Cloud break over Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a break in the clouds over a bay with a sandy beachOn a cloudy June morning on Islay the clouds briefly break up over Machir Bay for a glimpse of blue sky.

Very low tide in Machir Bay panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a very low tide in a bay with a beach

One of the lowest tides I can recall in Machir Bay, possibly the lowest I’ve ever experienced. On the left the wreck of the Patti sticking out of the sand, I estimate the water was at least 50 metres (one Olympic swimming pool I believe is the standard comparison) away. Normally it’s just a few feet away from the wreck at low tide. Taken on the last day of my June holiday on Islay.

Weather front moving in on the west coast of Islay

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Picture of a rocky shoreline in the sun with dark clouds moving inAfter a nice and sunny morning heavy dark clouds moved in on the west coast of Islay near Machir Bay. I only just made it back to the car at Kilchoman before a very heavy rain shower set in.