Even a hardened cynic won’t deny that there are very few sights on the face of the earth that are as beautiful as a beach. Perhaps the most stunning thing about beaches is their ability to create such a variety of atmospheres.

We are showcasing some of the most interesting and most amazing photos taken at the beach. These photographs are some of the best beach photos you are going to find online.

Peffer Beach Arch by Jim Patterson

Turrimeta Beach by Yury Prokopenko

Trigger Beach Wave by Kirk

Turimetta Beach, Sydney, Australia By Yury Prokopenko

Sunrise at Soldiers Beach, Central Coast, NSW Australia

Vourvourou in Greece by Phillip Klinger

Color Explosion taken at Tidal Pool, Sydney by Yuri Prokopenko

From a Distance by Hendro Hailana

Baker Beach Sunset by Brian Knott

Putty Beach, Australia by Bobesh

Sunrise at Beach in Sydney by Yuri Pokopenko

Grayton Beach, Florida by Patrick Smith

Catherine Hill Bay Beach by Yuri Prokopenko

Beach Park by Chris

Dorset Beach, England taken by Peter Allen

Pacific Morning by Paul

Pensacola Beach Sunrise By Bruce Bordelon

Punggol Beach By Kenneth Hong