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Winding River

36 photographs featuring winding river, from Russia and Australia, shot between 2007 and 2023.

Frost-dusted reeds line the edge of a calm river at a bend, with bare trees lit by morning sun on the far bank.
Frosted Reeds at the River BendChuguyevsky District
High-angle view of the Iman River winding through an autumn valley, with vibrant foliage in the foreground and forested banks fading into haze.
Valley Bend at Golden HourPrimorsky Krai
Sunlit gravel bar on the Iman River in late autumn, with golden forest banks and shallow pools reflecting the sky.
Sun Glare on the Gravel BarPrimorsky Krai
Brittle golden-brown reeds and bare trees line the rocky Komissarovka bank under a pale autumn sky, late evening.
Pale Sky Over Dry ReedsPrimorsky Krai
A meandering river winds through golden-brown grassland toward dark forested hills in soft evening light, Samarga River, Terneysky District.
Winding River in Golden GrassTerneysky District
Reddish sandstone ledges extend along a river bend at Dunns Swamp, with sunlit eucalyptus trees on the far bank under scattered clouds.
Sandstone Ledge at River BendNew South Wales
Evening sun breaks through heavy cloud above forested valleys and a winding river, casting golden reflections on calm water, New South Wales.
Evening Light Above the ValleyNew South Wales
A winter river in Primorsky Krai flows between thick white ice shelves, bare trees rising on both banks beneath a pale blue sky.
Dark Channel Between Ice ShelvesPrimorsky Krai
A clear shallow river flows alongside a vertical granite cliff face covered in moss and green foliage, Primorsky Krai, Russia.
River Below the Mossy CliffPrimorsky Krai
A fallen log extends diagonally across pebbles on the Bikin riverbank, with the still water reflecting blue sky and white clouds in late afternoon.
Log Across the Pebbly ShorePrimorsky Krai
Pebbled Bikin River shore in morning, submerged stones visible and a forested hill beyond the clear water under pale blue sky.
River Pebbles in Morning LightPrimorsky Krai
The Komissarovka curves past a pebbly bank lined with golden reeds at dusk, the water blurred by long exposure, late autumn.
Dusk on the Pebbly BendPrimorsky Krai
Dark tree trunks border a river valley and distant mountains, starburst sun visible through the foliage, Samarga River, September 2011.
Starburst Above the ValleyTerneysky District
Winding river meanders past a sandy bank and golden-brown reeds, with tree-covered rolling hills under a clear October sky at Falshivy Poyma.
River Through Reed FlatsHasan
Wide river with driftwood shore in foreground and a forested ridge lit at the crest, Primorsky Krai, October 2019.
Warm Light on the Far RidgePrimorsky Krai
Piles of driftwood and dry brush on a Primorsky Krai river bend, autumn-coloured hills in the distance.
Tangle of Driftwood at the BendPrimorsky Krai
A shallow river curves around a pebble-bedded bend near Partizansk, Primorsky Krai, with mixed forest and basalt cliffs rising on both banks.
River Bend, PartizanskPrimorsky Krai
A river in early spring thaw carries yellow-brown snowmelt past intact banks of snow and ice at Vinogradovka, Russian Far East.
Snowmelt River, VinogradovkaPrimorsky Krai
The Vinogradovka winds past snow-covered banks in April, green saplings emerging at the water's edge under a sky of large white cumulus clouds.
Vinogradovka River in AprilPrimorsky Krai
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
Yellow autumn foliage and a pine silhouette border a valley view of the Iman River winding below hazy mountain ranges.
Pine Over the Autumn RiverPrimorsky Krai
Autumn-yellow forest lines the winding banks of the Iman River at golden hour, with sunlight reflecting sharply off the water.
Autumn Bend, Iman RiverPrimorsky Krai
A stark leafless tree stands on the Komissarovka gravel bank, its branches spread against a pale sky above the flowing river.
Lone Tree on the Gravel BankPrimorsky Krai
A meandering river crosses a golden meadow toward dense forest and hazy mountains at golden hour, Samarga River valley.
Hazy Peaks Beyond the MeadowTerneysky District
High-angle view from above the Izvilinka valley shows the dark river cutting through a forest of pale and rust-colored trees.
Winding River Through Pale ForestChuguyevsky District
A pine branch on the right side overlooks a wide valley where the Iman River meanders toward hazy blue mountain ranges, Primorsky Krai.
Autumn Vista Through the PinesPrimorsky Krai
Aerial view of the Iman River snaking through a broad valley, its banks rich with autumn foliage and distant mountains on the horizon.
Wide Valley in Late AutumnPrimorsky Krai
Golden light on rugged foreground rocks contrasts with the cool shadows of distant mountain layers over a winding river valley in Chuguyevsky District.
Warm Rocks Over the Far MountainsChuguyevsky District
Silhouetted pine branch above the Iman River valley at sunset, with a rocky outcrop in the foreground and cool blue ranges in the distance.
Rocky Rim at SunsetPrimorsky Krai
Textured autumn slope and scattered trees in the foreground, with the Iman River and layered hazy mountains receding into the distance.
Forested Slope Toward the RangePrimorsky Krai
View from a high ridge over the Izvilinka River valley, with lichen stones and bare branches in the foreground and hazy mountains beyond.
High Ridge Above the IzvilinkaChuguyevsky District
A wide gravel bar on the Iman River catches morning light, the far hillside showing late-autumn foliage against a deep blue sky.
Gravel Bar in Morning LightPrimorsky Krai
Warm afternoon sunlight on lichen-covered rocks above the Izvilinka River, with cool blue tones in the water and distant ridgelines.
Lichen Rocks in Afternoon GoldChuguyevsky District
Wide river valley in late afternoon light, rocky shoreline in the foreground and golden-lit forest hillside across the water, Iman River, October 2013.
Wide Valley Under Low SunPrimorsky Krai
Lichen-covered boulders and bare trees beside a winding river, with layered mountains receding into a sunset sky, Izvilinka River.
Lichen Rock at SunsetChuguyevsky District
Sunlit gravel bar and golden reeds along a river bend lined with birch trees in autumn colour, mountain slopes in the distance, Ussuri River.
Gravel Shore on the UssuriChuguyevsky District