02/09/2026
Sunrise from Paul Landa Reserve, Pearl Beach
A very different start to the day at Pearl Beach.
Rather than the usual brilliant sunrise colours, this morning was all about the atmosphere — heavy clouds, distant rain showers over Broken Bay and patches of warm morning light appearing along the horizon.
With the moon still visible behind me, I spent some time wandering around Paul Landa Reserve and watching the conditions change across the water.
I particularly like mornings like this photographically.
They may not deliver the classic colourful sunrise, but the changing weather can produce something far more dramatic.
📍 Paul Landa Reserve | Pearl Beach, Central Coast NSW
Craig Stevens Photography