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200 summer photographs from across the portfolio, shot between 2005 and 2022.

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
Sunlit coastal pines and rocky terrain above the turquoise bay, Far East Marine Reserve, with low clouds over distant mountains.
Coastal Pines Above the CoveFar East Marine Reserve
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
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
Jagged coastal rocks on the Bermagui coast at dawn, golden sand in the foreground, storm clouds above with warm light on the right horizon.
Jagged Rocks at DaybreakSouth Coast
Moss-covered boulders rest on sand and in shallow water along Langou Bay, backed by forested hillsides.
Mossy Boulders, Langou BayPrimorsky Krai
Moss-covered rock formations extend across a wet sandy beach on the South Coast at dawn, with motion-blurred surf and storm clouds gathering overhead.
Dark Shore Below the StormSouth Coast
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
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
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
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
Fractured dark rock layers and wet sand reflect dawn light below scattered clouds at Byron Bay, Queensland.
Rock Platform at First LightNew South Wales
A coastal bay viewed across tall grass, scattered clouds above deep blue water and tree-covered hills, Lazovsky Reserve.
Bay Under Scattered CloudLazovsky Reserve
Purple loosestrife in the foreground of Hanka Lake at golden hour, with tall reeds and cloud reflections on the water.
Purple Loosestrife, Hanka LakePrimorsky Krai
Sea stacks silhouetted against a predawn horizon on the South Coast, with blurred wave motion on wet sand.
Shoreline Before First LightSouth Coast
Whitewater rushes over smooth, wet boulders in a rocky stream bed below a densely forested slope near Partizansk, Primorsky Krai.
Whitewater Below the Forest SlopePrimorsky Krai
Warm evening light catches the forested cliff face at Kamenka as heavy storm clouds build above the pebble shore.
Forested Cliff at Dusk, KamenkaPrimorsky 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
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
Marine-growth-covered rock platform on the New South Wales coast, with long-exposure surf and orange sunrise clouds above the horizon.
Algae Shelf Below Orange SkyNew South Wales
Wet sand mirrors altocumulus clouds at dawn on One Mile Beach, Port Stephens, with moss-covered rocks in the foreground.
Wet Sand Below the Cloud BankPort Stephens
Yellow-green algae on a dark rock platform, a tidal pool reflecting storm clouds and the predawn glow, New South Wales coast.
Storm Shelf Before DawnNew South Wales
Dark rocks on wet sand at dusk, Coffs Harbor, the sand reflecting warm town lights beneath a purple and blue sky after a rain squall.
Purple Dusk After the SquallNew South Wales
Flat, barnacle-covered rock shelves at Coffs Harbor with wave spray and blurred waves below storm clouds with golden light breaking through, New South Wales.
Flat Shelf at DuskNew South Wales
Long-exposure waves smooth to a mist around tidal pools reflecting the orange dawn clouds, with an island silhouette on the horizon.
Clouds Over the TidepoolsNew South Wales
Low summer sun on the horizon above algae-covered rocks at dawn on the Forster coast, with motion-blurred surf and a distant headland.
Algae Shelf at Low SunNew South Wales
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
Lichen-covered granite boulders at the Far East Marine Reserve stand against motion-blurred surf while a forested headland recedes into the grey sea.
Granite Shore at Golden HourFar East Marine 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
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
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
Wet sandstone rock planes at Spoon Bay mirror the cloud formations above at dawn, with warm light on the stone edges.
Cloud Reflections in Tidal StoneCentral Coast
Low-tide rock platform at Huskisson with dark fissures and shallow water channels lit by early dawn light, New South Wales coast.
Rock Fissures at DawnNew South Wales
Rain shafts fall from dark storm clouds over the bay at Umina Beach, reflected in wet sand below a forested headland.
Rain Shafts Over the BayNew South Wales
A bright green kayak sits at a sandy shore on Dunns Swamp at night, dark silhouetted hills rising beneath a dense starfield.
Kayak at Reed BankNew South Wales
A column of sea spray rising against the dark cliff face at Byron Bay, with long-exposure water flowing smoothly through the basalt rocks.
White Spray Against the CliffNew South Wales
Sunlight breaking through cloud layers above the Byron Bay headland at dawn, with turquoise water foaming against dark rocks along the curved shoreline.
Sun Rays at the Curved ShoreNew South Wales
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
A rock arch on the Bermagui coast at dawn, spray from breaking waves lit by warm golden light from the left, heavy clouds overhead.
Sunlit Arch in the SpraySouth Coast
A central tidal pool mirroring the sunrise sky at Nelson Bay, with a headland silhouetted on the horizon and wet rocks below.
Rock Pool Beneath the IslandNew South Wales
A lone photographer with a tripod stands on coastal rocks at Forster at morning, surrounded by long-exposure surf under a warm morning sky.
Lone Figure Above the SwellNew South Wales
Red berries hang on a vine over a calm Primorsky Krai river, with downed logs near the bank and scattered clouds above.
Vine Berries Above the Dark WaterPrimorsky Krai
Columnar rock cliffs with terraced green slopes descend to calm water at Topauza Bay, a solitary sea stack marking the far horizon under hazy sky.
Sea Stack Beyond Terraced CliffsPrimorsky Krai
Calm water meets a pebbly beach below dark forested hills, at the Samarga River mouth in early autumn, golden-hour sky above.
Calm Shore at River MouthTerneysky District
Weathered driftwood logs rest on a pebbly shoreline curving toward a sheltered bay near Kamenka, dark hills silhouetted against a purple dusk sky.
Logs on the Pebble ShorePrimorsky Krai
A grassy headland slopes toward a calm bay at sunset near Duhovo, with layered coastal ridges receding into the warm haze.
Layered Headlands, DuhovoPrimorsky Krai
Rolling green ridge on Popov Island with faint dirt tracks winding toward the crest and a calm silver ocean stretching to distant hazy islands.
Ridge Track Above the SeaPrimorsky Krai
A clear stream flows over smooth multi-toned stones at the base of a steep rocky cliff in Sikhote Alin, Primorsky Krai.
Stream Below the Cliff FacePrimorsky Krai
Massive leaning granite monoliths rise from shallow tidal pools at Langou Bay, their reflections mirrored in still water under a deep blue sky.
Granite Monoliths in Still WaterPrimorsky Krai
A windswept pine tree grows from the rocky shoreline at Telyakovskogo Bay, with low clouds over calm water in the background.
Windswept Pine at Telyakovskogo BayFar East Marine Reserve
Jagged rock formations catch summer light at Telyakovskogo Bay, with pine forests on the cliffs and moss-covered stones at the water's edge.
Sunlit Crags Above the CoveFar East Marine Reserve
Warm sunlight on a steep rocky cliffside above a clear shallow river, deep blue sky overhead, Plastun, Primorsky Krai, September 2006.
Rock Face Over the RiverPrimorsky Krai
Close-up of a large caterpillar on rough bark, its translucent skin showing amber and green tones with fine white bristles.
Caterpillar on Rough BarkPrimorsky 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
Straight conifer trunks rise through a dense Valaam forest in summer, with dappled sunlight reaching the mossy undergrowth below.
Filtered Light, ValaamRussia
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
A stone medieval tower rises above a sunlit parkland in Salzburg, with wooden beehives in the mid-ground and a distant castle on a mountain peak.
Hilltop Tower, SalzburgAustria
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
A curving pebble beach leads toward distant green headlands and sea stacks under purple-toned clouds in Primorsky Krai.
Pebble Shore After the StormPrimorsky 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
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
Striated rock formations jut into turquoise water at Bermagui, long-exposure waves blurred into soft ribbons below heavy clouds and a warm horizon break.
Jagged Coast at First LightSouth Coast
Clear water reveals submerged grasses and stones, with massive granite boulders and pale curved sand at Langou Bay.
Rock Arch Over Clear ShallowsPrimorsky Krai
Algae-covered rock formations stretch toward the ocean on the South Coast at dawn, with storm clouds above a golden horizon.
Algae Rocks Under StormSouth Coast
Wildflowers and golden grasses cover a hillside at Gamov Cape, with a deep blue bay and rocky headlands below a streaked sky.
Wildflower Slope Above the BayFar East Marine Reserve
A gnarled pine tree leans over the calm turquoise shallows of Vityaz Bay, its rough bark contrasting with the still water below.
Pine Over Still WaterFar East Marine Reserve
Reddish-brown cliff edge with mossy rocks and green grass overlooks a calm sea at dawn, Vladimir Bay, Primorsky Krai, Russia.
Cliffside Dawn, Vladimir BayPrimorsky Krai
Warm dawn light picks out rough grey rock faces on steep grass-covered coastal cliffs above glassy water on Gamov Peninsula, Russia.
Rock Faces at DaybreakFar East Marine Reserve
Fractured rock formations with layered textures on the Queensland coast at dawn, with a sheltered cove and vegetation-covered cliff visible beyond the breaking surf.
Fractured Shore at the CoveQueensland
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
A solitary tree stands at the bank of Hanka Lake at golden hour, with lily pads on dark water reflecting the cloudy sky.
Solitary Tree Above Lily PadsPrimorsky Krai
A rugged sea stack on a reef shelf at sunrise, South Coast of New South Wales, with long-exposure surf flowing around the base.
Reef Stack at SunriseSouth Coast
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
Skeletal dead trees rise from a boulder-strewn slope on Kamenistyaya Mountain, with a wall of green forest transitioning to hazy blue ridges under cumulus cloud.
Dead Trees on KamenistyayaPrimorsky Krai
A secluded cove with water shifting from deep blue to turquoise, surrounded by steep forested cliffs and low cloud over the ridgeline at Telyakovskogo Bay.
Over Telyakovskogo BayFar East Marine Reserve
Pebble beach with reddish seaweed in the foreground, steep forested coastal cliffs catching warm sunlight, and a distant sea stack at Dalnegorsk.
Pebble Shore at DalnegorskPrimorsky Krai
Barnacle-encrusted rocks in the foreground with white seafoam from crashing waves along the New South Wales coast at summer dawn.
Barnacle Shore at SunriseNew South Wales
Morning sunbeams break through altocumulus cloud at One Mile Beach, Port Stephens, casting warm light over moss-covered boulders and rolling surf.
Sunbeams Through Broken CloudPort Stephens
A setting moon hangs near the horizon above seaweed-covered tidal rock platforms and a sandstone headland at Bendalong Point at dawn.
Moonset at Bendalong PointNew South Wales
Tidal pools on a rocky Coffs Harbor beach at sunrise, pink and orange sky reflected in shallow water below a silhouetted headland.
Tidal Pool at First LightNew South Wales
Long-exposure water flows past jagged volcanic rocks on the Coffs Harbor coast at dawn, with a shadowed cliff face anchoring the left side.
Volcanic Shore in Morning LightNew South Wales
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
White water flows around dark angular boulders on the Forster coast at dawn, with storm clouds and warm light on the horizon.
Storm Light Over the BouldersNew South Wales
Tall grass and a fallen log beside the Bikin River, a forested hill above the calm water under afternoon cumulus clouds.
Tall Grass at Golden HourPrimorsky Krai
A powerful wave breaks against a rugged rocky coastline at the Far East Marine Reserve, dark pine trees crowning the headlands above.
Surf Against Dark PinesFar East Marine 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
Lush deciduous foliage and moss-covered cliffs above the shallow, stone-dotted waters of a forest creek in Sikhote Alin.
Deciduous Creek, Sikhote AlinPrimorsky Krai
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 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
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
A gnarled pine silhouetted against pink dawn clouds above grey boulders and calm reflective water at Vityaz Bay, Far East.
Pine Silhouette at First LightFar East Marine 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
Long-exposure wave-wash over layered rock platforms at Bermagui, with golden light breaking through storm clouds at dawn.
Cloud Break, BermaguiSouth Coast
Clear coastal water reveals dense beds of submerged aquatic vegetation below granite cliffs at Langou Bay, Primorsky Krai.
Underwater Meadow at Langou BayPrimorsky Krai
Algae-covered rocks cut through wet sand on the South Coast at dawn, with long-exposure surf and a coastal headland visible under heavy storm clouds.
Headland Shore in Storm LightSouth Coast
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 large pine tree anchors the foreground at the edge of a limestone cliff overlooking the calm bay and distant Far East coastline.
Gnarled Pine at the Sea's EdgeFar East Marine Reserve
Verdant clifftop slopes fall sharply to eroded red clay cliffs and a calm slate-grey sea on the Vladimir Bay coast in summer.
Sea Stacks Below Eroded CliffsPrimorsky Krai
A lighthouse anchors the ridge above stratified cliffs at Gamov Peninsula, warm dawn light on the rock face and deep blue water below.
Cliff Lighthouse at DawnFar East Marine Reserve
Pandanus fronds close up, with warm dawn light filtering onto a sandy cove and pebble foreshore on the Queensland coast.
Palm Fronds Over the ForeshoreQueensland
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
Floating aquatic plants dot the glassy surface of Hanka Lake at dusk, mirroring a blue sky and distant tree-lined banks.
Floating Leaves at DuskPrimorsky Krai
Jagged sea stacks at dawn on the South Coast, with a long-exposure tidal wash across the wet sand in the foreground.
Tidal Wash Below the StacksSouth Coast
Sunlight filters through the forest canopy onto a shallow rocky river bed, with large wet leaves in the foreground, near Partizansk.
Morning Light at PartizanskPrimorsky Krai
Bare dead snags on Kamenistyaya Mountain rise from a scree field above dense green forest, distant ridges fading into haze under heavy cumulus cloud.
Skeletal Snags Above the ForestPrimorsky Krai
Smooth, sun-warmed boulders line the shallow bay foreground, with rolling green hills on either side of the cove and a cloud bank to the right.
Green Hills Around the Boulder ShoreFar East Marine Reserve
Dried kelp covers the foreshore in front of calm blue water, a steep verdant cliff face, and a solitary sea stack at Dalnegorsk.
Sea Stack, DalnegorskPrimorsky Krai
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
Rocky cliffs and a green-topped peninsula overlook a calm bay at Hasan, Russian Far East, with sea fog softening the distant headlands.
Coastal Haze at HasanHasan
Soft pink clouds above rolling green hills at sunrise, scattered grey stones across the shallow water of a rocky shore at Gamov Peninsula.
Scattered Stones at SunriseFar East Marine 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
Veined sandstone platform stretches toward a sandy cove at golden hour, waves breaking against a coastal reef under a cloud-scattered sky, New South Wales.
Layered Platform Above the BaySouth Coast
Two granite monoliths at Langou Bay form a natural arch above a tidal pool, their rough stone faces lit against a blue sky.
Stone Arch Above the PoolPrimorsky Krai
White surf washing over a layered rock platform at dawn on the South Coast, with dark storm clouds above sandstone cliffs behind.
Breaking Surf on the Rock PlatformSouth Coast
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
A mature pine with sprawling branches roots into a rocky cliff edge above the calm waters of Vityaz Bay, summer 2007.
Rooted Pine Above the BayFar East Marine Reserve
Lush green slopes give way to red-soil cliffs and rocky pinnacles along the Vladimir Bay coast, with a winding track following the ridgeline.
Pinnacles in Morning HazePrimorsky Krai
Sunlit pine needles in the foreground, with rugged sea cliffs and a white lighthouse against the blue ocean at Gamov Peninsula.
Lighthouse Above the Sea CliffsFar East Marine Reserve
Backlit pandanus fronds arch over smooth grey pebbles and a sandy cove, with sunlight filtering through the canopy at dawn.
Pandanus at the Pebbled CoveNew South Wales
Smooth stones and mossy boulders beneath shallow transparent water at Preobrazheniye, silhouetted coastal hills under a pastel morning sky.
Still Shore, PreobrazheniyeLazovsky Reserve
Purple loosestrife and reeds at the edge of Hanka Lake in the evening, with storm clouds above and warm light on the horizon.
Reed Marsh Before the StormPrimorsky Krai
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
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
Grey boulders in the foreground overlook a calm inlet reflecting soft pink clouds, with wind-bent pines on the cliff above, Vityaz Bay.
Boulder Cove at Pink DawnFar East Marine 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 sandstone boulders sit on wet sand at dusk, with long-exposure waves as white mist and a deep blue sky, South Coast NSW.
Boulders Before the Breaking WaveSouth Coast
Rippled shallows reflect blue sky and sunlit stone above an algae-covered rock bed, Langou Bay.
Green Algae in Summer ShallowsPrimorsky Krai
Layered rock formations on the South Coast at dawn, with motion-blurred white water moving over wet stone under heavy grey cloud.
Layered Sandstone Under Wave SurgeSouth Coast
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
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
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
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
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 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
Sun-lit granite outcrops and deep blue water along the Vityaz Bay coastline, with wind-shaped pines on rolling green hills above.
Granite Coast in Morning LightFar East Marine 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
Warm afternoon light strikes coastal boulders as smooth, milky water flows over dark stone onto wet sand, with cumulus clouds above the South Coast shoreline.
Tidal Flow Over Dark StoneSouth Coast
Granite boulders rise from clear shallow water at Langou Bay, backlit against the summer sky with deep shadows between the stone faces.
Boulders Rising from the ShallowsPrimorsky Krai
Turbulent waves rush over flat sandstone ledges on the New South Wales south coast at dawn as golden light breaks through heavy storm clouds.
Flat Ledge in Morning SurfSouth Coast
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
White wildflowers and ferns border a limestone cliff edge above the calm sea at Far East Marine Reserve, Russia, at golden hour.
Wildflowers at the Cliff EdgeFar East Marine 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 rugged, grass-covered headland with windswept conifers along the ridge, overlooking deep blue ocean and a solitary sea stack in the distance.
Windswept Ridge Above Open WaterFar East Marine Reserve
Dark pine in the foreground to the left, beyond which rocky headlands extend into deep blue water, Vityaz Bay.
Headland Past the Wind-Bent PineFar East Marine 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
Sun flare marks low dusk light over jagged sandstone rocks, with long-exposure water streaming to the base of a dark headland, South Coast NSW.
Headland from the Rock PlatformSouth Coast
Sunlight forms a starburst above granite rock formations at Langou Bay, the sea surface below shimmering with reflections against a deep blue sky.
Sunburst Through the Boulder GapPrimorsky Krai
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
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
A narrow dirt path leads through pine shrubs toward a sandy cove and deep blue bay, with rolling hills along the coastline, Vityaz Bay.
Sandy Cove Through Pine ScrubFar East Marine 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
A wave crashes against a sandstone platform at dusk, sending a white spray arc against the deep blue sky and distant headland, South Coast NSW.
Foam Arc Against the SandstoneSouth Coast
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
A pebble shoreline at Telyakovskogo Bay curves toward a forested headland under a large cumulus cloud in a blue sky.
Pebble Cove Below the CloudFar East Marine Reserve
Pine needles in sharp focus in the foreground with limestone cliffs curving along the shoreline and rocky islets visible in the calm bay, Vityaz Bay.
Limestone Shore and Offshore IsletsFar East Marine 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
Diagonal volcanic rock platform on the New South Wales South Coast at dusk, with circular lens flare and distant headland beyond.
Volcanic Platform at DuskSouth Coast
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
A lone wind-swept pine tops a craggy rock outcrop at Gamov Cape, with long-exposure water smoothed below a pink and blue morning sky.
Lone Pine on Morning RocksHasan
A pine tree leans over the rocky Vityaz Bay shoreline in morning light, its needle-filled branches above deep blue water and jagged coastal formations.
Leaning Pine, Vityaz BayFar East Marine 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
Limestone ledge above a wave-washed sandy cove on the New South Wales South Coast, with motion-blurred seafoam and a distant headland at dusk.
Ledge Above a Sandy CoveSouth Coast
A weathered log rests among coastal grasses at the tidal channel mouth at Tachingouza Bay, with orange dawn light reflected on the wet sand.
Driftwood at the River MouthNew South Wales
Grassy rolling hills curve toward a calm bay at Gamov Cape under a sky of scattered cumulus, with rocky headlands and islands beyond.
Curved Bay in Golden LightFar East Marine Reserve
Rolling green hills descend steeply to rugged sea cliffs in low morning light, with deep blue ocean below, Gamov Peninsula, Far East Marine Reserve.
Emerald Slopes to the CliffsFar East Marine 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
Smooth wave-wash flows over moss-covered rocks on a tidal platform as cumulus clouds fill a deep blue sky above the South Coast, New South Wales.
Wave-Washed Platform at DuskSouth Coast
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 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
White-capped waves churning around boulders on a pebble beach below rugged cliffs, with a blue-green bay and rolling hills beyond, Gamov Peninsula.
Waves at the Rocky ShoreFar East Marine 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
Moss-covered rocks lead toward a sandy inlet where white water moves at dusk, below warm-edged cumulus clouds, New South Wales coast.
Rock Shelf at the InletSouth Coast
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
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
A solitary pine stands on a grassy ridge at Vityaz Bay, overlooking rugged coastal rock formations and distant rolling hills under scattered clouds.
Lone Pine on the RidgeFar East Marine 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
Heavy blue-grey storm clouds contrast with warm golden light along the horizon and a distant rocky headland at evening, South Coast, New South Wales.
Evening Light on the Tidal FlatSouth Coast
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
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
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
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
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
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
A massive bleached tree trunk lies across a coastal cliff edge at Vityaz Bay, with slender twisted pines and the open sea visible beyond.
Bleached Trunk at Cliff EdgeFar East Marine 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 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
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
Lush green coastal hills slope to calm blue water at Gamov Peninsula, with sea stacks and cumulus clouds filling an azure sky overhead.
Green Hills to the ShoreFar East Marine 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
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
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
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
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
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
Warm morning light strikes the reddish-brown layered cliff face at Vladimir Bay, above the calm blue waters of the bay below.
Red Cliff Above Vladimir BayPrimorsky Krai
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
Lush green vegetation covers the clifftop above rust-colored coastal cliffs and sea stacks at Vladimir Bay, Primorsky Krai, on a summer morning.
Green Headland Above Rust CliffsPrimorsky Krai
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
Multiple layers of haze-blue mountain ridges recede toward a distant bay below Kamenistyaya Mountain, Primorsky Krai, under a pale cloud-streaked sky.
Ridges Over the BayPrimorsky Krai
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