Dramatic June evening clouds over Islay

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Picture of a dramatic cloudy evening sky with a sunbreak over an islandAs much as I like a clear and bright sky, sometimes a cloudy sky can look beautiful as well. Especially when combined with small gaps for the Sun to break through and create nice effects. Seen from the ferry to Islay during a crossing in June.

Night arrival at Port Askaig, Isle of Islay

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Picture of an evening ferry berthing in the darkA dark evening arrival on Islay a number of years ago, before the new ferry terminal and the new RNLI station were built.

Islay ferry MV Finlaggan gathering speed

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Picture of the Calmac ferry MV Finlaggan cruising along a soundHaving just left Port Askaig for a crossing to Kennacraig on the mainland the Islay ferry MV Finlaggan is gathering speed to cruise down the Sound of Islay.