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243 photographs tagged summer, from Russia and Australia, shot between 2006 and 2012.

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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
A winding dirt track follows the grassy headland edge at Vladimir Bay, warm light on the cliff face and a pale sea beyond.
Track Across the Grassy HeadlandPrimorsky Krai
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
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
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
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
A bright morning sun sits low over dark rippled water at Tachingouza Bay, with textured clouds to one side against the haze.
Low Sun Over Dark WaterLazovsky 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
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
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 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
Warm sunset clouds over dark coastal hills and the ocean at Tachingouza Bay, with wet sand and shallow water in the foreground, July 2010.
Warm Light Over Coastal HillsLazovsky 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
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
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
A weathered pine on a rocky ledge at Gamov Cape, with calm blue waters and a distant headland visible through the branches.
Twisted Pine Before the CapeFar East Marine Reserve
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
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
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
Heavy storm clouds over Vityaz Bay with a sunburst breaking through on the left, casting reflected light across the calm sea toward silhouetted rocky islands.
Sunburst Over Vityaz BayFar East Marine Reserve
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
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
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
A calm bay shoreline at evening near Vladimir Bay reflects pink and violet clouds, patches of floating vegetation drifting in shallow water.
Violet Sky Over the Still ShorelinePrimorsky Krai
Tufts of tall coastal grass anchor a curved pebbly shoreline at Topauza Bay, with deep blue water and mist-covered distant cliffs behind.
Grasses Above the Pebbled ShorePrimorsky Krai
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
A sea stack in dark silhouette against the morning sky at Tachingouza Bay, with rippling water catching the light below.
Silhouette Against the Morning SeaLazovsky Reserve
A sea stack rises against the early morning sky at Tachingouza Bay, with smooth rounded boulders and wet sand in the foreground.
Morning Light on the Sea StackLazovsky 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
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
Massive weathered sea stacks in the left foreground at Tachingouza Bay at dawn, warm orange horizon above wet sand below.
Tall Stacks on the ShoreNew South Wales
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
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
A massive smooth boulder in the left foreground at Tachingouza Bay at dawn, with blurred surf across wet sand and silhouetted hills on the horizon.
Calm Shore at Tachingouza BayNew South Wales
Long-exposure waves wash against a rounded granite boulder at Tachingouza Bay, with a silhouetted headland under an orange dawn sky.
Waves Against Rounded GraniteNew South Wales
Stranded seaweed on wet sand at Tachingouza Bay at dawn, with a tidal stream winding toward dark rock cliffs under an orange sky.
Seaweed Below the CliffsNew South Wales
A winding pool at Tachingouza Bay reflects orange clouds in a dawn sky, with scattered seaweed, smooth rocks, and a silhouetted headland.
Reflected Clouds on the ShoreNew South Wales
A calm tidal pool reflects orange and amber sky at Tachingouza Bay, while a winding stream leads toward dark headland silhouettes at dawn.
Pool Beneath the Orange SkyNew South Wales
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
A winding tidal pool at Tachingouza Bay reflects an orange and purple dawn sky, with wet sand, scattered seaweed, and silhouetted headlands beyond.
Tidal Pool Toward the HeadlandsNew South Wales
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
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
Long-exposure waves roll onto a sandy beach at sunset, with a large cloud formation catching warm orange light above the bay at Tachingouza.
Breaking Waves at SunsetLazovsky Reserve
A wide river curve at Tachingouza Bay mirrors a stormy sky at evening, with mist-covered forested hills creating atmospheric depth in the background.
River Bend Under Storm CloudsLazovsky Reserve
Fog-veiled coastal hills rise above a sandy beach and creek mouth at evening, with warm clouds on the left and cool blue water below.
Fog on the Coastal HillsLazovsky 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
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 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
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
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
A long sandbar separates a calm reflective inlet from the open ocean at Tachingouza Bay, with storm clouds above forested hills and blue sky beyond.
Inlet at Dusk, TachingouzaLazovsky Reserve
Dark clouds hang over weathered granite rocks rising from clear, shallow water at Tachingouza Bay, with a sandy beach and textured stone in the foreground.
Granite Flats Under Heavy CloudLazovsky Reserve
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
A massive rock formation stands at the left of the frame, with a sandy beach curving past sea stacks along the Lazovsky coast under overcast skies.
Headland Over Sandy ShoreLazovsky 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Two massive weathered rock pillars flank a boulder-strewn inlet at Tachingouza Bay, Lazovsky Reserve, as sunlight breaks through cloud overhead.
Twin Monoliths, Tachingouza BayLazovsky Reserve
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
A tall granite rock formation rises from a sandy inlet, with shallow seaweed-patched water and a deep blue cloud-streaked sky, Lazovsky Reserve.
Pinnacle Above Sandy InletLazovsky 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
A granite monolith rises from amber tidal waters with soft reflections, set against lush hills and scattered clouds, Lazovsky Reserve.
Amber Light on Tidal StoneLazovsky 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
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
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
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
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
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 massive vertical granite rock face rises from a sandy shore beside shallow water scattered with boulders, Tachingouza Bay.
Granite Wall, Tachingouza BayLazovsky Reserve
A spiral carving near the apex of a granite boulder at Tachingouza Bay, lit by afternoon sun against a blue sky with cirrus clouds.
Spiral Carving on GraniteLazovsky 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
Weathered boulders rise from shallow water along the Lazovsky Reserve coast, with a steep green cliff and misty horizon beyond.
Boulders in the Coastal HazeLazovsky 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
Pine branches catch morning light at Gamov Peninsula, a white lighthouse on the rocky headland visible above the calm blue sea.
White Lighthouse Above the HeadlandFar East Marine Reserve
Sunlit jagged rock faces of a coastal promontory rise above calm blue water, with pine trees clinging to the edges and hazy mountains beyond, on Gamov Peninsula.
Jagged Headland in Morning HazeFar East Marine Reserve
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
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
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
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
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
Warm sunlight on a textured cliff face in the foreground, with a deep blue cove and rolling hills visible below and beyond, Vityaz Bay.
Cliff Face Above the InletFar East Marine Reserve
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
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
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 dirt path winds through pine saplings on a hillside above a sweeping sandy beach and calm blue bay, Gamov Peninsula, Far East.
Track Down to Crescent BeachFar 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
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
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
Glass-smooth water and boulders at Gamov Peninsula at dawn, a grassy headland on the right and a distant rock formation on the horizon.
Island Rock at DawnFar East Marine Reserve
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Two bare trees rise from a Primorsky Krai river bank, dried rust-colored brush at their base, open water and ice below.
Two Trees at River BreakupPrimorsky Krai
Tall dry grasses line a rugged cliff edge at Hasan, with solitary trees on the summit and a small rocky islet visible offshore.
Clifftop Grass, HasanFar East Marine Reserve
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
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
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
Dark coastal rocks with floating kelp in calm sea at Preobrazheniye, Lazovsky Reserve, with hazy mountain ridges on the horizon under warm morning light.
Kelp Shore Below the MountainsLazovsky Reserve
Smooth stones and mossy boulders beneath shallow transparent water at Preobrazheniye, silhouetted coastal hills under a pastel morning sky.
Still Shore, PreobrazheniyeLazovsky Reserve
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
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
Twisted dead branches in the foreground with a steep limestone cliff face above pebble shoreline and calm water, morning light at Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve.
Limestone Cliffs at PetrovaLazovsky Reserve
Algae-covered boulders in shallow glassy water at Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve, beneath a soft pink horizon with a faint crescent moon.
Boulder Shore at Pink DuskLazovsky Reserve
Gravel spit dividing a river channel from a calm pool, with bare deciduous trees and dried reeds at the mouth of the river, Petrova Island.
Gravel Spit at River MouthLazovsky Reserve
Coastal grass at lower right, soft morning surf on the sandy shore, and a forested island against the pale morning sky at Petrova Island.
Morning Shore Below the IslandLazovsky Reserve
Tall dune grass in the foreground with a curved beach, smooth surf, and a forested island silhouette at Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve.
Dune Grass Along the ShoreLazovsky Reserve
Forested island silhouette against a twilight sky of pink and purple clouds at Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve, with a crescent moon above.
Island Against the Twilight SkyLazovsky Reserve
Moss-covered boulders and tidal pools on the rocky shore at Petrova Island, Lazovsky Reserve, with long-exposure water and a silhouetted headland at dusk.
Moss Shore at DuskLazovsky Reserve
Moss-dusted boulders in still water at dusk at Petrova Island, a crescent moon above a pastel sky of pink and lavender over the forested headland.
Crescent Moon Over Petrova IslandLazovsky Reserve
Warm-lit sand cliffs rise above a shallow inlet pool, with misty headlands visible in the distance, Lazovsky Reserve.
Eroded Cliffs at Low TideLazovsky Reserve
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
Still tidal pool with a solitary branch at Petrova Island, white-capped waves rolling toward a warmly lit forested hill.
Still Pool Before the WavesLazovsky Reserve
Sandy spit and tidal pool at Petrova Island, waves rolling toward shore under a sky fading from blue to soft peach near the horizon.
Sandy Spit Toward Open WaterLazovsky Reserve
A tidal pool mirrors the sky and distant islands on a sand spit at Petrova Island, waves breaking beyond in warm golden light.
Tidal Pool at SunsetLazovsky Reserve
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
A coastal bay viewed across tall grass, scattered clouds above deep blue water and tree-covered hills, Lazovsky Reserve.
Bay Under Scattered CloudLazovsky Reserve
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
Skeletal driftwood on a grey pebble beach at Petrova Island, the shoreline curving toward a forested hillside under a wide blue sky.
Driftwood on a Pebble BeachLazovsky Reserve
Smooth lichen-covered boulders line the rocky shore at Petrova Island, frothy waves lapping against them, a forested headland under wispy clouds.
Lichen Boulders at Low TideLazovsky Reserve
Wet boulders line the shore at Petrova Island as surf catches warm light, a steep forested headland silhouetted against textured clouds.
Surf at the Forested HeadlandLazovsky Reserve
Long-exposure water flows around moss-covered boulders toward a dark, forested headland silhouetted against the horizon, Lazovsky Reserve.
Wet Stones at Golden HourLazovsky Reserve
Green moss covers smooth boulders in shallow water at Petrova Island, a forested peninsula silhouetted against bright clouds at golden hour.
Green Boulders at the HeadlandLazovsky Reserve
A densely forested cliff slopes toward a pebble shore where sea foam washes in, Lazovsky Reserve.
Dense Canopy Above the ShoreLazovsky 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
Tall granite pillars at Langou Bay rise from shallow water, sunlight bursting through a narrow gap between the stones.
Pillars in Low SunPrimorsky Krai
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
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
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
Rippled shallows reflect blue sky and sunlit stone above an algae-covered rock bed, Langou Bay.
Green Algae in Summer ShallowsPrimorsky Krai
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
Clear coastal water reveals dense beds of submerged aquatic vegetation below granite cliffs at Langou Bay, Primorsky Krai.
Underwater Meadow at Langou BayPrimorsky Krai
Clear water reveals submerged grasses and stones, with massive granite boulders and pale curved sand at Langou Bay.
Rock Arch Over Clear ShallowsPrimorsky Krai
Moss-covered boulders rest on sand and in shallow water along Langou Bay, backed by forested hillsides.
Mossy Boulders, Langou BayPrimorsky Krai
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Dark coastal rocks sit in the foreground beneath a sky of storm clouds, warm light crossing the water at dusk, Vladivostok.
Dusk on Coastal RocksPrimorsky Krai
A fast-moving stream rushes over icy banks in the forest near Vinogradovka, frost still clinging to branches in the early spring morning.
Ice-Rimmed Stream, VinogradovkaPrimorsky Krai
The rough white bark of birch trees fills the foreground while a calm river and distant hills show through bare branches beyond, Primorsky Krai.
River Through Birch TrunksPrimorsky Krai
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 moss-covered log spans a dark forest stream, with bare branches overhead and patches of melting ice along its edges, Russian Far East.
Mossy Log Above Dark WaterPrimorsky Krai
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
Snow-capped clusters cling to dark bare branches, rimlit with warm backlight against a cool blurred blue sky, Russian Far East, winter.
Backlit Snow on Bare BranchesPrimorsky Krai
A dried reed blade coated in crystalline frost crosses slender stems, warm yellow tones contrasting with white ice crystals, Vladivostok, midwinter.
Frosted Reed at MiddayPrimorsky Krai
Jagged rock formations and distant sea stacks along the rocky shoreline of Vityaz Bay at dawn, early autumn 2006.
Sea Stacks at Vityaz BayFar East Marine Reserve
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 winter river in Primorsky Krai flows between thick white ice shelves, bare trees rising on both banks beneath a pale blue sky.
Dark Channel Between Ice ShelvesPrimorsky 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
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
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 partially frozen river winds through snowy woodland, tall golden reeds in the foreground and bare birch trees lining the sunlit right bank.
Golden Reeds at the Ice EdgePrimorsky Krai