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Shallow Depth of Field

46 photographs using shallow-depth-of field, from across the portfolio, shot between 2005 and 2025.

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
Sunlight filters through bare branches onto a snow-covered forest floor at Perisher Valley, revealing green eucalyptus leaves and peeling bark.
Eucalyptus in Winter SnowSnowy Mountains
A dried reed blade coated in crystalline frost crosses slender stems, warm yellow tones contrasting with white ice crystals, Vladivostok, midwinter.
Frosted Reed at MiddayPrimorsky Krai
Bright evergreen saplings emerge from deep fissures in the trunk of an old tree in the forest of Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve.
New Growth in Cracked BarkLazovsky Reserve
A spotted seal rests on a wet moss-covered rock at Gamov Cape, its dark eyes meeting the viewer directly.
Direct Gaze on the ShoreFar East Marine Reserve
A kangaroo stands on its hind legs on a grassy hilltop near Coffs Harbor, alert and gazing into the distance at dawn.
Lone Watcher on the HilltopNew South Wales
A quokka photographed at low angle on green ground cover at Rottnest Island, Western Australia, with warm bokeh foliage softening behind it.
Quokka in Warm LightWestern Australia
Close view of willow catkins on a reddish-brown twig, with tiny yellow anthers against a clear pale blue sky.
Willow Catkins in Early SpringShkotovsky District
A wet rainbow trout rests on a granite boulder at the Samarga River, its iridescent flanks and orange fins visible against grey stone.
Rainbow Trout on GraniteTerneysky District
Two beluga whales at the surface of a pool at Vladivostok Oceanarium, one with its mouth open and bubbles clinging to its snout.
Two Belugas at the OceanariumPrimorsky Krai
Dark vertical tree trunks rise through a snow-covered January forest near Vladivostok, warm sunlight highlighting the packed white on every branch.
Dark Trunks Through Heavy WhitePrimorsky Krai
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
Snow-capped clusters cling to dark bare branches, rimlit with warm backlight against a cool blurred blue sky, Russian Far East, winter.
Backlit Snow on Bare BranchesPrimorsky Krai
A yellow Labrador rests in tall autumn grass on the bank of Sidemi Bay, calm water and hazy mountains in the distance.
Labrador on the RiverbankHasan
Fresh snow rests on amber maple leaves with icicles hanging below, translucent foliage lit against a pale blue sky.
Maple Leaves Under Ice and SnowPrimorsky Krai
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
Soft-focused coastal grass at Tachingouza Bay foregrounds white surf rolling onto a sandy beach, backed by jagged rocks and a densely forested cliff in shadow.
Surf Through Coastal GrassLazovsky 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
A seagull soars with wings extended against a hazy winter sky, the Vladivostok coastline dissolving into muted blues below, January 2012.
Gull Over the Frozen ShorePrimorsky Krai
A bumblebee clings to bright yellow broom flowers in Primorsky Krai, its orange thorax and translucent wings sharp against soft green bokeh.
Bumblebee on Yellow BroomPrimorsky Krai
Close-up of smooth red berry clusters hanging from thin branches, sharp against a soft blur of autumn foliage, Primorsky Krai, October 2013.
Red Berries in Late OctoberPrimorsky Krai
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
Jagged rock formations and distant sea stacks along the rocky shoreline of Vityaz Bay at dawn, early autumn 2006.
Sea Stacks at Vityaz BayFar East Marine Reserve
Close-up of a large caterpillar on rough bark, its translucent skin showing amber and green tones with fine white bristles.
Caterpillar on Rough BarkPrimorsky Krai
A lacewing butterfly with scalloped black-and-white wing edges rests on a cluster of bright pink flowers against a soft bokeh background.
Lacewing on Pink BloomsThailand
A lacewing rests on pink flowers in a Thai garden, wing scales and antennae in sharp focus against a smooth emerald green background.
Lacewing on Pink BlossomThailand
Whitewashed homes along a cliff edge at dawn in Santorini, winding stairs and curved walls in the foreground, December 2024.
Homes Along the Cliff EdgeSantorini
Frost-laden branches in the foreground contrast with a vast expanse of snow-covered alpine terrain and cumulus clouds above Perisher Valley.
Cumulus Over the SnowfieldSnowy Mountains
A frost-coated dried plant sprig stands in sharp focus against the blurred golden-brown winter grasses near Vladivostok in December 2006.
Frosted Sprig, VladivostokPrimorsky Krai
Close-up of a fresh conifer shoot emerging from rough, flaking bark on a tree trunk at Petrova Island.
New Growth Through Peeling BarkLazovsky Reserve
A harbor seal rests with eyes closed on a wet, algae-covered rock along the Far East Marine Reserve shore.
Harbor Seal at RestFar East Marine Reserve
A kangaroo stands upright on a pebbly beach beside lichen-covered rock formations at dawn on the Coffs Harbor coast.
Kangaroo on Pebble ShoreNew South Wales
A quokka with dense brown fur stands on rocky terrain at Rottnest Island, Western Australia, directional light picking out detail across the animal's coat.
Rottnest Quokka on the RocksWestern Australia
Willow catkins emerge from a rough branch at close range, soft filaments sharp against a warm blurred background, Steklyanukha River.
Catkins in Evening LightShkotovsky District
Cluster of red berries hang amid green foliage in strong sunlight, with a small spider perched on a serrated leaf near the Samarga River.
Spider Among the BerriesTerneysky District
Dirt cliff-edge path with a weathered wooden fence, textured limestone in the foreground, distant Amalfi Coast mountains beyond.
Cliff Path to the Far ShoreAmalfi Coast
Rolling alpine ridgelines recede toward the horizon beneath a broken layer of stratus cloud over Perisher Valley, winter 2025.
Ridgelines Fade Into CloudSnowy Mountains
Snow-dusted thorny branches and dried tan seed pods against a clear blue sky at Vityaz Bay, January 2007.
Snow on Thorns, Vityaz BayFar East Marine Reserve
Close view of unfurling fern fronds covered in fine rust-colored scales and pale green emerging tissue against an earthy background.
Unfurling Fern in Spring LightLazovsky Reserve
A spotted harbor seal rests on a wet rock with eyes closed, its whiskers and fur texture visible against blurred coastal boulders.
Resting Seal on Algae RockFar East Marine Reserve
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
Thick rime ice coating the skeletal branches of a dead tree at Perisher, the twisted white structure isolated against a soft pale sky.
Rime Ice on Skeletal BranchesSnowy Mountains
Two painted lady butterflies perch face-to-face on a twig, their orange wings spread against a soft neutral bokeh, Shkotovskoe Plateau.
Two Butterflies on a TwigPrimorsky Krai
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
Branches coated in thick crystalline rime ice at Perisher Valley, dark charcoal bark contrasting sharply with the white frozen accumulation in diffused light.
Crystalline Ice on Dark BarkSnowy Mountains
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