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Distant Headland

200 photographs featuring distant headland, from across the portfolio, shot between 2007 and 2024.

Layered sandstone formations in warm tones at Bermagui front a long-exposure sea below a stormy sky with a pale horizon break.
Sandstone Shore Under StormSouth Coast
Fractured coastal rock strata at Coffs Harbor with long-exposure surf and a low bank of storm cloud above the headland.
Fractured Coast at Low TideNew South Wales
Rust-orange lichen-covered granite rocks in low evening light, with wispy clouds above the distant headland at Bay of Fires, Tasmania.
Lichen Shore at SunsetEast Coast Tasmania
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
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
Water rushes in a long-exposure surge over an algae-covered rock platform on the South Coast at sunrise, with storm clouds and warm light overhead.
Tidal Surge at SunriseSouth Coast
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
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
Barnacle-encrusted rocks near Coffs Harbor at dusk, with white water rushing past and storm clouds lit by sunset on the horizon.
Rock Platform After SunsetNew South Wales
Waves crashing against a rocky Coffs Harbor shoreline at dusk, with golden-lit spray below dark storm clouds and a distant headland.
Golden Spray Over Dark HeadlandsNew South Wales
Tall green reeds line a tidal channel winding through marshland toward a dark forested headland at Tachingouza Bay, early morning, July 2010.
Reeds at the Estuary MouthLazovsky Reserve
Rain shafts fall from dark storm clouds over the bay at Umina Beach, reflected in wet sand below a forested headland.
Rain Shafts Over the BayNew South Wales
Scattered boulders on a Queensland beach at blue hour, long-exposure ocean reduced to pale mist on wet sand, a forested headland visible at the left.
Blue Hour on Wet SandQueensland
Dark volcanic rocks and a still tidal pool reflect the orange and blue clouds of dawn along the Nelson Bay coast.
Rockpool at DawnNew South Wales
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
Algae-covered rocks in the foreground, with long-exposure waves and a bright horizon under blue cloud cover, Gold Coast, Queensland.
Mossy Shore, Gold CoastQueensland
Wet sand mirrors altocumulus clouds at dawn on One Mile Beach, Port Stephens, with moss-covered rocks in the foreground.
Wet Sand Below the Cloud BankPort Stephens
Reddish-brown sandstone curving around a small sandy inlet on the Western Australian coast, with tidal pools and heavy clouds above.
Sandy Inlet Below Storm CloudsWestern Australia
Volcanic rocks in the foreground with golden light breaking through storm clouds over long-exposure ocean surf at Byron Bay on a winter dawn.
Storm Break at Byron BayNew South Wales
Dark rock formations extend diagonally into long-exposure surf along the Forster coast at dawn, warm horizon light breaking through heavy cloud cover.
Rock Shelf in the MistNew South Wales
Long-exposure water flows around moss-covered boulders toward a dark, forested headland silhouetted against the horizon, Lazovsky Reserve.
Wet Stones at Golden HourLazovsky Reserve
Fractured dark rock layers and wet sand reflect dawn light below scattered clouds at Byron Bay, Queensland.
Rock Platform at First LightNew South Wales
Moss-covered rocks and tide pools along the Nelson Bay coastline at dawn, long-exposure water softened against a warm-toned sunrise sky.
Tide Pools at Nelson BayNew South Wales
Smooth long-exposure waves wash over a seaweed-strewn sandy beach under heavy storm clouds with pink-tinted undersides at morning, Sidemi, Primorsky Krai.
Cloud Bank Above the ShorePrimorsky Krai
Verdant clifftop slopes fall sharply to eroded red clay cliffs and a calm slate-grey sea on the Vladimir Bay coast in summer.
Sea Stacks Below Eroded CliffsPrimorsky Krai
A forested headland rises from calm sea under an overcast sky, with moss-covered boulders in the foreground, Lazovsky Reserve.
Forested Headland in Soft LightLazovsky Reserve
Yellow-green algae on a dark rock platform, a tidal pool reflecting storm clouds and the predawn glow, New South Wales coast.
Storm Shelf Before DawnNew South Wales
Sea stacks silhouetted against a predawn horizon on the South Coast, with blurred wave motion on wet sand.
Shoreline Before First LightSouth Coast
Rough, wet rock formations in low winter sunlight at Byron Bay, with storm clouds massing overhead and sea spray lifting from the surf below.
Wet Rock in Low Winter LightNew South Wales
The Milky Way arches over a dark headland at Coffs Harbor, while long exposure smooths the ocean surface around scattered rocks at dawn.
Milky Way Over the HeadlandNew South Wales
Long-exposure night shot at Coffs Harbor showing wet sand and scattered rocks beneath a sky with faint stars and a warm horizon glow.
Stars Above Coffs HarborNew South Wales
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
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
Sunbeams break through dark cloud over the caldera, casting warm light on the water and silhouetted headlands, Santorini. December 2024.
Sunbeams Over Silhouetted HeadlandsSantorini
Warm orange light filters through heavy clouds near the horizon, casting a glow across a long-exposure seascape and wet rocks on the Malaysian coast.
Shore at First LightMalaysia
Barnacle-encrusted rocks in the foreground with white seafoam from crashing waves along the New South Wales coast at summer dawn.
Barnacle Shore at SunriseNew 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
Layered sandstone formations catch warm dawn sidelight at Bouddi National Park, with surf below and coastal scrub along the upper ridge.
Wave-Cut Platform, BouddiNew South Wales
Long-exposure seascape with layered rock platform and pale milky water under dark storm clouds at Huskisson, New South Wales, December 2019.
Layered Rock Under Storm CloudNew South Wales
Dark moss-covered rocks anchor the foreground as long-exposure surf rolls across a rocky Queensland shore in the minutes before sunrise.
Long Exposure on Mossy StoneQueensland
Breaking surf lines cut diagonally across a Queensland beach viewed from above, with wet sand reflections and a hazy headland in the distance.
Wave Lines Below the HeadlandQueensland
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
Large smooth granite boulders with orange lichen rim a calm inlet at Bay of Fires under a warm morning sky, East Coast Tasmania.
Lichen Cove in Morning LightEast Coast Tasmania
Rock pools at Newcastle's tidal flats reflect the pink glow of winter sunrise, algae-covered foreground below a massive sandstone cliff on the right.
Pools Below the Sandstone CliffNew South Wales
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
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
Large weathered sea stacks on a seaweed-scattered shore at Tachingouza Bay, with a warm morning sun low on the horizon.
Sea Stacks at Morning LightLazovsky 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
Honey-toned sandstone formations enclose a sheltered cove at Bermagui, with long-exposure waves softened into smooth water beneath a stormy sky.
Honeyed Cove Before the StormSouth Coast
Pandanus palms on a grassy clifftop at Coffs Harbor with crepuscular rays through storm clouds above the rocky shoreline and ocean below.
Pandanus on the ClifftopNew South Wales
A weathered piece of driftwood rests among lichen-covered granite boulders on the Bay of Fires coast, Tasmania, in the morning light.
Driftwood Across the Lichen ShoreEast Coast Tasmania
Iron-stained sandstone pools reflect orange light on Spoon Bay's rock platform at dawn, with storm clouds overhead.
Iron Pools Under Storm CloudCentral Coast
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
Algae-covered rocks cut through wet sand on the South Coast at dawn, with long-exposure surf and a coastal headland visible under heavy storm clouds.
Headland Shore in Storm LightSouth Coast
Green seaweed rests on pale granite stones along the shoreline of Petrova Island, with a distant headland visible under an overcast sky.
Kelp Below the HeadlandLazovsky Reserve
Storm clouds over dark rocks and turbulent surf on the South Coast at dawn, with sea stacks in the mid-ground.
Storm Front at DawnSouth Coast
Dark storm clouds over the Coffs Harbor coast at dusk, with crashing waves on lichen-covered rocks and orange sunset light at the horizon.
Storm Clouds Over the ShoreNew South Wales
Long-exposure waves over a dark basalt platform at Coffs Harbor dusk, storm clouds overhead, New South Wales.
Long Exposure at the Basalt ShoreNew South Wales
A massive rock formation stands at the left of the frame, with a sandy beach curving past sea stacks along the Lazovsky coast under overcast skies.
Headland Over Sandy ShoreLazovsky Reserve
A shelf of flat, barnacle-covered sandstone rock at Umina Beach stretches toward a mist-shrouded horizon under a massive approaching storm cloud.
Barnacle Slabs Before the StormNew South Wales
Rounded boulders on a curved Queensland beach at predawn, long-exposure water flowing between them toward a forested headland.
Curved Beach Before SunriseQueensland
Long exposure at blue hour over Nelson Bay harbor, with smooth surf and calm reflective water below the forested headland.
Harbor at Blue HourNew South Wales
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
Barnacle-covered rock shelf in the foreground at low tide, with a streaked mackerel sky and a distant headland along the Queensland coast.
Barnacle Shore Beneath Mackerel SkyNew South Wales
Crepuscular rays spread across the horizon at One Mile Beach at dawn, with dark seaweed-covered rocks and wet sand ripples below.
Crepuscular Rays on the ShorePort Stephens
Long-exposure waves flow as white ribbons over algae-covered sandstone at Red Bluff, Kalbarri, as a storm clears at dusk.
Storm Break at Red BluffKalbarri
Dark rock formations meet long-exposure surf at Byron Bay dawn, golden light washing over wet sand beneath a purple-tinged winter sky.
Dark Shore at Winter DawnNew South Wales
Long-exposure surf washes around barnacle-encrusted and moss-covered rocks on the Forster coast at dawn, the ocean reduced to milky haze.
Moss Rock Above the SurfNew South Wales
Weathered driftwood on the rocky shore at Petrova Island, warm golden light catching the wood and stones against deep blue water.
Weathered Log on the ShoreLazovsky Reserve
Jagged coastal rocks anchor the foreground as sunrise light breaks through heavy clouds above the Byron Bay headland.
Fractured Ledge at SunriseNew South Wales
Twisted bare branches stand in the foreground above a crescent of white sand and turquoise water at Nelson Bay, New South Wales.
Beach Through Bare BranchesNew South Wales
A small boat on Sidemi Bay in early morning, silhouetted against sunbeams breaking through heavy storm clouds above rolling waves.
Boat Under Parting CloudHasan
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
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
Shallow tide pools on dark rock reflect gold and blue sky at dawn, yellow algae tracing pool edges on the New South Wales coast.
Dark Shelf with Yellow AlgaeNew South Wales
A tall sea stack on the South Coast at sunrise, with long-exposure waves reduced to white ribbons around dark foreground rocks.
Sea Stack Before SunriseSouth Coast
Warm golden-hour light falls on a rugged coastal shelf as a rainbow appears through heavy storm clouds on the horizon.
Headland in Storm LightNew South Wales
The Milky Way hangs above scattered boulders and rippled sand at Coffs Harbor, with silhouetted dunes in the middle ground at pre-dawn.
Boulders Beneath the Milky WayNew South Wales
Dark boulders on wet sand at low tide, Coffs Harbor, with long-exposure water and a distant headland visible at night in late autumn.
Boulders at the Tide LineNew South Wales
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
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
A cobblestone walkway leads toward an Amalfi harbor overlook, storm clouds and a faint rainbow above the headland in the distance.
Cobblestone Path Toward the HorizonAmalfi Coast
Sunburst light breaks through clouds at sunrise, warm reflections on wet rocks in the foreground, white-capped waves and a distant headland, Malaysian coast.
Sunburst Through Low CloudMalaysia
Honey-colored sandstone formations with vertical striations stand above a long-exposure sea at Bermagui, with a rugged headland visible in the distance.
Fractured Shelf at Low WaterSouth Coast
Crepuscular rays break through storm clouds over the Coffs Harbor headland at dawn, with pandanus scrub and rocky shoreline in the foreground.
Crepuscular Rays Over the HeadlandNew South Wales
A grassy coastal headland with windswept trees stands above granite boulders and lichen-stained rocks under a sky of streaking clouds.
Headland Trees at MorningEast Coast Tasmania
A wave erupts into a tall plume of spray against dark storm clouds above the Spoon Bay sandstone platform at dawn.
Plume Over the Rock FaceCentral Coast
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
Long-exposure waves flowing through channels in layered rock formations on the New South Wales coast, warm dawn light on the horizon beneath storm clouds.
Low Sun on Rock ChannelsSouth Coast
Dry branches and sparse shrubs in the foreground above Petrova Island's rocky coast, with a sea stack and layered clouds beyond.
Tangled Branches Above the ShoreLazovsky Reserve
Long-exposure surf flows over lichen-covered rocks toward a sheltered cove on the South Coast of New South Wales at dawn.
Lichen Shore at First LightSouth Coast
Tidal pools on a rocky Coffs Harbor beach at sunrise, pink and orange sky reflected in shallow water below a silhouetted headland.
Tidal Pool at First LightNew South Wales
Flat, barnacle-covered rock shelves at Coffs Harbor with wave spray and blurred waves below storm clouds with golden light breaking through, New South Wales.
Flat Shelf at DuskNew South Wales
A massive weathered boulder on a reddish beach at Tachingouza Bay, with long-exposure surf flowing as mist around smaller rocks at dawn.
Hollow Rock at DawnLazovsky Reserve
Moss-covered granite boulders anchor the foreground at Umina Beach as a rain curtain falls near distant headlands under heavy cloud.
Mossy Granite Under the SquallNew South Wales
Foamy dawn waves run over dark textured rocks on the Queensland coast, with a vegetated headland and morning clouds visible in the distance.
Headland Under Morning CloudQueensland
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
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
Dark basalt rocks and wet sand reflecting a purple and orange dawn sky, with gentle surf rolling toward the Gold Coast shore.
Purple Sky Over Wet SandQueensland
Morning sunbeams break through altocumulus cloud at One Mile Beach, Port Stephens, casting warm light over moss-covered boulders and rolling surf.
Sunbeams Through Broken CloudPort Stephens
Eroded sandstone formations extend along the Kalbarri coast as evening light catches the warm red rock against a clearing sky.
Eroded Headland Toward the SeaKalbarri
Stratified coastal rocks in the foreground at Byron Bay dawn, golden-lit clouds above the headland and sea stacks visible in the distance.
Golden Clouds Above the BayNew South Wales
Layered rust-streaked shale and orange lichen in the foreground lead toward breaking waves and a sandy beach arc under a textured sky.
Layered Strata Above the ShoreNew South Wales
A tidal pool mirrors the sky and distant islands on a sand spit at Petrova Island, waves breaking beyond in warm golden light.
Tidal Pool at SunsetLazovsky Reserve
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
Wide coastal bay view at Nelson Bay with steep forested headlands on either side, waves breaking against dark rocks, and sunlit ridges above shadowed cliffs.
Forested Cliffs to the SeaNew South Wales
A mound of green kelp on wet sand at Sidemi Bay, long-exposure waves behind it and sunbeams through dark clouds above.
Kelp Mound on the ShoreHasan
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
A towering granite rock with deep fissures at Tachingouza Bay, with a lush green hill descending to a sandy beach and dark clouds above.
Storm Clouds Over the ShoreLazovsky Reserve
Striated rock formations jut into turquoise water at Bermagui, long-exposure waves blurred into soft ribbons below heavy clouds and a warm horizon break.
Jagged Coast at First LightSouth Coast
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
Granite boulders speckled with orange lichen line a shallow bay, with cool blue water and a distant warm horizon in late autumn.
Shallow Bay in Late AutumnEast Coast Tasmania
Layered sandstone shelves at Spoon Bay at dawn, with heavy storm clouds overhead and warm sunlight on the ocean.
Sandstone Beneath the StormNew South Wales
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
Warm dawn light catches layered sandstone ledges on the New South Wales south coast as storm clouds gather over a secluded sandy bay.
Ledges Before the StormSouth Coast
A sheltered pebble cove at Petrova Island lined with columnar basalt, with turquoise water and a storm-clouded sky overhead.
Basalt Cove at Storm LightLazovsky Reserve
Long-exposure surf washes over rugged rock formations on the South Coast of New South Wales at dawn, with layered storm clouds above.
Rock Shelf Under Storm CloudsSouth Coast
Barnacle-encrusted rock formations at low tide with long-exposure water flowing through tidal channels under a warm golden sky at dusk, Coffs Harbor coast.
Tidal Platform at SunsetNew South Wales
Long-exposure water flows past jagged volcanic rocks on the Coffs Harbor coast at dawn, with a shadowed cliff face anchoring the left side.
Volcanic Shore in Morning LightNew South Wales
Stranded seaweed on wet sand at Tachingouza Bay at dawn, with a tidal stream winding toward dark rock cliffs under an orange sky.
Seaweed Below the CliffsNew South Wales
Striated sedimentary rock platforms at Umina Beach stretch to the horizon before sunrise, tide pools reflecting a blue-grey predawn sky.
Tide Pools at PredawnNew South Wales
Soft milky surf flows over dark wet rocks along the Queensland coast, with a distant headland under a cloud-filled sky at dawn.
Milky Surf at Moody DawnQueensland
A white lighthouse tops a scrub-covered headland above dark rocks and sea foam, Nelson Bay coast.
Lighthouse Above Dark RocksNew South Wales
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
Streaked dawn clouds above a wet mirror beach, dark jagged rocks in the foreground, and a distant headland on the Queensland coast.
Dawn Reflections on the SandQueensland
Moss-covered boulders on the wet sand at One Mile Beach as the sun rises above a textured cloud ceiling in early December.
Gold Light on the Receding TidePort Stephens
White sea foam fills the gap between two sandstone outcrops at Kalbarri as waves break during a clearing late-autumn storm.
Breakers Through the Rock GapKalbarri
Grey boulders lead toward a sea stack silhouetted against clouded sky at Byron Bay, long-exposure surf forming a pale wash below.
Rock Stack in Morning MistNew South Wales
A breaking wave moves around rocky outcrops on the Forster coast at dawn, with orange light along the horizon below grey clouds.
Wave Break at DawnNew South Wales
Twisted dead branches in the foreground with a steep limestone cliff face above pebble shoreline and calm water, morning light at Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve.
Limestone Cliffs at PetrovaLazovsky Reserve
Layered rock outcrops at Bermagui protrude into deep water as long-exposure surf blurs around them below a soft pink and grey dawn sky.
Pink Sky Over the Rock PlatformSouth Coast
Rough dark rock platform at Coffs Harbor with tidal pools reflecting golden sunrise light breaking through heavy storm clouds.
Tide Pools at SunriseNew South Wales
Orange lichen-covered granite boulders line a calm tidal inlet at Bay of Fires, with a tree silhouetted on the distant ridge under streaked clouds.
Lichen Rock Above the ChannelEast Coast Tasmania
Wet sandstone rock planes at Spoon Bay mirror the cloud formations above at dawn, with warm light on the stone edges.
Cloud Reflections in Tidal StoneCentral Coast
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
Layered sandstone on the NSW south coast catches amber dawn light as a wave breaks against a central rock, distant houses visible.
Amber Light on Layered StoneSouth Coast
A sea stack towers over a glass-like tidal pool at Petrova Island, with soft dusk light catching the clear water and distant hills.
Sea Stack at Low TideLazovsky Reserve
Dark algae-covered rocks in a sandy cove on the NSW South Coast, blurred waves catching a warm amber glow beneath storm clouds at dawn.
Cove at Amber DawnSouth Coast
Heavy storm clouds and a curtain of rain hang over dark volcanic rocks and tidal pools at Coffs Harbor, with a sunlit headland beyond.
Rain Curtain Over the HeadlandNew South Wales
Dark moss-covered rock formations at dawn on the Coffs Harbor coast, with crepuscular rays breaking through heavy storm clouds over the ocean.
Rock Platform in Dawn LightNew South Wales
Towering granite sea stacks rising from the surf at Tachingouza Bay in morning light, with green seaweed and a sandy foreground below.
Granite Spires in Summer LightLazovsky Reserve
A wave crashes against mossy sandstone rocks at Umina Beach at dawn, golden spray catching the first light below a stormy sky.
Wave Spray, Umina BeachNew South Wales
Stratified cliff rock in the foreground overlooks a curved sandy cove and calm ocean on the Queensland coast at dawn, under layered cloud.
Curved Beach Below the CliffNew South Wales
White lighthouse on a rocky green headland at Nelson Bay, New South Wales, with sunlight reflecting off the ocean surface below.
Lighthouse at Nelson BayNew South Wales
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
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
Shallow tidal pools on a rocky shoreline at Coffs Harbor reflect the amber sky as sunrise light breaks through heavy storm clouds.
Pools at the Rocky ShoreNew South Wales
Weathered driftwood rests in a crevice between granite boulders at Coles Bay, Tasmania, with still water and a forested headland beyond.
Driftwood in the Boulder CreviceEast Coast Tasmania
Sunlight breaks through cloud cover above layered sandstone at Spoon Bay, casting light across the ocean on a summer morning.
Sunlight Through the Cloud BreakCentral Coast
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
Layered rock formations on the South Coast at dawn, with motion-blurred white water moving over wet stone under heavy grey cloud.
Layered Sandstone Under Wave SurgeSouth Coast
Smooth granite boulders on the shore of Petrova Island at dusk, shallow pools reflecting a gradient of pink and deep blue in the sky.
Dusk at Petrova IslandLazovsky Reserve
Basalt rocks and a sandy cove at dawn on the Bermagui coast, long-exposure waves blurred to mist beneath storm clouds turning orange at the horizon.
Basalt Shore at DaybreakSouth Coast
Turbulent water rushes over dark algae-covered boulders along the Coffs Harbor coast, with golden light breaking through the edges of heavy storm clouds above.
Turbulent Shore in Storm LightNew South Wales
A group of kangaroos rests on a grassy headland above the Coffs Harbor coast, with breaking waves and distant islands under a streaked sky.
Kangaroo Mob on the HeadlandNew South Wales
Warm morning sunlight catches the texture of granite rocks at Tachingouza Bay, where long-exposure water flows smoothly over foreground stone toward a distant island.
Morning Light over the RocksLazovsky Reserve
Long-exposure wave-wash over layered rock platforms at Bermagui, with golden light breaking through storm clouds at dawn.
Cloud Break, BermaguiSouth Coast
Motion-blurred waves wash over dark rocks on the New South Wales coast before sunrise, under a sky shifting from amber to grey.
Rocky Reef Before SunriseNew South Wales
Vibrant orange lichen covers granite boulders and rounded cobblestones beside clear tidal pools at Coles Bay as storm clouds gather overhead, April 2022.
Storm Over the Lichen ShoreEast Coast Tasmania
A stratified rock platform at Spoon Bay extends toward a deep blue ocean under backlit clouds on a summer morning.
Backlit Clouds Above the PlatformCentral Coast
Bright green algae clings to scattered tidal boulders at Petrova Island as the sandy beach curves toward distant silhouetted headlands at dusk.
Algae Shore at DuskLazovsky Reserve
Long-exposure waves flow over dark coastal rocks as storm clouds hang above the New South Wales south coast at dawn.
Headland in Storm LightSouth Coast
Moss-covered granite boulders rest in still water at the Petrova Island headland, beneath a sky moving from deep blue to pink at evening.
Granite Shore After SunsetLazovsky Reserve
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
Long-exposure water flows around seaweed-covered rocks at dusk on the Coffs Harbor coast, with deep blue sea and heavy clouds above.
Dusk on the Rocky CoastNew South Wales
Crepuscular rays through cloud breaking over sandstone boulders and turquoise surf on the South Coast of NSW at dawn.
Crepuscular Light Over the SurfSouth Coast
Motion-blurred waves pass over tidal rocks at predawn, with grassy headlands visible across the bay under blue and gold cloud.
Tidal Rocks Below the HeadlandNew South Wales
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
Wet sandstone rock shelf at Spoon Bay reflects cumulus cloud formations in early summer morning light on the Central Coast of New South Wales.
Cloud Light on the Rock ShelfCentral Coast
Wet tidal flats at Tachingouza Bay under heavy storm clouds at dusk, with patches of warm light reflected in the wet sand, July 2010.
Storm Over the Tidal FlatsLazovsky Reserve
Layered moss-covered rock shelves lead toward distant cliffs on the South Coast, New South Wales, waves softened by long exposure.
Rock Shelves to the CliffsSouth Coast
Moss-covered boulders line the foreground of a calm bay on Petrova Island, with sunlight breaking through clouds toward a forested headland.
Sunbreak Over Petrova IslandLazovsky Reserve
Warm-toned sandstone formations with motion-blurred tidal wash on the South Coast of NSW at dawn, cliffs and headland behind.
Tidal Wash Past Sandstone CliffsSouth Coast
Foam-washed basalt rocks occupy the foreground of a curving bay at Coffs Harbor, with silhouetted headlands against an early spring sky.
Curved Bay, Coffs HarborNew South Wales
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
Fractured angular sandstone slabs at Spoon Bay stretch toward the Central Coast horizon, with storm clouds and breaking waves visible in the morning light.
Angular Slabs Toward the HorizonCentral Coast
Lush green vegetation covers the clifftop above rust-colored coastal cliffs and sea stacks at Vladimir Bay, Primorsky Krai, on a summer morning.
Green Headland Above Rust CliffsPrimorsky Krai
Waves rush through a narrow sandstone gap at dawn on the South Coast, with crepuscular rays in the cloud-filled sky above.
Light Through the Surge ChannelSouth Coast
A kangaroo stands alert on a grassy clifftop above Coffs Harbor, the New South Wales coastline and breaking surf extending behind it.
Kangaroo Above Coffs HarborNew South Wales
Streaks of orange and violet cloud extend over smooth granite boulders at Coles Bay as long-exposure surf laps the rocks at sunset.
Clouds Over the Granite ShoreEast Coast Tasmania
Swirling sandstone layers at Spoon Bay, Central Coast, with sea foam collecting in rock hollows and a breaking wave beyond.
Sandstone Layers to the ShoreNew South Wales
Dark sandstone boulders sit on wet sand at dusk, with long-exposure waves as white mist and a deep blue sky, South Coast NSW.
Boulders Before the Breaking WaveSouth Coast
Dark layered sandstone in the foreground with long-exposure surf washing a sandy beach below a streaked evening sky on the New South Wales coast.
Layered Rock at the TidelineNew South Wales
Long-exposure ocean water weaves between barnacle-covered granite boulders on a Tasmanian coastal shore as orange and pink clouds streak across the sunset sky.
Ribbons of Water at SunsetTasmania
A wave crashes against the layered rock at Spoon Bay, Central Coast, sending white spray skyward in summer morning light.
Morning Wave at Spoon BayCentral Coast
A wave crashes against a sandstone platform at dusk, sending a white spray arc against the deep blue sky and distant headland, South Coast NSW.
Foam Arc Against the SandstoneSouth Coast
Dark volcanic rock platform in the foreground with long-exposure surf below a pink and orange dusk sky on the New South Wales coast.
Promontory at Pink DuskNew South Wales
Smooth stones and a rocky coastline at Coles Bay, lit by intense orange light as streaky sunset clouds reflect on the calm water.
Rocky Shore at SunsetEast Coast Tasmania
Diagonal volcanic rock platform on the New South Wales South Coast at dusk, with circular lens flare and distant headland beyond.
Volcanic Platform at DuskSouth Coast
Long-exposure waves wash over a dark basalt reef near Coffs Harbor, tidal pools reflecting the pink dusk sky, a sandy cove in the distance.
Basalt Ledge at the CoveNew South Wales
Massive granite boulders rise from long-exposure water at Coles Bay, warm orange sunset light on the rocks and deep blue sky above.
Warm Granite Toward the HorizonEast Coast Tasmania
Limestone ledge above a wave-washed sandy cove on the New South Wales South Coast, with motion-blurred seafoam and a distant headland at dusk.
Ledge Above a Sandy CoveSouth Coast
Smooth long-exposure surf over dark reef and wet sand on the New South Wales coast, swirling water in the foreground.
Reef at Low TideNew South Wales
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
White surf crashes against dark basalt formations below sandstone cliffs at dawn on the Coffs Harbor coast, the cliff face in warm early light.
Cliff Base at First LightNew South Wales
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
Wet, green algae-covered slate rock on the wave-cut platform leads toward breaking surf below backlit cumulus clouds, South Coast, New South Wales.
Algae Shelf at the BreakSouth Coast
Long-exposure water softens the tidal wash across dark, algae-spotted rock as warm dusk light falls along the horizon, South Coast, New South Wales.
Dark Rock in the Tidal WashSouth Coast
Long-exposure waves wash over moss-covered rock as a sandy beach curves toward a vegetated headland below a dusk sky, South Coast, New South Wales.
Shore Curve at DuskSouth Coast
Warm dusk light falls on mossy rocks and tide pools, with wet sand between outcrops and a wide ocean horizon beyond, New South Wales.
Low Tide on the Rock ShelfSouth Coast