International Space Station (ISS) passing over Kilchoman, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a space station pass in the night skyDuring April 2015 the International Space Station (ISS) was passing over Scotland. One evening (Sunday 12/Apr/2015 to be precise) I set up just outside of Kilchoman Church to capture a pass over Islay. Unfortunately I was interrupted by a passing car just as the ISS started to appear, but luckily managed to still capture the majority of the pass. This is a composite of 14 images covering approximately 2 minutes, hence the movement of the stars resulting in short startrails as well.

Machir Bay from the old Radar Station, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a bay with a wide sandy beach , seen from high upA view over Machir Bay with Kilchoman Beach from the old radar station, taken on a beautiful sunny April day in 2014. In the distance also Saligo Bay and the Opera House Rocks.

Coastguard Cottages and Kilchoman Dunes, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a row of cottages next to some dunesA view from high up on the Kilchoman Crags on a sunny day on Islay in April. The Coastguard Cottages behind the Kilchoman dunes, cattle grazing in a field at the top of the dunes. Not in the picture, but Machir Bay is on the left.