Isle of Man Seascapes/Coastal

Classic White Beach
Lovely February late afternoon light at White Beach with the classic view south.
Photo: Classic White Beach. Lovely February late afternoon light at White Beach with the classic view south.

Eternal Sunrise
'This grand show is eternal. It is always sunrise somewhere; the dew is never all dried at once; a shower is forever falling; vapor ever rising. Eternal sunrise, eternal sunset, eternal dawn and gloam...
Photo: Eternal Sunrise. 'This grand show is eternal. It is always sunrise somewhere; the dew is never all dried at once; a shower is forever falling; vapor ever rising. Eternal sunrise, eternal sunset, et...

Sedge on the edge
The cotton grass putting on a great display from Cronk ny Arrey Laa looking south with the tops of Bradda Head, The Howe, and The Calf poking through the sea mist.
Photo: Sedge on the edge. The cotton grass putting on a great display from Cronk ny Arrey Laa looking south with the tops of Bradda Head, The Howe, and The Calf poking through the sea mist.

From One Island to Another
The view over the inlet to St.Michael's Isle and the 12th Century Chapel bathed in early morning light.
Photo: From One Island to Another. The view over the inlet to St.Michael's Isle and the 12th Century Chapel bathed in early morning light.

The Beacon
Daybreak at Derby Haven on a calm hazy morning.
Photo: The Beacon. Daybreak at Derby Haven on a calm hazy morning.

Sugar Lumps
What remains of old sea defences on the North West Coast of the Isle of Man. They always remind me of sugar lumps. As a sea defence it looks as if they've been about as effective as them too.
Photo: Sugar Lumps. What remains of old sea defences on the North West Coast of the Isle of Man. They always remind me of sugar lumps. As a sea defence it looks as if they've been about as effective a...

Maughold Head
Early morning sunlight catching Maughold Head and lighthouse.
Photo: Maughold Head. Early morning sunlight catching Maughold Head and lighthouse.

A Patch of Purple
A purple patch of heather amongst the golden grass. The great view south from Contrary Head.
Photo: A Patch of Purple. A purple patch of heather amongst the golden grass. The great view south from Contrary Head.

Twilight
Early morning at Port St Mary.
Photo: Twilight. Early morning at Port St Mary.

Gold Blend
Setting sun at The Lhen as the river meets the sea. Plenty of ND filters to get a long exposure in bright conditions which in turn creates this nice golden tone.
Photo: Gold Blend. Setting sun at The Lhen as the river meets the sea. Plenty of ND filters to get a long exposure in bright conditions which in turn creates this nice golden tone.

Tranquility
Stunning dawn sky at Derby Haven
Photo: Tranquility. Stunning dawn sky at Derby Haven

Winter Solstice
Mid winter setting sun at White Beach. A stunning location and I can't think of a better place on the Island to be as the sun sets.
Photo: Winter Solstice. Mid winter setting sun at White Beach. A stunning location and I can't think of a better place on the Island to be as the sun sets.

Stormy Weather
A Stormy sea and sky over Bay ny Carrickey looking towards Port St. Mary.
Photo: Stormy Weather. A Stormy sea and sky over Bay ny Carrickey looking towards Port St. Mary.

Castletown Sunrise
March Sunrise over the Langness Peninsular viewed from Castletown.
Photo: Castletown Sunrise. March Sunrise over the Langness Peninsular viewed from Castletown.

Castletown Bay
Mid winter at Castletown Bay, Isle of Man.
Photo: Castletown Bay. Mid winter at Castletown Bay, Isle of Man.

Ramsey Daybreak
The sun rises over the Lake District Mountains and beams across the Irish Sea onto sunny Ramsey.
Photo: Ramsey Daybreak. The sun rises over the Lake District Mountains and beams across the Irish Sea onto sunny Ramsey.

The Ripple Effect
The North West sandy coastline of the Isle of Man - looking South at the end of a rare calm November day. The constant Novermber gales creating large and deep sand ripples.
Photo: The Ripple Effect. The North West sandy coastline of the Isle of Man - looking South at the end of a rare calm November day. The constant Novermber gales creating large and deep sand ripples.

On the Beach
What a great place to be - under a September sunset sky on the beach on the North West Coast of the Isle of Man.
Photo: On the Beach. What a great place to be - under a September sunset sky on the beach on the North West Coast of the Isle of Man.

Road of the Gull
A cool and breezy December morning on a section of the 90 mile coastal path, Raad ny Foillan, over looking Perwick Bay,Port St Mary and beyond to Castletown and Langness.
Photo: Road of the Gull. A cool and breezy December morning on a section of the 90 mile coastal path, Raad ny Foillan, over looking Perwick Bay,Port St Mary and beyond to Castletown and Langness.

Port Soderick
Winter Morning at Port Soderick
Photo: Port Soderick. Winter Morning at Port Soderick

Come Together
Night turns to day as fresh water meets the sea. December day break on the East coast of the Isle of Man.
Photo: Come Together. Night turns to day as fresh water meets the sea. December day break on the East coast of the Isle of Man.

Cornaa Dawn
Mid Winter Dawn at Cornaa. 1 minute exposure creating the cloud movement and silky water.
Photo: Cornaa Dawn. Mid Winter Dawn at Cornaa. 1 minute exposure creating the cloud movement and silky water.

Perwick Bay
November afternoon on the rocks at Port St. Mary looking South over Perwick Bay.
Photo: Perwick Bay. November afternoon on the rocks at Port St. Mary looking South over Perwick Bay.

High Tide
High tide at Glen Mooar Beach on the West Coast of the Isle of Man.
Photo: High Tide. High tide at Glen Mooar Beach on the West Coast of the Isle of Man.

Derby Haven
Winter morning light at Derby Haven.
Photo: Derby Haven. Winter morning light at Derby Haven.

Langness Sunrise
September sunrise over the Langness Peninsula from Castletown beach.
Photo: Langness Sunrise. September sunrise over the Langness Peninsula from Castletown beach.

Garwick Bay
October sunrise at Garwick Bay
Photo: Garwick Bay. October sunrise at Garwick Bay

Laxey Dawn
Day break at Laxey Beach on a breezy October morning.
Photo: Laxey Dawn. Day break at Laxey Beach on a breezy October morning.

At the End of the Day...
September Setting Sun from Eary Cushlin.
Photo: At the End of the Day.... September Setting Sun from Eary Cushlin.

Bay ny Carrickey
Setting sun over Port St. Mary from across Bay ny Carrickey.
Photo: Bay ny Carrickey. Setting sun over Port St. Mary from across Bay ny Carrickey.

Cairn's Strand
Frothy sea at Cairn's Stand, North of Peel, with Peel Castle in the distance.
Photo: Cairn's Strand. Frothy sea at Cairn's Stand, North of Peel, with Peel Castle in the distance.

Port St Mary Point
March Sunrise over the Castletown skyline at Port St Mary Point.
Photo: Port St Mary Point. March Sunrise over the Castletown skyline at Port St Mary Point.

Time for a Paddle
Looking South towards Peel from Ballaugh Beach in the Isle of Man.
Photo: Time for a Paddle. Looking South towards Peel from Ballaugh Beach in the Isle of Man.

Summer Solstice
Taken after sunset on the 20th June, at Glen Mooar Beach, an hour and half before the exact time of the Summer Solstice at 1 minute to Midnight.
Photo: Summer Solstice. Taken after sunset on the 20th June, at Glen Mooar Beach, an hour and half before the exact time of the Summer Solstice at 1 minute to Midnight.

Ripple Beach
Summer evening light on the beach just south of Jurby Head.
Photo: Ripple Beach. Summer evening light on the beach just south of Jurby Head.

Port St Mary - Portrait
December dawn at Port St Mary.
Photo: Port St Mary - Portrait. December dawn at Port St Mary.

Derby Haven and St.Michael's Isle
Dawn at low tide at the entrance to Derby Haven with St. Michael's Isle with its Fort and Chapel silhouetted against the red sunrise.
Photo: Derby Haven and St.Michael's Isle. Dawn at low tide at the entrance to Derby Haven with St. Michael's Isle with its Fort and Chapel silhouetted against the red sunrise.

Port St Mary Point 2
The clocks have gone back. I think the sun is having an extra hour in bed. Port St. Mary point on a cold Sunday, late October, morning.
Photo: Port St Mary Point 2. The clocks have gone back. I think the sun is having an extra hour in bed. Port St. Mary point on a cold Sunday, late October, morning.

Peel Harbour
September evening Peel Harbour lights. A sight that can no longer be seen as the harbour has now been transformed into a marina.
Photo: Peel Harbour. September evening Peel Harbour lights. A sight that can no longer be seen as the harbour has now been transformed into a marina.

Castletown Gulls
High tide at Castletown and the scavaging Seagulls dodge the incoming waves. Some leaving it a touch too late.
Photo: Castletown Gulls. High tide at Castletown and the scavaging Seagulls dodge the incoming waves. Some leaving it a touch too late.

Jurby Head
July sunset on the North West coast South of Jurby head.
Photo: Jurby Head. July sunset on the North West coast South of Jurby head.

Gansey Point
Gansey point and half moon, 30 minutes before sunrise.
Photo: Gansey Point. Gansey point and half moon, 30 minutes before sunrise.

Golden Light
January golden light creeping under a blanket of cold grey cloud at Derby Haven
Photo: Golden Light. January golden light creeping under a blanket of cold grey cloud at Derby Haven

Easter Sunday Sunrise
Easter Sunday at Laxey
Photo: Easter Sunday Sunrise. Easter Sunday at Laxey

Shellag Point
Early Morning sunlight on the North East Coastline of the Isle of Man. The highest point of these eroding Sand Cliffs being Shellag Point.
Photo: Shellag Point. Early Morning sunlight on the North East Coastline of the Isle of Man. The highest point of these eroding Sand Cliffs being Shellag Point.

Glen Maye
A fabulous dusk sky at Glen Maye beach with the river running to the sea.
Photo: Glen Maye. A fabulous dusk sky at Glen Maye beach with the river running to the sea.

Summer Niarbyl Evening
Late June 2007 evening at Niarbyl
Photo: Summer Niarbyl Evening. Late June 2007 evening at Niarbyl

Douglas Harbour
A frosty December morning at Douglas Upper Harbour.
Photo: Douglas Harbour. A frosty December morning at Douglas Upper Harbour.

Bubble Bath
In amongst the breaking waves at Port St. Mary point as the Sun rises over Castletown. Almost resulted in an early morning dip!
Photo: Bubble Bath. In amongst the breaking waves at Port St. Mary point as the Sun rises over Castletown. Almost resulted in an early morning dip!

A Castletown Morning
Glorious winter morning sunshine lighting up the Ancient Capital of the Isle of Man.
Photo: A Castletown Morning. Glorious winter morning sunshine lighting up the Ancient Capital of the Isle of Man.

Morning Ferry
The early morning ferry, from Heysham, arrives at Douglas Harbour in the Isle of Man.
Photo: Morning Ferry. The early morning ferry, from Heysham, arrives at Douglas Harbour in the Isle of Man.

Derby Haven Dawn
Daybreak at Derby Haven
Photo: Derby Haven Dawn. Daybreak at Derby Haven

Derby Haven Panoramic
A wonderful April morning sky at Derby Haven 15 minutes or so before sunrise.
Photo: Derby Haven Panoramic. A wonderful April morning sky at Derby Haven 15 minutes or so before sunrise.

Castletown Panoramic
Castletown viewed from Scarlet on a cold, November, evening
Photo: Castletown Panoramic. Castletown viewed from Scarlet on a cold, November, evening

Glow Buoy
October Daybreak at Derby Haven. Lovely clear sky and orange glow, with condensation on the boat windows and a lone dog walker on St. Michael's Isle. Good to see I'm not the only one taking in the bes...
Photo: Glow Buoy. October Daybreak at Derby Haven. Lovely clear sky and orange glow, with condensation on the boat windows and a lone dog walker on St. Michael's Isle. Good to see I'm not the only o...

Scarlett Nasturtiums
Castletown Bay, looking towards Scarlett, and wonderful colourful Nasturtiums in October Sunshine.
Photo: Scarlett Nasturtiums. Castletown Bay, looking towards Scarlett, and wonderful colourful Nasturtiums in October Sunshine.

January Sets
The sun sets over the Calf of Man on January 31st 2010.
Photo: January Sets. The sun sets over the Calf of Man on January 31st 2010.

Essence
Twilight on the South West coast of the Island. Shear bliss.
Photo: Essence. Twilight on the South West coast of the Island. Shear bliss.

8 Minutes of February
An 8 minute exposure of the view down the South West Coast of the Isle of Man with the Calf of Man in the distance. A cold 8 minutes too!
Photo: 8 Minutes of February. An 8 minute exposure of the view down the South West Coast of the Isle of Man with the Calf of Man in the distance. A cold 8 minutes too!

Laksaa - Salmon River
Dawn at the harbour entrance at Laxey (Laksaa - Manx). The name derived from the old Norse Laxa - meaning Salmon river.
Photo: Laksaa - Salmon River. Dawn at the harbour entrance at Laxey (Laksaa - Manx). The name derived from the old Norse Laxa - meaning Salmon river.

Gob ny Calla
Looking south toward Bulgham Bay on a cold winter's morning. The easterly wind chopping up the sea.
Photo: Gob ny Calla. Looking south toward Bulgham Bay on a cold winter's morning. The easterly wind chopping up the sea.

Groudle Head
A blustery September day break at Groudle Head.
Photo: Groudle Head. A blustery September day break at Groudle Head.

Groudle Sunrise
February Sunrise at Groudle with the Groudle River running into the Irish Sea.
Photo: Groudle Sunrise. February Sunrise at Groudle with the Groudle River running into the Irish Sea.
![The stunningly beautiful South West coast of the Isle of Man. This section from Fleshwick Bay to Niarbyl Bay.
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South West Coast
The stunningly beautiful South West coast of the Isle of Man. This section from Fleshwick Bay to Niarbyl Bay. Get a 20% discount on the cost of this picture during the month of July 2010.
Photo: South West Coast. The stunningly beautiful South West coast of the Isle of Man. This section from Fleshwick Bay to Niarbyl Bay. Get a 20% discount on the cost of this picture during the month of Jul...

Maye Evening
A May evening at Glen Maye.
Photo: Maye Evening. A May evening at Glen Maye.

From Ballaugh to Jurby
A stunning September sunset sky on Ballaugh Beach looking North to Jurby Head.
Photo: From Ballaugh to Jurby. A stunning September sunset sky on Ballaugh Beach looking North to Jurby Head.

The Stack
Winter sunrise over the remains of an ancient volcanic vent at Scarlett - otherwise known as 'The Stack'.
Photo: The Stack. Winter sunrise over the remains of an ancient volcanic vent at Scarlett - otherwise known as 'The Stack'.

Kelp
A stunning sky from Ballaugh Beach as the sun goes down. The strong filters required to balance the brightness creating an even more moody sky.
Photo: Kelp. A stunning sky from Ballaugh Beach as the sun goes down. The strong filters required to balance the brightness creating an even more moody sky.

Beached
The shipwreck of the fishing boat Passages and kelp off Jurby Head, Isle of Man. The setting sun just squeezing through the little gap in the cloud.
Photo: Beached. The shipwreck of the fishing boat Passages and kelp off Jurby Head, Isle of Man. The setting sun just squeezing through the little gap in the cloud.

Hey Buoy
An early September morning at Derby Haven. Wonderful colours before sunrise as the horizon lightens and the dark blue sky above reflects of the water and muddy sand at Derby Haven.
Photo: Hey Buoy. An early September morning at Derby Haven. Wonderful colours before sunrise as the horizon lightens and the dark blue sky above reflects of the water and muddy sand at Derby Haven.

Sunset Ferns
End of October on the South West Coast of the Isle of Man. The colours of the setting sun competing with the colourful autmnal ferns.
Photo: Sunset Ferns. End of October on the South West Coast of the Isle of Man. The colours of the setting sun competing with the colourful autmnal ferns.

Niarbyl Bay II
A breezy August evening at White Beach looking south down the stunning South West coastline of the Isle of Man.
Photo: Niarbyl Bay II. A breezy August evening at White Beach looking south down the stunning South West coastline of the Isle of Man.

The Haven
Autumn Dawn at the entrance to Derby Haven. The incoming tide blurring the water and weed as the shot exposes over several seconds with the strong silhouettes of the Haven entrance marker and St. Mich...
Photo: The Haven. Autumn Dawn at the entrance to Derby Haven. The incoming tide blurring the water and weed as the shot exposes over several seconds with the strong silhouettes of the Haven entrance...

Through The Gap
The sun sets through the gap between the rocks at White Beach at the end of a stormy summer day.
Photo: Through The Gap. The sun sets through the gap between the rocks at White Beach at the end of a stormy summer day.

Howstrake
Early morning sunlight at Groudle looking towards Howstrake and the remains of the holiday camp with lovely foreground rocks and lichen.
Photo: Howstrake. Early morning sunlight at Groudle looking towards Howstrake and the remains of the holiday camp with lovely foreground rocks and lichen.

The Sound and Calf
Winter sunset from Cronk Mooar looking over The Sound and The Calf of Man. After several days of overcast weather it was nice to see the sun - even if it was just for this quick glimpse. Well worth th...
Photo: The Sound and Calf. Winter sunset from Cronk Mooar looking over The Sound and The Calf of Man. After several days of overcast weather it was nice to see the sun - even if it was just for this quick gl...

Under a Dawn Sky
Daybreak at Port Cornaa. A venture to the other side of the river providing a different viewpoint of the little beach cottage.
Photo: Under a Dawn Sky. Daybreak at Port Cornaa. A venture to the other side of the river providing a different viewpoint of the little beach cottage.

Garwick Bay Waves
High tide at Garwick Bay as the waves race over the rocky foreshore.
Photo: Garwick Bay Waves. High tide at Garwick Bay as the waves race over the rocky foreshore.

Into the Fire
A firery red November setting sun reflects of the wet rocks at Port St. Mary.
Photo: Into the Fire. A firery red November setting sun reflects of the wet rocks at Port St. Mary.

Niarbyl Bay
The stunning South West coast of the Isle of Man catching the last rays of a December day. The remains of the November snow still visible on top of Cronk Ny Arrey Laa. Get 20% of the cost of this pict...
Photo: Niarbyl Bay. The stunning South West coast of the Isle of Man catching the last rays of a December day. The remains of the November snow still visible on top of Cronk Ny Arrey Laa. Get 20% of t...

First Light at Maughold Head
The first light of the day reflects off the coastline at Maughold Head.
Photo: First Light at Maughold Head. The first light of the day reflects off the coastline at Maughold Head.

Silent Running
After sunset at Poyll Breinn, Bay ny Carrickey, and the Mute Swans come in to feed on the weed.
Photo: Silent Running. After sunset at Poyll Breinn, Bay ny Carrickey, and the Mute Swans come in to feed on the weed.

Niarbyl Evening
The 'Tail of the Rocks' at Niarbyl on a breezy evening. This image exposed for one minute to give that soft sea feel.
Photo: Niarbyl Evening. The 'Tail of the Rocks' at Niarbyl on a breezy evening. This image exposed for one minute to give that soft sea feel.

Weave in to the Sun
The sun sets just of Jurby with the water weaving its way to the sea. The light catching the ripples and resembling golden thread.
Photo: Weave in to the Sun. The sun sets just of Jurby with the water weaving its way to the sea. The light catching the ripples and resembling golden thread.

Zig and Zag
Summer sunset on the West coast at Glen Mooar with its single zig zagging groyne
Photo: Zig and Zag. Summer sunset on the West coast at Glen Mooar with its single zig zagging groyne

Katia Waves
What was once Hurricane Katia moves over the British Isles. Even here at on the east coast at the relatively sheltered Port Groudle the sea still rolls in with ferocity.
Photo: Katia Waves. What was once Hurricane Katia moves over the British Isles. Even here at on the east coast at the relatively sheltered Port Groudle the sea still rolls in with ferocity.

Magic Minutes
It's not called the Golden Hour for nothing. But, even better are those magic minutes as the sun is just above the horizon and the scene is bathed in wonderful golden tones.
Photo: Magic Minutes. It's not called the Golden Hour for nothing. But, even better are those magic minutes as the sun is just above the horizon and the scene is bathed in wonderful golden tones.

Heather Hues
Colourful heather and the spectacular view north from the Carnanes towards the impressive mass of Cronk ny Arrey Laa, Niarbyl and Peel Head.
Photo: Heather Hues. Colourful heather and the spectacular view north from the Carnanes towards the impressive mass of Cronk ny Arrey Laa, Niarbyl and Peel Head.

Cold Morning Light
A cold January Morning at Castletown Beach.
Photo: Cold Morning Light. A cold January Morning at Castletown Beach.

The Manx Maid
The boiler of the steamship Manx Maid of Ramsey that ran aground in fog near to Santon Head on March 17th 1904. This is all that remains. Info from 'Shipwrecks of the Isle of Man' by Adrian Corkhill.
Photo: The Manx Maid. The boiler of the steamship Manx Maid of Ramsey that ran aground in fog near to Santon Head on March 17th 1904. This is all that remains. Info from 'Shipwrecks of the Isle of Man'...

Winter Waves
The sea rolls in and out at Kirk Michael on a cool February afternoon. Here looking South towards Peel.
Photo: Winter Waves. The sea rolls in and out at Kirk Michael on a cool February afternoon. Here looking South towards Peel.

Castletown Seafront
A breezy and cool February afternoon at Castletown. The sea front framed by the clouds and their reflection.
Photo: Castletown Seafront. A breezy and cool February afternoon at Castletown. The sea front framed by the clouds and their reflection.

Golden Ayres
The golden hour living up to its name on this August evening up at the Ayres. Wonderful light combined with brooding clouds and even a hint of a rainbow towards the Point of Ayre.
Photo: Golden Ayres. The golden hour living up to its name on this August evening up at the Ayres. Wonderful light combined with brooding clouds and even a hint of a rainbow towards the Point of Ayre.

Scarlett Sky
Dawn at Scarlett, near to Castletown, and a firery sky erupts over the old volcanic rocks.
Photo: Scarlett Sky. Dawn at Scarlett, near to Castletown, and a firery sky erupts over the old volcanic rocks.

The Gold Coast
Mid summer evening golden sunlight bathes the North West coastline and contrasts against the dark and grey skies.
Photo: The Gold Coast. Mid summer evening golden sunlight bathes the North West coastline and contrasts against the dark and grey skies.

Gone Fishing
Anglers on the North West Coast at Jurby. I hope they were as happy with their catch as I was.
Photo: Gone Fishing. Anglers on the North West Coast at Jurby. I hope they were as happy with their catch as I was.

Blowing Bracken
The mass of ferns above Niarbyl Bay getting blown around by the strong inshore breeze.
Photo: Blowing Bracken. The mass of ferns above Niarbyl Bay getting blown around by the strong inshore breeze.

Summer Bales
Bales on the West Coast of the Isle of Man.
Photo: Summer Bales. Bales on the West Coast of the Isle of Man.

The 6:40 Special
Sunrise at Groudle.
Photo: The 6:40 Special. Sunrise at Groudle.

White Beach Retreat
Late summer at White Beach with the hardy coastal flowers in full bloom.
Photo: White Beach Retreat. Late summer at White Beach with the hardy coastal flowers in full bloom.
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