Moss-Covered Rocks

49 photographs featuring moss-covered rocks, from Australia and Russia, shot between 2006 and 2026.

Sandstone outcrops covered in green moss line the foreground on a South Coast beach, with wet-sand reflections and smooth long-exposure surf at sunrise.

Moss Rocks at SunriseSouth Coast

Mossy boulders and tall tree ferns at a Pyengana waterfall, sunlight breaking through the cloud above mist-sprayed falls, Tasmania.

Tree Ferns at the FallsTasmania

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

Moss-covered sandstone formations catch warm dawn light at Newcastle's shoreline, with ocean foam at their base and the city skyline visible on the distant cliffs.

Sunrise Over the Rock PlatformNew 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

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

Weathered dead tree and mossy boulder at Perisher Valley, with a sunburst radiating from behind the broken upper branch into deep blue winter sky.

Sunburst Behind Fallen TimberSnowy Mountains

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

Moss Shore at DuskNew South Wales

A grassy cliff slopes down to the shore where foam rolls onto moss-covered rocks and wet sand reflects the dawn sky.

Grassy Cliff Above the ShoreNew 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

Dark algae-encrusted rocks on the New South Wales coast with a lightning bolt above heavy storm clouds and coastal forest.

Storm Flash on the BayNew South Wales

Golden morning sunlight breaks through storm clouds over the bay at Umina Beach, with barnacle-covered foreground rocks and distant hills visible.

Sunbreak Over the BayNew South Wales

White sea foam spreads across dark, moss-covered rocks on the Queensland coast at dawn, under a sky of heavy storm clouds.

Foam Over Mossy RockQueensland

Two silhouettes stand on a cliff edge above crashing surf on the Queensland coast, dark storm clouds overhead at dawn.

Storm Light on the HeadlandQueensland

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

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

A lichen-covered rock on a ridge overlooks the Izvilinka River winding through a haze-filled valley of dormant forest.

Valley in Autumn HazeChuguyevsky District

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

Wild Roses Above the BayLazovsky Reserve

Reddish-brown cliff edge with mossy rocks and green grass overlooks a calm sea at dawn, Vladimir Bay, Primorsky Krai, Russia.

Cliffside Dawn, Vladimir BayPrimorsky Krai

The Iman River flows calm past a rocky bank in morning light, with forested mountains fading into atmospheric haze on the far side.

Broad River Under Morning HazePrimorsky Krai

Green moss-covered boulders seen through shallow, clear water at Tachingouza Bay, with a pale sandy beach and rolling hills beyond.

Mossy Boulders in the ShallowsLazovsky 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

A tall sea stack rises from the pebble shore at Dalnegorsk, with steep vegetated cliffs and rolling hills receding under a cloudy sky.

Sea Stack, DalnegorskPrimorsky Krai

A shallow stream flows over moss-covered boulders in a birch forest near Dalnegorsk, with a rocky cliff rising behind the trees.

Stream Through the Birch StandPrimorsky Krai

White veils of water slide down a tiered rock face into a green plunge pool bordered by dark granite and overhanging rainforest at Mulligan Falls.

Rock Face in White VeilsHinchinbrook Island

Algae-covered rock formations stretch toward the ocean on the South Coast at dawn, with storm clouds above a golden horizon.

Algae Rocks Under StormSouth Coast

Layered lichen-covered rock formations and a driftwood branch edge a calm turquoise inlet lined with coastal trees, East Coast Tasmania.

Layered Shore with DriftwoodTasmania

Moss-covered rocks at the water's edge on One Mile Beach, with breaking waves and patches of blue sky visible above.

Low Tide Before the Clouds BreakPort Stephens

Pink dawn light over a Newcastle rock platform at low tide, algae-covered sandstone in the foreground and waves at the distant shore.

Pink Shore at Low TideNew South Wales

Moss-covered boulders in the foreground with a solitary forested island on the horizon, breaking waves between them, Lazovsky Reserve.

Forested Island Beyond the BouldersLazovsky Reserve

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

Dead snag with snow-capped branches against a deep blue sky, above textured snow drifts at Perisher Valley, Snowy Mountains.

Snag Above the DriftsSnowy Mountains

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

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

Dark basalt rock formations on the NSW coast at dawn, with long-exposure waves swirling below a cloud-streaked sunrise sky.

Basalt Shore Before SunriseNew South Wales

Long-exposure surf rushes over moss-covered rock shelves on the South Coast at dawn, with a breaking wave in the distance under a heavy storm sky.

Breaking Surf on Mossy ShelvesSouth Coast

Shallow stream flows through a rocky channel lined with moss-covered boulders at Bay of Fires on a clear autumn morning.

Mossy Channel, Bay of FiresEast Coast Tasmania

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

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

Moss-covered boulders and tidal pools on the rocky shore at Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve, with long-exposure water and a silhouetted headland at dusk.

Moss Shore at DuskLazovsky Reserve

Heavy blue-grey storm clouds contrast with warm golden light along the horizon and a distant rocky headland at evening, South Coast, New South Wales.

Evening Light on the Tidal FlatSouth Coast

Green algae covers the stratified rock platform in the foreground on the South Coast at dawn, with long-exposure surf and heavy storm clouds overhead.

Green Algae Below Storm CloudsSouth Coast

A lone tree on the Bay of Fires coastline stands in silhouette against the sun, with lens flare spreading across moss-covered rocks below.

Silhouette Against the Morning SunEast Coast Tasmania

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

Algae-covered rock plates at Newcastle's coastline at dawn, crashing waves and sea spray visible at the horizon as sunlight breaks through winter cloud.

Shore Platform in Breaking LightNew South Wales

Algae-covered boulders in shallow glassy water at Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve, beneath a soft pink horizon with a faint crescent moon.

Boulder Shore at Pink DuskLazovsky Reserve

Long-exposure surf over moss-covered rocks at dawn on the New South Wales coast, heavy storm clouds above a warm golden horizon strip.

Moss Shore at DawnSouth Coast

Large granite boulders covered in orange lichen rest in clear tidal pools below a mountain silhouette at Coles Bay, East Coast Tasmania.

Lichen Shore Below the MountainEast Coast Tasmania

Layered rock with green algae patches extends into milky surf, a warm amber glow at the horizon beneath storm clouds, New South Wales coast.

Rock Ledge in Amber LightSouth Coast