State of California: Abstract Nature and Art Garden

The seemingly effortless garden that has so many meanings. 

Meant to resemble the State of California, the Noguchi Garden provides a welcome escape for locals and tourists alike. This compact, flowing, minimalist garden looks especially zen in photos and gives off an abstract look and feel, letting the viewers interpret the designs themselves.

The afternoon glow created extra vibrant, golden lighting at the top, cutting into the pyramid and offering the perfect contrast. 

Featured in Flickr's Explore.

Triangle Shapes: Transamerica Pyramid at Ground Level

One of those days where you wander through the outskirts of Chinatown and then head straight into downtown, directly to the Transamerica pyramid. 

This is definitely a landmark in the city, defining San Francisco's skyline for almost 100 years. The view of the pyramid from a distance is exciting enough, but being directly beneath it is equally amazing with triangle details all around the exterior. 

Pastel Blur Effect: Ethereal Sky and Water Aesthetic

Pier 7 Walkway Daytime Part III: Mixing soft colors, textures, and landscape imagery all together always creates a dreamy, otherworldly work of art. 

There's so many inspiring graphic designs, anime artwork, and cartoon creations out there and what's always fascinating is the creator's ability to develop such unique fantasies and futuristic worlds. 

I saw a recent piece using blurred pastel colors and decided to manipulate one of my cityscape photos to create my own version of it. I added in blotches of pastel hues across the sky, unsaturated the photo, and added other elements to create a delicate yet mysterious and unreal aesthetic. 

Like a Pyramid: Soar Above and Beyond with Art

The 3D pyramid art piece that is even more exceptional when you look at it from certain angles - especially when you have the sun and shade in your favor! Definitely one of my favorite creations at the National Gallery of Art. 

A Million Miles: Pier 7 Walkway Bursting with Clouds

Pier 7 Walkway Daytime Part II: What a dream. Walking across the pier a couple hours before sunset with a partly cloudy sky. These cumulus clouds shined so brightly with the sun blaring out from above, creating some pretty cool effects. I decided to add in some light red gradient filters to create a vivid contrast from top to bottom.

The City Contrast: Diverse Architecture and Design

The world is filled with contradictions. Cities are filled with contrasting architecture.

Case in point: this view right here in North Beach. The famous Columbus Tower and Transamerica pyramid are both unique in their own way and have very distinctive styles that set them apart from the rest. A contrast that offers a cool perspective for city locals and visitors alike.

Triangle Pyramid Architecture, Design, and Infrastructure

While walking around the city waterfront, we spotted this World Trade Center and had to get closer for a picture! The building had some of the most spectacular glass art and designs. What especially caught our eye was this sky bridge which had glass panel walls and columns with a triangle-shaped theme. The mid-afternoon sunlight added on to this bridge and provided some awe-inspiring reflections.

Modern Skyscraper's Clear Glass Cube Reflections

One of the biggest standouts in downtown Portland. The carefully stacked glass cubes form a pyramid at the front of this building offering clear, clean-cut views of the clouds and trees in sharp, vivid hues.

The Beautiful Pyramid: Las Vegas' Luxor Hotel

Caught this impressive shot of the Egypt-themed pyramid hotel during sunset. The perfectly-aligned palm trees and soft lighting added to the glamorous feel of the structure and needed to be captured.

Take a Look at Our Most Favorite Pyramid

This Transamerica pyramid in San Francisco is famous all over--this practically defines the skyline and just one look at this pyramid...and you've identified the city by the bay! This popular landmark has been taken by so many people and in so many different angles, neighborhoods, heights, and locations. I decided to approach the building and take a closeup view of it and was amazed by the spectacular details of it.