Far East Marine Reserve

87 photographs from Far East Marine Reserve, Primorsky Krai, shot between 2006 and 2012. Most often featuring rocky shoreline, calm water, and summer.

Clear rippling shallows at Gamov Peninsula reveal a sandy bottom, a grassy headland with dark evergreen trees rising above the rocks beyond.

Pebble Shore Toward the HeadlandFar East Marine Reserve

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

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

Long-exposure view of wet grey stones and white water at Vityaz Bay, with dark sea stacks against the evening sky.

Sunset Shore at Vityaz BayFar 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

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

Sunlit rocky headland covered in dark green pines rising from crystal-clear water, with submerged stones visible in the shallow foreground at Telyakovskogo Bay.

Pines Above the Clear ShallowsFar East Marine Reserve

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

Lichen-covered granite boulders at the Far East Marine Reserve stand against motion-blurred surf while a forested headland recedes into the grey sea.

Granite Shore at Golden HourFar East Marine Reserve

Tall dry grasses line a rugged cliff edge at Hasan, with solitary trees on the summit and a small rocky islet visible offshore.

Clifftop Grass, HasanFar East Marine Reserve

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

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

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

Heavy storm clouds over Vityaz Bay with a sunburst breaking through on the left, casting reflected light across the calm sea toward silhouetted rocky islands.

Sunburst Over Vityaz BayFar East Marine Reserve

A windswept pine tree grows from the rocky shoreline at Telyakovskogo Bay, with low clouds over calm water in the background.

Windswept Pine at Telyakovskogo BayFar East Marine Reserve

Jagged rock formations catch summer light at Telyakovskogo Bay, with pine forests on the cliffs and moss-covered stones at the water's edge.

Sunlit Crags Above the CoveFar East Marine Reserve

A sandy shoreline transitions into clear turquoise water at Gamov Peninsula, rolling green hills curving around the bay under scattered white cumulus clouds.

Open Bay Under Summer CloudsFar East Marine Reserve

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

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

Sun-lit granite boulders on a rocky shoreline at Astafyeva Bay, with a pine-topped headland and calm blue waters beyond.

Granite Shore, Astafyeva BayFar East Marine 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

Warm dawn light picks out rough grey rock faces on steep grass-covered coastal cliffs above glassy water on Gamov Peninsula, Russia.

Rock Faces at DaybreakFar East Marine Reserve

Wildflowers and golden grasses cover a hillside at Gamov Cape, with a deep blue bay and rocky headlands below a streaked sky.

Wildflower Slope Above the BayFar East Marine Reserve

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

Sunlit granite boulders emerge from crystal-clear water in the foreground as a dense cloud bank rolls over the green hills beyond.

Granite Beneath a Rolling CloudbankFar East Marine Reserve

A powerful wave breaks against a rugged rocky coastline at the Far East Marine Reserve, dark pine trees crowning the headlands above.

Surf Against Dark PinesFar East Marine Reserve

Sunlit grass and dark stones slope toward rocky headlands curving around a sheltered bay, with distant islands on the horizon, Far East Marine Reserve.

Headland Toward Distant IslandsFar East Marine Reserve

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

Solitary pines cling to a grassy cliff above the sea at Gamov Peninsula, with distant mountains fading into haze across the bay.

Pines at the Cliff EdgeFar East Marine Reserve

A horseshoe bay of deep blue water and sandy beach at Astafyeva Bay, Far East Marine Reserve, with forested headlands and scattered clouds above distant islands.

Horseshoe Bay, AstafyevaFar East Marine 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 lighthouse anchors the ridge above stratified cliffs at Gamov Peninsula, warm dawn light on the rock face and deep blue water below.

Cliff Lighthouse at DawnFar East Marine Reserve

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

Steep craggy cliff with vertical striations rising above a pebble shore at the Far East Marine Reserve, Primorsky Krai, under a purple-tinted sky.

Sea Cliffs at Purple DuskFar East Marine Reserve

Smooth boulders in shallow turquoise water lead to green headlands beneath a billowing cloud formation with a faint rainbow arc.

Rainbow Arc Above the CoveFar East Marine Reserve

Weathered boulders emerge from glass-smooth water at Gamov Peninsula at dawn, rolling hills of grass rising beyond under a pale sky.

Boulders in Still WaterFar East Marine Reserve

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

A rugged, grass-covered headland with windswept conifers along the ridge, overlooking deep blue ocean and a solitary sea stack in the distance.

Windswept Ridge Above Open WaterFar East Marine 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 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

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

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

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

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

Pink and purple dusk clouds stretch above calm blue water in the Far East Marine Reserve, with a green grassy headland and sea stacks in the middle distance.

Dusk Sky Above the StacksFar East Marine 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

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 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

Soft pink clouds above rolling green hills at sunrise, scattered grey stones across the shallow water of a rocky shore at Gamov Peninsula.

Scattered Stones at SunriseFar East Marine Reserve

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

Warm sunlit boulders anchor the left foreground as forested cliffs and pale rolling hills recede into a hazy horizon above calm seas.

Rock Shelf Beneath a Hazy HorizonFar East Marine Reserve

Hardy pine trees cling to a grassy cliff edge above the turquoise water of Far East Marine Reserve, Primorsky Krai, Russia.

Clifftop Pines Over the ShoreFar East Marine 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

Rolling grass-covered hills and a winding dirt track descend toward a sheltered bay with turquoise water, Astafyeva Bay, Primorsky Krai.

Winding Track Above Astafyeva BayFar East Marine Reserve

Glass-smooth water and boulders at Gamov Peninsula at dawn, a grassy headland on the right and a distant rock formation on the horizon.

Island Rock at DawnFar 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 pebble shoreline at Telyakovskogo Bay curves toward a forested headland under a large cumulus cloud in a blue sky.

Pebble Cove Below the CloudFar East Marine Reserve

White wildflowers and ferns border a limestone cliff edge above the calm sea at Far East Marine Reserve, Russia, at golden hour.

Wildflowers at the Cliff EdgeFar East Marine Reserve

A grassy headland curves toward a calm azure bay on the Gamov Peninsula coast, with scattered pines clinging to rocky slopes.

Open Headland, Gamov PeninsulaFar East Marine Reserve

Grey boulders in the foreground overlook a calm inlet reflecting soft pink clouds, with wind-bent pines on the cliff above, Vityaz Bay.

Boulder Cove at Pink DawnFar East Marine Reserve

Layered mountain ridgelines recede into atmospheric haze above the Far East Marine Reserve coastline under a soft cloud-streaked sky.

Distant Ridgelines Through Autumn HazeFar East Marine Reserve

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

Sun-lit granite outcrops and deep blue water along the Vityaz Bay coastline, with wind-shaped pines on rolling green hills above.

Granite Coast in Morning LightFar East Marine Reserve

Weathered granite boulders on a Gamov Cape hilltop, with grassy slopes descending to a deep blue bay and textured cumulus clouds above.

Granite Boulders Before the BayFar East Marine Reserve

Grassy rolling hills curve toward a calm bay at Gamov Cape under a sky of scattered cumulus, with rocky headlands and islands beyond.

Curved Bay in Golden LightFar East Marine Reserve

Dark pine in the foreground to the left, beyond which rocky headlands extend into deep blue water, Vityaz Bay.

Headland Past the Wind-Bent PineFar East Marine Reserve

A winding dirt track and solitary tree on a grassy hilltop at Gamov Cape, with turquoise water and a sandy beach below.

Winding Track Toward the BayFar East Marine Reserve

A dirt path winds through pine saplings on a hillside above a sweeping sandy beach and calm blue bay, Gamov Peninsula, Far East.

Track Down to Crescent BeachFar East Marine Reserve

Elevated ridgeline view over rolling golden-green hills sloping toward a turquoise bay fringed by dark forested coastline, Far East Marine Reserve.

Forested Ridges Over the BayFar East Marine Reserve

A narrow dirt path leads through pine shrubs toward a sandy cove and deep blue bay, with rolling hills along the coastline, Vityaz Bay.

Sandy Cove Through Pine ScrubFar East Marine Reserve

Silhouetted sea stacks at Gamov Cape at dusk, with an orange sky, shimmering calm ocean, and birds in flight above the water.

Sea Stacks at Dusk, Gamov CapeFar East Marine Reserve

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

Turquoise shallows deepen to navy at Gamov Peninsula, with a rocky islet and small boat visible under an overcast midday sky.

Turquoise Shallows at MiddayFar East Marine Reserve

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

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

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 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

Rolling green hills descend steeply to rugged sea cliffs in low morning light, with deep blue ocean below, Gamov Peninsula, Far East Marine Reserve.

Emerald Slopes to the CliffsFar East Marine Reserve

A spotted seal rests on a moss-covered rock along the shore at Gamov Peninsula, its head raised above the algae-covered stone.

Spotted Seal on Mossy RockFar 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

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

A solitary pine stands on a grassy ridge at Vityaz Bay, overlooking rugged coastal rock formations and distant rolling hills under scattered clouds.

Lone Pine on the RidgeFar East Marine Reserve

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 weathered log lies diagonally across the cliff top at Vityaz Bay, with reddish-bark pines behind it and billowing summer clouds above the open sea.

Weathered Log on the Coastal CliffFar East Marine Reserve

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

Lush green coastal hills slope to calm blue water at Gamov Peninsula, with sea stacks and cumulus clouds filling an azure sky overhead.

Green Hills to the ShoreFar East Marine Reserve

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