Painting the Sky: Clouds Formation at Sunset

So much open space in the pier by the waterfront where you can see all the fabulous cloud formations just before the sunset. The clouds were so magical and artistic; it's like looking at a painting straight out of the sky. 

Escape to the Coast: Corona Del Mar's Expansive Views

Corona Del Mar State Beach Park is known as the "Crown of the Sea." 

It truly lives up to its name with mansions surrounding the park and beach (for miles and miles), gorgeous views from the waters, and the calming, coastal glamour that you can only dream of. 

This was one of my favorite pics from this beach and I decided to add a cool blue filter to it to create a calming, yet somewhat moody photo to match the grey overcast skies. The different textures from the clouds create a slight pastel effect, which lends itself a nostalgic, ethereal, dreamy quality.

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. 

The Star Dust Effect: Night Lights in the City

Come take an elevator ride up 40 floors and peak outside the window into the city streets of Tokyo. 

Skyscrapers, tons of lights, and a tower surround us 360 degrees of the way. 

I decided to have a little bit of fun with this picture, adding in some extra light effects, adding in trails of stars falling from the dark sky. 

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.

Moon and Palm Trees with Purple-Pink Sunsets

Huntington Garden Part V: The sun's gone; the moon's out. 

The pink-purple sunset hues really shined at the desert garden, with these palm trees complementing so well with the gradient background, creating such a peaceful atmosphere.