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.
Seeing the world's tallest escalator? Sign me up.
Soaring high above the city of Osaka is the Umeda Sky building, offering 360 degree views from its observatory. The blue lit-up stairs add extra flair, drama, and glamour to the scene.
The city lights come alive. The sky darkens and gets bluer, losing its brightness and natural source of light.
The artificial lights glow up the city, the parks, and the buildings bringing a whole new energy into night.
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.
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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Skydance Bridge Part II: Shining bright on a Tuesday twilight night.
This stunning scissor-like sculpture illuminates the walkway on the pedestrian bridge, high above the freeway and away from the sparkling skyscrapers in downtown.
Skydance Bridge Part I: Just keep on dancing and glowing.
This one-of-a-kind art sculpture sits on top of a pedestrian bridge and can be seen on the freeway right below! An abstract creation that resembles a pair of scissors with a cool, cutting-edge look, adding to Oklahoma City's spectacular art scene.
The vibrant orange color on this sculpture also gives striking resemblances to Tokyo Tower's orange-colored lights at night.
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The famous Singapore skyline continues to shine at night with warm colors dazzling the most popular landmarks, creating striking reflections in the water.
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The vibrant colors and abstract creations in anime and video games always amazes me. I wanted to develop digital art that blends a mix of reality with fiction and the skyline views of Singapore was the ideal starting point.
After adjusting the colors with a blend of turquoise and salmon hues to give it a futuristic look and feel, I added in a mix of wavy lightning strikes in the sky to create the perfect finish.
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.
Supertree Grove Part II: Within the span of around 15 minutes, every color of the rainbow popped up and took over the scene at Gardens by the Bay. The yellow-orange and red colors here were beyond eye-catching and had the best contrast against the dark night sky.
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Supertree Grove Part I: Such captivating lights that change every second into various colors and patterns (plus music!), creating the most mesmerizing light show at Gardens by the Bay.
By nightfall, the whole vibe in Singapore changes as all the lights come on, creating a spring wonderland. The only thing that remains consistent is the weather.
Blue, pink, purple, and red lights adorn the famous Helix Bridge and Marina Bay Sands, creating the perfect frame for this photo.
Can't help but admire this marvelous lights event in downtown San Francisco, with illuminating lights shining bright across numerous famous buildings in the city.
Each building features striking digital art ranging from 5 to 10 minutes long from a diverse range of artists. I particularly loved this one at the Pacific Coast Stock Exchange building. Saturated colors in a fun gradient and sparkling background shine across all the columns and exteriors, ranging from turquoise, magenta, and midnight blue shades, creating a truly transcendent experience.
360 Chicago Part III: Chicago's skyline is still one of my favorites. The colors, the unique skyscrapers, and the river creates the most epic cityscape.
I decided to add a playful spin to this skyline view, giving it a cooler blue and silver-like tone, adding in a mix of abstract light effects that resemble sparkling glitter.
An impeccable way to end the day from sun up to sun down.
The deep blue skies paint the perfect contrast from the bold orange hues, showcasing the last remnants of the sunset.
Cosmoworld Waterfront Part II: Absolutely loved the dazzling, ever-changing lights at this waterfront in Yokohama. The vibrant colors, cool shapes, and epic reflections make this one of the must-see places at night in the city.
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Reunion Tower Imagery Part I: There's so much we can't see with our naked eye when we look at the night sky in a city polluted with lights. But we can always use our imagination and create our own imagery of how we want to perceive the world.
I love the downtown night views of Dallas, especially with the illuminating lights of the Bank of America skyscraper in the near distance. I decided to manipulate this image by adding in green and purple hues, enhancing the brightness and contrast, and decorating the sky with colorful confetti-like lights that resemble fireworks and a dreamlike reality.