Tidal Pool

76 photographs featuring tidal pool, from Australia and Russia, shot between 2007 and 2023.

A wind-bent tree stands on pink granite at Coles Bay, Tasmania, beneath a cirrus-streaked golden-hour sky in late autumn.

Wind-Bent Tree Above the BayEast Coast Tasmania

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

Smooth reddish-brown rocks wet with sea spray on the Western Australian coast, heavy storm clouds overhead with breaks of light filtering through at dusk.

Dusk on the Red CoastWestern Australia

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

Layered sandstone in shallow tidal pools at dawn on the Newcastle coast, the still water reflecting warm horizon tones under a winter sky.

Tidal Pools at SunriseNew South Wales

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

Tilted rock strata run diagonally from the foreground to the surf at dawn, with sea-foam and massed cloud above, Byron Bay.

Strata and Surf at DawnNew South Wales

Layered coastal rock formations at Coffs Harbor lead toward a distant island beneath heavy cloud on a spring morning before sunrise.

Layered Shore with Distant IslandNew South Wales

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

A dark tide pool near Coffs Harbor reflects the warm evening sky, surrounded by rough layered basalt rocks and looking toward distant headlands.

Tide Pool Below the SunbeamsNew South Wales

Green moss covers smooth boulders in shallow water at Petrova Island, a forested peninsula silhouetted against bright clouds at golden hour.

Green Boulders at the HeadlandLazovsky Reserve

A tall stratified rock pillar reflected in the glassy shallow water of a tidal cove at Petrova Island at dusk.

Pillar in the Still BayLazovsky Reserve

Barnacle-crusted rocks at a Byron Bay tidal channel with golden light, the ocean's flow smoothed into a pale stream against cool blue water.

Tidal Channel at SunriseNew South Wales

Golden rays breaking through a rock gap and falling on a clear tide pool at dawn on the South Coast, NSW.

Sunburst at the Shore PoolSouth Coast

Smooth long-exposure waves on a rocky shore at pre-dawn near Nelson Bay, with moss-covered rock platforms and still tide pools in the foreground.

Milky Shore Before First LightNew South Wales

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

A granite monolith rises from amber tidal waters with soft reflections, set against lush hills and scattered clouds, Lazovsky Reserve.

Amber Light on Tidal StoneLazovsky Reserve

Two granite monoliths at Langou Bay form a natural arch above a tidal pool, their rough stone faces lit against a blue sky.

Stone Arch Above the PoolPrimorsky Krai

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

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

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

Shallow tidal pools on a basalt rock platform reflect a pink and azure dawn sky on the South Coast of New South Wales.

Tide Pools at DawnSouth Coast

A natural sea arch near Bermagui at dawn, morning light on the stone above mossy tide pools where waves crash at the base.

Sea Arch at Low TideSouth Coast

Layered rock in a diagonal plane at the Coffs Harbor coast at dusk, warm light through heavy storm clouds, white foam on wet stone.

Diagonal Stone in Storm LightNew South Wales

A field of stars fills the sky above silhouetted headlands at Coffs Harbor, with wet sand and jagged rocks in the foreground at dawn.

Stars Over Coffs HarborNew 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

Wet layered rock platform with tide pools at dawn near Bermagui, grey clouds reflected in still water and surf breaking in the distance.

Tide Pools at Dawn, BermaguiNew South Wales

Morning sunlight on coastal cliffs and a sandy spit at Tachingouza Bay, with a calm tidal pool in the foreground.

Morning on the Sandstone LedgeLazovsky Reserve

Warm evening light catches the forested cliff face at Kamenka as heavy storm clouds build above the pebble shore.

Forested Cliff at Dusk, KamenkaPrimorsky Krai

Massive leaning granite monoliths rise from shallow tidal pools at Langou Bay, their reflections mirrored in still water under a deep blue sky.

Granite Monoliths in Still WaterPrimorsky Krai

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 with algae-covered tide pools extends toward a forested headland rising from warm-lit cliffs on the New South Wales coast.

Forested Headland Above the ShelfNew South Wales

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

Dark rock formations surrounding a tidal pool at dawn on the New South Wales coast, with an island silhouetted against the sunrise sky.

Sunrise Over the Rock PlatformNew South Wales

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

Layered sandstone with deep fissures at Spoon Bay, lit by low-angle dawn light under a sky of clouds and ocean beyond.

Fissured Platform at SunriseCentral Coast

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

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

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

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

Still tidal pool with a solitary branch at Petrova Island, white-capped waves rolling toward a warmly lit forested hill.

Still Pool Before the WavesLazovsky Reserve

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

Starburst lens flare above a Byron Bay coastal channel at dawn, white surf rushing past mossy granite formations in long exposure.

Winter Starburst on the CoastNew South Wales

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

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

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

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

Granite boulders rise from clear shallow water at Langou Bay, backlit against the summer sky with deep shadows between the stone faces.

Boulders Rising from the ShallowsPrimorsky Krai

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

Pink granite shelves and pools at Coles Bay, with storm clouds on one side and a soft sunset glow on the other.

Split Sky Above Pink GraniteEast Coast Tasmania

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

Weathered sandstone tide pools extend toward the horizon at Kalbarri as storm clouds split and warm light settles over the coastal shelf.

Tide Pools Beneath the Clearing SkyKalbarri

A still tidal pool on basalt rock at dawn, reflecting the orange and blue sunrise sky with an island silhouetted in the distance.

Mirror Pool on Dark BasaltNew South Wales

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

Storm clouds over a coastal tidal pool at Spoon Bay as morning light breaks through the dark cover above the ocean.

Tidal Pool Beneath Storm CloudsNew South Wales

Wet sand textures in the foreground lead to a curved shoreline and tide pool reflecting a heavy sky on the Queensland coast.

Low Tide on a Curved ShoreQueensland

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

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

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

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

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

Moss-covered granite boulders reflect in still tidal pools at Coles Bay, while cloud formations above transition from warm sunset hues to cool grey, April 2022.

Mossy Boulders in Still WaterEast Coast Tasmania

A setting moon hangs near the horizon above seaweed-covered tidal rock platforms and a sandstone headland at Bendalong Point at dawn.

Moonset at Bendalong PointNew South Wales

Layered dark rock formations and tide pools on the Western Australian coast, with the underside of storm clouds lit orange at evening.

Orange Sky Above the Tide PoolsWestern Australia

A small tidal pool among dark rocks at dawn near Nelson Bay, reflecting warm orange and yellow sunrise light with distant hills on the horizon.

Calm Pool in Orange LightNew South Wales

Layered sandstone cliff beside tidal pools reflecting the sunrise glow, with waves breaking on the distant shore at Newcastle, New South Wales.

Rock Pools at Newcastle DawnNew South Wales

Orange lichen on granite boulders at Coles Bay, storm clouds above and an amber glow at the horizon, distant landmasses in silhouette.

Shore Under the Turning SkyTasmania

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

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

Orange lichen on smooth granite at Coles Bay, with tidal pools in the foreground and the Hazards rising beyond the still water at golden hour.

Lichen Shore Before the PeaksEast Coast Tasmania

Lichen-textured granite boulders in warm sunset light at Coles Bay, with jagged mountain peaks silhouetted against an orange and violet streaked sky.

Golden Hour at Coles BayEast Coast Tasmania

Rounded granite boulders with motion-blurred water in the foreground at Coles Bay, a dark mountain range silhouetted against a sunset sky of orange and blue.

Smooth Rock Below the SilhouetteEast Coast Tasmania

A tidal pool between granite boulders reflects a pink and blue sunset sky at Coles Bay, the Hazards peaks rising in the distance.

Pool Beneath the Evening PeaksEast Coast Tasmania

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

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

Lichen-covered granite rocks and tidal pools at Coles Bay reflect orange and violet clouds, with a faint island silhouette at the horizon.

Violet Sky in the Rock PoolsEast Coast Tasmania