Windows to the World, #14: Shoreline Highway 1, Mt. Tamalpais State Park, Mill Valley, CA. Have you ever seen a sight so beautiful and awe inspring it makes you feel like you're on top of the world? Where you feel your lungs fill to capacity with the liberation of your worries? After 7 miles of tumultuous mountain hiking where every turn produces gob-smacking beauty, the sunset here produces a golden light that your eyes can't help but gulp in. If you're lucky, on the right day, a place that often covered in fog will open it's curtains to show you the kind of perfection worth living for. If you find yourself in Northern California, Dipsea and Steep Ravine Trail are worth everyones time. — Travel with wanderlust. — 🌬#WindowsToTheWorld is effort to bring a little joy, distraction and sanity maintenance in this difficult time for humans the world over. Come along for the journey across the world. — 📸#sterlingsanders (at Shoreline Hwy) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDcNeNlntHL/?igshid=e46pijv65ljp

Windows to the World, #11: Boston Common, Boston, Massachusetts. Every Memorial Day, on Boston Common—the public park at the center of the city—one flag is planted for every resident of Massachusetts who has passed away in in war since the revolutionary war. With a centuries long tradition, #Boston on #MemorialDay is filled with nothing but honor and respect. The last time I was there they planted 37,300. This year, those flags were placed 6ft apart to honor social distancing. It’s moments like this, moments of reverence, that continue to remind me to show pride in where you come from and appreciation to the service of those who’ve enabled and informed your life. If you ever find yourself planning a trip here, the end of May is always a fantastic time to go. This one’s for you America. Cheers. — Speak or you won’t be heard. — 🌬#WindowsToTheWorld is effort to bring a little joy, distraction and sanity maintenance in this difficult time for humans the world over. Come along for the journey across the world. — 📸 #sterlingsanders (at Boston Commons Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CApD2iQHQEm/?igshid=o6nfqrj6lg4f

Windows to the World, #10: Fan Pier, Boston, Massachusetts. There is something majestic about a beautiful skyline, and while not as acclaimed as other cities, Boston's beauty does not disappoint. With arguably my favorite view of Boston, this incredible harbor walk encircles 21 acres and is full of life, restaurants and a feast for the eyes when the sun begins to set. The glow of the city set against beautiful skies is worth the trip alone. I have always found wonder when you can feel the history of a place that's full of modern advancements. The city feels new and well aged simultaneously, it hasn't lost the mystique of it's important place in history, but hasn't stopped pushing forward for the better either. I enjoy the idea of a city in a fairly small size, where you can get the personal feel of a town but the hustling nature of the city. These are the best kinds of contrasts in my opinion. Also, my first real Boston Cream Pie paired with a siz course champagne flight, I understand why this yellow cake has stood the test of time. I'm a fan, looking forward to eating a few next time I'm there. — Time and effort, the solution to every problem. — 🌬#WindowsToTheWorld is effort to bring a little joy, distraction and sanity maintenance in this difficult time for humans the world over. Come along for the journey across the world. — 📸 #sterlingsanders (at Fan Pier Boston) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-kU_DTnffk/?igshid=422qv9hgzigq

Windows to the World, #9: Taft Point, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite Village, California. Have you ever wanted to simultaneously feel like you're standing on top of the world while also realizing how small you are in the universe? There is no greater place to discover that feeling than Taft Point at Yosemite National Park. I find some of the greatest feelings to come from concurrent contrast and contradiction, you'll find a gold mine of that here. This places yields the most humbling and extravagant experiences a person can have, empowered and terrified, excited but tempting nature, brave but equally stupid, fearful but filled with so much adrenaline and fun. It's maybe the easiest way to aswer the question: "Am I afraid of heights." Overlooking a view of El Capitan, and one of the greatest most majestic views in all of Yosimite, I highly recommend it. American national parks are some of the greatest experiences I ever had, I sing their praises to everyone who will listen. I'm trying to get to all of them in the next 10 years, holler if you want to tag along. — It is not the dream you desire, but what it brings you. — 🌬#WindowsToTheWorld is effort to bring a little joy, distraction and sanity maintenance in this difficult time for humans the world over. Come along for the journey across the world. — 📸 #sterlingsanders (at Taft Point) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-VEbuWHdD7/?igshid=xlhcg5k2lde2

Happy Birthday to me! While I look back on the last 10 years and the 42 countries it brought me to, I'm reminded that this is the time of year I take to celebrate the world and all the great things it has created, while also using it to look forward to the next adventure. This year, instead of reminiscing, I offer a toast to the future and a heartfelt thanks: Cheers(!), to the new dawning horizons creating infinite opportunity with each planetary rotation. Thank you all, who have been a part of the journey or played a hand in touching my life in way's big or small. Thank you, you amazing souls, for your vision, fearlessness, intelligence, humor and creativity. You have my heart, I can't imagine the kind of person i might be without you. Let us drink to the next 3,650 sunrises—and for me, the next 152 countries they'll bring me to—may they light your path and contiually keep you warm on the journey into the unfolding unkown. — I hope everyones grins are as wide as mine this day! May the best of your today's be the worst of your tomorrows. Happy #NewYearsEve, #NewYears and New Decade! Second star to the right and straight on till morning. — 📸#sterlingsanders (at Carribean Sea) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6vuGL9nFhb/?igshid=o69mghpnq3ng

When you feel it in the air, the palpable rhythm of your environment running through your soul, your body hot to the touch. When the colors are brighter, vision sharper; when the smells are sweeter, tastes mind boggling; when every moment of every experience, from small and innocuous to grand and overt, shock and please equally. When the grin you wear is inescapable... you might be in love. #paris #france — 📸#sterlingsanders — @SonyAlpha A9 | @Sony FE 70-200mm | ISO 100 | f11 | 1/300s — #killyourcity #citykillerz #illgramers #urbex #createexplore #exploretocreate #streetdreamsmag #neverstopexploring #streetshared #streetmobs #urbanphotography #streetexploration #urbanandstreet #imaginatones #streettogether #streetmagazine #streetmobs #moodygrams #killergrams #superhubs #urbanromantix #shotaward #yngkillers #shotzdelight #1stinstinct (at Paris, France) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6J7grMHLFM/?igshid=1tm2x0vacmbxt

Imperfection is where individuality, personality, and character lie; where the beauty in art imitates life. Don’t over think it, it’s a feature, not a flaw, wear it as such. Louvre by night. — My favorite art form is actually sculpture, because it’s something that can only truly be experienced in person. The slightest shift in perspective or change in light, et voila, the art is completely new and moves you in a whole new way. #paris #france #louvre — 📸#sterlingsanders — @SonyAlpha A9 | @Sony FE 24-70mm GM | 70mm | ISO 2000 | f6.3 | 1/100s — #dsart #makearteveryday #artinspo #beboldbecreativebeyou #carveouttimeforart #studioscenes #insanelyinspiredinstagram #passioncolorjoy #colorcrushcreative #courageouscreativehomestudio #contemporaryfineart #artscrowds #artsbeautifulx #artistsharing #happyartistmovement #lifeofanartist #smallworks #expressiveart #dstexture #thenativecreative #artnewss #art_empire #instaartexplorer #createeveryday #artwork_in_studio #louvremuseum (at Musée du Louvre) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6Gh4o6nIQ2/?igshid=957o6138z85i

Some moments, ephemeral and life altering alike, take a lifetime to experience. How glorious it is to discover that unexpected majesty and splendor never lose their ability to make your heart leap. #toureffeil #paris #france — 📸#sterlingsanders — @SonyAlpha A9 | @Sony FE 24-70mm | ISO 1600 | f2.8 | 2s | x200 — #visualsoflife @visualsoflife; #CreateCommune @createcommune; #AGameofTones @agameoftones; #artofvisuals #aov @artofvisuals; #thecreatorclass @thecreatorclass; #peoplescreatives @thepeoplescreative; #streetsdreamsmag @streetsdreamsmag; #worldtravelbook @worldtravelbook; #passionpassport @passionpassport; #ftwotw @waitingontheworld;#of2humans @of2humans; #discoverearth @discoverearth; #pursuitofportraits @pursuitofportraits; #exploretocreate @visuals.collective; #liveauthentic #instagramkilla #latoureiffel #effieltower #starrynight #astrophotography #nightphotography #nightphotos (at Tour Eiffel) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6D3G34HPhf/?igshid=ivdmpaq6hmwt

Going to miss this place. #Chicago — 📸 #sterlingsanders — @SonyAlpha A9 | @Sony FE 24-70mm GM | 24mm | ISO 800 | f9 | 1/500sec — #AGameofTones | #TheCreatorClass | #Socality | #ArtofVisuals | #HypeBeast | #TheImaged | #IllGrammers | #HeaterCentral | #ExploreToCreate | #FinditLiveit | #NomadStories | #MoodyGrams | #TangledinFilm | #LiveFolk | #VisualAuthority | #VisualsofLife | #LiveAuthentic | #FatalFramess | #Uncalculated | #SonyAlpha | #AlphaCollective | #ShotzDelight | #IGMood | #BleachMyFilm | #IGersChicago | #Insta_Chicago (at Chicago, Illinois)

Most of the best things are unexpected. I love my job! #StarcomRedNose day! #RedNose (at Starcom USA)

#SanFrancisco you are so real. I'm going to live here again one day. Until then, stay #beautiful, keep accepting #amazing #people for who they are, and keep creating the most #amazing #food #fusions of all time! (at Baker Beach)

As #beautiful and #majestic as ever. #SanFrancisco #GoldenGate (at Golden Gate Bridge)

#May the #Forth be with you! When my mind excites, #jedis can feel the #force shift. #sw #starwars #jedi #sith #lightsaber #red #redisbetter #darkside (at Chicago O'Hare International Airport)

Looking forward to seeing this place again soon. #dubai #burj #khalifa #tbt (at The Dubai Mall And Burj Khalifa Fountain)

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