The City Glow-Up: Magnetic Lights at Twilight

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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The Twilight Hour: Subdued Tones & Colors in Sydney

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. 

Afterglow: Twilight Lights at Sydney Opera House

Pylon Lookout Part I: The color of Sydney Opera House continues to transform throughout the day from white to glowing yellow as the direction of the sun (or lack thereof) changes as the hours fly by. 

One of my favorite captures is during twilight as the mostly cloudy sky absorbs some of the fading sunset colors and the lights begin to flicker into the evening.

Blue Twilight: The Lighthouse by the Lake

Hefner Lake and Park Part V: Placid waters and soothing colors in the sky during the twilight hour.

We're all mesmerized by the beauty of the surrounding nature, watching the clear skies jump into all shades of colors until it transitions into muted tones before descending into dusk. 

Basked in Blue Light: Glowing Lighthouse at Twilight

Hefner Lake and Park Part IV: The lighthouse glows every other second into all the colors of the rainbow. 

Blue artificial lights captivate the scene, as the vibrant blue and orange skies of twilight dazzle in the back. 

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Idyllic Blue Hour by the Lighthouse

Hefner Lake and Park Part III: Dark azure blue skies have taken over.

The blue lights radiating from the lighthouse splendidly complements the cool hues of the stratosphere. 

Palm Trees in the Light: Captivating Sunset in Hawaii

I am always fascinated by the strong weather contrast in islands. On the left side it is raining, but right in front of me, the skies are clear and as we approach closer to dusk...the remaining twilight light from the sun continues to glow intensely for a few more minutes before fading into darkness. 

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Shine Bright: Illuminated Bridge + Walkway in Downtown

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 at Scissortail Park: Cutting-Edge Designs

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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Bird's Eye View: Albuquerque City at Twilight

Sandia Mountains Part II: A breathtaking vantage point of the Albuquerque desert and city view from the Sandia tramway as we descend down during the twilight hour.

From this level, we have visibility into more than just the city--the outside landscape can be seen from the distance, creating a birds-eye perspective of the New Mexico area. 

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Scatters of Light: From Mountain to Desert Landscape

Sandia Mountains Part I: The best time to descend from the Sandia Peak? Right around sunset, as the sky jumps from sunset to twilight, into dusk. 

It was quite an impressive scene going from 10,000 feet above sea level to 4,000 feet in a tramway, catching the scatters of lights, colors, and changes in terrain as we navigate rocky mountains of all shapes and textures to the desert and cityscape views. 

Simply Boundless: Deep Blue Skies at Twilight

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. 

Ocean Blue Vibes: Calming Waters at Twilight

Sailing through the ocean passing through island after island in the British Columbia area, watching the sun slowly fade away as dusk begins to appear in front of us.

Twilight Skies in Shinjuku City of Tokyo

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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The Sapphire Blue Skies at Twilight

Once you leave golden and blue hour, you're left with the last few drops of twilight, some semblance of gradient color in the sky before all becomes dark. 

This part is the most magical--waiting for the natural light to slowly fade, skies darkening, artificial lights gleaming in the distance. 

Vibrant Orange Sunset in Downtown Vancouver

The stunning sunset above downtown Vancouver I had to capture as the elevator was rapidly going up Harbour Center. 

Sunsets in a way are such rarities--it's hard to capture the exact same sunset and if you miss your window...it can be a completely different outcome. 

Dusk Colors Across Vancouver at Twilight

Kitslano Beach Part II: After the sun sets, you're faced with blue hour at twilight. The colors begin to mute a bit, the glow fading but still reflecting on the skyscrapers, and the mountains darken more, creating a marvelous contrast against the sky and waters. 

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After Sunset: The Blue Hour at Laguna Beach

The fading light. 

The last remaining glow. 

As we continue to count down the minutes after the sunset until dusk, the sky continues to darken, the colors becoming more vibrant and more widespread--spreading across the sky until the very last second. 

Entwined: Colorful Tree Lights at Twilight

These colorful cubes adorn a variety of unique tree displays at Golden Gate Park, providing an extra holiday cheer and warmth to the winter season. 

The most fascinating part was that they altered into different hues throughout the night, from colorful brights to pastel hues to simple white, creating various combinations of color palettes. 

Yokohama Chinatown's Eclectic Pagoda Entrances

Yokohama Chinatown Part I: The traditional beauty of all the spectacular Chinatown entrances and pagodas. 

I loved wandering through all of the entrances of Yokohama Chinatown and marveling at the uniqueness of each of these! This one lit up as twilight approached and I decided capture this one from the side to give it an even cooler vibe.