Swans opposite Bruichladdich, Isle of Islay

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Picture of swans at the shore of a sea loch, behind them on the other side of the loch a village with a distillery and warehouses
Swans opposite Bruichladdich, Isle of Islay

Spotted on the shore of Loch Indaal below Ard-Chruaidh outside Bowmore: A dozen Whooper Swans opposite Bruichladdich with the distillery and warehouses.

Rainy night arrival in Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of rain illuminated by a ship's light at night
Rainy night arrival in Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

A dark November evening arrival in Port Ellen on a rainy day. The rain was lashing down, but I still wanted to try to take some pictures. I noticed the bright lamps on the side of the ferry illuminated the rain brightly, the relatively slow shutter speed made the rain look like long strings hanging in the air.

Saligo Bay April sunset with waves and rocks, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the last moments of a sunset over the sea seen from a beach with some rocks
Saligo Bay April sunset with waves and rocks, Isle of Islay

A beautiful and colourful April sunset on the west coast of Islay in Saligo Bay. The sun is just about to disappear in the Atlantic, some colourful light and reflections on the sand of the beach behind the small rocks.