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. 

Green & Purple Hue Effects at the Walkway

A cool, modern design at the South Coast Plaza bridge calls for a fun project involving a mix of duplication, contrast, and hue effects. Alternating the colors with green and purple shades give extra intensity to the exterior architecture of this walkway. 

Spiral Staircase: Funnel-Style Stairway Designs

Spiral into infinity.

This staircase technically leads to an end after a few floors but the design is extraordinary from all angles--creating a look as if it can live on forever. 

Historic Beauty at NOLA's Jackson Square

The simple yet chic exterior architecture of St Louis Cathedral is worth studying. The shiny, metallic-like conical roofs and clean white walls create a crisp contrast.

The aligned carriages came at the right time and added the precise amount of color and balance to this picture. 

The Great Wave: Cliffs of Iceland

Ancient volcanic activity leaves this nature preserve with a stunning crescent shape. Rocky cliffs and awe-inspiring forms take hold, with the soft, contrasting beach and water in the near distance. 

Tiers of Clouds & Magic in Himeji

Himeji Castle Part III: The white heron castle lives on.

One of the most grandeur castles in Japan with satisfying views of the city-- traditional architecture, foliage, and mountains stretch far and beyond.

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Golden Pink Bliss: Wistful Sunset Reflections

Reunion Tower Part IV: The light doesn't always perfectly catch--and reflect--off of a building. As sunset approaches, you attempt to capture the ideal moment where the light, colors, and reflections all intersect in between. 

In this exact moment, the clouds turn into a soft, magical shade of pink and the bright sun shines directly through the skyscrapers. The time to pause, reflect, and soak in the present moment is here. 

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? 

Lit-Up Skyscrapers & Geometric Shapes in the Sky

Tokyo Tower observatory Part I: Flawless blue skies darken as sunset morphs into twilight. The modern skyscraper views combined with abstract geometric shapes in the sky add a remarkable futuristic touch to this image. 

Painted Strokes of Light: The Last Drops of Sunset

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Part II: The clouds fall deeper into the fiery red hues as the sky continues to darken preparing for the middle phases of twilight into the night.

The Cacti Scene at Twilight at Catalina State Park

Catalina State Park Part IV: Rows of cacti surround the park, with the light from the sun changing by the seconds. 

As the sun is nearly setting, the orange glow is at its strongest point reflecting onto the cacti, until it slowly fades away. 

Let It Burn Bright: Orange Glow in the Desert

Catalina State Park Part III: Bold, electrifying colors from the sunset strike the mountains and cacti, leaving behind a mesmerizing scene for the eyes. 

Magnetic Energy: Striking Sunset in the Mountains

Catalina State Park Part II: Sunset hits deeply in the mountains when their colors become radiant and truly glow in vibrant orange-red shades. The light from the sun is at its most magnetic point in the sky before setting in the horizon. 

Gloaming Light: Dusky Cacti and Mountains

Catalina State Park Part I: Dusky, fading red hues from the sun are reflected on the Santa Catalina mountains as twilight continues to sink in even deeper. The surrounding cacti stand peacefully at the scene, their own light shifting as day turns into night. 

Watercolor Sunset at the Lake: Like a Painting

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Part I: Waiting a few minutes after the official sunset and the sky continues to darken, creating sharper contrasts as the light pink-orange clouds become deeper and altering into dramatic red hues. With the reflections on the lake and the mysterious shadow-like vibes of the trees, this strongly resembles a sunset watercolor painting.