Machir Bay beach panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a wide bay with a beachA panoramic view over Machir Bay on the west coast of Islay, taken from the southern end of the bay.

Waves, clouds and sunlight in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a big swell with breaking waves rolling into a bay, sunlight under cloudsA breezy November day in Machir Bay, a big swell rolling in from the west with the waves breaking as they reach the shore. In some places spray is thrown high in the air. I like how some bright sunlight from a break in the clouds is reflecting on the water while there are still heavy clouds above.

Rock canal in Machir Bay, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small rock canal on a shoreYou need a bit of luck to see this scene in Machir Bay as this interestingly shaped natural channel at times is filled up with sand, at other times is free like when I took this picture. When it’s free it’s nice to watch the water going in and out and splashing into the small pool at the end.