Oystercatchers near the wreck of the Patti on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a dozen Oystercatchers on a beach near an old wreck, dunes in the background
Oystercatchers near the wreck of the Patti on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

A June walk on Kilchoman beach on the west coast of Islay during low tide. A dozen Oystercatchers on the beach near the wreck of the Patti, the Kilchoman dunes in the background.

Sanaigmore Bay June late evening panorama, Isle of Islay

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Panoramic picture of a small bay with a beach as well as some steep cliffs on a summer evening with sunset approaching
Sanaigmore Bay June late evening panorama, Isle of Islay

A June evening in the north of Islay, on the eastern side of Sanaigmore Bay. The panoramic view covers the beach and the dramatic cliffs to the west, all on a June late evening close to the summer solstice. We had gone out to watch the sunset, hoping to see it set north of the headland, but unfortunately the clouds thwarted us.

Small wave approaching the wreck of the Patti on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

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Picture of a small shipwreck in shallow water on a beach, a small wave approaching
Small wave approaching the wreck of the Patti on Kilchoman beach, Isle of Islay

Another view of the wreck of the Patti on Kilchoman beach in the incoming tide on a sunny June afternoon. Small waves are approaching from the Atlantic, breaking as they reach the beach and wash over the wreck.