Kilchoman beach in April morning mist and light, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wide sandy beach in low morning light, mist over the water and in the distance
Kilchoman beach in April morning mist and light, Isle of Islay

An April morning on the west coast of Islay, out for a walk down Kilchoman beach. Some morning mist over Machir Bay towards the south, while some mild low morning sun from the east is lighting up parts of the beach.

Gloaming over Machir Bay with a passing plane, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a colourful sky above a wide bay during the gloaming, a passing plane visible high in the sky
Gloaming over Machir Bay with a passing plane, Isle of Islay

The beautiful light of the gloaming just after sunset, here seen over Machir Bay in April 2024, watched from Kilchoman beach. Some low clouds on the horizon, illuminated by the sun from below the horizon. Also note the plane high up in the sky on the top left, probably on its way to America.

Fishing boats and Seals seen across Portnahaven roofs, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some fishing boats and some Seals in a bay, seen across the roofs of a coastal village
Fishing boats and Seals seen across Portnahaven roofs, Isle of Islay

A view over the roofs along Shore Street in Portnahaven, with Seals as well as fishing boat visible in the bay. Orsay (the home of the Rhinns of Islay lighthouse, not visible to the left) behind.