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Turquoise Water

102 photographs featuring turquoise water, from across the portfolio, shot between 2006 and 2025.

Broad sandstone ledges at Bermagui extend into a long-exposure sea beneath a low storm sky with a pale band of light near the horizon.
Rock Ledges in Broken LightSouth Coast
Lichen-covered granite boulders line a calm inlet at Bay of Fires, with a solitary tree silhouetted against the morning sky.
Tree Silhouette Above the CoveEast Coast Tasmania
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
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
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
Layered sandstone rock platforms with long-exposure surf in warm orange sunrise light on the New South Wales coast, storm clouds above the horizon.
Sandstone Platform at SunriseSouth 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
Terraced stone buildings cling to a steep limestone cliff above turquoise water on the Amalfi Coast, a black sand beach below.
Terraced Village Above a Black BeachAmalfi Coast
A rainbow arcs above storm clouds and teal surf breaking over dark rock at the Byron Bay coast, New South Wales.
Rainbow Over the Storm ShoreNew South Wales
Motion-blurred waves wash over rugged coastal boulders in the foreground, with distant islands visible against a pale sky, Lazovsky Reserve.
Boulders in Long-Exposure SurfLazovsky Reserve
Steep tan cliff face rising from the sea at Petrova Island, with scattered rocky outcrops and distant mountains fading into cloud.
Cliff Above the Open SeaLazovsky 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
Long-exposure waves break across a flat rock platform at Spoon Bay under heavy storm clouds at dawn.
Storm Light at DawnCentral 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
Distant mountain ridges catch warm afternoon light above the deep blue waters of Wineglass Bay, with scrub-covered slopes in the foreground.
Ridgeline Over Calm WaterEast Coast Tasmania
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
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
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
A thatched gazebo sheltered by leaning coconut palms on a rocky Fijian beach, with storm clouds massing over the ocean beyond.
Approaching Storm Over FijiAustralia
Long-exposure rock platform before sunrise at Huskisson, New South Wales, with motion-blurred surf and patches of turquoise water against an overcast horizon.
Flat Rocks Before SunriseNew South Wales
Stratified red rock formations line the reef platform at Red Bluff as long-exposure waves smooth to pale white across the foreground.
Layered Cliffs Against Post-Storm SkyKalbarri
Dark jagged rocks and wave foam line the Queensland coast at dawn, with a warm amber horizon reflecting across the wet stone.
Amber Glow Above the ShoreQueensland
A crescent-shaped beach viewed from above on the Queensland coast, white surf breaking along the shoreline with tree-covered headlands in the distance.
Crescent Beach from AboveNew South Wales
Long-exposure waves break over a stratified rock shelf on the New South Wales coast, blurred surf against layered stone under a soft grey sky.
Wave Break Over the Rock ShelfNew South Wales
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
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
Long-exposure waves at Byron Bay, with a heavily backlit cloud layer showing orange and pink highlights above the dark ocean surface. Winter dawn.
Backlit Swell at DawnNew South Wales
Rocky coastal headland on the New South Wales south coast, waves crashing against dark rocks below steep vegetated cliffs under a heavy, partially broken sky.
Headland at Cloud BreakNew South Wales
A solar halo circles above snow-capped mountains over a turquoise alpine lake with golden tussock grass in the foreground, Central Otago.
Luminous Halo at the LakeCentral Otago
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 blue cargo ship at anchor near a small boat, with limestone cliffs, forest, and cumulus clouds at golden hour, Dva Brata Islands, Primorsky Krai.
Freighter at Dva BrataTerneysky District
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
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
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
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
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
Traditional long-tail boats and colorful kayaks rest near a curving shoreline of turquoise water below lush karst hills on the Thai coast.
Karst Coast with BoatsThailand
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
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
Low summer sun on the horizon above algae-covered rocks at dawn on the Forster coast, with motion-blurred surf and a distant headland.
Algae Shelf at Low SunNew South Wales
Rock pools and ochre stone formations on a Queensland headland at dawn, storm clouds above with warm light breaking through from the right.
Rock Pools at SunriseNew South Wales
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
A wave breaks against a dark rock pillar on the NSW south coast at dawn, sending spray into the air above the sunlit stone.
Wave Against the Rock PillarSouth Coast
A curving pebble beach leads toward distant green headlands and sea stacks under purple-toned clouds in Primorsky Krai.
Pebble Shore After the StormPrimorsky Krai
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
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
Moss-dusted boulders in still water at dusk at Petrova Island, a crescent moon above a pastel sky of pink and lavender over the forested headland.
Crescent Moon Over Petrova IslandLazovsky Reserve
Rocky coastal scrubland with orange vegetation and a stratified rock pillar rising from calm water, Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve.
Orange Scrub Before the StormLazovsky 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
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
Backlit pandanus fronds arch over smooth grey pebbles and a sandy cove, with sunlight filtering through the canopy at dawn.
Pandanus at the Pebbled CoveNew South Wales
Aerial view of Wineglass Bay showing the curved white beach and densely vegetated ridges in low late-afternoon light, East Coast Tasmania.
White Beach Below the RidgeEast Coast Tasmania
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
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
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
Wet, cracked rock with marine life in the foreground, turquoise water beyond, and a warm horizon glow under blue-grey clouds, NSW South Coast.
Fractured Shore Under Dark CloudsSouth Coast
Lichen-covered boulders and golden autumn foliage border a turquoise coastal inlet at Bay of Fires, East Coast Tasmania, under wispy cloud.
Coastal Inlet with Autumn FoliageEast Coast Tasmania
Rugged coastal cliffs covered in green scrub slope toward deep turquoise water on the Forster headland, New South Wales, under overcast morning light.
Headland Cliffs Above Turquoise WaterNew South Wales
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
Algae-covered rocks with turquoise surf and sea stacks behind, under heavy cloud on the South Coast at dawn.
Algae Platform Under Heavy CloudSouth Coast
Textured rock strata on the South Coast with calm tide pools reflecting a dual blue and gold dawn sky above the shelf.
Rock Pools at Summer DawnSouth 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
Stone walls and bare branches in shadow overlook an electric blue bay and dark sand beach at the Sorrento coast, December 2024.
Stone Wall at the Blue ShoreAmalfi Coast
A rainbow curves toward a solitary sea stack above rocky formations and crashing surf at Byron Bay, New South Wales.
Sea Stack Beneath the ArcNew South Wales
Forested island silhouette against a twilight sky of pink and purple clouds at Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve, with a crescent moon above.
Island Against the Twilight SkyLazovsky Reserve
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
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 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 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
Massive rounded granite boulders in late-afternoon light at Coles Bay, with rugged mountain slopes and cloud banks above the still water beyond.
Granite Boulders at Coles BayEast Coast Tasmania
Turbulent waves crash against layered rock strata at the Forster headland, white foam rising over the jagged edge under an overcast summer sky.
Shale Ledge Against the SurfNew South Wales
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
Long-exposure waves crash over lichen-stained rocks below a steep coastal cliff on the South Coast of New South Wales.
Jagged Shore Beneath the HeadlandSouth Coast
A sandstone archway opens to turquoise surf breaking onto wet sand under storm clouds, South Coast, New South Wales.
Through the Sandstone ArchSouth 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
A weathered stone wall and yellow ceramic planter sit in shadow before the sunlit white buildings on green slopes above the bay at Sorrento.
Yellow Planter Against the Blue SkyAmalfi Coast
A massive wave explodes against jagged rocks at the New South Wales coast, throwing white mist into a storm-lit sky.
Mist Plume in Storm SkyNew South Wales
Gravel spit dividing a river channel from a calm pool, with bare deciduous trees and dried reeds at the mouth of the river, Petrova Island.
Gravel Spit at River MouthLazovsky Reserve
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
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
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
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
Wet sandstone formations on the Forster coast at dawn, with long-exposure surf and a hilly headland in the mist.
Rock Platform at DawnNew South Wales
A lone figure stands high on a coastal path above fractured rock formations and crashing waves on the Queensland coast at dawn.
Fractured Stone 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
Warm amber light fills a sandstone cave opening to turquoise surf and a sandy beach below storm clouds, South Coast, New South Wales.
Amber Light in the CaveSouth Coast
Long-exposure waves wash over smooth coastal stones at Tachingouza Bay, with granite sea stacks and low cliffs visible through the morning mist.
Waves over Smooth StoneLazovsky Reserve
Silhouetted tree and terracotta planter above the sunlit terraced village at Sorrento, sky deepening to navy above the pale horizon, December 2024.
Terracotta Planter Before the BayAmalfi Coast
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
Wet granite rocks at the edge of a blue-green inlet at Coles Bay, with rugged mountain peaks and a cloud-streaked sky in the distance.
Peaks Over the InletEast Coast Tasmania
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
Long-exposure wave-wash over layered rock platforms at Bermagui, with golden light breaking through storm clouds at dawn.
Cloud Break, BermaguiSouth Coast
Lichen-covered weathered granite on the Coles Bay foreshore, with calm water leading to rugged mountain peaks beneath a sky of long streaking cloud.
Lichen on the Granite ShoreEast Coast Tasmania
Sandstone rocks and breaking waves in the foreground, with a scrub-covered headland curving into a calm turquoise bay at dawn.
Headland at First LightSouth Coast
Stratified dolerite cliffs at Cape Pillar rise from turbulent water, their vertical faces softened by thick mist and white foam at the base.
Cliffs in Mist at Cape PillarTasman Peninsula
Golden-brown sandstone on the NSW South Coast lit by a shaft of sun breaking through heavy cloud, with shimmering reflections on the waves below.
Amber Ledge at the Cloud GapSouth Coast
Horizontal cliff layers at Cape Pillar with turquoise waves crashing at the base and soft directional light across the stratified rock surfaces.
Layered Cliffs Above Turquoise WaterTasman Peninsula
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
Wet striated sandstone rocks in the foreground with turquoise water and a distant headland on the South Coast of NSW at dawn.
Headland Through the Cloud BreakSouth Coast
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
Rock ledges with warm tonal highlights border a surge channel through which turquoise water swirls at dawn, New South Wales South Coast, December 2020.
Turquoise Pool Between the LedgesSouth Coast
Deep blue sky with cumulus clouds above turquoise waves breaking on the New South Wales South Coast at dusk.
Turquoise Surf Under CumulusSouth Coast