Lazovsky Reserve

132 photographs from Lazovsky Reserve, Primorsky Krai, shot between 2007 and 2010. Most often featuring calm water, sandy beach, and rocky shoreline.

Bright evergreen saplings emerge from deep fissures in the trunk of an old tree in the forest of Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve.

New Growth in Cracked BarkLazovsky Reserve

Tall green reeds line a tidal channel winding through marshland toward a dark forested headland at Tachingouza Bay, early morning, July 2010.

Reeds at the Estuary MouthLazovsky Reserve

A densely forested cliff slopes toward a pebble shore where sea foam washes in, Lazovsky Reserve.

Dense Canopy Above the ShoreLazovsky Reserve

Green moss-covered boulders seen through shallow, clear water at Tachingouza Bay, with a pale sandy beach and rolling hills beyond.

Mossy Boulders in the ShallowsLazovsky Reserve

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 long sandbar separates a calm reflective inlet from the open ocean at Tachingouza Bay, with storm clouds above forested hills and blue sky beyond.

Inlet at Dusk, TachingouzaLazovsky Reserve

Panoramic view from rocky, vegetation-covered slopes of Petrova Island at sunrise, with distant islands silhouetted against a soft morning sky over calm water.

Petrova Island at First LightLazovsky Reserve

Close-up of a fresh conifer shoot emerging from rough, flaking bark on a tree trunk at Petrova Island.

New Growth Through Peeling BarkLazovsky Reserve

Dark, textured boulders and scattered driftwood anchor the foreground of a wide-angle morning seascape at Tachingouza Bay, with a forested mountain under overcast skies.

Driftwood Shore in Overcast LightLazovsky Reserve

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 shallow sandy bay with submerged ripple patterns in the foreground and dense forested hills rising under a scattered cloud sky, Lazovsky Reserve.

Shore Ripples at Golden HourLazovsky Reserve

Wet tidal flats at Tachingouza Bay under heavy storm clouds at dusk, with patches of warm light reflected in the wet sand, July 2010.

Storm Over the Tidal FlatsLazovsky Reserve

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

A small green sprout with lance-shaped leaves pushes through the rough, peeling bark of a tree on Petrova Island in spring.

Young Leaf Through Old BarkLazovsky Reserve

Pink wild roses and green foliage fill the foreground of a coastal scene at Tachingouza Bay, with a solitary forested hill rising from the sea.

Wild Roses Above the BayLazovsky Reserve

Long-exposure water flows around moss-covered boulders toward a dark, forested headland silhouetted against the horizon, Lazovsky Reserve.

Wet Stones at Golden HourLazovsky Reserve

Tall wild grasses and magenta loosestrife flowers border a calm river mouth opening to a sandy lagoon at dusk, Lazovsky Reserve.

Loosestrife at the River MouthLazovsky Reserve

A rounded green hill reflected in mirror-flat water beside a sandy spit at Tachingouza Bay, with tall cumulus clouds in the evening sky, July 2010.

Conical Hill, Tachingouza BayLazovsky Reserve

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

Close view of unfurling fern fronds covered in fine rust-colored scales and pale green emerging tissue against an earthy background.

Unfurling Fern in Spring LightLazovsky Reserve

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

Wet boulders line the shore at Petrova Island as surf catches warm light, a steep forested headland silhouetted against textured clouds.

Surf at the Forested HeadlandLazovsky Reserve

Tall green grass in the foreground at Tachingouza Bay, with rolling forested hills rising beyond a sandy bank at dusk.

Tall Grass at Tachingouza BayLazovsky Reserve

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

Large weathered sea stacks on a seaweed-scattered shore at Tachingouza Bay, with a warm morning sun low on the horizon.

Sea Stacks at Morning LightLazovsky Reserve

Textured granite boulders at Petrova Island with a dark headland and storm clouds overhead, diffuse light unifying stone and sea.

Granite Shore Before the StormLazovsky Reserve

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

Smooth lichen-covered boulders line the rocky shore at Petrova Island, frothy waves lapping against them, a forested headland under wispy clouds.

Lichen Boulders at Low TideLazovsky Reserve

Bright green grass lines a winding river channel with a sandy bar and rolling hills reflected in the water, Lazovsky Reserve.

Tall Grass Along the River BarLazovsky Reserve

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

Green seaweed rests on pale granite stones along the shoreline of Petrova Island, with a distant headland visible under an overcast sky.

Kelp Below the HeadlandLazovsky Reserve

Massive granite boulders rise from a calm green sea under a heavy overcast sky at Tachingouza Bay, with waves softened by a long exposure.

Granite Boulders in the SwellLazovsky Reserve

Skeletal driftwood on a grey pebble beach at Petrova Island, the shoreline curving toward a forested hillside under a wide blue sky.

Driftwood on a Pebble BeachLazovsky Reserve

Weathered boulders rise from shallow water along the Lazovsky Reserve coast, with a steep green cliff and misty horizon beyond.

Boulders in the Coastal HazeLazovsky Reserve

A large granite boulder on wet sand at Tachingouza Bay, with long-exposure surf and an orange dawn sky reflected in the sand, July 2010.

Boulder at the Dawn ShoreLazovsky Reserve

A tan stone headland under large cumulus clouds at golden hour, with hazy blue mountains visible across the water, Petrova Island.

Stone Headland Above the SeaLazovsky Reserve

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

Weathered driftwood on the rocky shore at Petrova Island, warm golden light catching the wood and stones against deep blue water.

Weathered Log on the ShoreLazovsky Reserve

A forested headland rises from calm sea under an overcast sky, with moss-covered boulders in the foreground, Lazovsky Reserve.

Forested Headland in Soft LightLazovsky Reserve

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

Coarse granite boulders on the rocky shore of Petrova Island with hazy offshore islands and mountain ranges emerging beneath grey cloud cover.

Granite Shore Under Grey SkyLazovsky Reserve

Two sandy spits extend into the ocean at dusk, with submerged stones in the foreground and storm clouds lit by golden sunlight above dark headlands.

Sandy Spits at DuskLazovsky Reserve

Moss-covered boulders in the foreground with a solitary forested island on the horizon, breaking waves between them, Lazovsky Reserve.

Forested Island Beyond the BouldersLazovsky Reserve

A spiral carving near the apex of a granite boulder at Tachingouza Bay, lit by afternoon sun against a blue sky with cirrus clouds.

Spiral Carving on GraniteLazovsky Reserve

A slender granite spire stands at the center of the Tachingouza Bay coastline, with smooth boulders in the foreground and pines on the hillside.

Spire Above the PinesLazovsky Reserve

A large rock formation at the edge of a sheltered bay on Petrova Island, with dark seaweed underwater and a small island on the horizon.

Layered Clouds Over Shallow WaterLazovsky Reserve

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 coastal bay viewed across tall grass, scattered clouds above deep blue water and tree-covered hills, Lazovsky Reserve.

Bay Under Scattered CloudLazovsky Reserve

A massive vertical granite rock face rises from a sandy shore beside shallow water scattered with boulders, Tachingouza Bay.

Granite Wall, Tachingouza BayLazovsky 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

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

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

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

Large, moss-covered granite boulders on the coast of Petrova Island, with a solitary island visible across the calm sea beneath grey clouds.

Mossy Boulders Before the StormLazovsky Reserve

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

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

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

A dark rocky overhang at Petrova Island with rolling green hills lit by low-angle sunlight visible beyond the calm water.

Coastal Hills in Low-Angle LightLazovsky Reserve

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

Sandy spit and tidal pool at Petrova Island, waves rolling toward shore under a sky fading from blue to soft peach near the horizon.

Sandy Spit Toward Open WaterLazovsky 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

Rugged coastline at Petrova Island with dark clouds overhead, grey pebbles and sandy paths in the foreground, and purple wildflowers on the grassy slopes.

Purple Wildflowers on the CoastLazovsky Reserve

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

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 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 diagonal sandy path cuts through low coastal heathland and purple wildflowers toward a vertical rock face at the water's edge, Petrova Island.

Sandy Track to the Rock FaceLazovsky Reserve

Dune grasses and a wind-swept bush at Tachingouza Bay, with a massive forested headland, white-capped surf, and a distant sea stack.

Dune Grass Before the HeadlandLazovsky Reserve

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 tall granite monolith with deep vertical fissures stands in shallow water beside a smaller rock stack under cirrus-streaked sky, Lazovsky Reserve.

Vertical Stone Under Cirrus SkyLazovsky Reserve

Dry branches and sparse shrubs in the foreground above Petrova Island's rocky coast, with a sea stack and layered clouds beyond.

Tangled Branches Above the ShoreLazovsky 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

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

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 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

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

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

A tall sea stack lit in warm light at Petrova Island, with scattered boulders and shallow reflective pools in the foreground.

Lone Stack Over Boulder ShoreLazovsky Reserve

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

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

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

Twisted driftwood rests on low green shrubbery above a secluded cove at Petrova Island, with a sunburst breaking through storm clouds.

Sunburst Over the Rocky CoveLazovsky Reserve

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

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

A tall granite rock formation rises from a sandy inlet, with shallow seaweed-patched water and a deep blue cloud-streaked sky, Lazovsky Reserve.

Pinnacle Above Sandy InletLazovsky 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

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

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

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

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

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

Two massive weathered rock pillars flank a boulder-strewn inlet at Tachingouza Bay, Lazovsky Reserve, as sunlight breaks through cloud overhead.

Twin Monoliths, Tachingouza BayLazovsky Reserve

Sunlit sea cliffs with vertical rock striations at Petrova Island, with green slopes meeting deep blue water and an offshore island on the horizon.

Headland Over Dark WaterLazovsky Reserve

Rounded granite boulders rise from the sea near a distant islet at Tachingouza Bay, their surfaces softened by silky long-exposure water in the morning light.

Boulders at Tachingouza BayLazovsky Reserve

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

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

Rolling green hills enclosing a sheltered bay on Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve, with deep blue water and scattered cumulus clouds above.

Rolling Hills Above the BayLazovsky Reserve

Warm morning sunlight catches the texture of granite rocks at Tachingouza Bay, where long-exposure water flows smoothly over foreground stone toward a distant island.

Morning Light over the RocksLazovsky Reserve

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

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

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

A massive rock formation rises from the Tachingouza Bay shoreline, its craggy face looking over wet foreground sand toward a distant island.

Lone Monolith at the ShoreLazovsky Reserve

Algae-covered boulders in shallow glassy water at Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve, beneath a soft pink horizon with a faint crescent moon.

Boulder Shore at Pink DuskLazovsky 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

A sea stack rises against the early morning sky at Tachingouza Bay, with smooth rounded boulders and wet sand in the foreground.

Morning Light on the Sea StackLazovsky Reserve

Twisted dead branches in the foreground with a steep limestone cliff face above pebble shoreline and calm water, morning light at Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve.

Limestone Cliffs at PetrovaLazovsky Reserve

A massive layered rock stack stands beside calm water at Petrova Island, with a twilight sky of pink and blue above the pebble shore.

Pebbles at Dusk, Petrova IslandLazovsky Reserve

A sea stack in dark silhouette against the morning sky at Tachingouza Bay, with rippling water catching the light below.

Silhouette Against the Morning SeaLazovsky Reserve

Morning sunlight on a rugged cliffside where dense forest meets exposed limestone and sandy slopes above calm coastal water, Lazovsky Reserve.

Morning Shore at LazovskyLazovsky Reserve

Smooth granite boulders on the shore of Petrova Island at dusk, shallow pools reflecting a gradient of pink and deep blue in the sky.

Dusk at Petrova IslandLazovsky Reserve

A massive sea stack with a rough rock face dominates the foreground at Tachingouza Bay, with morning light spreading across the ocean and sand below.

Rock Formation at Tachingouza BayLazovsky Reserve

Sun-drenched coastal cliffs rise steeply from the ocean, their rock faces textured with moss and shadow, under a clear blue sky.

Sunlit Cliffs Over Calm WaterLazovsky Reserve

Moss-covered granite boulders at Petrova Island with pink and purple clouds at dusk, the calm sea stretching to a cliff face.

Mossy Shore Under Pink SkyLazovsky Reserve

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

Smooth stones and mossy boulders beneath shallow transparent water at Preobrazheniye, silhouetted coastal hills under a pastel morning sky.

Still Shore, PreobrazheniyeLazovsky Reserve

Moss-covered granite boulders rest in still water at the Petrova Island headland, beneath a sky moving from deep blue to pink at evening.

Granite Shore After SunsetLazovsky Reserve

A sandbar arcs through sun-lit shallow water at Tachingouza Bay, with green cliffs on the left and white cumulus clouds overhead.

Sandbar Curving Through Still WaterLazovsky Reserve

Dark coastal rocks with floating kelp in calm sea at Preobrazheniye, Lazovsky Reserve, with hazy mountain ridges on the horizon under warm morning light.

Kelp Shore Below the MountainsLazovsky Reserve

Golden morning rays breaking through dark clouds above a calm sea at Petrova Island, a silhouetted island visible in the hazy distance.

Sunbeams Through Heavy CloudLazovsky Reserve

Silky long-exposure water flows over pebbles and boulders toward tree-draped cliffs at Tachingouza Bay in the pre-dawn light of August.

Pebble Cove at DawnLazovsky 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

A bright morning sun sits low over dark rippled water at Tachingouza Bay, with textured clouds to one side against the haze.

Low Sun Over Dark WaterLazovsky Reserve

Crepuscular sun rays break through morning clouds above the calm sea at Petrova Island, with rhododendron blooms and a weathered driftwood snag in the foreground.

Weathered Snag in Spring BloomLazovsky Reserve

Warm morning sun on a vegetated coastal cliff at Tachingouza Bay, with smooth waves over foreground stones and sea stacks in the distance.

Cliff Face with Distant StacksLazovsky Reserve

Purple rhododendrons bloom on a rocky embankment above a calm bay at Petrova Island, as morning rays break through dark clouds toward a solitary island on the horizon.

Azaleas Above the Quiet BayLazovsky Reserve

Smooth boulders in morning sunlight at Tachingouza Bay, with white surf in the foreground and jagged rock spires rising in the distance.

Jagged Spires Above Smooth BouldersLazovsky Reserve

Magenta rhododendrons line a sandy slope above a crescent beach, with sun rays breaking through clouds toward rocky islets in the calm bay.

Sunburst Over the Crescent BeachLazovsky Reserve

Weathered driftwood and smooth grey stones along the water's edge at Tachingouza Bay, with distant dark mountains visible under a soft morning sky.

Driftwood Shore Facing the MountainsLazovsky Reserve

Pink rhododendrons cluster on a rocky ledge above steep forested cliffs at Petrova Island, with a sandy erosion path winding toward the calm sea below.

Rhododendrons at the Cliff EdgeLazovsky Reserve

Sunlit ferns and moss-covered tree trunks at the forest edge at Tachingouza Bay, with the calm blue ocean visible through the branches beyond.

Ferns Above the Coastal CoveLazovsky Reserve

A steep cliff face at Petrova Island caught in morning sun, with bright spring foliage against the grey stone and shadowed crevices.

Rock Face in Morning LightLazovsky Reserve