Behind the Lens: Kyoto Tower at Night

The tallest tower in Kyoto, Japan offers up views of the entire city, all the calming mountains, forests, and parks along with the famous landmarks and more. 

Flows like Water: Pacifica's Beaches and Striking Waves

Such strong currents, creating a spectacular view where waves wash up to the shore, delivering an animated art show with its foam-like surface. 

The waves have such distinct textures all around, looking very 3D in a 2D frame. 

Sunset Colors: Pink + Orange Dreams at the Walkway

Pier 7 Walkway Sunset Part I: One of the most photogenic walkways ever, mesmerizing during day, sunset, and night. Before the lights turned on, I captured this picture of the setting sun from the other side. 

Clear skies are covered by a couple wispy high clouds, with the Bay Bridge and pastel hues complementing it in the background. 

When the Wind Shifts: Cloudy Pink Sunsets in the City

High pressure causes some spectacular skies, clouds, and sunsets. 

I particularly liked how this sunset really captured the day really well, highlighting the amount of cloud activity that's been happening throughout and the breakthrough of the skies, while still offering enough clarity of the nearby surrounding buildings and trees. 

The contrast in the colors also makes it a pretty cool, slightly dramatic scene. 

The Architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall

Stainless steel makes up the architecture of Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles. I loved this post-modern style look and feel and wanted to capture a closeup view of it with the sun glaring down in the middle of the day, casting some cool saturated colors and hues.

Towering Sky: Soaring Heights and Skyscrapers

The close-up view of skyscrapers at downtown, where you get an up-close and personal view of the tallest skyscrapers in the city 30 floors above ground level.