The Mix: Palm Trees & Gradient Skies at Sunset

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.

The Golden Cacti at the Desert Garden

Huntington Garden Part VI: It's always so extraordinary how everything looks so different based on the time of day and where the light hits. 

It was a sweltering day in Los Angeles and the Desert Garden didn't offer much shade until the sun started setting. During the golden hour, the lowering sun casted a striking golden glow onto the cacti outside, creating a pretty cool magical vibe. 

Moon and Palm Trees with Purple-Pink Sunsets

Huntington Garden Part V: The sun's gone; the moon's out. 

The pink-purple sunset hues really shined at the desert garden, with these palm trees complementing so well with the gradient background, creating such a peaceful atmosphere. 

Calming Nature: Circle of Surprise at Chinese Garden

Peer through this circle doorway and you'll get an element of surprise...tranquil nature surrounding you at all angles. 

Zen rocks, trees, and water look even better in the mid-afternoon as the sun begins to descend lower and lower in the sky, casting a magnificent yellow glow. 

The Architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall

Stainless steel makes up the architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles. I loved this post-modern style look and feel and wanted to capture a closeup view of it with the sun glaring down in the middle of the day, casting some cool saturated colors and hues.

Shining Bright in Santa Monica: Reflections at the Pier

 

A bustling night out at the Santa Monica Pier. Crowds began to dissipate as we went further down the pier into pitch black darkness, hearing laughter in the distance and calming waves. 

From the other side, we could see the famous Pacific Wheel, altering into different colors and designs every other second. I particularly loved this color cast--a mix of orange and pink, creating that soft yet vibrant salmon color. 

Broad Museum's State-of-the Art Design and Architecture

Described as a "block-size box", the design and architecture of the Broad Museum is beyond modern with sharp, intricate details outside and inside. 

I decided to capture a closeup view of this building to really capture the magnificent, contemporary composition. 

Delicate Beauty in the Desert with Hazy Pink Sunsets

Huntington Garden Part IV: Ethereal vibes and beauty found at the Desert Garden in the autumn. 

The hazy, light pink sunset skies make for the perfect backdrop, creating a tranquil atmosphere for a very dry, wild and blazing landscape. 

Chill Sunset Vibes at the Desert Garden

Huntington Garden Part III: Casually strolling and enjoying the sunset vibes at the desert garden...just like this cactus.

The changes in temperatures and sky colors made walking in the desert much more bearable and peaceful, with tons of trees capturing our attention every step of the way.

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Urban Light Sculpture: Unique Point of View

LACMA Part II: Looking at the insanely popular Urban Light sculpture up close and personal on a bright, blue sky day. There's so many different ways of capturing this!

Palm Trees + Sunshine in Hollywood

Glistening sunshine and clear skies seen above the lines of palm trees, adorning famous Hollywood in Los Angeles. 

The vast blue skies and the natural beauty of this landscape are always a classic. 

LACMA's Urban Light Sculpture and Art Inspiration

The iconic Urban Light sculpture and display outside LACMA museum is such an intriguing landmark that is a must-see for all. Photo op? Check. Looking at the row of lights from day to night? Double check.

The Palm Trees and Cacti Island Mix

Huntington Garden Part II: A perfect mix of the desert and paradise life. This garden has a versatile mixture of cacti and palm trees right next to each other, offering the perfect contrast.

City of Palm Trees: Famous Los Angeles Sunset

Everywhere you go around Los Angeles county...you're pretty much surrounded by palm trees. It makes for a fantastic, scenic drive despite all the traffic. Up above in a cozy room near downtown, I see this array of palm trees in the distance during sunset and had to capture this classic beauty. I added some sun flare, enhanced the saturation with pinkish orange hues, and blurred it out for a vintage-y, summery mix.

It's a Cacti Party - Rows of Cactus in the Desert

Huntington Garden Part I: Chances of me exploring the desert are very slim...so the best way of touring the area? Through a desert garden in the city. In this small garden area, no shade can be found and hundreds of cacti surround us.

Gorgeous Pink Flowers Blossom: Streets of Los Angeles

One of the coolest blocks that I walked through on my short stroll across Los Angeles. Pink flowers are blooming all around the neighborhood, blossoming all across the streets.

Sunset Streams of Tropical Palm Trees

These thin, tall palm trees align perfectly in a row. I adjusted the hues with a faded sunset filter effect to give it an awesome summer Cali vibe.