Huntington Garden Part VII: The radiant moon shines nearby as the sun completely disappears from view.
The sky resembles a gradient background with the soft blue afternoon hues drifting further and further away, being replaced with muted pink and purple hues.
Japanese Garden in Manito Park Part IV: When warm turns to cool in a heartbeat.
In the in-between months of summer and winter, temperatures drop, leaves change hues and fall in clusters all over the ground. A new season awaits as we shed all the layers from the past season.
From this scene, it looks like a tropical, humid summer with vibrant plants and overcast slash rainy skies.
The reality is more like winter...but still just as magnificent when you watch the contrast of nature and city vibes come alive from this garden.
An assortment of multi-hued dahlia flowers bloom during the summertime in Golden Gate Park. This particular flower stands out to me with its vibrant salmon pink hue, resembling the colors of Kasugai's fragrant Flower Kiss candy.
Filoli Gardens Part III: The autumn season doesn't make an appearance until winter in California. With the holiday lights and decorations added to the mix, the gardens come alive. An array of rustic colors create a marvelous scenery for us to behold.
The Myriad Botanical Garden is everything you would dream of. Tranquil, tropical, and filled with all of nature's surprises.
Unique plants are tucked into every corner of the conservatory with picturesque staircases throughout. I decided to manipulate this photo by duplicating the stairwell, adding sun flare effects and lightening the tones for a magical twist.
Filoli Gardens Part II: A new season, autumn, has begun.
As the leaves shift in color and shed their layers, it's a reminder that life is full of changes and surprises. It's never too late to rewrite a fresh chapter towards the end of the year.
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden Part III: There was something about these older wooden doors, the shadows of the trees, and the tranquility of it all that made me want to capture this moment.
I decided to give this photo more of a dreamy feel by adding in blue-green filters, which brings in more of an ethereal quality to this scene, further highlighting the sharpness and clarity of the tree leaves and the reflections.
Japanese Garden in Manito Park Part III: The perfect blend of colors in fall foliage.
Greens, reds, oranges, and yellows in all different shades bring these trees to life.
Japanese Garden in Manito Park Part II: Absolutely love the autumn season and rustic yet vibrant colors from all the trees.
The orange hues on this tree provides the perfect pop against the simple bridge and walkway, creating a satisfying contrast to this picture.
Japanese Garden in Manito Park Part I: First time seeing such vibrant fall foliage at a Japanese Garden! I was in awe of the colors (a mix of all the warm autumn tones), the surreal beauty, and the calmness in this garden.
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ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden Part II: A simple yet inspiring entrance leading into the Japanese Gardens.
The simplicity of this design, setup, and layout creates such a zen vibe. The quietness and spaciousness makes it the ideal place to relax, think, and recharge after a long trek.
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden Part I: The Children's Fantasy Garden is indeed a fantasy, filled with mysterious creatures, unique trees, a big pumpkin you can walk inside (!!), a castle, and so much more.
This castle has an open view of the sky, offering up a remarkable sight of the world outside, all the wondrous beauty and magical unknowns of life.
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The details and the textures of this flower are beyond surreal. It's a pretty small flower but I had to zoom in really closely to show all of the amazing intricacies of this!
The hope (and shine) after the rain.
These camera-ready winter trees are in perfect alignment, making for a breathtakingly, symmetrical photo capturing the beauty of winter in the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
Red Butte Garden Part II: I just love this orange glow on the mountains as the sun begins to set during the magnificently breathtaking golden hour.
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Red Butte Garden Part I: As the sun moves lower and lower into the sky, the stunning golden hour sunlight hits right at the mountains, casting the coolest orange glow ever.
