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Soft Light

94 soft-light photographs from across the portfolio, shot between 2006 and 2025.

Marble seating tiers curve around a checkered stage floor at an ancient amphitheater above Athens under a winter sky.
Marble Theater Toward the SkylineAthens
Granite boulders on a Queensland beach at predawn, stratified slate-grey clouds filling the upper frame while long-exposure water settles between the rocks.
Slate Clouds Above the GraniteQueensland
A densely forested cliff slopes toward a pebble shore where sea foam washes in, Lazovsky Reserve.
Dense Canopy Above the ShoreLazovsky 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
A high-angle view of the pale Iman River winding through an autumn valley shrouded in morning mist, Primorsky Krai.
Misty Bend, Iman RiverPrimorsky Krai
Large granite boulders covered in orange lichen at Coles Bay, a sandy beach and dark craggy mountains rising against a streaked sky.
Coles Bay Below the MountainsEast Coast Tasmania
Two slender birch trees stand in a wildflower meadow at Vladimir Bay, their pale trunks visible through mist-softened light in August.
Birch Trees in the Wildflower MistPrimorsky Krai
Calm river reflecting a moody morning sky, dense autumn forest on the left bank, driftwood on the near shore, Primorsky Krai, October 2019.
Moody Morning at the Forest RiverPrimorsky Krai
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
Frost-coated reeds rise in the foreground while bare trees fade into mist and a silhouetted figure stands under a diffused winter sun.
Frosted Reeds in White FogPrimorsky Krai
Long-exposure view of wet grey stones and white water at Vityaz Bay, with dark sea stacks against the evening sky.
Sunset Shore at Vityaz BayFar East Marine Reserve
A large pine on a Gamov Cape cliff, its branches arching over a calm grey-blue sea under a soft morning sky.
Gnarled Branches Over the SeaFar East Marine Reserve
A grassy cliff slopes down to the shore where foam rolls onto moss-covered rocks and wet sand reflects the dawn sky.
Grassy Cliff Above the ShoreNew South Wales
Telephoto compression flattens rolling green hills into soft atmospheric layers above a golden, misty valley floor, Queenstown hinterland, Central Otago.
Far Hills in Winter HazeCanterbury
Pink and purple dusk clouds stretch above calm blue water in the Far East Marine Reserve, with a green grassy headland and sea stacks in the middle distance.
Dusk Sky Above the StacksFar East Marine Reserve
Feathery seed heads of tall beach grass rise from a gravel foreground at Topauza Bay, with blue water and haze-wrapped coastal hills in the distance.
Seed Heads Over Misty HillsPrimorsky Krai
Weathered boulders emerge from glass-smooth water at Gamov Peninsula at dawn, rolling hills of grass rising beyond under a pale sky.
Boulders in Still WaterFar East Marine Reserve
A winding gravel path through plane trees in autumn color, sunlight filtering through yellow and brown foliage at Mount Wilson.
Path Through the Plane Tree CanopyBlue Mountains
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
White sea foam spreads across dark, moss-covered rocks on the Queensland coast at dawn, under a sky of heavy storm clouds.
Foam Over Mossy RockQueensland
Dark moss-covered rocks anchor the foreground as long-exposure surf rolls across a rocky Queensland shore in the minutes before sunrise.
Long Exposure on Mossy StoneQueensland
A tidal flat on the Queensland coast at dawn, with storm clouds and their near-perfect reflection in the still, shallow water below.
Storm Cloud Over Still WaterQueensland
Layered coastal rock formations at Coffs Harbor lead toward a distant island beneath heavy cloud on a spring morning before sunrise.
Layered Shore with Distant IslandNew South Wales
Layered sandstone shelves in warm amber tones meet green-grey waves under an overcast sky with a break of light, NSW South Coast.
Rock Shelf in Cloud BreakSouth Coast
Wide coastal bay view at Nelson Bay with steep forested headlands on either side, waves breaking against dark rocks, and sunlit ridges above shadowed cliffs.
Forested Cliffs to the SeaNew South Wales
Rolling surf washes across wet sand toward a distant tree-covered headland at Byron Bay, NSW, the sky muted in early morning light.
Wet Sand Below the HeadlandNew 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
Layered grey and ochre rock ridges descend toward a bright green valley floor below a snow-dusted summit, South Island, New Zealand.
Banded Ridge to the SnowfieldAustralia
Two beluga whales at the surface of a pool at Vladivostok Oceanarium, one with its mouth open and bubbles clinging to its snout.
Two Belugas at the OceanariumPrimorsky Krai
Willow catkins emerge from a rough branch at close range, soft filaments sharp against a warm blurred background, Steklyanukha River.
Catkins in Evening LightShkotovsky District
A weathered moss-covered log reaches into a shallow creek where bright green shoots emerge from the mud, bare trees reflected above.
New Shoots at the Fallen LogPrimorsky 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
Calm Ussuri River flanked by dry reeds and bare trees, dormant hills and snow-dusted mountains visible in the distance.
October on the UssuriChuguyevsky District
A bare, weathered tree trunk leans over the Bikin River at dusk, with pink and blue twilight clouds reflected on the rippled surface below.
Dead Tree at Dusk, BikinPrimorsky Krai
Dark forest trunks line a partially frozen river bank, floating ice patches drifting near a fallen tree on the snow-covered shore.
Bare Trunks on the Icy BankPrimorsky 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
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
Curved tire tracks cross wet beach sand toward a hazy mountain range visible across the sea, with coastal grasses soft in the foreground.
Tire Tracks Toward the MountainsHasan
Warm dusk light over textured grasses in the foreground, with a forested peninsula and a small coastal settlement visible at Popov Island, Primorsky Krai.
Grassy Shore Before the PeninsulaPrimorsky Krai
Silhouetted pine branches overhang the rocky coastline of the Far East Marine Reserve, morning light low at the horizon in September 2009.
Pine Overhang at Morning LightFar East Marine Reserve
Smooth boulders in shallow turquoise water lead to green headlands beneath a billowing cloud formation with a faint rainbow arc.
Rainbow Arc Above the CoveFar East Marine Reserve
Partially frozen stream winds through a snow-dusted meadow in Vinogradovka, bare reeds coated in fresh snow under an overcast April sky.
Reeds Under April SnowPrimorsky Krai
Rugged coastal cliffs in early dawn light at Gamov Peninsula, mist-covered hills receding in layers above a deep blue bay under a peach-tinted sky.
Misty Hills Beyond the BayFar East Marine 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
Ancient limestone ruins and a columned porch stand on a grassy plateau of the Acropolis beneath a soft overcast sky in Athens.
Ruins on the Acropolis PlateauAthens
Pandanus trees lean over a rocky Queensland beach at predawn, dry fronds on smooth boulders, long-exposure waves rendered silky around dark volcanic rocks.
Pandanus Trees at the ShoreQueensland
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 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
Rocky escarpment with autumnal shrubs and a leafless tree descends toward the silvery Iman River winding through a forested valley under an overcast sky.
Escarpment Above the River ValleyPrimorsky Krai
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
A grassy coastal slope descends into reddish-brown cliffs along Vladimir Bay at dawn, mist clinging to rolling hills above the calm bay.
Dawn Mist Over the Clifftop PathPrimorsky Krai
Tangled driftwood in a blurred forest stream with pale deciduous trees at left and a distant mountain slope in autumn foliage, Primorsky Krai.
Tangled Timber in the CurrentPrimorsky Krai
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
A frost-coated dried plant sprig stands in sharp focus against the blurred golden-brown winter grasses near Vladivostok in December 2006.
Frosted Sprig, VladivostokPrimorsky Krai
A rugged limestone cliff rises from turquoise water at Vityaz Bay, with gnarled pine trees clinging to the summit above clear shallows.
Limestone Cliff Above Turquoise WaterFar East Marine Reserve
Solitary pines cling to a grassy cliff above the sea at Gamov Peninsula, with distant mountains fading into haze across the bay.
Pines at the Cliff EdgeFar East Marine Reserve
A large kangaroo reclines on a grassy coastal slope, hind legs extended, with ocean waves breaking against rocky cliffs and a sandy beach beyond.
Reclining on the Grassy SlopeNew South Wales
A telephoto view across Lake Wakatipu in winter morning, layered snow-capped peaks and dark forested shorelines receding into pale haze, Queenstown.
Layered Peaks Above Morning HazeCentral Otago
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 white lighthouse stands on a steep headland at Topauza Bay, surrounded by muted green and tan coastal cliffs curving gently into the calm sea below.
Lighthouse on the HeadlandPrimorsky Krai
A shaft of sunlight breaks through thick storm clouds above Vityaz Bay, casting a bright reflection across the flat calm sea, with silhouetted distant islands on the horizon.
Crepuscular Light on Still WaterFar East Marine Reserve
Weathered limestone fragments in the foreground give way to a dense Athens cityscape and a mountain peak beneath low cloud.
Stone Fragments Toward the MountainAthens
Heavy storm clouds hang above a rocky Queensland headland at predawn, with water moving through boulders toward a vegetated coastal hillside.
Storm Over the Grassy HeadlandNew 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
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
Close-up of smooth red berry clusters hanging from thin branches, sharp against a soft blur of autumn foliage, Primorsky Krai, October 2013.
Red Berries in Late OctoberPrimorsky Krai
Hexagonal basalt columns rise from breaking surf at Cape Pillar, with patches of green vegetation clinging to the upper ledges, April 2022.
Hexagonal Wall at the WaterlineTasman Peninsula
Columnar basalt formations rise from the cliff base along Vladimir Bay, reddish earth in the foreground and distant rock islets visible beyond.
Columnar Basalt Along the ShorePrimorsky Krai
River flowing past fallen logs in the foreground, with streaked clouds and a distant autumn hillside beyond, Primorsky Krai.
Fallen Logs Below Streaked CloudsPrimorsky Krai
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
Two painted lady butterflies perch face-to-face on a twig, their orange wings spread against a soft neutral bokeh, Shkotovskoe Plateau.
Two Butterflies on a TwigPrimorsky Krai
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
A massive weathered rock arch juts over crashing surf at Gamov Cape on the Far East Marine Reserve coast.
Natural Arch at Gamov CapeFar East Marine Reserve
A stone church sits at the base of limestone cliffs topped with ancient ruins and cypress trees in Athens.
Church Below the Limestone CliffsAthens
Foamy dawn waves run over dark textured rocks on the Queensland coast, with a vegetated headland and morning clouds visible in the distance.
Headland Under Morning CloudQueensland
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
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
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
Large boulders and a fallen branch anchor the foreground at the Iman River, storm clouds above bare deciduous trees and dark mixed forest ridges.
Stone Shore Under Storm SkyPrimorsky Krai
White-washed terraced buildings descend the volcanic cliffs overlooking the dark caldera sea, Santorini, December 2024.
Terraced Cliffs Above Dark WaterSantorini
Soft milky surf flows over dark wet rocks along the Queensland coast, with a distant headland under a cloud-filled sky at dawn.
Milky Surf at Moody DawnQueensland
Smooth stones and mossy boulders beneath shallow transparent water at Preobrazheniye, silhouetted coastal hills under a pastel morning sky.
Still Shore, PreobrazheniyeLazovsky Reserve
Heavy clouds hang over barren volcanic slopes and the distant caldera sea, Santorini, December 2024.
Barren Slopes in Winter CloudSantorini
Weathered jagged rocks jutting into the Queensland ocean at dawn, with white-capped waves and a heavy storm bank overhead, warm light at the horizon.
Jagged Coast in Storm LightQueensland
Large dome and stone statues above the terracotta rooftops of Rome, soft midday cloud diffusing winter light across the cityscape.
Terracotta Rooftops Below the DomeRome
Yellow and pink fishing nets rest on a stone quay at dawn on the Amalfi Coast, the hillside town visible beyond the calm harbor.
Fishing Nets on the Stone QuayAmalfi Coast
Terracotta-roofed buildings step down to a sheltered harbor pier on the Amalfi Coast, the church dome prominent in soft December dawn light.
Church Dome Above the Harbor PierAmalfi Coast
Two small boats on rippling water, white villas in the cliff, umbrella pines against a pale winter sky. Amalfi Coast.
Pines Above the Winter AnchorageAmalfi Coast
Warm light on the facades of an Amalfi Coast hillside village at dawn, the calm sea below in cool pale tones. December 2024.
Mountain Village at First LightAmalfi Coast
Terracotta-roofed buildings on a steep Amalfi Coast slope, stone walls in soft directional light, a calm bay and distant mountains beyond. December 2024.
Terracotta Roofs Before the BayAmalfi Coast