Evening mood in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a beach in the gloamingWhile the sunset wasn’t much to shout about (too many clouds at the horizon) the gloaming in Machir Bay on the west coast of Islay still turned out quite nice.

Paps of Jura in evening light from Islay ferry

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Picture of three mountains in mild evening light, seen from a ferry in a sound below the mountainsA beautiful view from the Islay ferry arriving for Port Askaig. The Paps of Jura (left to right: Beinn an Oir, Beinn a’Chalois, Beinn Shiantaidh) in some mild evening light. Feolin with the Jura ferry slip on the shore below.

Moon and Geese over Loch Gruinart, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the Moon rising over a sea loch, three Barnacle Geese flying close to itThe Moon rising over Loch Gruinart on an October evening on Islay. Three Barnacle Geese can be seen in flight just below it.