Rocky Laphroaig shore and a glimpse of a barley boat, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a rocky shoreline with a red cargo ship in the distance
Rocky Laphroaig shore and a glimpse of a barley boat, Isle of Islay

A view from Laphroaig towards the Oa, the rocky shoreline just west of Laphroaig in front of us. The barley boat (unfortunately not sure which this one is) just about to disappear behind them on its way to Port Ellen. Towering over it the cliffs of the Oa.

Rainy night arrival in Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

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Picture of rain illuminated by a ship's light at night
Rainy night arrival in Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

A dark November evening arrival in Port Ellen on a rainy day. The rain was lashing down, but I still wanted to try to take some pictures. I noticed the bright lamps on the side of the ferry illuminated the rain brightly, the relatively slow shutter speed made the rain look like long strings hanging in the air.

Barley boat MV Victress in Port Ellen at night, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small bulk carrier at the pier of a small harbour at night
Barley boat MV Victress in Port Ellen at night, Isle of Islay

A view from the Islay ferry arriving in Port Ellen on a November evening. The MV Victress delivering barley for many of the Islay distilleries at the pier.