1. finescenery
  2. › Mood
  3. › Bright Sunlight

Bright Sunlight

160 bright-sunlight photographs from across the portfolio, shot between 2006 and 2026.

Pack donkeys laden with white sacks ascend a steep stone path between sun-lit whitewashed buildings in Santorini.
Donkeys Along the Stone PathSantorini
Sunlight filters through bare branches onto a snow-covered forest floor at Perisher Valley, revealing green eucalyptus leaves and peeling bark.
Eucalyptus in Winter SnowSnowy Mountains
A rocky riverbed where clear water winds past banks of golden autumn foliage under a bright blue sky, Lefu River, Primorsky Krai.
Clear Bend, Lefu RiverPrimorsky Krai
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
Moss-covered boulders rest on sand and in shallow water along Langou Bay, backed by forested hillsides.
Mossy Boulders, Langou BayPrimorsky Krai
Clear water flows through a rocky taiga gorge in the Russian Far East, with lichen-covered boulders and dense conifer forest as sunlight bursts from above.
Sunburst Over a Taiga RiverPrimorsky Krai
Long diagonal shadows cross the snow-covered forest floor between bare, frost-laden trees near Vladivostok, January 2007.
Shadows Across the January SnowPrimorsky Krai
Bright yellow larches and white-barked aspens on a ridge above the Iman River, Primorsky Krai, against a deep blue October sky.
Larch and Aspen on the RidgePrimorsky Krai
A paved road curves along a grassy ridge toward a distant city and harbor with sunbeams breaking through cloud cover, Central Otago.
Descending Road Toward the HarborCanterbury
Purple wildflowers line the cliff edge at the Far East Marine Reserve, with deep blue water stretching to the horizon below.
Wildflowers at the Cliff EdgeFar East Marine Reserve
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
Amber meltwater flows past chunks of dissolving ice on the Vinogradovka riverbank, leafless trees stretching into a clear blue April sky.
Amber Current in Bare ForestPrimorsky Krai
Clear rippling shallows at Gamov Peninsula reveal a sandy bottom, a grassy headland with dark evergreen trees rising above the rocks beyond.
Pebble Shore Toward the HeadlandFar East Marine Reserve
White cloud pours over a rugged forested ridge on Hinchinbrook Island, above a broad sand flat where a shallow tidal creek curves past low mangroves.
White Cloud on the RidgelineHinchinbrook Island
A lone figure walks the wide tidal flat at Nelson Bay, wet sand reflecting warm early light against incoming surf.
Tidal Flat at SunriseNew South Wales
Bare-branched trees lean over the Izvilinka River's edge beneath a deep blue autumn sky, with dry reddish brush in the foreground.
Bare Banks at MiddayChuguyevsky District
A large tree leans over a calm river in the Suchan area, its dark bare branches reflected in the still water below, October 2010.
Leaning Trunk Above Still WaterPrimorsky Krai
Wind-swept sand ripples cover the beach at Falshivy Poyma, with dark rocky islands visible through haze beyond the gentle surf.
Sand Ripples Toward Distant IslandsHasan
Clear shallow water over submerged stones leads toward jagged sea stacks on the horizon at Dva Brata Islands, Primorsky Krai.
Submerged Stones, Dva Brata IslandsPrimorsky Krai
Smooth, rounded granite boulders surround a calm turquoise pool on the Thailand coast, with a broad canopy tree rising above against scattered clouds.
Stone Pool Beneath the CanopyThailand
A wave explodes in a white arc against a sandstone cliff at dusk on the South Coast, warm light on the rock face.
Wave Burst Below the CliffsSouth Coast
A weathered scrub bush reaches over the rippling surface of a Tasmanian lake, with steep mountain slopes and jagged peaks rising behind in warm afternoon light.
Pebbly Shore Below Jagged PeaksTasmania
A sunlit stream flows over dark stones beside maple trees in late-autumn colour at Mayfield Gardens, Blue Mountains.
Autumn Stream, Mayfield GardensBlue Mountains
A gravel track winds through golden tussock and dark boulders toward snow-capped peaks under a clear blue sky, Central Otago.
High Track Through the TussockCentral Otago
Backlit seed heads of tall autumn grass stand in the foreground above the deep blue water of Sidemi Bay, with cirrus clouds above.
Seed Heads Over the BayHasan
Fallen red maple leaves dot fresh October snow in Vladivostok Botanical Garden, a leaning trunk and blue sky visible beyond.
Fallen Leaves After First SnowPrimorsky Krai
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 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
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
Still water reflecting an autumn canopy against blue sky, fallen foliage on the stone bank in the foreground, Primorsky Krai, October 2019.
Tree Canopy Reflected in Still WaterPrimorsky Krai
A sunlit river rushes past a moss-covered boulder, autumn-colored banks rising steeply to the right, Daubihe River, Primorsky Krai, October 2010.
Mossy Rock Amid the White WaterPrimorsky Krai
Isolated sea stack rising from clear, shallow coastal water near Dalnegorsk, with submerged seaweed and stones visible through the transparent surface.
Sea Stack Above Clear WaterPrimorsky Krai
Snow-dusted thorny branches and dried tan seed pods against a clear blue sky at Vityaz Bay, January 2007.
Snow on Thorns, Vityaz BayFar East Marine Reserve
Sandy beach curves between steep forested cliffs and deep blue ocean at Dalnegorsk, with two sea stacks rising from calm water offshore.
Sea Stacks off DalnegorskPrimorsky Krai
A koala sleeps wedged in the fork of a large eucalyptus branch, its grey fur contrasting with the rough sun-baked bark.
Koala in the Tree ForkQueensland
Rust-orange lichen-covered granite rocks in low evening light, with wispy clouds above the distant headland at Bay of Fires, Tasmania.
Lichen Shore at SunsetEast Coast Tasmania
Golden-hour light on weathered sandstone cliffs at Bermagui where a freshwater estuary meets the ocean, scrub-covered hills rising against a blue sky with scattered clouds.
Estuary at the Sandstone CliffsNew South Wales
A quokka with dense brown fur stands on rocky terrain at Rottnest Island, Western Australia, directional light picking out detail across the animal's coat.
Rottnest Quokka on the RocksWestern Australia
Layered coastal rock formations in the foreground contrast with Newcastle's high-rise buildings along the distant shoreline under a scattered cumulus sky.
Layered Rocks, NewcastleNew South Wales
Bare branches of a dead tree stand above a sunlit reservoir winding through green hills and layered mountains at golden hour, New South Wales.
Dead Branches Above the ReservoirNew South Wales
Tall amber grasses line a calm riverbank in Primorsky Krai, with a birch tree and autumn foliage reflected in the still water beyond.
Birch Over Amber WaterPrimorsky Krai
River channel carved through layered ice and snow banks, with icicles hanging at the melting edge and dry reeds in the foreground.
River Channel Through Layered IceShkotovsky District
Melting ice sheet along the Steklyanukha River bank, with bare trees bearing catkins and a sunlit forest slope beyond.
Catkins Over Melting IceShkotovsky District
Thick sculptural mounds of fresh snow rest on dried plant stems in a winter forest near Vladivostok, soft-focused trees in the background.
Dried Stems Under Fresh SnowPrimorsky Krai
A weathered log rests on a gravelly bank beside a taiga river flowing through dense forest near Partizansk, Primorsky Krai, summer 2007.
Weathered Log on the Taiga BankPrimorsky Krai
Weathered driftwood piled on the right bank of the Bikin, with a pebble spit extending into calm water under a blue sky.
Driftwood Pile on the SpitPrimorsky Krai
The Ananievka River curves through a snowy landscape, its surface partially covered in pale ice, long tree shadows falling across white banks.
Pale Ice at the AnanievkaPrimorsky Krai
Cluster of red berries hang amid green foliage in strong sunlight, with a small spider perched on a serrated leaf near the Samarga River.
Spider Among the BerriesTerneysky District
Tall white feathery grasses catch sharp sunlight in the foreground, with a red-leafed tree on a rocky hillside receding into hazy blue mountains.
Red Tree Among Pale ReedsHasan
A bumblebee clings to bright yellow broom flowers in Primorsky Krai, its orange thorax and translucent wings sharp against soft green bokeh.
Bumblebee on Yellow BroomPrimorsky Krai
Tall dried reed stalks rise against a deep blue sky at the Komissarovka River, with white cumulus clouds and hazy autumn hills in the distance.
Dried Reeds Reaching Into the CloudsPrimorsky Krai
River flowing past a sunlit gravel bar in Primorsky Krai, autumn hillside in yellow and green reflected in a still pool.
Pool on the Gravel BarPrimorsky Krai
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 river flows through a steep valley in Primorsky Krai, thick ice sheets on the banks and bare trees rising on either side.
Thaw Light on the Valley RiverPrimorsky Krai
A frozen stream bed runs below a steep rocky bank, with long shadows across the snow and conifers rising on the far side.
Frozen Stream, VinogradovkaPrimorsky Krai
A grassy headland curves toward a calm azure bay on the Gamov Peninsula coast, with scattered pines clinging to rocky slopes.
Open Headland, Gamov PeninsulaFar East Marine Reserve
A sandy shoreline transitions into clear turquoise water at Gamov Peninsula, rolling green hills curving around the bay under scattered white cumulus clouds.
Open Bay Under Summer CloudsFar East Marine Reserve
Bright sunlit foliage on the left contrasts with a dark pine forest extending along a calm shoreline under blue sky and scattered clouds.
Sunlit Canopy Over Dark PinesRussia
Sunlit Gothic spires and stone statues of the Milan Duomo cut a diagonal against a clear blue December sky.
Gothic Pinnacles Under December SunItaly
Weathered eucalyptus trees rise from a snow-dusted rocky outcrop at Perisher Valley, with a snow-covered alpine valley visible in the distance.
Alpine Slope at PerisherSnowy Mountains
Golden grasses in the foreground with white-barked birch trees standing against autumn-colored hills near the Lefu River, Primorsky Krai, October 2010.
White Birch Against Rolling HillsPrimorsky Krai
A massive vertical granite rock face rises from a sandy shore beside shallow water scattered with boulders, Tachingouza Bay.
Granite Wall, Tachingouza BayLazovsky Reserve
Clear water reveals submerged grasses and stones, with massive granite boulders and pale curved sand at Langou Bay.
Rock Arch Over Clear ShallowsPrimorsky Krai
Sun-lit granite boulders on a rocky shoreline at Astafyeva Bay, with a pine-topped headland and calm blue waters beyond.
Granite Shore, Astafyeva BayFar East Marine Reserve
Snow-covered slope and frost-laden tree branches stand against a deep blue winter sky in the forests near Vladivostok.
Woodland Slope in Winter SunPrimorsky Krai
Tall larch trees with yellow autumn needles against a deep azure sky, white-barked birch rising up a forested hillside, Primorsky Krai.
Yellow Needles Against Blue SkyPrimorsky Krai
Weathered cliff face with distinct geological strata, a band of coniferous trees at the water's edge, and snow-capped peaks above, Central Otago.
Strata Cliff at the SnowlineCentral Otago
Two gnarled pine trees stand at the rocky cliff edge above a deep blue coastal cove in the Far East Marine Reserve.
Gnarled Pines Above the CoveFar East Marine Reserve
Sunlit grass and dark stones slope toward rocky headlands curving around a sheltered bay, with distant islands on the horizon, Far East Marine Reserve.
Headland Toward Distant IslandsFar East Marine Reserve
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
Yellow daylilies and green foliage at the foot of limestone cliffs at Gamov Peninsula, a deep blue inlet visible below.
Daylilies on the Cliff EdgeFar East Marine Reserve
Slender white-barked paperbark trees rise from a green sedge wetland on Hinchinbrook Island, with a forested mountain low on the horizon under a blue sky.
Pale Trunks in the WetlandHinchinbrook Island
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
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
A sun-drenched dirt path winds through a grove of bare-branched trees above scattered grey boulders in the Suchan area, October 2010.
Sunlit Path Through the GrovePrimorsky Krai
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
Stratified pale cliff face rising from a pebble beach at Rudnaya Pristan, with a solitary sea stack visible in the distance against blue sky.
Pale Cliff Over Open WaterPrimorsky Krai
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
Wet, green algae-covered slate rock on the wave-cut platform leads toward breaking surf below backlit cumulus clouds, South Coast, New South Wales.
Algae Shelf at the BreakSouth Coast
A gravel path winds through golden tussock grass at Cradle Mountain toward the lakeshore and rocky peaks under a wide blue sky.
Path Through Tussock GrassTasmania
A large maple with deep red autumn leaves stands above a stone embankment beside a pond with algae-covered water at Mayfield Gardens.
Red Maple Over the PondBlue Mountains
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
Wet sand patterns in the foreground lead toward floating seaweed and green hills under a blue cirrus sky at low tide, Hasan coast.
Wet Sand Toward the HillsHasan
Starburst sunlight filters through snow-laden branches with lingering autumn leaves, a massive trunk sloping into deep shadow below.
Sunburst Over Snow-Heavy BranchesPrimorsky Krai
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
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
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
River bank with tall golden-brown reeds and a tangle of driftwood in Primorsky Krai, rolling hills and cumulus clouds beyond.
Golden Reeds Along the RiverPrimorsky Krai
Sunlit river bends through a late-autumn valley at the Daubihe, smooth grey stones on the right bank and bare trees to the left.
Stone Shore, DaubihePrimorsky Krai
Pebble beach and deep blue water at Dalnegorsk with distant rocky headlands and a lighthouse visible under a clouded sky.
Lighthouse Beyond the HeadlandsPrimorsky Krai
A dark forest stream winds between snow-covered boulders and forming ice sheets in the Shkotovskoe Plateau, Primorsky Krai, in January 2008.
Sunlit Stream Through Winter ForestPrimorsky Krai
A shallow stream flows over moss-covered boulders in a birch forest near Dalnegorsk, with a rocky cliff rising behind the trees.
Stream Through the Birch StandPrimorsky Krai
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 bleached dead branch leans against a mossy granite boulder in deep snow at Perisher Valley, with snow-covered hills receding into haze.
Bleached Branch on Mossy BoulderSnowy Mountains
Dry golden-brown grass extends toward a birch-lined forest ridge in full autumn color, Lefu River valley, October 2010.
Field Grass Before the Autumn RidgePrimorsky 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
Clear coastal water reveals dense beds of submerged aquatic vegetation below granite cliffs at Langou Bay, Primorsky Krai.
Underwater Meadow at Langou BayPrimorsky Krai
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
Frosted twigs and ice-coated branches in a vertical view of a winter forest near Vladivostok, blue sky above the treetops.
Frosted Lace Against Deep BluePrimorsky Krai
Steep hillside with golden larch above bare white trunks under a blue sky with wispy clouds, Primorsky Krai. Late autumn.
Gold Canopy Over Bare TrunksPrimorsky Krai
Calm winter lake bordered by dark coniferous forest, with snow-covered mountain ranges rising steeply from the far shore, Central Otago.
Dark Shore Beneath the RangesCentral Otago
Rolling grass-covered hills and a winding dirt track descend toward a sheltered bay with turquoise water, Astafyeva Bay, Primorsky Krai.
Winding Track Above Astafyeva BayFar East Marine Reserve
Snow-capped boulders on a steep rocky slope above Arsenyev, Russian Far East, under bright winter sunlight with blue shadows and bare trees.
Sunlit Boulders Above ArsenyevPrimorsky Krai
Flat chunks of melting ice drift on amber-tinted river water along a Vinogradovka bend, bare trees and conifers lining snow-covered banks.
Drifting Ice on the CurrentPrimorsky Krai
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
Bleached and leaning paperbark trees stand in a wide golden sedge and reed plain on Hinchinbrook Island, with the forested island spine along the horizon.
Bleached Trunks on the Reed PlainHinchinbrook Island
Wide sandy beach at Nelson Bay with wet sand in the foreground and rocky cliff faces at the shoreline under warm morning light.
Sandy Shore Below the CliffsNew South Wales
A leafless tree with bright clusters of mistletoe stands in dry grass against a deep blue sky above rolling hills.
Mistletoe Against the Blue SkyChuguyevsky District
A concrete path winds through tall trees with rough bark, long shadows crossing dry grass on a late afternoon in Primorsky Krai.
Concrete Track Through the GrovePrimorsky Krai
Tall feathery reed plumes fill the foreground against rolling hills and tree-covered slopes under a blue October sky at Falshivy Poyma.
Tall Reeds Against the HillsideHasan
Coarse pebble beach with foamy surf and sheer tan cliffs along the shoreline at Rudnaya Pristan, Primorsky Krai, summer morning.
Sea Stacks, Rudnaya PristanPrimorsky Krai
A terracotta-tiled walkway leads from a shaded tropical garden through overhanging palm fronds to a sunlit sandy beach and calm ocean beyond.
Red Path to ShoreThailand
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
Frost-laden branches in the foreground contrast with a vast expanse of snow-covered alpine terrain and cumulus clouds above Perisher Valley.
Cumulus Over the SnowfieldSnowy Mountains
A steep birch-covered embankment in full autumn color, white trunks and golden canopy lit by midday sunlight, Lefu River, Primorsky Krai.
White Bark in the Golden CanopyPrimorsky Krai
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
Rippled shallows reflect blue sky and sunlit stone above an algae-covered rock bed, Langou Bay.
Green Algae in Summer ShallowsPrimorsky Krai
A rushing stream tumbles over smooth boulders in a deep gorge, sunlight on the cliff face and dark foliage above, Terneysky District.
Tumbling Water Below the CliffsTerneysky District
Heavy snow weighs down shrubs and branches in a sunlit winter woodland near Vladivostok, vertical trunks receding into the distance.
Sunlit Woodland After Heavy SnowPrimorsky Krai
A solitary larch tree stands beside the river, golden needles backlit against a deep blue sky, calm water reflecting distant hillside tones, Primorsky Krai.
Larch at the River MarginPrimorsky Krai
Winter dawn over a mountain-ringed lake at Queenstown, with rocky foreground hills, a town stretching along the shoreline, and snow-capped peaks above.
Town Shoreline at Winter DawnCentral Otago
Tall coastal grasses in warm dusk light at Gamov Cape, with rocky headlands and a deep blue inlet visible beyond.
Grasses at Dusk, Gamov CapeHasan
Wide river meets a sandy shore below towering cumulus clouds, with green rolling mountains behind, Narva Bay, September 2007.
River Mouth Below Heavy CloudHasan
A fallen tree trunk lies across a rushing amber stream on a Vinogradovka forest slope, snow-dusted bare branches overhead against a blue April sky.
Bare Branches Above April WaterPrimorsky Krai
A weathered log lies diagonally across the cliff top at Vityaz Bay, with reddish-bark pines behind it and billowing summer clouds above the open sea.
Weathered Log on the Coastal CliffFar East Marine Reserve
Water slides over pink granite slabs at the top of Zoe Falls, with Zoe Bay's beach and the sea visible through the forested valley below.
Pink Granite Above Zoe BayHinchinbrook Island
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
Rolling alpine ridgelines recede toward the horizon beneath a broken layer of stratus cloud over Perisher Valley, winter 2025.
Ridgelines Fade Into CloudSnowy Mountains
Yellowing trees line the left bank as a sunlit hillside transitions from green to burnt orange, Daubihe River, Primorsky Krai, October 2010.
Hillside Above the DaubihePrimorsky Krai
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
Massive granite boulders at Langou Bay form a natural arch, with distant mountains visible across calm water through the rock opening.
Distant Hills Beyond the Granite ArchPrimorsky Krai
Sunlit stratified cliffs above a shallow river flowing through smooth stones, with coniferous trees and autumn color, Terneysky District.
Pale Cliffs Above River StonesTerneysky District
Dark vertical tree trunks rise through a snow-covered January forest near Vladivostok, warm sunlight highlighting the packed white on every branch.
Dark Trunks Through Heavy WhitePrimorsky Krai
Upward view through a birch forest in late autumn, white bark vertical against brilliant golden foliage and a clear blue sky, Primorsky Krai.
Birch Canopy in Late AutumnPrimorsky Krai
Terraced whitewashed buildings on rugged mountain slopes above the azure bay at Sorrento, with deep shadow in the cliffside ravines, December morning light.
Mountain Terraces in Winter LightAmalfi Coast
Weathered dead tree and mossy boulder at Perisher Valley, with a sunburst radiating from behind the broken upper branch into deep blue winter sky.
Sunburst Behind Fallen TimberSnowy Mountains
A wide, shallow river with a rocky bank reflects a cloud-filled sky, golden autumn foliage covering the distant hills, Daubihe River, Primorsky Krai.
Shallow Crossing Under Cumulus CloudsPrimorsky Krai
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
Tall granite pillars at Langou Bay rise from shallow water, sunlight bursting through a narrow gap between the stones.
Pillars in Low SunPrimorsky Krai
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
A gnarled, leafless shrub emerges from snow-covered frozen ground at Perisher Valley, its skeletal structure silhouetted against a cloudless blue sky.
Gnarled Wood at the Snow LineSnowy Mountains
Green pasture in the foreground below a hillside of mixed autumn foliage and dark evergreens, Lefu River valley, Primorsky Krai, October 2010.
Green Field Below the Autumn SlopePrimorsky Krai
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
Pastel buildings on a steep cliffside above a black-sand beach at Sorrento, with a golden church dome visible among the tightly packed terraces.
Dome Over the Black ShoreAmalfi Coast
A fallen dead tree trunk sprawls across a pristine snowfield at Perisher Valley, its twisted branches casting long shadows on the snow.
Dead Trunk on the SnowfieldSnowy Mountains
Dense hillside village with warm ochre facades in strong winter sunlight on the steep slope above the blue bay at Sorrento.
Ochre Village on the Steep SlopeAmalfi Coast
Twisted dead tree branches with frost-dusted tips extend across a deep blue sky above a shadow-patterned snowfield at Perisher Valley.
Branches Over the Winter SlopeSnowy Mountains
Pastel buildings above a harbor lined with concrete tetrapods at Sorrento, a mountain-top ruin visible at the cliff summit in midday sun.
Harbor at the Cliff BaseAmalfi Coast
Dark boulders scatter across a snowfield at Perisher Valley, beside a frost-covered leaning tree with alpine hills and a solitary peak beyond.
Boulders Below a Frost TreeSnowy Mountains
Mountain peaks in low winter sun above Sorrento's harbor at midday, stone promenade and concrete breakwaters in the foreground, lone figures in shadow.
Promenade at the Harbor, SorrentoAmalfi Coast
Snow-dusted twisted trunks at Perisher Valley create a lattice around a starburst sun against a deep blue sky, long shadows stretched across the snowfield.
Starburst Above PerisherSnowy Mountains
Whitewashed buildings on limestone cliffs above concrete tetrapods at Sorrento, large clouds over the mountain peaks in afternoon light, December 2024.
Whitewashed Cliffs in the AfternoonAmalfi Coast
Pastel houses on a steep cliffside above a calm harbor on the Amalfi Coast, with dark volcanic rocks in the foreground and heavy cloud overhead.
Shore Below the Cliffside TownAmalfi Coast
A row of bicycles stands along a sun-drenched promenade on the Amalfi Coast, the terraced cliff town and harbor visible in the afternoon light.
Bicycles on the Harbor PromenadeAmalfi Coast
Warm late-afternoon light falls on terraced limestone cliffs and pastel buildings overlooking a dark sand beach on the Amalfi Coast.
Village Terraces Above the Dark BeachAmalfi Coast
Dirt cliff-edge path with a weathered wooden fence, textured limestone in the foreground, distant Amalfi Coast mountains beyond.
Cliff Path to the Far ShoreAmalfi Coast
Dark volcanic stone at the cliff edge above a sun-drenched bay, deep blue water extending to distant mountains, Amalfi Coast.
Volcanic Stone Over the Deep BayAmalfi Coast
Close detail of a Venetian dome where grey metal cladding shows vertical rust streaks above courses of warm terracotta brick in sharp morning light.
Rust Streaks on the DomeVenice
Two black lanterns flank stone blocks on a Venetian wall, their shadows cast sharply on white plaster in winter sun.
Black Lanterns on StoneVenice
The Eiffel Tower rises as a dark silhouette above hazy Parisian slate rooftops and leafless trees at midday in winter.
Slate Roofs Before the TowerFrance