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Atmospheric Perspective

90 photographs using atmospheric perspective, from across the portfolio, shot between 2007 and 2025.

A vertical composition of rolling hills fading into atmospheric haze under a broad sky of white clouds, Chuguyevsky District.
Hills Fading into HazeChuguyevsky District
Feathery tussock grass in the foreground as sunbeams break through storm clouds over a distant harbor city and its valley, Queenstown, New Zealand.
God Rays Above QueenstownCanterbury
High-angle view of the Iman River winding through an autumn valley, with vibrant foliage in the foreground and forested banks fading into haze.
Valley Bend at Golden HourPrimorsky Krai
Large granite boulders covered in orange lichen at Coles Bay, a sandy beach and dark craggy mountains rising against a streaked sky.
Coles Bay Below the MountainsEast Coast Tasmania
Layered mountain ridges recede into pale blue winter haze at Vorobey Mountain, with snow-dusted slopes and a lone spruce in the foreground.
Ridges at VorobeyPrimorsky Krai
Broken storm clouds part over a rocky alpine ridge at Perisher Valley, sending a shaft of warm light across the wind-scoured snow.
Sunbreak on the Rocky SlopeSnowy Mountains
Golden reeds line a sandy bank at Falshivy Poyma, backed by calm water and a reddish rock-faced hill in the morning light.
Reeds Below the Reddish CliffHasan
Two slender birch trees stand in a wildflower meadow at Vladimir Bay, their pale trunks visible through mist-softened light in August.
Birch Trees in the Wildflower MistPrimorsky Krai
A rugged volcanic cliff edge at Santorini overlooks deep blue water where a ferry leaves a white wake below sunbeams breaking through cloud.
Ferry Wake Under the CalderaSantorini
Coastal dawn view from Nelson Bay headland, with amber light on the horizon and mist-shrouded islands across grey water.
Misty Islands at DawnNew South Wales
A tan stone headland under large cumulus clouds at golden hour, with hazy blue mountains visible across the water, Petrova Island.
Stone Headland Above the SeaLazovsky Reserve
Sunbeams cutting through a heavy grey cloudbank over Byron Bay, two bird silhouettes against the sky with light reflections on the ocean surface below.
Sunbeams Through Storm CloudsNew South Wales
Bare branches of a dead tree stand above a sunlit reservoir winding through green hills and layered mountains at golden hour, New South Wales.
Dead Branches Above the ReservoirNew South Wales
A wave hangs frozen above dark volcanic rocks on the NSW coast at predawn, with a distant headland and lighthouse on the horizon.
Frozen Wave at Volcanic RocksNew South Wales
Multiple mountain ranges recede into atmospheric haze beneath a bank of heavy grey cloud, with dark scrub-covered foreground, Punakaiki, South Island, New Zealand.
Mountain Haze, PunakaikiAustralia
Turbulent green waves breaking in the foreground before a row of blue-roofed beach cabins at the base of a fog-shrouded hill, Shamora Bay.
Surf and Fog, Shamora BayPrimorsky Krai
Dark coastal rocks with floating kelp in calm sea at Preobrazheniye, Lazovsky Reserve, with hazy mountain ridges on the horizon under warm morning light.
Kelp Shore Below the MountainsLazovsky Reserve
A winding dirt track cuts through green coastal cliffs at Topauza Bay, dropping toward the calm sea with jagged rocky peaks rising in the distance under pale sky.
Cliff Track to the SeaPrimorsky Krai
A grassy headland slopes toward a calm bay at sunset near Duhovo, with layered coastal ridges receding into the warm haze.
Layered Headlands, DuhovoPrimorsky Krai
From a rocky cliff edge in Primorsky Krai, the Iman River meanders below through golden autumn forest toward hazy mountain ranges.
Cliff Edge Above the ValleyPrimorsky Krai
The Iman River flows wide through a forested valley, its surface catching low morning sunlight while heavy clouds gather over distant ridges.
Open River Below the CloudsPrimorsky Krai
Rugged sun-warmed rocks along the misty shoreline with a lone bird visible against the diffused sun, and a distant green headland across the water.
Lone Bird Near the Hazy ShoreFar East Marine Reserve
Rugged coastal cliffs in early dawn light at Gamov Peninsula, mist-covered hills receding in layers above a deep blue bay under a peach-tinted sky.
Misty Hills Beyond the BayFar East Marine Reserve
White-capped waves churning around boulders on a pebble beach below rugged cliffs, with a blue-green bay and rolling hills beyond, Gamov Peninsula.
Waves at the Rocky ShoreFar East Marine Reserve
Green pines cling to a rocky outcrop at Gamov Peninsula, with sea stacks and layered mountains fading into morning haze beyond.
Stacks Beyond the Coastal PinesFar East Marine Reserve
A lone figure walks along a grassy park slope in early spring, with a red-brick building and hazy industrial waterfront visible behind in Vladivostok.
Hill Park, VladivostokPrimorsky Krai
Telephoto view of distant mountain ridges in Chuguyevsky District with the highest peak lightly dusted in snow under an overcast sky.
Snow on the Far RidgesChuguyevsky District
A paved road curves along a grassy ridge toward a distant city and harbor with sunbeams breaking through cloud cover, Central Otago.
Descending Road Toward the HarborCanterbury
A high-angle view of the pale Iman River winding through an autumn valley shrouded in morning mist, Primorsky Krai.
Misty Bend, Iman RiverPrimorsky Krai
Stratified dolerite cliffs at Cape Pillar rise from turbulent water, their vertical faces softened by thick mist and white foam at the base.
Cliffs in Mist at Cape PillarTasman Peninsula
Multiple mountain ridges at Vorobey Mountain recede into blue haze, with conifers and dry golden grass in the foreground under bright winter light, January 2012.
Ridgelines Into Winter HazePrimorsky Krai
Low-angle winter sun catches wind-drifted snow on an alpine slope, while sparse dark scrub casts long shadows across the white surface.
Drifted Slopes in Late LightSnowy Mountains
Tall white feathery grasses catch sharp sunlight in the foreground, with a red-leafed tree on a rocky hillside receding into hazy blue mountains.
Red Tree Among Pale ReedsHasan
A grassy coastal slope descends into reddish-brown cliffs along Vladimir Bay at dawn, mist clinging to rolling hills above the calm bay.
Dawn Mist Over the Clifftop PathPrimorsky Krai
Sunbeams break through dark cloud over the caldera, casting warm light on the water and silhouetted headlands, Santorini. December 2024.
Sunbeams Over Silhouetted HeadlandsSantorini
A long concrete bridge spans a waterway bordered by dark mangrove vegetation at Nelson Bay, with rolling hills and hazy blue mountains in the distance.
Bridge Across the Mangrove ChannelNew South Wales
Steep tan cliff face rising from the sea at Petrova Island, with scattered rocky outcrops and distant mountains fading into cloud.
Cliff Above the Open SeaLazovsky Reserve
Diagonal sunbeams extend through clouds above a large incoming wave at Byron Bay, NSW, the sky filled with amber light at dawn.
Sunbeams Over the Morning SwellNew South Wales
Evening sun breaks through heavy cloud above forested valleys and a winding river, casting golden reflections on calm water, New South Wales.
Evening Light Above the ValleyNew South Wales
Bare branches and rust-colored grasses stand against distant snow-capped peaks dissolving into blue haze, Chuguyevsky District, Primorsky Krai.
Blue Haze Below the Snow LineChuguyevsky District
Telephoto compression flattens rolling green hills into soft atmospheric layers above a golden, misty valley floor, Queenstown hinterland, Central Otago.
Far Hills in Winter HazeCanterbury
Yellow autumn foliage and a pine silhouette border a valley view of the Iman River winding below hazy mountain ranges.
Pine Over the Autumn RiverPrimorsky Krai
Tall columnar basalt cliffs recede into misty haze above a rough sea at Cape Pillar, Tasman Peninsula, April 2022.
Columns Above the TasmanTasman Peninsula
A snowy ridge at Vorobey Mountain with dense conifers on the left and sparse pines on the bright right slope, golden grass in the foreground, January 2012.
Sunlit Ridge in JanuaryPrimorsky Krai
A snow slope at Perisher Valley carries dark shrubs in the foreground while mist moves across the upper ridges in warm afternoon light.
Mist Over Perisher ValleySnowy Mountains
White feathery grass plumes and golden stalks in the foreground at Falshivy Poyma, with calm water and layered blue mountains fading into the haze.
Feathery Plumes Before Layered MountainsHasan
A winding dirt track follows the grassy headland edge at Vladimir Bay, warm light on the cliff face and a pale sea beyond.
Track Across the Grassy HeadlandPrimorsky Krai
Two boats moored on calm water, rugged cliffs with white buildings at their edge above, soft light on distant mountain slopes. Amalfi Coast.
Two Hulls Against the Cliff WallAmalfi Coast
Telephoto compression layers rolling green hills above a calm estuary at Nelson Bay, hazy mountains behind a sandy spit and low buildings.
Stacked Hills Over the EstuaryNew South Wales
Golden morning rays breaking through dark clouds above a calm sea at Petrova Island, a silhouetted island visible in the hazy distance.
Sunbeams Through Heavy CloudLazovsky Reserve
Calm Ussuri River flanked by dry reeds and bare trees, dormant hills and snow-dusted mountains visible in the distance.
October on the UssuriChuguyevsky District
A telephoto view across Lake Wakatipu in winter morning, layered snow-capped peaks and dark forested shorelines receding into pale haze, Queenstown.
Layered Peaks Above Morning HazeCentral Otago
A pine branch on the right side overlooks a wide valley where the Iman River meanders toward hazy blue mountain ranges, Primorsky Krai.
Autumn Vista Through the PinesPrimorsky Krai
Deep-fissured basalt pillars in soft backlight above crashing white surf at the base of Cape Pillar's sea cliffs, April 2022.
Backlit Pillars in Sea SprayTasman Peninsula
A mountain ridge at Vorobey Mountain with snow, dry grass, and conifers in the foreground, blue haze-filled mountains receding behind, January 2012.
Rugged Slope Above the ValleyPrimorsky Krai
Warm hazy afternoon light falls across snow-covered slopes at Perisher, casting long shadows from sparse vegetation toward distant rocky peaks.
Far Peaks Through Alpine HazeSnowy Mountains
A dirt track winds through tall golden grasses at Falshivy Poyma, leading to calm water and hazy mountains on the horizon.
Track Through Autumn Grassland to SeaHasan
Lush green slopes give way to red-soil cliffs and rocky pinnacles along the Vladimir Bay coast, with a winding track following the ridgeline.
Pinnacles in Morning HazePrimorsky Krai
Massive stratified mountains over an Amalfi Coast town on steep cliffs, low clouds at the peaks, terracotta roofs in the foreground.
Layered Mountains Over the RooftopsAmalfi Coast
A flat pasture with grazing cattle in the foreground extends to forested ridgelines under heavy grey clouds with light filtering through, Chuguyevsky District.
Rain Over Forested RidgesChuguyevsky District
Rolling pasture in predawn light below a towering blue-grey mountain massif, with grazing livestock on the hillside near Queenstown, New Zealand.
Predawn Hillside, QueenstownCentral Otago
Silhouetted pine branch above the Iman River valley at sunset, with a rocky outcrop in the foreground and cool blue ranges in the distance.
Rocky Rim at SunsetPrimorsky Krai
A single seabird soars between vertical columnar cliffs at Cape Pillar, Tasman Peninsula, below a sky of warm light and heavy cloud, April 2022.
Lone Seabird Over the ColumnsTasman Peninsula
Layered mountain ridges at Vorobey Mountain fade into soft blue haze, with a conical dark peak visible and snow-dusted slopes in the foreground, January 2012.
Peak Through the Winter HazePrimorsky Krai
Strong low-angle afternoon light casts elongated shadows from dark scrub across smooth snow drifts toward rounded rock formations on a distant Perisher ridge.
Elongated Shadows Across the DriftsSnowy Mountains
Golden grassland and stands of reeds at Falshivy Poyma, with still water reflecting a pale grey sky and distant hills fading into haze.
Still Water Among the Reed BedsHasan
A single leafless tree stands above dried golden-brown grasses on the Izvilinka floodplain, with layered ridges receding into haze.
Lone Tree on the FloodplainChuguyevsky District
Low morning mist in a valley below sunlit golden-grass hills, with a rural settlement partly obscured by haze, near Queenstown, South Island.
Valley Mist at DawnCentral Otago
Steep forested ridge with golden larch and bare branches receding into blue atmospheric haze over layered ridgelines, Iman River area, Primorsky Krai.
Forested Ridge in Autumn HazePrimorsky Krai
A rugged rocky outcrop in the foreground with Hobart and its surrounding hills extending into coastal haze beyond, April 2022.
Outcrop Toward the Misty CityTasmania
Dark conifers and bare deciduous trees on a snowy diagonal slope at Vorobey Mountain, blue rolling hills fading into haze beyond, January 2012.
Rolling Hills in WinterPrimorsky Krai
A lichen-covered rock on a ridge overlooks the Izvilinka River winding through a haze-filled valley of dormant forest.
Valley in Autumn HazeChuguyevsky District
Clustered valley buildings deep in shadow below sunlit snow-dusted mountain ridges, with layered ranges receding into pale morning sky, near Queenstown.
Buildings Beneath Sunlit RidgesCentral Otago
Layers of forested slopes receding into atmospheric haze above the Iman River, with evergreens sharp against bare deciduous trees.
Forested Slopes into HazePrimorsky Krai
Weathered granite boulders in the foreground anchor a panoramic view of Hobart and the Derwent Estuary below a heavy textured cloud layer, April 2022.
Derwent Estuary from the HeightsTasmania
A solitary pine at the cliff edge overlooks the Izvilinka River valley, where bare trees stretch toward distant blue mountain ranges.
Pine Over the IzvilinkaChuguyevsky District
Sunlit snow-capped peaks rise above deeply shadowed valleys and layered mountain ridges in a winter morning panorama, Central Otago, New Zealand.
Ridge Crests in Morning SunCentral Otago
Feathery seed heads fill the foreground, with a cluster of golden deciduous trees set against a steep shadowed forest hillside, Iman River valley.
Reeds Against the Autumn HillsidePrimorsky Krai
Forested ridges recede into pale autumn haze above a rocky outcrop in the foreground, a wide valley stretching below under overcast sky, Tasmania, April 2022.
Ridges Into Autumn HazeTasmania
Warm-lit rock face in the foreground contrasts with the cool blue haze of the Izvilinka River valley and distant mountain ridges.
Cliff Face at Golden HourChuguyevsky District
Warm brown foreground mountain slopes above deep blue-shadowed valleys, with jagged snow-capped summits in clear morning light, Queenstown area, South Island.
Alpine Slopes Above Blue ShadowCentral Otago
The Iman River flows calm past a rocky bank in morning light, with forested mountains fading into atmospheric haze on the far side.
Broad River Under Morning HazePrimorsky Krai
High-angle view from above the Izvilinka valley shows the dark river cutting through a forest of pale and rust-colored trees.
Winding River Through Pale ForestChuguyevsky District
Golden light on rugged foreground rocks contrasts with the cool shadows of distant mountain layers over a winding river valley in Chuguyevsky District.
Warm Rocks Over the Far MountainsChuguyevsky District
A rocky cliff edge in late afternoon light overlooks a deep valley where the river winds through bare and russet-toned trees.
Cliff Rim Above the Forest ValleyChuguyevsky District
View from a high ridge over the Izvilinka River valley, with lichen stones and bare branches in the foreground and hazy mountains beyond.
High Ridge Above the IzvilinkaChuguyevsky District
Warm golden-hour light on a mixed forest canopy above the Izvilinka gravel riverbed, with layered mountain ranges receding into blue haze.
Gravel Bed Toward the RangesChuguyevsky District
Warm afternoon sunlight on lichen-covered rocks above the Izvilinka River, with cool blue tones in the water and distant ridgelines.
Lichen Rocks in Afternoon GoldChuguyevsky District
Lichen-covered boulders and bare trees beside a winding river, with layered mountains receding into a sunset sky, Izvilinka River.
Lichen Rock at SunsetChuguyevsky District
A lone tree with a deep red canopy stands among frost-covered grass and bare branches with misty hills receding behind it, Chuguyevsky District.
Red Tree Against Misty SlopesChuguyevsky District