Flamboyance

Jungle Island
Miami, Florida

Not going to lie, but I am very happy with the how this picture turned out. It had been a terrible day but this picture was worth it.

It was New Years day, and everything was closed. Jungle Island was one of the few open attractions so I set out with no map, no phone and hope the public transit will direct me there. As it turns out, some locals were friendly...a bit too friendly and a little more than sketchy. Being a lost solo female traveler is never fun. 

When I finally hit Jungle Island, the park was surprisingly full. Family and couples milled in enjoyment, once again I was reminded of my...solidarity. I walked around aimlessly to see what I can shoot before coming to Flamingo Lane. The flowers were in bloom and thickly surrounded the enclosure. The colors! The contrast! Luckily the day was overcast so I was able to capture the full scoop of colors. 

Post process went quickly. I intensified the saturation and blurred/masked different regions to get the dreamy effect. 

Pastel Beach

South Beach
Miami Beaches, Florida

Got to the beaches around 8am, devoid of people. The brightly colored chairs covered the beach and sunlight was relatively weak. 

I went around snapping pictures left and right, absolutely loving the pastel tones. It felt like summer!

Dusk

South Beach
Miami Beaches, Florida

It was my last day in Miami, so I decided to enjoy sunset at the beach.

Interesting cloud formations circled the skyline and cargo ships looked like toys in the distance. This was a quick snapshot of that peaceful moment before I packed my camera away.

Tiger

Animal Kingdom
Orlando, Florida

Disney - does things right. Every habitat was like a story and filled with artifacts of region. The tiger was lazing by the painted wall while people ogled from behind the glass. The enclosure was anything but nature...still, it's fantastic for pictures.  

Versailles

Legion of Honor
San Fran, Cali

I wandered through the museum looking at the different period pieces and this was the last exhibit. Adornments from the Palace of Versailles. 

I almost started hyperventilating in effort to contain my excitement. The spotlights illuminated each piece in warm clarity, and the mirrors which lined the walls provided further intricacy. I was looking from shadows to the mahogany to the glittering gold...every detail was so perfect (want to draw it). I had a hell of a time trying to keep my hands steady, but the focus turned out well.