Palm Trees Lighting Up the Night Sky

Peeked through the gate and saw rows and rows of palm trees aligned next to each other and directly parallel to the others! Loved how nice it looks at night with the lights all lit up.

Sapphire Blue Skies and Luminescent Skyline Lights

Pier 7 at Night Part V: Super dry, cold, breezy evening in the city with the deepest blue sky ever during twilight. It's fascinating how quickly the skyline is evolving in the city. New additions add extra light to the sky and the classic line of lights decorating the edges of the four Embarcadero Center towers always offer a delight during the winter months.

Moraga Street's Exquisite Mosaic Steps Art and Design

Amazing work of art at 16th Ave and Moraga Street! These famous tiled steps are now a staple and a must-see in San Francisco for all locals and visitors alike. Hike up and down the stairs...or continue hiking upwards to Grand View Park for a breathtaking view of the western side of the city. Fog or shine, still a must-see up top.

San Diego Zoo's Adorable Pandas Collage

San Diego Zoo Part II: 40 minutes of watching pandas? Well worth it. From eating bamboo to taking an afternoon nap, every move, no matter how small, was entertaining. We couldn't get enough of these pandas and only stepped away when the crowds started to appear.

Light Fog and Sunrise Over the Mountains

A little bit of mist, a little bit of clouds...a magical aerial view of the morning sunrise above the ground. I looked outside the window and was amazed by the beauty and simplicity of this picture-perfect view and needed to capture the pastel glow of the sun streaming through the clouds.

Polar Bear in the Water at San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo Part I: Favorite animal in the world? Hard to choose...but polar bears are on the top of the list! Saw this adorable polar bear and couldn't resist capturing (and following) his every move through a window...