Dark volcanic rocks and a still tidal pool reflect the orange and blue clouds of dawn along the Nelson Bay coast. — New South Wales, Australia · January 2021

Rockpool at Dawn

Dawn on the volcanic headland at Nelson Bay, midsummer. Orange cloud streaks crossed a blue sky at low angle, and the rock pool in the foreground held a clear mirror of the scene above.

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Nikon D800E20mmf/3.28sISO 10018 January 2021

Calm Water Distant Headland Dramatic Clouds Long Exposure Water Tidal Pool Foreground Interest Leading Lines Low Horizon Rule Of Thirds Sunrise

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