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.
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.
The view of the ferry as we get closer to downtown Toronto.
The CN Tower stands tall and bright along with the other skyscrapers. I wanted to give this a dreamy effect, utilizing colors from the skies from anime and adding in sparkles throughout the imagery.
Pylon Lookout Part III: Wait a little longer after the first magical start of twilight as everything darkens and becomes more vibrant.
The last drops of sunlight remain as the city lights turn on.
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Pylon Lookout Part II: The twilight hour approaches after the sun sets.
The colors become muted and soft but still bright enough where sights are visible.
The clouds have higher contrast and are more prominent.
The skyscrapers stand tall and get ready to illuminate into the 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.
Postcard-perfect skies appear, ready for me to capture (and savor) the views of the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario.
From Toronto Island Park, you get a full panoramic view of all the skyscrapers in the city. Fresh, earthy green leaves and grass bring extra serenity and contentment to the scene.
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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Diamond Head State Monument Part I: Windy morning showers cleared up just in time for a hike. From above, we can see the starking contrast of the sky.
Dark, moody clouds on the left side, offering vibrant aqua-blue water hues and a rainbow on the right side of Waikiki, showcasing a much brighter mood and future.
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.
Summer humid weather creates such lush, green trees, adding on to the southern charm.
The clear lake reflections and skyscrapers from Midtown also help elevate this tranquil scene.
Reunion Tower Imagery Part II: You can find so much inspiration from the skyline in Dallas. I used the Bank of America Plaza as the focal point for this creation, changing this up drastically with a focus on a dark midnight blue sky and sparkly colorful stream of lights falling from above.
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.
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.
The 45th floor view of Shinjuku City in Tokyo, Japan.
This view was well worth the long wait. From watching the last drops of sunlight descending into twilight and into full darkness, it was quite the extraordinary hour.
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Reunion Tower Part I: Extremely breezy days can't stop my attempt to catch good views.
There was just the perfect amount of cloud cover in the sky, creating a golden cast of colors illuminating across all the modern skyscrapers during sunset at the one-of-a-kind Reunion Tower.
The clouds begin appearing in the sky in a nice, sweeping fashion, creating special reflections across all the skyscrapers in Lower Manhattan. The modern skyscrapers and clear glass blends so well with the surroundings, generating a similar hue and vibe.