Low flying jet over Loch Gorm, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a low flying RAF jet
Low flying jet over Loch Gorm, Isle of Islay

Admittedly this could be anywhere, so you have to trust me this was over Loch Gorm on Islay. I believe it’s some kind of RAF jet on a training exercise, that’s all I can work out.

Update: It’s a Hawk Trainer, thanks to Chris for the information.

Wet rocks on Kilchoman beach in the low November sun, Isle of Islay

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Picture of some wet rocks in the surf in some mild November sunshine
Wet rocks on Kilchoman beach in the low November sun, Isle of Islay

A scene from the southern end of Kilchoman beach, a few rocks in the surf of Machir Bay, wet from the waves washing over them and the spray. The low mild November sunlight illuminating the rocks from the south.

Milky Way over Saligo Bay at night (2), Isle of Islay

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Picture of the Milky Way over a west coast beach on a November night
Milky Way over Saligo Bay at night (2), Isle of Islay

Another take of the view of the Milky Way over Saligo Bay on a clear November night in 2014. These views always bring it back to me, what a tiny speck we are in the vastness of space…