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Natural Framing

249 photographs using framing, from across the portfolio, shot between 2005 and 2025.

Marble seating tiers curve around a checkered stage floor at an ancient amphitheater above Athens under a winter sky.
Marble Theater Toward the SkylineAthens
Fractured rock formations with layered textures on the Queensland coast at dawn, with a sheltered cove and vegetation-covered cliff visible beyond the breaking surf.
Fractured Shore at the CoveQueensland
A partially frozen river winds through snowy woodland, tall golden reeds in the foreground and bare birch trees lining the sunlit right bank.
Golden Reeds at the Ice EdgePrimorsky Krai
A rock arch on the Bermagui coast stands against a star-filled predawn sky, long-exposure waves softening around the rugged foreground rocks.
Rock Arch Under StarsSouth Coast
A leaf-scattered path beneath lichen-covered branches leads past large rounded topiary bushes in a formal garden at Mount Wilson.
Topiary Walk, Mount WilsonBlue Mountains
A multi-tiered waterfall drops over dark wet rock into a shadowed pool, lush ferns and canopy on both sides, Pyengana, Tasmania.
White Water Over Dark RockTasmania
Yellow daylilies and green foliage at the foot of limestone cliffs at Gamov Peninsula, a deep blue inlet visible below.
Daylilies on the Cliff EdgeFar East Marine Reserve
Long-exposure waves wash over wet sand beside coastal boulders at Bermagui as golden light breaks through storm clouds at dawn.
Storm Break at DawnSouth Coast
Coastal trees in silhouette against a warm morning sky at Bay of Fires, orange lichen boulders and gentle waves in the foreground.
Backlit Trees Above Lichen RockEast Coast Tasmania
A rocky riverbed where clear water winds past banks of golden autumn foliage under a bright blue sky, Lefu River, Primorsky Krai.
Clear Bend, Lefu RiverPrimorsky Krai
A large pine on a Gamov Cape cliff, its branches arching over a calm grey-blue sea under a soft morning sky.
Gnarled Branches Over the SeaFar East Marine Reserve
A starry pre-dawn sky over orange horizon light, dark textured rocks and a still pool on the New South Wales coast.
Stars Above the Warm HorizonNew South Wales
Textured granite boulders at Petrova Island with a dark headland and storm clouds overhead, diffuse light unifying stone and sea.
Granite Shore Before the StormLazovsky Reserve
Frost-dusted reeds line the edge of a calm river at a bend, with bare trees lit by morning sun on the far bank.
Frosted Reeds at the River BendChuguyevsky District
Two granite monoliths at Langou Bay form a natural arch above a tidal pool, their rough stone faces lit against a blue sky.
Stone Arch Above the PoolPrimorsky Krai
A breaking wave rolling over a basalt shelf at the Byron Bay headland before dawn, with warm golden light on the right horizon.
Wave Surge Over BasaltNew South Wales
Amber dawn light catches the underside of an overhanging stone pillar on the NSW south coast as long-exposure waves roll across dark, wet shore.
Stone Pillar Over Pale WaterSouth Coast
A weathered eucalyptus tree stands before a view of snow-covered mountains and dormant vegetation at Perisher Valley, New South Wales.
Peaks Through Weathered TimberSnowy Mountains
Milky Way band spans the night sky above tall reeds along Dunns Swamp, New South Wales, with a faint moon above the tree line and reflections in calm water below.
Reeds Under the Milky WayNew South Wales
Red-berried vine above the Bikin River bank, fallen timber and bare branches spanning the calm grey water in diagonal lines toward the distant tree line.
Berry Vine Above the RiverPrimorsky Krai
A large tree leans over a calm river in the Suchan area, its dark bare branches reflected in the still water below, October 2010.
Leaning Trunk Above Still WaterPrimorsky Krai
Silhouetted pine branches overhang the rocky coastline of the Far East Marine Reserve, morning light low at the horizon in September 2009.
Pine Overhang at Morning LightFar East Marine Reserve
An upright stone stands in the surf at a sandy cove in Lazovsky Reserve, with lush vegetation on the cliffside above.
Stone Sentinel in the CoveLazovsky Reserve
A rugged limestone cliff rises from turquoise water at Vityaz Bay, with gnarled pine trees clinging to the summit above clear shallows.
Limestone Cliff Above Turquoise WaterFar East Marine Reserve
A winding pool at Tachingouza Bay reflects orange clouds in a dawn sky, with scattered seaweed, smooth rocks, and a silhouetted headland.
Reflected Clouds on the ShoreNew South Wales
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
A river in early spring thaw carries yellow-brown snowmelt past intact banks of snow and ice at Vinogradovka, Russian Far East.
Snowmelt River, VinogradovkaPrimorsky Krai
Sunlit jagged rock faces of a coastal promontory rise above calm blue water, with pine trees clinging to the edges and hazy mountains beyond, on Gamov Peninsula.
Jagged Headland in Morning HazeFar East Marine Reserve
Sandy beach curves between steep forested cliffs and deep blue ocean at Dalnegorsk, with two sea stacks rising from calm water offshore.
Sea Stacks off DalnegorskPrimorsky Krai
Weathered, leafless eucalyptus trunks catch warm afternoon light along the dry bank at Lake St Clair, New South Wales.
Bleached Trunks Above the LakeNew South Wales
Dark jagged rocks and wave foam line the Queensland coast at dawn, with a warm amber horizon reflecting across the wet stone.
Amber Glow Above the ShoreQueensland
Textured sandstone in the foreground leads toward a long-exposure seawater channel on the Queensland coast, heavy storm clouds overhead at dawn.
Sandstone Ledge Under StormNew South Wales
Night sky with stars over a coastal bay at Coffs Harbor, with long-exposure ocean, warm horizon glow, and rocky foreground.
Night Sky Above the Rocky BayNew South Wales
Wave erupting through a sea cave opening at Newcastle, with lens water droplets creating soft bokeh circles against the winter sky.
Wave Through the Sea CaveNew 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 historic sandstone building in Sydney serves as a night projection canvas, its warm stone surfaces carrying blue aquatic light patterns.
Projection Mapped on SandstoneNew South Wales
A moss-covered log spans a dark forest stream, with bare branches overhead and patches of melting ice along its edges, Russian Far East.
Mossy Log Above Dark WaterPrimorsky Krai
Frosted twigs and ice-coated branches in a vertical view of a winter forest near Vladivostok, blue sky above the treetops.
Frosted Lace Against Deep BluePrimorsky Krai
Red berries hang on a vine over a calm Primorsky Krai river, with downed logs near the bank and scattered clouds above.
Vine Berries Above the Dark WaterPrimorsky Krai
Weathered driftwood logs on a muddy bank at a riverside camp, steep forested slope with autumn foliage behind, Primorsky Krai, October 2019.
Camp on the Autumn RiverbankPrimorsky Krai
A secluded cove with water shifting from deep blue to turquoise, surrounded by steep forested cliffs and low cloud over the ridgeline at Telyakovskogo Bay.
Over Telyakovskogo BayFar East Marine Reserve
The Vinogradovka winds past snow-covered banks in April, green saplings emerging at the water's edge under a sky of large white cumulus clouds.
Vinogradovka River in AprilPrimorsky Krai
A rocky shore covered in dark wet kelp leads toward sea stacks silhouetted against a narrow strip of predawn light on the horizon.
Kelp Shore Before SunrisePrimorsky Krai
Smooth, rounded granite boulders surround a calm turquoise pool on the Thailand coast, with a broad canopy tree rising above against scattered clouds.
Stone Pool Beneath the CanopyThailand
Weathered eucalyptus on a sandstone ledge at Dunns Swamp, with morning mist hovering over the still, dark water at dawn.
Dawn Mist at Dunns SwampNew South Wales
Rock platform and sandstone cliffs above a calm bay at Huskisson, with a faint rainbow over the distant headland. December 2018.
Layered Rock Above the BayNew South Wales
Flat sandstone platform on the Western Australian coast, its wet surface reflecting dark storm clouds and a narrow band of warm light at the horizon.
Wet Sand Beneath the Cloud BreakWestern Australia
A bright green kayak rests on the bank of Dunns Swamp while a starfield and its near-perfect reflection fill the frame above and below.
Kayak on the Star MirrorNew South Wales
A koala sleeps wedged in the fork of a large eucalyptus branch, its grey fur contrasting with the rough sun-baked bark.
Koala in the Tree ForkQueensland
Small figures walk along a grassy headland at Coffs Harbor as waves roll across turquoise water toward a rocky foreshore.
Walkers Above Turquoise SurfNew South Wales
A still tidal pool on basalt rock at dawn, reflecting the orange and blue sunrise sky with an island silhouetted in the distance.
Mirror Pool on Dark BasaltNew South Wales
A silhouetted headland to the left, surf rolling onto wet sand at dawn, cloud undersides lit amber over Byron Bay, New South Wales.
Headland at Dawn, Byron BayNew South Wales
Smooth water swirls around rugged dark rocks on the Forster coast at morning, beneath grey cloud and a warm horizon band.
Swirling Water at Morning TideNew South Wales
Wet layered rock platform with tide pools at dawn near Bermagui, grey clouds reflected in still water and surf breaking in the distance.
Tide Pools at Dawn, BermaguiNew South Wales
A sunlit stream flows over dark stones beside maple trees in late-autumn colour at Mayfield Gardens, Blue Mountains.
Autumn Stream, Mayfield GardensBlue Mountains
A solar halo circles above snow-capped mountains over a turquoise alpine lake with golden tussock grass in the foreground, Central Otago.
Luminous Halo at the LakeCentral Otago
Tall amber grasses line a calm riverbank in Primorsky Krai, with a birch tree and autumn foliage reflected in the still water beyond.
Birch Over Amber WaterPrimorsky Krai
River channel carved through layered ice and snow banks, with icicles hanging at the melting edge and dry reeds in the foreground.
River Channel Through Layered IceShkotovsky District
Melting ice sheet along the Steklyanukha River bank, with bare trees bearing catkins and a sunlit forest slope beyond.
Catkins Over Melting IceShkotovsky District
Snow covers bare branches and a thick tree trunk in a Vladivostok winter forest at evening, warm light showing through the trees beyond.
Bare Branches at Sunset, VladivostokPrimorsky Krai
Sunlight filters through the forest canopy onto a shallow rocky river bed, with large wet leaves in the foreground, near Partizansk.
Morning Light at PartizanskPrimorsky Krai
Tall reeds line a calm water surface reflecting the dusk sky, transitioning from warm sunset light to cool blue twilight, Sidemi.
Reed Bank at DuskHasan
Starburst sunlight filters through snow-laden branches with lingering autumn leaves, a massive trunk sloping into deep shadow below.
Sunburst Over Snow-Heavy BranchesPrimorsky Krai
Wet sand and a shallow inlet extend toward a dark forested island on the right under a violet dusk sky at Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve.
Sandy Inlet at DuskLazovsky Reserve
A dark shingle beach strewn with seaweed stretches toward granite sea stacks emerging from dense morning mist at Dalnegorsk, Primorsky Krai.
Sea Stacks in Morning MistPrimorsky Krai
The Ananievka River curves through a snowy landscape, its surface partially covered in pale ice, long tree shadows falling across white banks.
Pale Ice at the AnanievkaPrimorsky Krai
A bare tree stands on a gravel bar of the Komissarovka, with tall grasses nearby and a rounded hill lit with autumn colors beyond.
Hillside Glow from the Gravel BarPrimorsky Krai
Leafless trees reflected in the still Komissarovka at sunset, their skeletal branches mirrored in the warm-toned water, tall dry reeds in the foreground.
Bare Branches Mirrored at EveningPrimorsky Krai
Dark tree trunks border a river valley and distant mountains, starburst sun visible through the foliage, Samarga River, September 2011.
Starburst Above the ValleyTerneysky District
Autumn-lit valley floor and rolling hills under a deep blue sky with scattered clouds, Komissarovka River area, October 2012.
October Hills Over the ValleyPrimorsky Krai
Textured autumn slope and scattered trees in the foreground, with the Iman River and layered hazy mountains receding into the distance.
Forested Slope Toward the RangePrimorsky Krai
Sunlit river bends through a late-autumn valley at the Daubihe, smooth grey stones on the right bank and bare trees to the left.
Stone Shore, DaubihePrimorsky Krai
A wide gravel spit on the Bikin River leads toward dense forested mountain ridges under heavy cloud and blue patches, September 2010.
Dense Canopy Over the River BarPrimorsky Krai
A clear stream flows over smooth multi-toned stones at the base of a steep rocky cliff in Sikhote Alin, Primorsky Krai.
Stream Below the Cliff FacePrimorsky Krai
Lush deciduous foliage and moss-covered cliffs above the shallow, stone-dotted waters of a forest creek in Sikhote Alin.
Deciduous Creek, Sikhote AlinPrimorsky Krai
Red-leafed branches overhang a glassy section of the Razdolnaya River, reflecting golden autumn foliage and a pale blue sky, Primorsky Krai.
Autumn Mirror, RazdolnayaPrimorsky Krai
Dried kelp covers the foreshore in front of calm blue water, a steep verdant cliff face, and a solitary sea stack at Dalnegorsk.
Sea Stack, DalnegorskPrimorsky Krai
A river flows through a steep valley in Primorsky Krai, thick ice sheets on the banks and bare trees rising on either side.
Thaw Light on the Valley RiverPrimorsky Krai
A dark forest stream winds between snow-covered boulders and forming ice sheets in the Shkotovskoe Plateau, Primorsky Krai, in January 2008.
Sunlit Stream Through Winter ForestPrimorsky Krai
A steep pine-covered cliff rises above smooth pebbles on the Vityaz Bay shoreline, with a solitary rock formation visible at sea.
Pine Cliff at DaybreakFar East Marine Reserve
Silhouetted longtail boats on calm water with palm fronds overhead and a sunburst above the darkened hills, Thailand coast.
Longtail Boats at SundownThailand
A stone medieval tower rises above a sunlit parkland in Salzburg, with wooden beehives in the mid-ground and a distant castle on a mountain peak.
Hilltop Tower, SalzburgAustria
Fisheye view inside a grand palace hall in St Petersburg, with a frescoed ceiling and ornate mirrored walls encircling visitors below.
Baroque Hall in PanoramaRussia
Gnarled dark branches and white-painted tree trunks fill the foreground before a misty hillside of red brick buildings in Vladivostok.
Painted Trunks in Morning MistPrimorsky Krai
Stone gateways and dark temple rooftops stand at the base of a forested Balinese volcano whose summit is wrapped in cloud.
Volcano Over Temple RooftopsIndonesia
Weathered limestone fragments in the foreground give way to a dense Athens cityscape and a mountain peak beneath low cloud.
Stone Fragments Toward the MountainAthens
Warm dawn light reflects in pools on wet sand at low tide, with dark angular rocks lining the Byron Bay shore.
Low Tide at Byron BayNew South Wales
Sunlit coastal pines and rocky terrain above the turquoise bay, Far East Marine Reserve, with low clouds over distant mountains.
Coastal Pines Above the CoveFar East Marine Reserve
A natural rock arch before dawn on the South Coast, with long-exposure surf and streaked clouds under a deep blue sky.
Rock Arch Before DawnSouth Coast
A red wooden gate flanked by stone pillars leads beneath a dense archway of autumn maple and ivy at Mount Wilson.
Gate Beneath the Maple ArchBlue Mountains
Sunlit granite at Bay of Fires with slender windswept trees to one side, deep blue sky above calm water along the horizon, Tasmania.
Windswept Trees on GraniteEast Coast Tasmania
A gnarled pine tree with sprawling branches at Gamov Peninsula, turquoise water and rocky shoreline below, rolling green hills and blue sky beyond.
Twisted Pine at the ShoreFar East Marine Reserve
Wet, cracked rock with marine life in the foreground, turquoise water beyond, and a warm horizon glow under blue-grey clouds, NSW South Coast.
Fractured Shore Under Dark CloudsSouth Coast
Lichen-covered granite and still tidal water at Bay of Fires, silhouetted trees along the distant headland against a warm morning sky.
Headland Reflected in Still WaterEast Coast Tasmania
A river meanders past bare-branched trees at the edge of a rocky bank, with morning sunlight on the water and autumnal foliage in the background.
Meander Below Bare BoughsPrimorsky Krai
Silhouetted sea stacks rise from calm water at Gamov Peninsula as a morning sunburst breaks through a band of dark clouds in early autumn.
Sunburst Above the Sea StacksFar East Marine Reserve
Long-exposure dawn view of a curved coastal bay at Nelson Bay, pale surf breaking against white sand below scrub-covered hills.
Pale Shore at DawnNew South Wales
Coarse granite boulders on the rocky shore of Petrova Island with hazy offshore islands and mountain ranges emerging beneath grey cloud cover.
Granite Shore Under Grey SkyLazovsky Reserve
Bare-branched trees lean over the Izvilinka River's edge beneath a deep blue autumn sky, with dry reddish brush in the foreground.
Bare Banks at MiddayChuguyevsky District
Rippled shallows reflect blue sky and sunlit stone above an algae-covered rock bed, Langou Bay.
Green Algae in Summer ShallowsPrimorsky Krai
Jagged dark rocks on the Queensland coast at dawn, crashing waves rendered as white foam by long exposure, a cliff face rising on the right.
Jagged Shore Beneath the CliffQueensland
Golden rays breaking through a rock gap and falling on a clear tide pool at dawn on the South Coast, NSW.
Sunburst at the Shore PoolSouth Coast
Twisted frost-covered dead tree trunks standing in deep snow at Perisher Valley, with mist-covered rolling hills receding into soft winter light beyond.
Dead Trees in Deep SnowSnowy Mountains
A winding dirt track curves along the riverbank at dusk, with silhouetted hills against a twilight sky reflected in calm water, Dunns Swamp.
Dusk Track, Dunns SwampNew South Wales
Climbing vine with red berries over the Bikin River, a diagonal branch crossing the foreground with a beaver dam in the distance.
Through Berries to the Beaver DamPrimorsky Krai
A sun-drenched dirt path winds through a grove of bare-branched trees above scattered grey boulders in the Suchan area, October 2010.
Sunlit Path Through the GrovePrimorsky Krai
Purple wildflowers line the cliff edge at the Far East Marine Reserve, with deep blue water stretching to the horizon below.
Wildflowers at the Cliff EdgeFar East Marine Reserve
View through a natural arch between massive granite boulders at Tachingouza Bay, with a calm sea and distant green headland beyond.
Through the Boulder ArchLazovsky Reserve
A gnarled pine tree leans over the calm turquoise shallows of Vityaz Bay, its rough bark contrasting with the still water below.
Pine Over Still WaterFar East Marine Reserve
A sea stack rises against the early morning sky at Tachingouza Bay, with smooth rounded boulders and wet sand in the foreground.
Morning Light on the Sea StackLazovsky Reserve
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
Snow-capped boulders on a steep rocky slope above Arsenyev, Russian Far East, under bright winter sunlight with blue shadows and bare trees.
Sunlit Boulders Above ArsenyevPrimorsky Krai
Pine branches catch morning light at Gamov Peninsula, a white lighthouse on the rocky headland visible above the calm blue sea.
White Lighthouse Above the HeadlandFar East Marine Reserve
A sea stack stands in silhouette against an orange dawn sky at Plastun, white waves breaking over dark foreground boulders.
Silhouette Over Calm WaterPrimorsky Krai
Four bare tree trunks in silhouette against a sunset sunburst, reflected in the still surface of Lake St Clair, New South Wales.
Four Trees Against the SunburstNew South Wales
A wave explodes against dark jagged rocks on the Queensland coast as the sun rises low on the horizon beneath a peach-toned sky.
Wave Against the Cliff FaceQueensland
Surf crashes against sandstone columns on a Queensland headland at dawn, storm clouds above and two small figures visible on a distant jetty.
Surf Against the ColumnsNew South Wales
Wave foam creates patterns against dark rocks and smooth sand on the NSW coast at dawn, with coastal scrub at the water's edge.
Shore Foam on Dark RockNew South Wales
Layered sandstone cliff beside tidal pools reflecting the sunrise glow, with waves breaking on the distant shore at Newcastle, New South Wales.
Rock Pools at Newcastle DawnNew South Wales
Crepuscular rays break through cloud above a winding lake at dusk, golden light reflected on calm water below forested hills, New South Wales.
Crepuscular Rays Over the LakeNew South Wales
Two lifeguards in red uniforms lean on a railing in Sydney, watching light projections on the Opera House across the dark water.
Lifeguards at the Light FestivalNew South Wales
The rough white bark of birch trees fills the foreground while a calm river and distant hills show through bare branches beyond, Primorsky Krai.
River Through Birch TrunksPrimorsky Krai
Heavy snow weighs down shrubs and branches in a sunlit winter woodland near Vladivostok, vertical trunks receding into the distance.
Sunlit Woodland After Heavy SnowPrimorsky Krai
Silhouetted tree lines on both Bikin River banks at dusk, submerged aquatic grass in the foreground and a mountain range beyond.
Grassy Shallows Before the MountainsPrimorsky Krai
Calm river reflecting a moody morning sky, dense autumn forest on the left bank, driftwood on the near shore, Primorsky Krai, October 2019.
Moody Morning at the Forest RiverPrimorsky Krai
Smooth, sun-warmed boulders line the shallow bay foreground, with rolling green hills on either side of the cove and a cloud bank to the right.
Green Hills Around the Boulder ShoreFar East Marine Reserve
Flat chunks of melting ice drift on amber-tinted river water along a Vinogradovka bend, bare trees and conifers lining snow-covered banks.
Drifting Ice on the CurrentPrimorsky Krai
Jagged rocks and a dark cliff face rise above shimmering calm water at dawn on the Russian Far East coast.
Cliff Shore at DawnPrimorsky Krai
A terracotta-tiled walkway leads from a shaded tropical garden through overhanging palm fronds to a sunlit sandy beach and calm ocean beyond.
Red Path to ShoreThailand
A coastal path leads down through white-washed terraced buildings toward a calm sea below heavy cloud, Santorini, December 2024.
Path Down the White VillageSantorini
Dark glistening rock formations channel a trickle of seawater toward the sandy beach as sunrise light catches the tide pools.
Tide Pools at DaybreakNew South Wales
Clear water flows through a rocky taiga gorge in the Russian Far East, with lichen-covered boulders and dense conifer forest as sunlight bursts from above.
Sunburst Over a Taiga RiverPrimorsky Krai
Long-exposure surf moves around dark foreground rocks below a natural sea arch silhouetted against storm clouds, New South Wales coast.
Arch in Silhouette at DawnSouth Coast
Golden-hour backlight turns orange maple leaves translucent in a formal garden allee, while ivy climbs the dark trunks below at Mount Wilson.
Backlit Canopy Above Ivy TrunksBlue Mountains
Lichen-covered granite boulders line a calm inlet at Bay of Fires, with a solitary tree silhouetted against the morning sky.
Tree Silhouette Above the CoveEast Coast Tasmania
A gnarled pine silhouetted against pink dawn clouds above grey boulders and calm reflective water at Vityaz Bay, Far East.
Pine Silhouette at First LightFar East Marine Reserve
Layered sandstone formations border a coastal channel of turquoise water on the NSW South Coast, with sunrise light on the horizon.
Coastal Channel at DawnSouth Coast
Distant mountain ridges catch warm afternoon light above the deep blue waters of Wineglass Bay, with scrub-covered slopes in the foreground.
Ridgeline Over Calm WaterEast Coast Tasmania
Dry golden-brown grass extends toward a birch-lined forest ridge in full autumn color, Lefu River valley, October 2010.
Field Grass Before the Autumn RidgePrimorsky Krai
Dark pines on a grassy slope overlook a calm sea at Gamov Peninsula, with a solitary rock stack catching light under a partly cloudy morning sky.
Sea Through Pine BoughsFar East Marine Reserve
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 dark rocky overhang at Petrova Island with rolling green hills lit by low-angle sunlight visible beyond the calm water.
Coastal Hills in Low-Angle LightLazovsky Reserve
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
Massive granite boulders at Langou Bay form a natural arch, with distant mountains visible across calm water through the rock opening.
Distant Hills Beyond the Granite ArchPrimorsky Krai
A tall cliff face on the right side of the frame at the Byron Bay headland at dawn, with long-exposure spray across the foreground rocks.
Cliff Face at DawnNew South Wales
A sandstone archway opens to turquoise surf breaking onto wet sand under storm clouds, South Coast, New South Wales.
Through the Sandstone ArchSouth Coast
Alpine shrub encased in thick rime ice at Perisher, with long shadows across the snow ridge and distant hills under a clear blue sky.
Alpine Shrub in Winter RimeSnowy Mountains
Eucalyptus branches extend over perfectly still water at dusk, with distant hills reflected on the glassy surface at Dunns Swamp, New South Wales.
Eucalyptus Over Still WaterNew South Wales
Tall grass and a fallen log beside the Bikin River, a forested hill above the calm water under afternoon cumulus clouds.
Tall Grass at Golden HourPrimorsky Krai
A concrete path winds through tall trees with rough bark, long shadows crossing dry grass on a late afternoon in Primorsky Krai.
Concrete Track Through the GrovePrimorsky Krai
Two gnarled pine trees stand at the rocky cliff edge above a deep blue coastal cove in the Far East Marine Reserve.
Gnarled Pines Above the CoveFar East Marine Reserve
Two massive weathered rock pillars flank a boulder-strewn inlet at Tachingouza Bay, Lazovsky Reserve, as sunlight breaks through cloud overhead.
Twin Monoliths, Tachingouza BayLazovsky Reserve
A large pine tree anchors the foreground at the edge of a limestone cliff overlooking the calm bay and distant Far East coastline.
Gnarled Pine at the Sea's EdgeFar East Marine Reserve
Sunlit ferns and moss-covered tree trunks at the forest edge at Tachingouza Bay, with the calm blue ocean visible through the branches beyond.
Ferns Above the Coastal CoveLazovsky Reserve
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
Panoramic view from rocky, vegetation-covered slopes of Petrova Island at sunrise, with distant islands silhouetted against a soft morning sky over calm water.
Petrova Island at First LightLazovsky Reserve
Sunlit pine needles in the foreground, with rugged sea cliffs and a white lighthouse against the blue ocean at Gamov Peninsula.
Lighthouse Above the Sea CliffsFar East Marine Reserve
Backlit sea stacks and coastal cliffs stand against a cloud-filled dawn sky near Dalnegorsk, dark rocks and kelp in the foreground where waves break.
Rock Pillars Against the DawnPrimorsky Krai
A white bell tower with an arched gateway stands in the foreground at Santorini, a blue dome visible against the pink-tinged sunrise sky behind.
Bell Tower at DawnSantorini
Dark rocks with white surf at their base on the Queensland coast, the sun breaking through cloud to cast a golden path across the sea.
Sunlight Through Breaking CloudQueensland
Rocky cliffs and a green-topped peninsula overlook a calm bay at Hasan, Russian Far East, with sea fog softening the distant headlands.
Coastal Haze at HasanHasan
A sea stack with a natural arch stands above long-exposed surf breaking over jagged rocks on the South Coast of New South Wales.
Sea Stack at DaybreakSouth Coast
A large deciduous tree with wide-spreading branches in the upper frame, red maple foliage in the foreground and fallen leaves on the lawn.
Wide-Branched Maple Over the LawnBlue Mountains
Massive pink granite boulders along the Coles Bay shoreline with a silhouetted eucalyptus, storm clouds lifting to warm morning light above calm water.
Pink Granite Below the StormEast Coast Tasmania
Pine needles in sharp focus in the foreground with limestone cliffs curving along the shoreline and rocky islets visible in the calm bay, Vityaz Bay.
Limestone Shore and Offshore IsletsFar East Marine Reserve
A wave explodes in a white arc against a sandstone cliff at dusk on the South Coast, warm light on the rock face.
Wave Burst Below the CliffsSouth Coast
Gnarled trees with exposed roots anchor a gravelly shoreline in Tasmania, with distant craggy peaks rising against a blue afternoon sky, April 2022.
Roots at the Water's EdgeTasmania
Dried stalks and brown grass in the foreground with white birch trunks and an autumn hillside beyond, Primorsky Krai.
Dried Stalks at the Forest EdgePrimorsky Krai
A wind-shaped pine stands on a grassy headland at Gamov Cape, with golden morning light on the foreground and deep blue water beyond.
Grassy Headland in Early LightFar East Marine Reserve
Elevated view over Nelson Bay, numerous boats at anchor on calm water, curving sandy beach, and white residential buildings among coastal trees.
Boats on the Morning BayNew South Wales
Rolling green hills enclosing a sheltered bay on Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve, with deep blue water and scattered cumulus clouds above.
Rolling Hills Above the BayLazovsky Reserve
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
Granite boulders rise from clear shallow water at Langou Bay, backlit against the summer sky with deep shadows between the stone faces.
Boulders Rising from the ShallowsPrimorsky Krai
A column of sea spray rising against the dark cliff face at Byron Bay, with long-exposure water flowing smoothly through the basalt rocks.
White Spray Against the CliffNew South Wales
Warm amber light fills a sandstone cave opening to turquoise surf and a sandy beach below storm clouds, South Coast, New South Wales.
Amber Light in the CaveSouth Coast
Snow-dusted twisted trunks at Perisher Valley create a lattice around a starburst sun against a deep blue sky, long shadows stretched across the snowfield.
Starburst Above PerisherSnowy Mountains
The Milky Way spans the sky above silhouetted trees at Dunns Swamp, an orange glow along the horizon mirrored in still water below.
Orange Glow Beneath the Milky WayNew South Wales
Weathered driftwood on the gravel bank of the Bikin River at dusk, dense foliage lining both shores and the pale sky reflected in still water.
Weathered Log at the River's EdgePrimorsky Krai
Tall trees with dark textured trunks create a natural arch above a dirt path, with hazy blue mountains visible through sparse autumn foliage.
Tree Trunks Against Blue MountainsPrimorsky Krai
A weathered pine on a rocky ledge at Gamov Cape, with calm blue waters and a distant headland visible through the branches.
Twisted Pine Before the CapeFar East Marine Reserve
Two granite formations rise from the sandy beach at Tachingouza Bay, Lazovsky Reserve, with a sheltered cove visible between them.
Granite Pillars at Tachingouza BayLazovsky Reserve
A mature pine with sprawling branches roots into a rocky cliff edge above the calm waters of Vityaz Bay, summer 2007.
Rooted Pine Above the BayFar East Marine Reserve
White-washed structures on a dark volcanic cliffside at Santorini, a church spire catching the warm sunrise light against a golden horizon.
Church Spire in Morning LightSantorini
Pandanus palm and low vegetation in the foreground of a pebble shore and sandy beach on the Queensland coast at dawn.
Pandanus at the Pebble ShoreQueensland
A tall sea stack rises from deep water beside a stratified cliff at Hasan, with sparse pine trees above and turquoise waves breaking over dark boulders at the base.
Sea Stack Before the CliffHasan
Warm dawn light catches the underside of a natural arch as long-exposure waves break around boulders on the New South Wales coast.
Morning Light on the Natural ArchSouth Coast
A maple tree with orange autumn foliage stands among tall pine trees, a winding gravel path crossing the foreground lawn at Mount Wilson.
Maple Among the PinesBlue Mountains
Granite boulders covered in orange lichen edge calm tide pools at Coles Bay, with smooth ocean stretching toward a distant headland under a gradient sky.
Wide Ocean Beyond the Rocky ShelfEast Coast Tasmania
A pine tree leans over the rocky Vityaz Bay shoreline in morning light, its needle-filled branches above deep blue water and jagged coastal formations.
Leaning Pine, Vityaz BayFar East Marine Reserve
Warm afternoon light strikes coastal boulders as smooth, milky water flows over dark stone onto wet sand, with cumulus clouds above the South Coast shoreline.
Tidal Flow Over Dark StoneSouth Coast
A gnarled tree with exposed roots stands on the sandy lakeshore at Cradle Mountain, with jagged peaks and cumulus clouds reflected in the calm water below.
Ancient Tree Above Still WaterTasmania
Yellowing trees line the left bank as a sunlit hillside transitions from green to burnt orange, Daubihe River, Primorsky Krai, October 2010.
Hillside Above the DaubihePrimorsky Krai
Pine branches overlook a rugged bay at Gamov Peninsula where a grassy headland and limestone cliffs rise above turquoise water under heavy grey cloud.
Heavy Cloud Over the HeadlandFar East Marine Reserve
The lighthouse at Nelson Bay rises above a scrub-covered coastal headland with golden light breaking through heavy cloud overhead.
Green Headland Under Summer CloudNew South Wales
Crepuscular sun rays break through morning clouds above the calm sea at Petrova Island, with rhododendron blooms and a weathered driftwood snag in the foreground.
Weathered Snag in Spring BloomLazovsky Reserve
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
Tall granite pillars at Langou Bay rise from shallow water, sunlight bursting through a narrow gap between the stones.
Pillars in Low SunPrimorsky Krai
A tabby cat sits behind a weathered blue railing covered in rusted padlocks, gazing toward the calm caldera waters at dawn on Santorini.
Tabby at the Padlock RailSantorini
Pandanus fronds close up, with warm dawn light filtering onto a sandy cove and pebble foreshore on the Queensland coast.
Palm Fronds Over the ForeshoreQueensland
Rounded boulders catch morning light where shallow water meets the cove shore, with forested headlands and a cloud formation in the background.
Morning Light on a Rocky CoveFar East Marine Reserve
A natural sea arch near Bermagui at dawn, morning light on the stone above mossy tide pools where waves crash at the base.
Sea Arch at Low TideSouth Coast
A winding gravel path through plane trees in autumn color, sunlight filtering through yellow and brown foliage at Mount Wilson.
Path Through the Plane Tree CanopyBlue Mountains
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
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
Sandstone rock formations opening to a sheltered pocket beach with misty, slow-shutter surf on the New South Wales South Coast at dusk.
Gateway to the Pocket BeachSouth Coast
A weathered wooden boathouse on the Cradle Mountain lakeshore, with jagged ridges catching warm afternoon light and rippling water below.
Boathouse at Cradle MountainTasmania
A leafless tree on a rocky bank with the Lefu River winding through a valley of autumn-covered hills, Primorsky Krai.
Leafless Tree Above the River BendPrimorsky Krai
A massive weathered rock arch juts over crashing surf at Gamov Cape on the Far East Marine Reserve coast.
Natural Arch at Gamov CapeFar East Marine Reserve
A blue-domed church with white plaster walls and fluttering flags stands above the caldera at dawn on Santorini, December 2024.
Blue Dome Before the CalderaSantorini
Palm fronds overhang a pebbled shore at Byron Bay, with ocean waves breaking beside a shadowed cliff face at dawn.
Palm Fronds Over the ShoreNew South Wales
A rushing stream tumbles over smooth boulders in a deep gorge, sunlight on the cliff face and dark foliage above, Terneysky District.
Tumbling Water Below the CliffsTerneysky District
A rock arch on the Bermagui coast at dawn, surf crashing around dark foreground rocks below textured clouds with warm sunrise light at the horizon.
Arch Above the White SurfSouth Coast
Sun-drenched gravel path through a manicured garden under an autumn canopy of red and yellow, fallen brown leaves on the lawn borders, Mount Wilson.
Sun-Drenched Garden PathBlue Mountains
Orange lichen on smooth granite at Coles Bay, with tidal pools in the foreground and the Hazards rising beyond the still water at golden hour.
Lichen Shore Before the PeaksEast Coast Tasmania
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
Sea foam between dark boulders below a sandstone cliff face on the New South Wales coast, clouds overhead at dusk.
Foam Below the Cliff FaceSouth Coast
A break in heavy cloud sends warm light across the jagged ridges at Cradle Mountain, shadowed lower slopes meeting dark rippled water below.
Ridgeline Through Cloud BreakTasmania
A black-and-white cat and a calico cat rest on weathered terrace benches above the Santorini caldera at dawn, December 2024.
Cats on a Weathered TerraceSantorini
Coastal scrub and spiky leaves in the foreground before a pebble beach and ocean under heavy cloud on the Queensland coast.
Spiky Fronds Before the OceanQueensland
Sunlit stratified cliffs above a shallow river flowing through smooth stones, with coniferous trees and autumn color, Terneysky District.
Pale Cliffs Above River StonesTerneysky District
A rock arch on the Bermagui coast at dawn, spray from breaking waves lit by warm golden light from the left, heavy clouds overhead.
Sunlit Arch in the SpraySouth Coast
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
Dark coastal tree trunks and the warm tones of the evening sky reflected in clear tidal pools among granite boulders at Coles Bay.
Tree Trunks in the Tidal MirrorEast Coast Tasmania
A massive bleached tree trunk lies across a coastal cliff edge at Vityaz Bay, with slender twisted pines and the open sea visible beyond.
Bleached Trunk at Cliff EdgeFar East Marine Reserve
A weathered stone staircase descends toward the Santorini caldera at dawn, with cobalt-blue domes and orange-lit water below.
Stone Steps Toward the CalderaSantorini
Dark spiky vegetation and rocky cliff beside smooth grey pebble stones curving toward the ocean under golden light on the Queensland coast.
Pebble Shore in Golden LightQueensland
A rushing stream flows through a narrow rocky gorge with a gravelly bank and steep cliffs above, orange autumn foliage visible, Terneysky District.
Gorge Stream in AutumnTerneysky District
A sea stack with a natural arch on the Bermagui coast at dawn, storm-cloud light above surf swirling around wet foreground rocks.
Storm Light on the Sea StackSouth Coast
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
Backlit pandanus fronds arch over smooth grey pebbles and a sandy cove, with sunlight filtering through the canopy at dawn.
Pandanus at the Pebbled CoveNew South Wales
A slender waterfall drops down a grey rock face into a pool, with green moss and orange autumn foliage, Black Shaman Waterfall.
Black Shaman WaterfallTerneysky District
A flock of birds passes before the Colosseum's stone facade in Rome at golden hour, warm horizon glow on the ancient arches.
Flock Before the Ancient FacadeRome
Soft dawn light over a calm ocean cove with pebble beach and rocky headland on the Queensland coast, January 2020.
Quiet Cove Beyond the HeadlandQueensland
Pale stone arches of the Colosseum rise under a slate-grey sky, framed by Italian pines, with construction barriers visible at the base.
Colosseum Under Grey SkyRome
A steep, forested mountain towers over the Amalfi harbor, a rainbow arching through storm clouds above while white boats rest in grey water.
Mountain Harbor in Storm LightAmalfi Coast
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
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
Mountain peaks in low winter sun above Sorrento's harbor at midday, stone promenade and concrete breakwaters in the foreground, lone figures in shadow.
Promenade at the Harbor, SorrentoAmalfi Coast
Textured stone facades flank a narrow Venetian canal, with a wooden footbridge below and a yellow water taxi heading toward a distant church tower.
Stone Waterway at the Bell TowerVenice
A weathered red brick arch spans a calm Venetian canal above a moored boat, with warm building reflections distorted in the water below.
Arched Bridge Over Still WaterVenice
Dawn light catches the top of a Venetian campanile above a stone balustrade, while chimney smoke drifts across the blue sky.
Bell Tower Over the CanalVenice
Covered gondolas moored along weathered wooden poles in the foreground, with a church campanile and dome lit by dawn light beyond.
Gondolas at Dawn, VeniceVenice
Weathered marble statue on a balustrade against deep blue sky, a security camera mounted on the wall below.
Marble Figure Against Winter SkyVenice
A three-lantern iron post on the Venice waterfront, a stone column to the left and church towers in soft silhouette beyond.
Lantern Before the Church TowersVenice
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
Warm morning light falls on the stone facades of a Venice canal, gondolas moored between wooden poles in still water below.
Stone Facades, VeniceVenice
A vintage lamppost stands silhouetted against the low winter sun over the Burano waterfront, with warm light reflected in the water below.
Lamppost at Last LightItaly
The Eiffel Tower rises as a dark lattice silhouette against a deep blue winter sky at dawn, with Olympic rings in the foreground.
Eiffel Tower at DawnFrance
Telephoto compression merges Parisian slate rooftops with distant glass towers, a white arch structure standing at the center of the cluster in winter light.
Glass Towers Beyond the ArchFrance