June evening sun at Port Ellen Marina, Isle of Islay

Image

Picture of a small marina in the evening sun under dark cloudsA June evening on Islay, after a cloudy period the Sun breaks through the clouds, bathing Port Ellen Marina in some beautiful mild light.

Evening mood at Port Ellen Marina and Loch Leòdamais, Isle of Islay

Image

Panoramic picture of a view over a marina and a small loch with a coastal villageTaken about 5-10 minutes before the full rainbow appeared over Port Ellen, a panoramic view of Port Ellen Marina and Loch Leòdamais from the pier in the mild June evening light on Islay.

Full rainbow over Port Ellen panorama, Isle of Islay

Image

Panoramic picture of a full rainbow over a coastal village with a small marina

Sometimes a delay can have unexpected benefits: Arriving with the MV Finlaggan for a June holiday on Islay the mezzanine car deck got stuck, delaying me getting off the ferry. When I finally got off I spotted an old friend and stopped to have a chat with him. While we were chatting the clouds broke up and shortly after he had to leave this beautiful full rainbow appeared over Port Ellen. In a way it’s even more than a full rainbow, as it was reflected/mirrored in the calm water.