Early autumn

52 photographs tagged early autumn, from Russia, shot between 2007 and 2010.

Silhouetted tree lines on both Bikin River banks at dusk, submerged aquatic grass in the foreground and a mountain range beyond.

Grassy Shallows Before the MountainsPrimorsky Krai

Sandy bank at the Bikin River at dusk, floating plant mats on the water surface reflecting a pink cloud formation above the dark forest.

Floating Mats at DuskPrimorsky Krai

Clear shallow water at Shark Rock reveals yellowing reeds and a driftwood snag against a soft pastel twilight sky, September 2010.

Clear Shallows, Shark RockPrimorsky Krai

Diagonal bands of submerged aquatic grass cross the glassy surface of the Bikin River at dusk, mountains and tree-lined banks reflected in the still water.

Submerged Lines Beneath Mountain SkyPrimorsky Krai

The Bikin River at dusk mirrors scattered orange clouds and mountain silhouettes in its glassy surface, submerged vegetation visible in the clear shallows below.

Mirror Water at DuskPrimorsky Krai

Tall grasses and submerged aquatic weeds fill the Bikin River shallows under heavy evening clouds at golden hour, September 2010.

Bamboo Bank Before the StormPrimorsky Krai

Weathered driftwood on the Bikin River gravel bar at sunset, golden reflections stretching across the calm surface, September 2010.

Golden Light at the River BendPrimorsky Krai

Fallen timber forms a diagonal across a pebbly Bikin riverbank, warm light on the wood and afternoon cloud reflected in the calm water, September 2010.

Fallen Timber at the Water's EdgePrimorsky Krai

A fallen log extends diagonally across pebbles on the Bikin riverbank, with the still water reflecting blue sky and white clouds in late afternoon.

Log Across the Pebbly ShorePrimorsky Krai

A moss-covered tree trunk extends into a calm river from the grassy bank as sunlight breaks through cloud above the far treeline.

Root and CloudPrimorsky Krai

Moss-covered logs rest in the foreground of a wide river in Primorsky Krai as sunlight breaks through heavy clouds overhead.

Cloud Break Over the RiverPrimorsky 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

Grey stones on the left bank of the Bikin River lead toward downed timber and dense green forest along the right shore.

Gravel Shore with Fallen TimberPrimorsky Krai

Sunlit pebbles on the Bikin riverbank lead toward a calm pool, with a fallen tree trunk on the right and dense taiga rising behind.

Stone Bank at MorningPrimorsky Krai

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 spotted harbor seal rests on a wet rock with eyes closed, its whiskers and fur texture visible against blurred coastal boulders.

Resting Seal on Algae RockFar East Marine Reserve

A spotted seal rests on a moss-covered rock along the shore at Gamov Peninsula, its head raised above the algae-covered stone.

Spotted Seal on Mossy RockFar East Marine Reserve

A spotted seal rests on a wet moss-covered rock at Gamov Cape, its dark eyes meeting the viewer directly.

Direct Gaze on the ShoreFar East Marine Reserve

Turquoise shallows deepen to navy at Gamov Peninsula, with a rocky islet and small boat visible under an overcast midday sky.

Turquoise Shallows at MiddayFar East Marine Reserve

Silhouetted sea stacks at Gamov Cape at dusk, with an orange sky, shimmering calm ocean, and birds in flight above the water.

Sea Stacks at Dusk, Gamov CapeFar East Marine Reserve

Elevated ridgeline view over rolling golden-green hills sloping toward a turquoise bay fringed by dark forested coastline, Far East Marine Reserve.

Forested Ridges Over the BayFar East Marine Reserve

A winding dirt track and solitary tree on a grassy hilltop at Gamov Cape, with turquoise water and a sandy beach below.

Winding Track Toward the BayFar East Marine Reserve

Weathered granite boulders on a Gamov Cape hilltop, with grassy slopes descending to a deep blue bay and textured cumulus clouds above.

Granite Boulders Before the BayFar East Marine Reserve

Layered mountain ridgelines recede into atmospheric haze above the Far East Marine Reserve coastline under a soft cloud-streaked sky.

Distant Ridgelines Through Autumn HazeFar East Marine Reserve

Green pines cling to a rocky outcrop at Gamov Peninsula, with sea stacks and layered mountains fading into morning haze beyond.

Stacks Beyond the Coastal PinesFar East Marine Reserve

Pine branches overlook a rugged bay at Gamov Peninsula where a grassy headland and limestone cliffs rise above turquoise water under heavy grey cloud.

Heavy Cloud Over the HeadlandFar East Marine Reserve

A wind-shaped pine stands on a grassy headland at Gamov Cape, with golden morning light on the foreground and deep blue water beyond.

Grassy Headland in Early LightFar East Marine Reserve

Dark pines on a grassy slope overlook a calm sea at Gamov Peninsula, with a solitary rock stack catching light under a partly cloudy morning sky.

Sea Through Pine BoughsFar 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

Silhouetted sea stacks rise from calm water at Gamov Peninsula as a morning sunburst breaks through a band of dark clouds in early autumn.

Sunburst Above the Sea StacksFar 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

Sand ripples in evening light cross calm, glass-like water toward rolling hills under a gradient sunset sky, Hasan coast.

Rippled Bank Before DuskHasan

Wet sand ripples catch warm light at sunset on a curved sandy spit, with a reed-lined shore and distant hills beyond, Sidemi coast.

Sand Spit at SunsetHasan

A thick mat of brown seaweed covers the rocky shore at Sidemi, with calm blue water and distant hazy mountains beyond.

Kelp Shore at SidemiHasan

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

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

A sunlit grassy spit curves into calm water with a dark hill silhouetted on the opposite bank, Narva Bay, September 2007.

Sunlit Spit at Narva BayHasan

A yellow Labrador rests in tall autumn grass on the bank of Sidemi Bay, calm water and hazy mountains in the distance.

Labrador on the RiverbankHasan

Wide river meets a sandy shore below towering cumulus clouds, with green rolling mountains behind, Narva Bay, September 2007.

River Mouth Below Heavy CloudHasan

Radiating sunbeams and pink clouds at dusk reflected in the still water of a marsh at Sidemi, green reeds in the foreground.

Twilight Rays Over the ReedsHasan

A calm lagoon at Sidemi mirrors a dusk sky with orange light on the horizon and dark silhouetted hills beyond.

Orange Glow on Still WaterHasan

Tall reeds line a calm water surface reflecting the dusk sky, transitioning from warm sunset light to cool blue twilight, Sidemi.

Reed Bank at DuskHasan

Delicate grasses grow from the sandy bottom of a calm shallow bay at Sidemi, their reflection in the still water below heavy cumulus clouds.

Clear Shallows at MiddayHasan

Golden-lit reed plumes stand in the foreground of a calm lagoon at Sidemi, storm clouds massing above the hazy hills beyond.

Reed Plumes Above the LagoonHasan

A mound of green kelp on wet sand at Sidemi Bay, long-exposure waves behind it and sunbeams through dark clouds above.

Kelp Mound on the ShoreHasan

Backlit cumulus clouds with a sunburst at the horizon cast light onto dark water, with silhouetted headlands in the distance, Primorsky Krai coast.

Sunburst Above the HeadlandsHasan

Breaking waves with heavy white foam roll onto the shore at morning against a deep blue sky with cumulus clouds, Sidemi coast.

Breaking Surf, SidemiHasan

A small boat on Sidemi Bay in early morning, silhouetted against sunbeams breaking through heavy storm clouds above rolling waves.

Boat Under Parting CloudHasan

Intense morning light breaks through heavy dark clouds over Sidemi Bay, casting a golden path of reflection across the surf and wet sand below.

Golden Light Across Wet SandHasan

Long-exposure waves wash over flat dark rocks at Sidemi Bay, warm light breaking through heavy clouds in early morning.

Wave Over Coastal RockHasan

Motion-blurred morning waves wash over a sandy shore at Sidemi Bay, seaweed strands on the beach below a heavy bank of storm clouds.

Storm Break Over Sidemi BayHasan

Tufts of beach grass and dark seaweed on a sandy shore at Sidemi Bay, with heavy clouds massing above the water in early morning.

Dune Grass Before the StormHasan