Islands and optical effects near Achiltibuie

An afternoon walk on the hills above Achiltibuie revealed a variety of views and atmospheric optical effects.

Above: The view across the Minch, with Lewis and Harris visible on the horizon (Photo: Aaron Watson, 2018)

Above: Visible to the left of this image, a sunbeam is reflected from the surface of the ocean and projecting into the sky (Photo: Aaron Watson, 2018)

Above: Oblique sunlight illuminates Achiltibuie, with Ben More Coigach beyond (Photo: Aaron Watson, 2018)

Above: Falling snow backlit by the sun over Tannara Mòr - the Summer Isles (Photo: Aaron Watson, 2018)