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.
Peer into your future desktop wallpaper.
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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The Adriatic Sea offers the most dramatic and marvelous water hues. Crystal clear aqua blue colors dazzle and shine especially brighter on sunny days. From this angle, Dubrovnik's historic Old Town and City Walls take over the coastal views.
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.
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.
The monument that defines St Louis.
It was quite the experience going up the narrow arch, with a small, tight tram that only fits a few people (a cozy couple of minutes ride) offering sweeping views of downtown St Louis from the top observation deck.
Pylon Lookout Part III: Wait a little longer after the first magical start of twilight as everything darkens and becomes more vibrant.
The last drops of sunlight remain as the city lights turn on.
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Pylon Lookout Part II: The twilight hour approaches after the sun sets.
The colors become muted and soft but still bright enough where sights are visible.
The clouds have higher contrast and are more prominent.
The skyscrapers stand tall and get ready to illuminate into the night.
Pylon Lookout Part I: The color of Sydney Opera House continues to transform throughout the day from white to glowing yellow as the direction of the sun (or lack thereof) changes as the hours fly by.
One of my favorite captures is during twilight as the mostly cloudy sky absorbs some of the fading sunset colors and the lights begin to flicker into the evening.
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.
"A hotel inspired by nature."
This astounding, modern building stands out from the distance. From one point of view, it looks like a 3D paper cut-out coming to life.
Using locally-sourced and recycled building materials, this sustainable hotel is making a serious difference on the planet and altering how we design for the future.
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.
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.
Singapore's Waterfront Promenade offers picturesque views of the city skyline. The unique ArtScience museum takes the lead with its famous design and vibrant purple-blue reflections over the waters.
I used a similar color scheme as the dazzling lights to sweep the sky with a soft yet striking painterly effect.
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