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Tiny rainbow over the Atlantic, seen from Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a short rainbow stump on the horizon out over the sea
Tiny rainbow over the Atlantic, seen from Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

Spotted during a November walk on Kilchoman beach, a short stump rainbow out on the horizon over the Atlantic.

Mull and Oronsay behind Loch Gorm, seen from the Kilchiaran radar station, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a long distance view from a hill, looking across a freshwater loch on island out to sea with two islands on the horizon
Mull and Oronsay behind Loch Gorm, seen from the Kilchiaran radar station, Isle of Islay

A walk up to the old radar station between Kilchoman and Kilchiaran in late November 2025 was rewarded with some brilliant long distance views. Kilchoman church just peeking over the crags on the right. Then Loch Gorm and under dark clouds the north west around Ardnave. Across the water is Oronsay (Priory on the left)) with Colonsay hiding behind it. In the far distance the Isle of Mull with Ben More left of centre. Not sure what the mountains towards the right are.

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.