Contrasting Mountains in California: Aerial Views

The ridges, outlines, and contrasting colors of the San Gorgonio Mountains create an astonishing photo when captured on camera. 

Add in the crystal clear blue skies and this truly shines. 

Into the New: Desert Landscapes at Palm Springs

A new year = a new beginning. 

High above the mountains at over 8,000 feet, we are reminded of how quickly things can change and how vast the world really is. Opportunities present itself everywhere; we just need to take the leap in making that first step. 

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Aerial View of Simi Valley Mountains

Flying high above the sky with the clearest visibility of the Simi Valley mountains. Such a great blend of mountains, the city life, and chill beach waters.  

Aerial Views of Southern California Coastal Mountains

Flying through the Southern California coast eyeing ridges after ridges of the coastal mountains. I love how sharp and uniquely textured this is with its strong contrast against the clear blue skies and coastal waters. 

Aerial View of Snowy Mountains in Canada

Striking, stunning mountains covered in snow all across western Canada. It's so surreal and makes you do a double take (are those clouds or mountains?) I couldn't resist these aerial views and of course, had to capture all of them! 

Into the Wild: Sun Breaking through the Sky

Astonishing aerial views of the waters and mountains of Canada. 

With the sun breaking through the sky, the stream of lights look particularly cool on the landscape, creating golden colors, shadows, and reflections. 

I added in some warmer tones to this to create the effect of an incoming sunset, included a faded turquoise streak, a couple snow droplets, and some extra human aspect to it.

Sunny Aerial Views of Curvy Green Hills & Mountains

I peered outside the window and caught this breathtaking scenery of the green, curvy hills in the East Bay. Love that the sun was lower in the sky - the added light and the haziness around the outskirts of this mountain brought a cooler effect to this view (and photo)!

Aerial Landscape: Snowy Mountains of Canada

One of the most stunning landscapes I've ever seen while on a plane!

As we continued to head north, we passed by so many snowy mountaintops and lakes that were surrounded by a mix of crystal clear blue skies and cumulus clouds throughout the journey. It was an epic couple hours indeed.

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Aerial View of Snow & Trees at Fairbanks

You know it is still winter when you peer outside and it looks like you're watching a classic movie in black and white. The landscape here is stunning and cannot be replicated or replaced with just a photo!

Aerial View of Boston Beaches and Skyscrapers

A little bit hazy with an overcast sky, but the layers of beaches, the ocean, and the skyscrapers can still be seen from all the way above.

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.

Light Fog and Sunrise Over the Mountains

A little bit of mist, a little bit of clouds...a magical aerial view of the morning sunrise above the ground. I looked outside the window and was amazed by the beauty and simplicity of this picture-perfect view and needed to capture the pastel glow of the sun streaming through the clouds.

Aerial View of Orange-Blue Twilight Skies

Darkness almost approaching after the sunset. I peered outside the window and saw these wispy clouds and orange-blue hues spread across the sky, sitting high above the bright lights. I had to capture this peaceful, glorious moment before it faded.

Aerial Landscapes of San Francisco Bay Area

Finally a perfectly crisp afternoon without a single cloud in the sky. I had to capture this quickly before missing this view and angle. Such a beautiful city and county with so many bridges and islands within reach--and even more astonishing from above.

Bursting Through Clouds: Dramatic Aerial Photography

That moment when you peer out the window and see your plane flying across the sky with a stream of puffy, heavenly clouds surrounding the nearby area, covering (and then revealing) the random hints of sunlight.

Aerial Glimpse of Snowy, Cloudy Mountains

Stunning aerial view of snowy mountains and clouds hovering right above.

Aerial Views of the Nevada Desert

Weather report: sunny skies with a few clouds in the early morning hours.

Along the way, we flew past major cities (which is always exciting) but slowly and surely..the views became interchangeable with mountains and deserts for the majority of the flight.

Until one quick moment...I spotted Walker Lake! Love this mysterious and one-of-a-kind wonder that showed up out of nowhere.

Twilight After the Sunset: Aerial Views of Seattle

That moment when you look outside the plane and see the twilight sky colors and carefully lit buildings perfectly complementing each other beneath you.

Aerial Night Views of San Francisco

Absolutely stunning views of San Francisco and the Bay Area at night with lights and life running throughout the city.