First light opens over Biscayne Bay as downtown and Brickell glow in soft gold. Calm water turns the towers into long vertical reflections, and a clear blue sky gives the scene a clean, airy feel. The shoreline reads as a fine line of lights that anchors the composition without noise.
The inspiration is Miami at its quietest, when the city wakes and color is gentle. I wanted clarity and calm, a portrait that feels fresh and welcoming.
The atmosphere is serene and optimistic. Cool bay tones balance warm windows to suggest a new start.
Technique blends a photographic base with translucent digital glazing, gentle local contrast, and subtle smoothing on the water so reflections read crisp and elegant.
In interiors, the blue to gold palette and open negative space bring a tranquil, contemporary note to living rooms, bedrooms, and offices.
Designer and photographer, seduced by color... Read more…