27 Captivating Seascape Photos That Spark Creativity

BySteven Snell Updated on
Rock formation glowing from the sunrise with water rolling over rocks
Photo: jms/Unsplash

Few landscapes evoke as much emotion and creative curiosity as the meeting of land and sea. Seascapes offer endless opportunities for photographers to capture moments of breathtaking drama, serene calm, and everything in between.

This collection of 27 stunning seascape photographs promises to spark new ideas and inspire you to see the coast in fresh, imaginative ways.

👉 Related reading: Master the Art of Seascape Photography – Tips for Stunning Ocean Shots

Ocean and rocks under a purple and orange sky at sunset
Photo: Backyard Photography/Unlimphotos
Long exposure photo looking down the coast with blurred clouds from movement
Photo: Justin Wolff/Unsplash
Coast rock formations under a dark, cloudy sky
Photo: Jasmina K/Envato Elements
rocks and the ocean at sunset
Photo: Jonny Gios/Unsplash
Sunset along the coast with white wildflowers in the foreground
Photo: Backyard Photography/Unlimphotos
Sea surface with blue water waves under yellow and purple sunset sky
Photo: bilanol/Envato Elements
Rock formation and natural arch along the coast
Photo: Ache Dipro/Unsplash
beautiful sunset overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Northern California
Photo: Backyard Photography/Unlimphotos
Long exposure shot of the seascape in Guernsey during a sunset
Photo: wirestock/Envato Elements
Pebbles beach with an arch in Cabo Rojo at sunset, located at the southwestern point of Puerto Rico
Photo: wirestock/Envato Elements
Tall cliff rising above the sea
Photo: Fredrik Gyllenhammar/Unsplash
Sunset at a Rocky Northern California Beach with waves rushing over the rocks
Photo: Backyard Photography/Unsplash
Rocky coast under a cloudy sky
Photo: Jasmina K/Envato Elements
Rock formation glowing from the sunrise with water rolling over rocks
Photo: jms/Unsplash
Italian coastal town at night
Photo: Grafixart_photo Samir Belhamra/Pexels
Sunset over the ocean and horizon
Photo: Jonny Gios/Unsplash
Bow Fiddle Rock - Portknockie - Scotland
Photo: SteveAllenPhoto999/Envato Elements
Silhouette or rocky coast at golden hour with waves splashing in the foreground
Photo: kasto/Unlimphotos
Long exposure or rolling waves at the beach during golden hour
Photo: Zukiman Mohamad/Pexels
Grassy coast with beach and boats in the water
Photo: Stijn Dijkstra/Pexels
Water falling into a hole along the coast
Photo: Manuel M. Almeida/Unsplash
Cliff and natural arch with waves rolling in
Photo: Fabien Bellanger/Unsplash
Rocks and coastal cliffs
Photo: Nuno Veludo/Pexels
Long exposure showing water softly rushing around rocks on the coast
Photo: Rob Bates/Unsplash
Durdle Door at sunset
Photo: Chris Meads/Unsplash
Sea sunrise at rocky beach
Photo: Jasmina K/Envato Elements

Steven's interest in photography began while he was working in web and graphic design. He ran a successful web design blog for several years, which gave him the flexibility to travel the world and experience many new places. Connect with Steven on LinkedIn.