Showing posts with label sky. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sky. Show all posts

Monday, October 5, 2026

Blue-Green Beauty: Dramatic Edges of Dubrovnik

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. 

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Middle of Nature: Sunset Colors at Loring Park

Loring Park Part II: Sunset calls for more golden colors in the sky and all around.

The soft lighting and deeper hues being reflected onto the buildings created a striking image in the middle of nature.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Simple Pleasures: Sunset Behind the Trees


Loring Park Part I: One of those perfectly situated moments where the sun begins to set and shines straight through between the trees at Loring Park, creating a gorgeous sun flare and golden colors.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Shining from Above: Red Rooftops & Stone Houses

City Walls Part II: The mid-afternoon sun comes into life, drenching the buildings and mountain by Old Town with the clearest, brightest light. 

Monday, August 17, 2026

Wild Cliffs of Croatia + City Walls

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. 

Friday, August 7, 2026

Breathtaking Beauty: The Coast of 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. 

Featured in Flickr's Explore.

Monday, August 3, 2026

The Astonishing Blue Waters of Adriatic Sea

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.

Saturday, June 20, 2026

The Magnificent Eiffel Tower in Paris

So many replicas of the Eiffel Tower live all around the world, but nothing can compare to the real-life version in Paris. 

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Dream State of Life: Animated Clouds at Sunset

Anime-inspired skies continue to take over our world. 

The most glorious and dramatic sunsets happen in areas surrounded by mountains as high-altitude clouds spiral rapidly from golden hour to beyond. 

I altered the hues of this sparkling sunset, adding extra light blue touches, purple-pink afterglows, sparkles, and sun flares to create a dreamy, ethereal state of life. 

Featured in Flickr's Explore.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

The Beauty of Montmartre: On Top of the Hills

One of the most famous basilicas in Paris, perched on top of the highest point of the city, offering sweeping views of the metropolis.

This distinct Romano-Byzantine style architecture stands out amongst the rest of Paris's cityscape and French roof designs and can be seen from various vantage points throughout town. 

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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.

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Standing Alone: Cactus, the Sky, and the Desert

Catalina State Park Part V: The warm air turns chilly as the sun disappears from our line of vision. The light wind breezes in as the color in the sky darkens into faded hues, dark yet light blue skies taking over. 

Friday, March 6, 2026

Historic Beauty at NOLA's Jackson Square

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. 

Monday, February 23, 2026

Tiers of Clouds & Magic in Himeji

Himeji Castle Part III: The white heron castle lives on.

One of the most grandeur castles in Japan with satisfying views of the city-- traditional architecture, foliage, and mountains stretch far and beyond.

Featured in Flickr's Explore.

Monday, February 16, 2026

Golden Pink Bliss: Wistful Sunset Reflections

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. 

Thursday, February 12, 2026

White Stream of Lights & Cityscape Night Imagery

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? 

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Lit-Up Skyscrapers & Geometric Shapes in the Sky

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. 

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Painted Strokes of Light: The Last Drops of Sunset

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Part II: The clouds fall deeper into the fiery red hues as the sky continues to darken preparing for the middle phases of twilight into the night.

Friday, January 23, 2026

The Cacti Scene at Twilight at Catalina State Park

Catalina State Park Part IV: Rows of cacti surround the park, with the light from the sun changing by the seconds. 

As the sun is nearly setting, the orange glow is at its strongest point reflecting onto the cacti, until it slowly fades away. 

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Let It Burn Bright: Orange Glow in the Desert

Catalina State Park Part III: Bold, electrifying colors from the sunset strike the mountains and cacti, leaving behind a mesmerizing scene for the eyes.