2024 upgrade works at Kennacraig for new Islay ferries

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Picture of machinery during upgrade work at a ferry terminal, including cranes and platforms
2024 upgrade works at Kennacraig for new Islay ferries

I’m not sure what exactly they were doing, but these works at Kennacraig in November 2024 were part of the upgrades in preparation for the two new Islay ferries scheduled to arrive in early 2025

Barnacle Geese and a passing car at Blackrock, Isle of Islay

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Picture of Barnacle Geese in flight on a cloudy later afternoon in November, the lights of a passing car reflecting on the water of a sea loch
Barnacle Geese and a passing car at Blackrock, Isle of Islay

Taken the same afternoon as the dramatic light over Bowmore distillery: Some Barnacle Geese flying over Loch Indaal as they arrive for the roost. A car coming over the hill at Blackrock, it’s headlights reflecting on the water.

Dramatic November light over Bowmore distillery, Isle of Islay

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Picture of late afternoon sun breaking through heavy clouds over a coastal distillery in a village
Dramatic November light over Bowmore distillery, Isle of Islay

Originally I had come to the top of Loch Indaal to watch geese coming in for the roost. They did come in, although not as good and photogenic as I had hoped. While it was cloudy the vast majority of the time the sun did make a few brief appearances. Here a bright spot appeared in the clouds above Bowmore distillery, reflecting on Loch Indaal