Terneysky District

17 photographs from Terneysky District, Primorsky Krai, shot 2011. Most often featuring coastal cliffs, pebble beach, and golden hour.

A wet rainbow trout rests on a granite boulder at the Samarga River, its iridescent flanks and orange fins visible against grey stone.

Rainbow Trout on GraniteTerneysky District

A rustic log cabin sits beside a rocky stream at the foot of a forested slope in St Helen Springs, Primorsky Krai.

Log Cabin at St Helen SpringsTerneysky District

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

A meandering river winds through golden-brown grassland toward dark forested hills in soft evening light, Samarga River, Terneysky District.

Winding River in Golden GrassTerneysky District

Dark tree trunks border a river valley and distant mountains, starburst sun visible through the foliage, Samarga River, September 2011.

Starburst Above the ValleyTerneysky District

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

Lush green hills rise steeply behind a sandy pebbly beach, long shadows cast by low-angle light on the Samarga River bank, early autumn.

Low Light on Pebbly ShoreTerneysky District

White lighthouse on a rocky headland under breaking storm clouds, with a sandy beach and waves in the foreground at Dva Brata Islands, Russia.

Lighthouse Under Storm CloudsTerneysky District

A rushing stream flows through a narrow rocky gorge with a gravelly bank and steep cliffs above, orange autumn foliage visible, Terneysky District.

Gorge Stream in AutumnTerneysky District

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

Dark pebble shoreline curving toward a grass-covered headland with a white lighthouse, Terneysky coast, scattered clouds above.

Pebble Shore Below the HeadlandTerneysky District

A slender waterfall drops down a grey rock face into a pool, with green moss and orange autumn foliage, Black Shaman Waterfall.

Black Shaman WaterfallTerneysky District

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

Smooth rounded stones slope toward a calm bay with a rocky lighthouse islet in the middle distance and mountains on the horizon.

Stone Slope to the BayTerneysky District

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

A blue cargo ship at anchor near a small boat, with limestone cliffs, forest, and cumulus clouds at golden hour, Dva Brata Islands, Primorsky Krai.

Freighter at Dva BrataTerneysky District

White lighthouse and stone outbuildings on a steep moss-covered headland above the sea, Dva Brata Islands, Primorsky Krai.

Dva Brata LighthouseTerneysky District