Cloud break over the Sound of Islay

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Picture of a break in heavy clouds over an island
Cloud break over the Sound of Islay

A view from a ferry crossing to Islay in November 2023. Some heavy clouds over the Sound of Jura and both Islay and Jura. A break opening up in the clouds just over the entrance to the Sound of Islay.

Islay Highland cattle, gorse and the Paps of Jura

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Picture of a black and a brown Highland cattle in front of a gorse bush, in the background a sea loch and some mountains
Islay Highland cattle, gorse and the Paps of Jura

Two Highland cattle in front of a gorse bush on the Rhinns of Islay, next to the Loch Indaal Way coastal path. Loch Indaal behind the bush with the Paps of Jura nicely visible in the distance.

Loch Indaal lighthouse on the Rhinns of Islay between the Paps of Jura

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Picture of a small lighthouse with some mountains in the background
Loch Indaal lighthouse on the Rhinns of Islay between the Paps of Jura

A closer look at the Loch Indaal lighthouse just outside Port Charlotte on the Rhinns of Islay. The telephoto lens makes it look like the lighthouse is almost standing between the Paps of Jura, in reality they are about 17 miles away.