Dramatic November afternoon light in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some dramatic colourful November afternoon light behind clouds in a bay with a beach
Dramatic November afternoon light in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

A cloudy yet beautiful November on the west coast of Islay. Colourful light breaking through the clouds over Machir Bay, reflecting on Kilchoman beach.

Hidden sunset at Saligo River, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a dramatic sunset behind clouds, seen at a small river flowing over a sandy beach
Hidden sunset at Saligo River, Isle of Islay

I’ve decided to call this a hidden sunset, as the sun is hidden behind the clouds yet we still see the rays of the sunset around the sides. Saligo River is flowing into Saligo Bay just below us.

Rising Moon over the Saligo dunes, Isle of Islay

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Picture of the Moon rising over dunes behind a beach with some rocks
Rising Moon over the Saligo dunes, Isle of Islay

Another attempt at the bright Moon rising over the Saligo dunes in June 2019. Same as the other picture it doesn’t do it justice, the sight of the Moon rising just behind the gap in the dunes, being cradled by the dunes, but I hope it at least gives an idea.