Picture of the Day

Nature

Cliffs

A scenic landscape photograph of a small group of grey Cape Barren geese resting on massive granite coastal rocks beneath a weathered coastal tree along a Tasmanian shore.

Haven of the Granite Isles

A dramatic landscape view from inside a dark limestone canyon in Khao Sok, Thailand, showing a solitary boatman illuminated by a thick, brilliant sunbeam cutting down through a misty green jungle canopy onto a calm river.

Beam of the Heavens

A scenic wide-angle view of massive limestone cliffs reflected perfectly in a tranquil low-tide pool on a sandy beach under a cloudy blue sky in Krabi, Thailand.

Mirror of the Cliffs

A dramatic, wide-angle landscape photograph of powerful, deep-green waves crashing with massive white foam against towering red sandstone cliffs covered in deep snow and ice under a heavy, overcast winter sky.

Tempest of Ice and Stone

A dramatic wide-angle photograph of powerful, deep green waves crashing with white foam against layered red sandstone cliffs under an overcast, foggy winter sky, with light snow dusting the rock ledges and trees above.

Surge of the Inland Sea

A dramatic, wide-angle action shot of massive, churning turquoise lake waves crashing with explosive white foam against towering red sandstone cliffs covered in ice and winter snow under a stormy gray sky.

Fury of the Inland Sea

A crisp, wide-angle winter photograph of a small, snow-covered island in a calm lake, crowded with dark pine and frosty white trees under a heavy, overcast gray sky.

Island of Silent Frost

A low-angle wide landscape photograph at blue hour showing a bare, gnarled tree standing on a rocky sandstone shelf next to a smooth reflection pool that perfectly mirrors its branches and a large stone archway along a calm lake shore.

Still Pools, Ancient Arches

A low-angle landscape photograph at blue hour showing a solitary gnarled tree on a rocky sandstone shelf next to a pristine pool of water that perfectly mirrors its branches and a distant rock stack along a calm lake coast.

Mirror of the Shoreline

A wide-angle winter landscape photograph showing a rugged shoreline of dark, layered sandstone cliffs covered in deep snow and ice, with frost-covered evergreen trees overlooking a frozen lake under a thick winter fog.

Frozen Spires, Silent Shore

A wide-angle landscape photograph at dawn showing a rugged shoreline of layered, red-orange sandstone cliffs with sea cave openings, topped by a green forest of birch and evergreen trees overlooking crystal-clear teal lake water with visible rocks on the lake bed.

Carved Sandstone, Crystal Currents

A wide-angle landscape photograph at twilight showing a prominent, tree-topped sandstone rock pillar standing in calm blue lake water, framed by swirling, layered rock channels and cliffs along a rugged coast with remnants of winter snow.

Twilight on Carved Stone

Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) and Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) atop Devils Island Sandstone

Crimson Cliffs, Teal Waters

A detailed, top-down photograph of various colorful, wet rocks and boulders, including a prominent brown and black striped stone, sitting in shallow, crystal-clear lake water along a rocky shoreline.

Ancient Stones, Clear Currents

A calm wide-angle view of a rocky sandstone shoreline with small sea cave openings, topped by a lush green forest with white birch trees reflecting into still, clear green water.

Verdant Canopy, Carved Stone

A low-angle wide shot of a rocky shoreline featuring tiered, colorful orange and brown sandstone shelves and shallow pools of clear teal water filled with smooth, green and red stones.

Layered Stone, Crystal Pools

A low-angle shot from inside a network of red sandstone sea caves and massive rock arches rising out of clear teal lake water under an overcast sky.

Pillars of Crimson Stone

A low-angle shot of a green-canopied sandstone cliff face with a large overhanging tree branch, framing a calm channel of teal lake water leading toward sea cave arches in the distance.

Vaulted Stone, Emerald Canopy

A vibrant wide-angle shot of a rocky sandstone shoreline with a prominent, gnarled tree root system on the right, overhanging crystal-clear teal water that reveals sunlit rocks on the lake floor, with distant rock arches visible along the coast under a clear blue sky.

Sunlit Depths, Sculpted Shore

A low-angle shot from deep within a dark sandstone sea cave network, looking out through layered rock arches over calm, glowing teal lake water toward distant sunlit openings.

Shadows of the Stone

A close wide-angle shot of rocky sandstone sea caves and arches along a body of water, topped with colorful red, yellow, and green autumn trees.

Sculpted Stone, Autumn Canopy

A vibrant autumn landscape showcasing a dense canopy of orange, yellow, and red trees nestled at the base of a towering, dark, wet rock cliff under soft, diffused lighting.

Autumn’s Fiery Stone Canopy

A scenic wide-angle autumn view from Rough Ridge Lookout along the Blue Ridge Parkway, showcasing stratified grey rock ledges bordered by vibrant red bushes in the foreground, looking down over a vast valley of orange and yellow fall trees as low morning fog weaves through distant mountain ridges.

Crimson Cliffs, Rolling Mists

A water-level close-up photograph of a massive, swirling sandstone arch at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, showcasing dramatic curved bands of orange iron and black manganese stains with a single cormorant perched on a rock ledge above choppy teal water.

Ribbons of the Ancient Arch