Color Contrast

65 photographs using color contrast, from across the portfolio, shot between 2005 and 2025.

Shadowed white-washed buildings on a coastal cliff with a distant sunburst over dark water, Santorini, December 2024.

Cliffside in Afternoon BacklightSantorini

Warm amber light on wet rocks and sand at Lillico Beach, heavy clouds over the darkening ocean, a lighthouse on the far shore, Tasmania.

Rocky Shore at Last LightTasmania

A wave breaks against a dark rock pillar on the NSW south coast at dawn, sending spray into the air above the sunlit stone.

Wave Against the Rock PillarSouth Coast

A full rainbow arcs from dark storm clouds to the horizon above surf crashing over jagged rocks at Byron Bay, New South Wales.

Arc Above the Dark CoastNew South Wales

Pink wild roses and green foliage fill the foreground of a coastal scene at Tachingouza Bay, with a solitary forested hill rising from the sea.

Wild Roses Above the BayLazovsky Reserve

Two white crane sculptures stand on a mossy mound beneath vibrant red and gold Japanese maple canopy in a formal garden.

Cranes at the Maple MoundBlue Mountains

Shafts of dawn light break through heavy storm clouds over a dark, calm ocean off the Queensland coast.

Crepuscular Rays at DawnQueensland

Lichen-streaked rock formations and coastal pools at dusk on the Coffs Harbor shoreline, orange sunset breaking through heavy dark storm clouds.

Rock Pools at Dusk, Coffs HarborNew South Wales

Barnacle-covered rocks on the Coffs Harbor coast at dusk, with storm clouds above and warm sunset light on the breaking waves.

Coastal Rocks in Storm LightNew South Wales

Silhouetted headland at Byron Bay with golden dawn reflections across the ocean, a foam path leading into the distance. Winter.

Reflections Below the HeadlandNew South Wales

A barge carrying a red LED installation on Sydney Harbour, with blue spotlights overhead and the Opera House visible in warm light behind.

Red Vessel Before the Opera HouseNew South Wales

Bare trees with frost-coated branches stand before an orange-tinged sunlit hillside in Chuguyevsky District on an October morning.

Sunlit Hillside in Morning FrostChuguyevsky District

Bright yellow larches and white-barked aspens on a ridge above the Iman River, Primorsky Krai, against a deep blue October sky.

Larch and Aspen on the RidgePrimorsky Krai

Warm sunlight on a textured cliff face in the foreground, with a deep blue cove and rolling hills visible below and beyond, Vityaz Bay.

Cliff Face Above the InletFar East Marine Reserve

A large wave crests and sends a plume of mist into the air against an orange-lit dawn sky at Spoon Bay.

Dawn Break at Spoon BayCentral Coast

Stratified red rock formations line the reef platform at Red Bluff as long-exposure waves smooth to pale white across the foreground.

Layered Cliffs Against Post-Storm SkyKalbarri

Fractured rock formations extend into the ocean on the Queensland coast, dark storm clouds above and a strip of warm light cutting across the horizon.

Jagged Reef Before the StormQueensland

Sparse alpine shrubs cast rhythmic bands of shadow across wind-scoured snow on a diagonal ridgeline above Perisher Valley, August 2025.

Bands of Shadow on the InclineSnowy Mountains

Silhouetted rock formations on the New South Wales coast at dawn, surrounded by long-exposure water while cloud-streaked sky transitions from deep blue to orange above.

Streaked Sky Over Dark RocksNew South Wales

Thick sculptural mounds of fresh snow rest on dried plant stems in a winter forest near Vladivostok, soft-focused trees in the background.

Dried Stems Under Fresh SnowPrimorsky Krai

A solitary seagull perches on a dark coastal rock at dusk, silhouetted against an orange-and-blue sunset sky over Vladivostok Bay.

Gull at the Orange HorizonPrimorsky Krai

Delicate grasses grow from the sandy bottom of a calm shallow bay at Sidemi, their reflection in the still water below heavy cumulus clouds.

Clear Shallows at MiddayHasan

A tall sea stack lit in warm light at Petrova Island, with scattered boulders and shallow reflective pools in the foreground.

Lone Stack Over Boulder ShoreLazovsky Reserve

Moss-covered logs rest in the foreground of a wide river in Primorsky Krai as sunlight breaks through heavy clouds overhead.

Cloud Break Over the RiverPrimorsky Krai

Moss-covered log and twisted roots along the muddy Bikin River bank, the water reflecting bright cloud breaks against a dark approaching storm sky.

Mossy Log in Storm LightPrimorsky Krai

Tall reeds and marsh channels on the Lefu River at sunset, golden autumn foliage on the far bank, sky fading from blue to pink.

Reed Beds at SunsetPrimorsky Krai

A steep birch-covered embankment in full autumn color, white trunks and golden canopy lit by midday sunlight, Lefu River, Primorsky Krai.

White Bark in the Golden CanopyPrimorsky Krai

A bare tree stands on a gravel bar beside the Komissarovka River at evening, dry reeds in the foreground, November 2010.

Evening River, KomissarovkaPrimorsky Krai

Winding river meanders past a sandy bank and golden-brown reeds, with tree-covered rolling hills under a clear October sky at Falshivy Poyma.

River Through Reed FlatsHasan

Purple loosestrife and reeds at the edge of Hanka Lake in the evening, with storm clouds above and warm light on the horizon.

Reed Marsh Before the StormPrimorsky Krai

Straight conifer trunks rise through a dense Valaam forest in summer, with dappled sunlight reaching the mossy undergrowth below.

Filtered Light, ValaamRussia

Sunlit white stucco rooftops and a succulent garden in the foreground, with dark volcanic caldera water and storm clouds beyond, Santorini, December 2024.

Rooftops Over the Dark CalderaSantorini

Long-exposure water around granite boulders at Bay of Fires, with a lone tree on a central rock formation and a pink morning sky.

Solitary Tree on the RockEast Coast Tasmania

Milky water flows over rugged coastal rocks against a golden dawn horizon and dark storm clouds, New South Wales south coast.

Rock Platform at First LightSouth Coast

A wave explodes against a dark headland at Byron Bay, sending a tall plume of spray skyward while figures stand on the rocky outcrop.

Plume Against the Storm SkyNew South Wales

Fog-veiled coastal hills rise above a sandy beach and creek mouth at evening, with warm clouds on the left and cool blue water below.

Fog on the Coastal HillsLazovsky Reserve

Dark foliage overhead contrasts with warm-lit deciduous trees along a winding gravel path in the formal garden at Mount Wilson.

Under Dark Boughs in the GardenBlue Mountains

A cargo ship sits in telephoto silhouette against a textured wall of cumulus clouds over the Queensland coast at dawn.

Cargo Ship Under CumulusQueensland

Moss-covered rocks on a coastal shelf with long-exposure surf and a sky shifting from deep grey to burnt orange at the horizon, Coffs Harbor.

Moss Shore at DuskNew South Wales

Mossy coastal rocks at Coffs Harbor dusk, with waves below dark storm clouds and warm light breaking on the horizon.

Amber Break on the HorizonNew South Wales

A breaking wave lit by amber light from a storm cloud gap at dawn, Byron Bay coast, NSW.

Wave in a Winter SquallNew South Wales

A wooden pier lined with purple LED lights curves past the illuminated Sydney Opera House under a night sky crossed by laser beams.

Purple Pier at the Opera HouseNew South Wales

A leafless tree with bright clusters of mistletoe stands in dry grass against a deep blue sky above rolling hills.

Mistletoe Against the Blue SkyChuguyevsky District

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

A shaft of sunlight breaks through thick storm clouds above Vityaz Bay, casting a bright reflection across the flat calm sea, with silhouetted distant islands on the horizon.

Crepuscular Light on Still WaterFar East Marine Reserve

Pack donkeys laden with white sacks ascend a steep stone path between sun-lit whitewashed buildings in Santorini.

Donkeys Along the Stone PathSantorini

Smooth water around granite boulders in a tidal inlet at Bay of Fires, a windswept tree silhouetted against the morning sky at the right.

Calm Inlet Below the TreeEast Coast Tasmania

A towering wave breaks against dark wet rocks at dawn on the New South Wales South Coast, spray rising against a golden horizon.

Storm Spray at DawnSouth Coast

Small figures stand on a rugged coastal ridge at Byron Bay as sunlight breaks through storm cloud above a turbulent ocean.

Figures on the Storm RidgeNew South Wales

A calm tidal pool reflects orange and amber sky at Tachingouza Bay, while a winding stream leads toward dark headland silhouettes at dawn.

Pool Beneath the Orange SkyNew South Wales

Sunlit upper walls of the Colosseum in Rome at golden hour, with the arena floor in deep shadow below, December 2024.

Arena Walls in Winter LightRome

Sandy shoreline curving through scattered granite boulders toward the rugged peaks above Coles Bay, Tasmania, at golden hour in April 2022.

Shoreline Arc to the PeaksEast Coast Tasmania

A sandstone archway opens to turquoise surf breaking onto wet sand under storm clouds, South Coast, New South Wales.

Through the Sandstone ArchSouth Coast

Dark rocks at Byron Bay below a gold-backlit storm sky with faint rainbow arcs near the horizon and waves in the middle ground.

Gold Above the Storm HorizonNew South Wales

Morning sunlight on coastal cliffs and a sandy spit at Tachingouza Bay, with a calm tidal pool in the foreground.

Morning on the Sandstone LedgeLazovsky Reserve

Upper stone wall of the Colosseum in Rome at winter golden hour, a rainbow arcing through storm cloud above the open arena.

Spectral Arc Above Mossy StoneRome

Stratified rock formations rising from shallow water at Coles Bay, Tasmania, the warm amber foreground contrasting with dark mountain slopes and a heavy layered sky.

Amber Shelf in Shallow WaterEast Coast Tasmania

Terraced facades on rugged cliffs above a dark sand beach at Sorrento, with turquoise water breaking at the base in winter morning light.

Cliffs Above the Turquoise BayAmalfi Coast

Orange lichen on granite boulders at Coles Bay, calm pools in the foreground and a distant headland silhouetted against amber light at sunset.

Amber Break Over the HeadlandEast Coast Tasmania

A weathered stone wall and yellow ceramic planter sit in shadow before the sunlit white buildings on green slopes above the bay at Sorrento.

Yellow Planter Against the Blue SkyAmalfi Coast

A clear rock pool reflects orange lichen-covered granite boulders at Coles Bay, with a dark headland and soft sunset glow at the horizon.

Rock Pool at the HeadlandEast Coast Tasmania

Silhouetted tree and terracotta planter above the sunlit terraced village at Sorrento, sky deepening to navy above the pale horizon, December 2024.

Terracotta Planter Before the BayAmalfi Coast

Sunlit upper cliff above a shadowed Amalfi Coast harbor, warm light on the rock face and cool water below. December 2024.

Rock Face Over the Dark HarborAmalfi Coast

Close detail of a Venetian dome where grey metal cladding shows vertical rust streaks above courses of warm terracotta brick in sharp morning light.

Rust Streaks on the DomeVenice

A narrow Venetian calle hung with warm fairy lights, figures in winter coats below a strip of blue morning sky.

Fairy Lights in a Narrow CalleVenice