City Walls Part III: The clouds start rolling in mid-afternoon, covering part of the bright blue skies.
While walking inside the City Walls, I stopped and gasped when I saw this view. Crystal-clear deep turquoise blue waters, the sharp and dramatic edges of the cliffs, red rooftops, and the famed fortress consumes the frame, leaving all of us in awe.
City Walls Part II: The mid-afternoon sun comes into life, drenching the buildings and mountain by Old Town with the clearest, brightest light.
City Walls Part I: The rugged, craggy cliffs are at its peak from the edge of the City Walls. The distinct contrast of rocks and sea blend remarkably well together from this particular angle, highlighting the dramatic, surreal beauty that is Dubrovnik.
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The vivid blue Adriatic Sea, clear sky, standalone Lokrum Island and Dubrovnik's famous Old Town and City Walls merge together so flawlessly, creating an epic all-in-one adventure.
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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.
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?
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.
When you're 114 floors high above overlooking the city, everything looks small in comparison.
As sunset morphs into twilight and then into darkness, the skyscrapers light up and have a translucent quality to them, creating a futuristic, somewhat dystopian society.
I added in other effects, using colors from this shot and dropping in a distorted wave filter to enhance this even more.
Two-thirds of the primary colors take over the scene at Obidos.
Blue and yellow color-blocked stripes adorn these whitewashed buildings, creating a look that is simple and historic, and also sleek and modern at the same time.
A blend of contrast in Reykjavik's city center with modern and sleek architecture mixed with simple, Scandinavian designs.
The use of solid primary and secondary colors brighten the neighborhood (and ones' day) during winter's everchanging weather patterns.
One look at this and we're transported to Europe.
The sun begins to rise, with hints of color in the horizon brightening the mountains. Clear skies and simple white houses envelope the scene.
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Canals are everywhere around the city. What sets this one apart is the famous floating flower market aligned so perfectly with the exquisite architecture framed in the background and the reflections by the water.
Striking Dutch renaissance architecture can be found all over Amsterdam. Regardless of weather or the time of day, they create such mesmerizing water reflections and contrasting art by the canals.
Dairy Block is an extraordinary block filled with restaurants, shops, and a hotel all tied together in a mini historic district right in the heart of downtown. With distinctive art and everchanging lights at night, it makes for a memorable walk down.
Peranakan houses can be found all over Singapore. Block after block in Chinatown comes eclectic buildings ranging from pastel to bright colors and floral prints?!
Porto has famous cobblestone steps, small streets and walkways, a mix of neutral and colorful (extremely narrow!) buildings, and we can't forget about those steep hills. On this particular pathway, I love the alignment of all the buildings and how perfect is is with the twists and turns of the street, leading up to the well-known Clerigos Church.
Red rooftop buildings surround Lisbon, offering extraordinary views all around the city. The narrow, hilly streets create outstanding scenery, with warm and vibrant colors everywhere you turn.
One of the most aesthetically beautiful Chinatowns ever with bright red lanterns adorning all the streets across this neighborhood. The sun decides to pop out briefly, lending some extra saturation to this day.
One of my favorite views ever above a narrow steep hill after walking along the cobblestone streets of Porto. Above the Passeio das Virtudes garden, we witness this perfectly timed sunset with the Douro River and red roofs decorating the city.
The remarkable architecture, narrow cobblestone streets, and colorful buildings make quite the splash in Porto.
This view across the Douro River captures Porto's beauty at its best--showcasing the city's historic district all in one shot.