A November afternoon on the west coast of Islay, sunset approaching rapidly. The sky and the crags are reflected on the wet sand of Kilchoman beach. The setting Sun is breaking through a gap in the clouds, reflecting on the water.
An overcast November morning on the west coast of Islay, clouds hanging over Kilchoman beach in Machir Bay. Suddenly the Sun briefly burst through the clouds, reflecting on the wet beach. Half an hour later some beautiful bright sunshine with blue sky had developed.
A fairly common bird on Islay, seen in many places. Here are 40 Ringed Plovers in the northern part of Kilchoman beach, some of the lower dunes and machair in the background.