Breaking waves in the sky above Islay

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Picture of cloud shaped like four breaking wavesAn interesting cloud formation I spotted from the track from Machir Bay to Kilchiaran. Reminds me of waves breaking in the sea, seen from the side.

Update: As per the comment below, I now believe this is an example of Kelvin–Helmholtz waves/instability, a relatively rare phenomenon.

 

Weather front approaching Kilchiaran Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a cloud front approaching a bayA view out to the Atlantic at Kilchiaran Bay, looking west. A weather front was approaching from the south. An hour later it was completely overcast, two hours later raining heavily.

 

Hazy Afternoon at Kilchiaran, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a view over a coastline on a hazy afternoonA view over the coastline stretching south west from Kilchiaran Bay. Taken on a hazy April afternoon on a walk from Kilchoman over Bealach na Caillich to Kilchiaran.