Port Ellen panorama from the ferry, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a coastal village with a pier, grain silo and harbour
Port Ellen panorama from the ferry, Isle of Islay

A panoramic view over Port Ellen from the MV Finlaggan with boarding almost completed, just the Islay Crabs lorry still to be loaded. Taken on a stormy November 2024 morning.

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.