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Sandy Beach

135 photographs featuring sandy beach, from across the portfolio, shot between 2006 and 2024.

A weathered rock pinnacle rises from dense coastal vegetation beside a curved sandy beach under heavy grey overcast sky, Tachingouza Bay, July 2010.
Sea Stack Above the ShoreLazovsky Reserve
Foam-streaked waves sweep across wet sand toward a cluster of sea stacks beneath heavy storm clouds at Bermagui at dawn.
Sea Stacks at BermaguiSouth Coast
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
The Milky Way arches over the Nelson Bay coastline before dawn, with amber light on the horizon and long-exposure water along the shore.
Stars Above Nelson BayNew South Wales
A densely forested cliff slopes toward a pebble shore where sea foam washes in, Lazovsky Reserve.
Dense Canopy Above the ShoreLazovsky Reserve
A large bulbous granite monolith stands above turquoise water, seaweed-strewn sand, and scattered boulders at the shore of Lazovsky Reserve.
Monolith at the Water's EdgeLazovsky Reserve
Glossy dark rocks form a diagonal line across a Queensland beach at dawn, leading toward breaking waves on the horizon under softly lit clouds.
Glossy Rocks at DaybreakQueensland
Orange lichen-covered granite boulders along a sandy shoreline at Bay of Fires, Tasmania, under a blue sky at sunset.
Orange Lichen, Bay of FiresEast Coast Tasmania
Long-exposure seascape at blue hour near Coffs Harbor, with rocky headland, sandy beach, and golden light along the horizon.
Long Night at the HeadlandNew South Wales
Long-exposure ocean foam washing over moss-covered sandstone rocks on the New South Wales South Coast at sunrise, with storm clouds above a bright horizon.
Ocean Foam at First LightSouth Coast
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
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
Rugged Queensland coastline at dawn, long-exposure waves softened to pale streaks across dark rocks below a curving tree-lined headland.
Tree-Lined Headland at DawnQueensland
Dark rocks and blurred wave motion lead toward a sandy cove and headland under heavy cloud, South Coast, New South Wales.
Cove Below Dark HeadlandsSouth Coast
Gentle waves roll onto a curved sandy beach at Coffs Harbor, bordered by dark rocky outcrops and coastal scrub under an overcast morning sky.
Sandy Bay, Coffs HarborNew 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 sandy beach curves along Spoon Bay toward a dark headland under storm clouds at dawn, New South Wales.
Sandy Beach Toward the HeadlandCentral Coast
Silhouetted trees atop coastal granite boulders with long-exposure surf and a layered orange and blue sky, east coast Tasmania.
Silhouetted Trees at MorningTasmania
Motion-blurred morning waves wash over a sandy shore at Sidemi Bay, seaweed strands on the beach below a heavy bank of storm clouds.
Storm Break Over Sidemi BayHasan
Warm sunset clouds over dark coastal hills and the ocean at Tachingouza Bay, with wet sand and shallow water in the foreground, July 2010.
Warm Light Over Coastal HillsLazovsky Reserve
Moss-covered boulders rest on sand and in shallow water along Langou Bay, backed by forested hillsides.
Mossy Boulders, Langou BayPrimorsky Krai
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
Terraced facades on rugged cliffs above a dark sand beach at Sorrento, with turquoise water breaking at the base in winter morning light.
Cliffs Above the Turquoise BayAmalfi Coast
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
Volcanic rock formations at a sandy cove, Byron Bay headland, with a long-exposure ocean and a predawn sky shifting from deep blue to pink.
Volcanic Rocks at PredawnNew South Wales
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
Soft morning light falls on dark rocks and a sandy foreshore at Coffs Harbor, with a grassy headland and distant island beyond.
Soft Light on the ForeshoreNew South Wales
Textured rocks and grassy cliff at dusk, Coffs Harbor, long-exposure ocean smoothed to white, distant town lights along the beach.
Town Lights Across the Milky ShoreNew South Wales
Deep blue swells at a sandy Byron Bay shore at dawn, silhouetted rock formations on the left under an orange-lit sky. Winter.
Rocky Shore at SunriseNew South Wales
Dark textured rocks overlook a sandy cove at dawn on the Forster coast, warm orange light breaking below heavy grey clouds.
Cove at Dawn, ForsterNew South Wales
Turbulent green waves breaking in the foreground before a row of blue-roofed beach cabins at the base of a fog-shrouded hill, Shamora Bay.
Surf and Fog, Shamora BayPrimorsky Krai
Warm light on limestone boulders along a pebble beach at Petrova Island, with a large island and dark clouds on the horizon.
Limestone Shore at SunsetLazovsky Reserve
A bare, weathered tree trunk leans over the Bikin River at dusk, with pink and blue twilight clouds reflected on the rippled surface below.
Dead Tree at Dusk, BikinPrimorsky Krai
White lighthouse on a rocky headland under breaking storm clouds, with a sandy beach and waves in the foreground at Dva Brata Islands, Russia.
Lighthouse Under Storm CloudsTerneysky District
Curved tire tracks cross wet beach sand toward a hazy mountain range visible across the sea, with coastal grasses soft in the foreground.
Tire Tracks Toward the MountainsHasan
Wide river meets a sandy shore below towering cumulus clouds, with green rolling mountains behind, Narva Bay, September 2007.
River Mouth Below Heavy CloudHasan
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
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 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
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
Granite boulders on a Queensland beach at predawn, stratified slate-grey clouds filling the upper frame while long-exposure water settles between the rocks.
Slate Clouds Above the GraniteQueensland
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
A coastal bay viewed across tall grass, scattered clouds above deep blue water and tree-covered hills, Lazovsky Reserve.
Bay Under Scattered CloudLazovsky 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
Dark volcanic rocks and shallow tide pools on a Queensland beach at dawn, with gentle waves and a sandy cove below a steep cliff.
Tide Pools at Sandy CoveQueensland
Massive granite boulders in warm light beside a glassy inlet, with cloud-streaked sky over scrub-covered hills at Coles Bay, April 2022.
Boulders at the Inlet's EdgeEast Coast Tasmania
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Heavy grey clouds over Spoon Bay lit by warm golden light from the right horizon on a summer morning.
Heavy Cloud Over the BayCentral Coast
A cluster of silhouetted trees on a granite coastal outcrop at Bay of Fires, smooth morning water and warm reflections in the foreground.
Granite Coast at MorningEast Coast Tasmania
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
Calm delta waters at Tachingouza Bay reflect a sky gradient from amber to slate blue, with green marshland on the left bank and hazy mountains beyond.
Evening Over the DeltaLazovsky Reserve
Clear water reveals submerged grasses and stones, with massive granite boulders and pale curved sand at Langou Bay.
Rock Arch Over Clear ShallowsPrimorsky Krai
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
Terraced whitewashed buildings on rugged mountain slopes above the azure bay at Sorrento, with deep shadow in the cliffside ravines, December morning light.
Mountain Terraces in Winter LightAmalfi Coast
Dark clouds hang over weathered granite rocks rising from clear, shallow water at Tachingouza Bay, with a sandy beach and textured stone in the foreground.
Granite Flats Under Heavy CloudLazovsky 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
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 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
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
Massive granite boulders rise from clear shallow water in a secluded cove at Lazovsky Reserve, below a steep forested cliff.
Cove Beneath the Forested CliffLazovsky Reserve
Sandy cove at dawn on the Queensland coast, with warm light across wet sand and a steep vegetated cliff to one side.
Cove Below the HeadlandQueensland
Warm afternoon light on rough granite boulders at the edge of a sheltered cove in Coles Bay, with textured clouds over the rugged hillside.
Sheltered Cove, Coles BayEast Coast Tasmania
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
Striated rock formations anchor a view of breaking waves, storm clouds, and distant coastal houses on the New South Wales south coast.
Rock Strata Under Storm CloudSouth Coast
Warm light on wet sand and tidal pools at Tachingouza Bay at sunset, with white surf in the middle distance and headlands behind, July 2010.
Tidal Pools at SunsetLazovsky Reserve
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
Jagged dark basalt formations at dawn on the Queensland coast, with a sandy cove sheltered by a steep cliff behind.
Basalt Cove at DawnQueensland
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
A large kangaroo reclines on a grassy coastal slope, hind legs extended, with ocean waves breaking against rocky cliffs and a sandy beach beyond.
Reclining on the Grassy SlopeNew South Wales
A gnarled, leafless branch overhangs a high-angle view of Nelson Bay harbor at morning, with anchored boats and forested hills below.
Gnarled Branch Over the BayNew South Wales
Amber clouds over mist-covered forested headlands at Tachingouza Bay, with warm orange light on the cloud base and the open sea visible below, July 2010.
Amber Clouds Above the HeadlandLazovsky Reserve
A large sandstone rock stands in the foreground, long-exposure water at its base, as a sliver of dawn light shows on the South Coast horizon.
Monolith at the Dawn HorizonSouth Coast
Heavy storm clouds hang above a rocky Queensland headland at predawn, with water moving through boulders toward a vegetated coastal hillside.
Storm Over the Grassy HeadlandNew South Wales
Telephoto view of a solitary figure walking the surf line at Nelson Bay, white foam tracing the curve of the beach at dawn.
Foam Lines Along the ShoreNew South Wales
A stream meanders across a sandy beach into the ocean, reflecting pink and lavender clouds above silhouetted headlands, Lazovsky Reserve.
River Mouth at SunsetLazovsky Reserve
A massive rock formation rises above a sandy beach scattered with dark seaweed at Tachingouza Bay, with a smaller stone in clear water beyond.
Rock Above the Seaweed ShoreLazovsky Reserve
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
Sunlit granite boulders and sandy beach at Coles Bay, Tasmania, beneath a heavy sky of slate-grey cloud, with dark-green coastal vegetation on the distant slopes.
Under a Slate SkyEast Coast Tasmania
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
Deep blue storm clouds over a rocky headland at the South Coast NSW at dawn, with warm golden sidelight on the cliff face.
Storm Clouds Above the HeadlandSouth Coast
Dark driftwood logs on warm golden sand at Tachingouza Bay, with textured storm clouds catching the last of the evening light overhead, July 2010.
Logs on the Evening ShoreLazovsky Reserve
Fog-veiled coastal hills rise above a sandy beach and creek mouth at evening, with warm clouds on the left and cool blue water below.
Fog on the Coastal HillsLazovsky Reserve
A massive sandstone formation stands above blurred surf at Bermagui, with storm clouds hanging low and a sliver of warm light at the horizon.
Pale Light on the HorizonSouth Coast
Milky tide washes over dark rock and pale sand at sunrise on the Queensland coast, grassy hillside and grey-blue sky above.
Sandy Cove at DawnNew South Wales
Wide sandy beach at Nelson Bay with wet sand in the foreground and rocky cliff faces at the shoreline under warm morning light.
Sandy Shore Below the CliffsNew South Wales
Warm-lit sand cliffs rise above a shallow inlet pool, with misty headlands visible in the distance, Lazovsky Reserve.
Eroded Cliffs at Low TideLazovsky 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
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
Sun-lit granite boulders at the edge of a calm inlet at Coles Bay, Tasmania, where clear water reflects the silhouettes of coastal trees.
Reflected Trees in Still WaterEast Coast Tasmania
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
A wide river curve at Tachingouza Bay mirrors a stormy sky at evening, with mist-covered forested hills creating atmospheric depth in the background.
River Bend Under Storm CloudsLazovsky Reserve
Crepuscular rays break through storm clouds above dark sandstone rocks and wave-washed sand on the NSW South Coast at dawn.
Storm Light on the ShoreSouth Coast
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
Waterfront buildings and sailboats along the sandy shore of Nelson Bay on a summer morning, with a wooden pier extending into the calm blue bay.
Waterfront, Nelson BayNew South Wales
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 tall sea stack above tangled kelp and golden sand, with a streaky cloud sky and calm water, Lazovsky Reserve.
Kelp Shore Below the Sea StackLazovsky Reserve
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
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
Long-exposure waves roll onto a sandy beach at sunset, with a large cloud formation catching warm orange light above the bay at Tachingouza.
Breaking Waves at SunsetLazovsky Reserve
Golden light reflects off wet sand on the NSW South Coast as waves break around dark rocks, a headland silhouetted against storm clouds.
Headland at First LightSouth Coast
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
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
Tall dune grass in the foreground with a curved beach, smooth surf, and a forested island silhouette at Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve.
Dune Grass Along the ShoreLazovsky Reserve
Large weathered granite formations on a sandy shore at Tachingouza Bay, with transparent water revealing submerged rocks and a forested coastline beyond.
Granite Shore in Clear WaterLazovsky Reserve
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
A fog-shrouded forested mountain slopes to a sandy beach at Tachingouza Bay, with gentle breaking waves and scattered dark seaweed under an overcast sky.
Mountain in Sea FogLazovsky Reserve
Veined sandstone platform stretches toward a sandy cove at golden hour, waves breaking against a coastal reef under a cloud-scattered sky, New South Wales.
Layered Platform Above the BaySouth Coast
Warm morning light breaks through slate storm clouds over a rocky Queensland cove, lighting the foreground rocks and turquoise water.
Warm Break Over the CoveQueensland
Dark rocky shoreline leads to deep blue water and sunlit hills across Nelson Bay, shadowed forest on the near bank.
Shore Below the Sunlit HillsNew South Wales
Coastal grass at lower right, soft morning surf on the sandy shore, and a forested island against the pale morning sky at Petrova Island.
Morning Shore Below the IslandLazovsky 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
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
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
Ochre-toned coastal rock formations and algae-covered surfaces along the Queensland shoreline at dawn, with heavy storm cloud and a lit horizon break.
Ochre Rock at Breaking LightQueensland
A large boulder on the sandy beach at Tachingouza Bay, with long-exposure surf as mist and a warm orange horizon at dawn.
Boulder at SunriseLazovsky Reserve
Deep blue sky with cumulus clouds above turquoise waves breaking on the New South Wales South Coast at dusk.
Turquoise Surf Under CumulusSouth Coast
Amber-hued eroded sandstone platform on the Queensland coast at dawn, with dark storm clouds overhead and a warm break of light at the horizon.
Sandstone Platform Below the StormQueensland
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
Layered sandstone formations in the foreground lead toward rolling surf and a cliffside residential headland on the New South Wales South Coast at dusk.
Layered Rock Toward the ShoreSouth Coast
A massive smooth boulder leans into the sandy beach at Tachingouza Bay, long-exposure ocean beneath a violet and amber sky at dawn.
Boulder Against the Violet SkyLazovsky Reserve
Moss-covered rock in the foreground catches warm dusk light as blurred surf runs past toward a headland with houses, New South Wales.
Mossy Rocks Above the CurveSouth Coast
A weathered log rests among coastal grasses at the tidal channel mouth at Tachingouza Bay, with orange dawn light reflected on the wet sand.
Driftwood at the River MouthNew South Wales
Moss-covered rocks lead toward a sandy inlet where white water moves at dusk, below warm-edged cumulus clouds, New South Wales coast.
Rock Shelf at the InletSouth Coast
A calm tidal pool reflects orange and amber sky at Tachingouza Bay, while a winding stream leads toward dark headland silhouettes at dawn.
Pool Beneath the Orange SkyNew South Wales
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
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
Massive weathered sea stacks in the left foreground at Tachingouza Bay at dawn, warm orange horizon above wet sand below.
Tall Stacks on the ShoreNew South Wales
A tapered granite monolith rises from the surf at Tachingouza Bay, its rough surface catching low morning sun with mossy cliffs and cirrus sky behind.
Tapered Rock from the SurfLazovsky Reserve