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Coastal Photography

Selection of our photography taken in coastal areas in Canada, Alaska, Greece and New Zealand (There are 178 photos in this photo gallery.)

Couple Iceberg Watching Pinware River Provincial...

photo of Couple Iceberg Watching Pinware River Provincial Park Labrador

A couple stands by the wooden railing iceberg watching near the mouth of the Pinware River in Pinware River...

Marine Mammal Wildlife South Island New Zealand

photo of Marine Mammal Wildlife South Island New Zealand

This wildlife photo was taken on the South Island of New Zealand and is of a New Zealand Sea Lion, also known as a...

Coastal Scenery Tautuku Bay...

The amazing coastal scenery of Tautuku Bay in the Catlins Region of the South Island of New Zealand is one of those views that makes you stop and catch your breath because it is so amazing. This view is from the Florence Hill Lookout.

The amazing coastal scenery of...

Scenic Rugged West Coast Beach...

A rocky ledge leads to the scenic blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. South Beach is a stretch of coast located in the Pacific Rim National Park which is mixed with rugged shores and sandy beach on the pristine West Coast of Vancouver Island.

A rocky ledge leads to the scenic...

Sun Scenery Reflections Picture...

The bright sun sends reflections skipping off the surface of the Tofino Inlet on Vancouver Island, British Columbia while the tree lined scenery which fringes the inlet is silhouetted.

The bright sun sends reflections...

Scenic Tofino Inlet Clayoquot...

The scenery around the Tofino Inlet in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on the West Coast of Vancouver Island is absolutely breathtaking and extremely scenic. The inlet looks like a pane of glass and many species of trees frame the water.

The scenery around the Tofino Inlet...

Mountain Coastal Scenery Pacific...

This coastal and mountain scenery is seen from South Beach just after sunset in Pacific Rim National Park; part of the Long Beach Unit in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia.

This coastal and mountain scenery is...

Dramatic Cloud Sunset Scenic...

The pattern of the clouds and the intensity of the sunset make for a dramatic scenic coastal shot over the beach along Cox Bay near Tofino. This is a transition area of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve on the West Coast of Vancouver Island.

The pattern of the clouds and the...

Beach Sand Details Pacific Coast...

Patterns in the wet sand create unique sand details along the Pacific Coast in Tonquin Beach. This beach which is surrounded by beautiful ocean scenery is located in Tofino, on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia.

Patterns in the wet sand create...

Winter Storm Wave Action Pacific...

A winter storm whips along the coast of the Pacific Ocean and stirs up some stunning wave action off the West Coast of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.

A winter storm whips along the coast...

Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre...

Receiving approximately 100,000 visitors per year, the Wickaninnish Interpretive Centre in the heart of the Pacific Rim National Park on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, BC has been undergoing a complete redesign of its exhibits.

Receiving approximately 100,000...

Beachfront Camping Tofino...

There's nothing quite like pulling up to a camp site that's right on the beach. Beachfront camping is a unique experience and one found in a couple of campsites near the town of Tofino on the West Coast of the Vancouver Island in British Columbia.

There's nothing quite like pulling up...

Tide Pool Sea Life Tonquin Beach...

An easily accessible beach from the town of Tofino on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, Tonquin Beach which is a small sandy stretch of shoreline, features occasional rocky outcrops such as this with a tide pool full of sea life.

An easily accessible beach from the...

Cape Forchu Lighthouse Yarmouth...

The Cape Forchu Lighthouse, situated in Yarmouth Harbour in Cape Forchu, Nova Scotia has been on this spot since 1840. The first way to light this lighthouse was by a kerosene lamp, but in 1962 it was finally lit with electricity.

The Cape Forchu Lighthouse, situated...

Pacific Ocean Seascape Lennard...

A boiling seascape of the Pacific Ocean as it lashes the shores of Cox Bay on the West Coast of Vancouver Island as Lennard Island Lighthouse stands high and dry on its rocky platform.

A boiling seascape of the Pacific...

Hot Springs Cove Maquinna Marine...

Set amongst sharp, jagged rocks the hot springs of Hot Springs Cove in the Maquinna Marine Provincial Park on the West Coast of Vancouver Island are a unique destination to visit - tours are available from the town of Tofino.

Set amongst sharp, jagged rocks the...

Ochre Sea Star Pacific Rim...

Among the many activities available in Pacific Rim National Park on the West Coast of Vancouver Island in BC, combing the rocks at low tide for sea life is one of the most popular. It is common to see colourful ochre sea stars, and sea anemones.

Among the many activities available...

Stormy Pacific Ocean Coastal...

An invigorating way to enjoy the sunset on a stormy evening is taking a walk along one of the many coastal shores near Tofino. During the winter months, the waves roll in off the Pacific Ocean and crash against the shores creating a grand spectacle.

An invigorating way to enjoy the...

Sunset Fillongley Provincial...

The picturesque Fillongley Provincial Park situated on Denman Island (off Vancouver Island) is a relatively small park with uninterrupted views of the Strait of Georgia making its beach ideal for strolling at sunset.

The picturesque Fillongley Provincial...

Coastal Wave Action Curio Bay...

Waters crashing against the Fossil Forest reef along the shore of Curio Bay on the South Island of New Zealand, create magnificently memorable coastal wave action scenery enjoyed by nature loving tourists.

Waters crashing against the Fossil...

Abel Tasman Coastal Scenery...

Kayakers take a rest along the Abel Tasman National Park beach front in the South Island of New Zealand. Sea kayaking is a popular tourist activity that offers spectacular views of the gorgeous coastal scenery of the park.

Kayakers take a rest along the Abel...

Routes Des Cretes Mediterranean...

The Routes des Cretes is along the Mediterranean in Les Calanques, Cap Canaille in the Bouches du Rhone area in Provence, France. For any history lovers this trail is a must-see because it has a strong connection to World War I.

The Routes des Cretes is along the...

Cap Des Rosiers Lighthouse Lands...

The Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse sits at Land's End on the Gaspesie Peninsula along Highway 132 in Quebec, Canada. This tall lighthouse looks out over the sea and is still open for visitors from late June to late September.

The Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse sits...

Atlantic Puffin Birds Island...

A group of Atlantic Puffins nest on Bird Island, which is located just off shore from Cape Bonavista Lighthouse on Bonavista Peninsula in Bonavista Bay in Newfoundland Labrador in Canada.

A group of Atlantic Puffins nest on...

Sunset Rocky Coastline Hudson...

The sun sets in the sky and casts shades of orange, pink and yellow across the rocky snow covered coastline of Hudson Bay near Churchill, Manitoba. Sunset in this area during the early winter months showcases the rugged coastline of the bay.

The sun sets in the sky and casts...

Mission Bay Waitemata Harbour...

An oasis in the city of Auckland on the shores of the Waitemata Harbour, Mission Bay is a suburb to the East of the city. Beautiful pohutukawa trees line the sandy beach separating the beach from the grassy area of the reserve.

An oasis in the city of Auckland on...

Fratercula Arctica Common Puffin...

A species of seabird with several nicknames, the Common (Atlantic) Puffin is also known by its scientific name of Fratercula arctica. The Common puffin is found on the Atlantic coasts of Europe, Iceland, and North America such as in Newfoundland.

A species of seabird with several...

Sand And Waves West Coast Tasman...

A beautiful summer scene of soft sand and the constant waves of the Tasman Sea lapping at the shores of Kohaihai Beach on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island. This beach, situated near the town of Karamea, is the start of the famous Heaphy Track.

A beautiful summer scene of soft sand...

Active Volcano White Island Bay...

Situated 48 kilometres off the coastline of the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand, White Island is an active marine volcano is also a scenic reserve only accessible by boat or helicopter.

Situated 48 kilometres off the...

New Zealand Christmas Tree...

Bright and colourful Pohutukawa Trees line the shores of a small cove at Maitai Bay along the Karikari Peninsula on the East Coast of the North Island in New Zealand. These trees are also called the New Zealand Christmas Tree.

Bright and colourful Pohutukawa Trees...

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