the houses, parks, and countless amount of trees across different spans of neighborhoods. The shadows coming from the mid-afternoon sun on the rocks was an extra bonus perk! 

Pastel Blur: Wintry Trees + Painting Effect

I took a simple photo of some wintry trees and wanted to alter the scene. 

I wanted it to resemble something in between a painting and an image on a greetings card.

After manipulating a little water scene with the tree reflections, I played with the colors (lightening the whole look and feel with pastel vibes), blurred out the details, and then changed the texture to give it a painterly feel. 

Seattle at Night: Illuminating Space Needle + Lights

 

Possibly one of the coolest views of the Seattle skyline whether in the day or night. You can't quite define the city without the Space Needle!