Storm gust on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wide beach on a stormy November afternoon, the wind has pushed water and foam high up the beach. The ripples of a guest can be seen on some shallow water
Storm gust on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

Wind and storm gusts are quite difficult to photograph, usually you feel and hear them more than you see them. I hope this picture gives at least an idea, if you look closely you can see the ripples from the storm gust in the shallow water left behind by a retreating wave. Picture taken on Kilchoman beach in Machir Bay on the west coast of Islay during a late November 2025 storm.

Brief sun break over the Singing Sands with Ireland on the horizon, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view over a sandy beach interspersed with rocks, the sun breaking through the clouds. Another island visible on the horizon across the sea.
Brief sun break over the Singing Sands with Ireland on the horizon, Isle of Islay

Arriving at the Singing Sands near Port Ellen on a November early afternoon, the Sun briefly breaking through on a mostly cloudy day. If you look closely you can also make out Ireland on the horizon across the North Channel.

Kilchoman beach from the Kilchiaran track, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a wide sandy beach in a west coast bay, seen from a hillside above it
Kilchoman beach from the Kilchiaran track, Isle of Islay

A view from the Kilchoman to Kilchiaran track on a November 2025 morning, looking out over Machir Bay and Kilchoman beach with the dunes on the right.