National Landmarks

Derby Haven Breakwater - Landscape
Derby Haven breakwater in early morning sunlight in landscape orientation. The goose was also very content.
Photo: Derby Haven Breakwater - Landscape. Derby Haven breakwater in early morning sunlight in landscape orientation. The goose was also very content.

Derby Haven Breakwater
Day breaks at Derby Haven breakwater with the thrift in bloom.
Photo: Derby Haven Breakwater. Day breaks at Derby Haven breakwater with the thrift in bloom.

Fire Your Guns
Derby Fort catching the early October morning soft sun light.
Photo: Fire Your Guns. Derby Fort catching the early October morning soft sun light.

Derby Fort
The round fort on St. Michael's Isle, often called Fort Island, built in 1540 as part of Henry VIII's kingdom wide coastal defences. In the 17th Century the 7th Earl of Derby improved the defences rea...
Photo: Derby Fort. The round fort on St. Michael's Isle, often called Fort Island, built in 1540 as part of Henry VIII's kingdom wide coastal defences. In the 17th Century the 7th Earl of Derby impro...

St. Michael's Rainbow
St Michael's Isle and 12th Century Chapel on a showery May day.
Photo: St. Michael's Rainbow. St Michael's Isle and 12th Century Chapel on a showery May day.

Corrin's Folly - Landscape
Corrin's Folly at the top of Peel head, catching the last rays of sunlight, with the hills and Mountain of Snaefell in the distance on a beautiful September evening.
Photo: Corrin's Folly - Landscape. Corrin's Folly at the top of Peel head, catching the last rays of sunlight, with the hills and Mountain of Snaefell in the distance on a beautiful September evening.

The Bringer of Light
Colourful Morning sky at a breezy Langness. Get 20% off the price of this shot during the Month of January 2014. For the discount to apply please add the item as a single purchase.
Photo: The Bringer of Light. Colourful Morning sky at a breezy Langness. Get 20% off the price of this shot during the Month of January 2014. For the discount to apply please add the item as a single purchase.

Langness Lighthouse
Winter Dawn at Langness.
Photo: Langness Lighthouse. Winter Dawn at Langness.

The Herring Tower
The Herring Tower on the Langness peninsula bathed in the first sunlight of the day. Built in 1811 as a marker for shipping - in particular the manx herring fleet.
Photo: The Herring Tower. The Herring Tower on the Langness peninsula bathed in the first sunlight of the day. Built in 1811 as a marker for shipping - in particular the manx herring fleet.

Beach Lighthouse
The beach lighthouse at the Point of Ayre
Photo: Beach Lighthouse. The beach lighthouse at the Point of Ayre

Winter Morning Light
The Point of Ayre Lighthouse on a stormy winter morning.
Photo: Winter Morning Light. The Point of Ayre Lighthouse on a stormy winter morning.

The Shore Light
The beach lighthouse at the Point of Ayre. One of the new images to feature in the forthcoming 2013 Isle of Man Landscapes calendar.
Photo: The Shore Light. The beach lighthouse at the Point of Ayre. One of the new images to feature in the forthcoming 2013 Isle of Man Landscapes calendar.

Castletown Breakwater
A cold December morning at Castletown Breakwater. The long exposure enhancing the cloud movement.
Photo: Castletown Breakwater. A cold December morning at Castletown Breakwater. The long exposure enhancing the cloud movement.

The Iron Lady
Queen's Pier, Ramsey.
Photo: The Iron Lady. Queen's Pier, Ramsey.

Twins
Early morning sunlight catches the lighthouses at the entrance to Ramsey Harbour. The pair of gulls perched on Queens Pier are also enjoying a glimpse of sunlight on a cold March day.
Photo: Twins. Early morning sunlight catches the lighthouses at the entrance to Ramsey Harbour. The pair of gulls perched on Queens Pier are also enjoying a glimpse of sunlight on a cold March d...

Laxey Breakwater
The cold start to 2010 continues with snow still lying on the breakwater at Laxey - 5 days after it fell.
Photo: Laxey Breakwater. The cold start to 2010 continues with snow still lying on the breakwater at Laxey - 5 days after it fell.

Sunny Peel Castle
Glorious evening sunshine at Peel, with the thrift out in flower.
Photo: Sunny Peel Castle. Glorious evening sunshine at Peel, with the thrift out in flower.

Runway Lights
This construction jutting out into the Irish Sea holds the runway guidance lights for the main runway at Ronaldsway Airport. Shot taken just before Dawn in August. Now replaced by a runway extension.
Photo: Runway Lights. This construction jutting out into the Irish Sea holds the runway guidance lights for the main runway at Ronaldsway Airport. Shot taken just before Dawn in August. Now replaced by...

Jubilee Clock
The Jubilee Clock, Victoria Street, Douglas. Built in 1887 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Here bathed in glorious early morning March sunshine as British Summer officially begins...
Photo: Jubilee Clock. The Jubilee Clock, Victoria Street, Douglas. Built in 1887 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Here bathed in glorious early morning March sunshine as British Summ...

Knockuskey Cottage
The old fisherman's cottage at Niarbyl bathed in September evening sunlight.
Photo: Knockuskey Cottage. The old fisherman's cottage at Niarbyl bathed in September evening sunlight.

Tynwald Hill
Tynwald Hill, St. Johns. The ancient midsummer meeting place where every year on July 5th, the Manx National Day, the laws passed during the year are read in both Manx and English.
Photo: Tynwald Hill. Tynwald Hill, St. Johns. The ancient midsummer meeting place where every year on July 5th, the Manx National Day, the laws passed during the year are read in both Manx and English.

Cashtal yn Ard
Cashtal yn Ard (Castle of the Heights) - remains of one of the 3 Neolithic tombs, dating from around 2000 BC.
Photo: Cashtal yn Ard. Cashtal yn Ard (Castle of the Heights) - remains of one of the 3 Neolithic tombs, dating from around 2000 BC.

The Monks' Bridge
The Monks' Bridge, Ballasalla. This Packhorse bridge built in 1150 AD, and one of the finest examples of its age in the British Isles.
Photo: The Monks' Bridge. The Monks' Bridge, Ballasalla. This Packhorse bridge built in 1150 AD, and one of the finest examples of its age in the British Isles.

Meayll Stone Circle
The neolithic/early bronze age circle of burial chambers and mounds at Meayll Hill looking out towards the Mourne Mountains.
Photo: Meayll Stone Circle. The neolithic/early bronze age circle of burial chambers and mounds at Meayll Hill looking out towards the Mourne Mountains.

Kirk Braddan Chapel
The Cemetery chapel at Kirk Braddan.
Photo: Kirk Braddan Chapel. The Cemetery chapel at Kirk Braddan.

St Trinian's Chapel
Three times the roof was built and each time the Buggane (giant) of Greeba Mountain removed it as the Monks had built it upon fairy ground. For the full story please click on this link. The Buggane of...
Photo: St Trinian's Chapel. Three times the roof was built and each time the Buggane (giant) of Greeba Mountain removed it as the Monks had built it upon fairy ground. For the full story please click on this...

Lag ny Keeilley
The remain of an ancient Keeill on the slopes of Cronk ny Arrey Laa. An isloated spot with stunning views with the Morne Mountains visible on clear days. The Hermit that resided here 1400+ years ago s...
Photo: Lag ny Keeilley. The remain of an ancient Keeill on the slopes of Cronk ny Arrey Laa. An isloated spot with stunning views with the Morne Mountains visible on clear days. The Hermit that resided he...

Milner's Tower 2
Milner's Tower, Bradda Head, framed by the stones of an old hedge.
Photo: Milner's Tower 2. Milner's Tower, Bradda Head, framed by the stones of an old hedge.

The King of The Mountain
The statue of William Joseph 'Joey' Dunlop MBE, OBE. 26 time Isle of Man TT winner and multiple Formula 1 motorcycling world champion.
Photo: The King of The Mountain. The statue of William Joseph 'Joey' Dunlop MBE, OBE. 26 time Isle of Man TT winner and multiple Formula 1 motorcycling world champion.

Chapel and Fort
St. Michael's Isle with its 12th Century Chapel and the Derby Fort framed by the beautiful colours of the thrift and lichens and the showery sky.
Photo: Chapel and Fort. St. Michael's Isle with its 12th Century Chapel and the Derby Fort framed by the beautiful colours of the thrift and lichens and the showery sky.

Great Union Camera Obscura
The Great Union Camera Obscura on Douglas Head. Opened in the 1890's and renovated a century later. The obscura is open at weekends during the summer months.
Photo: Great Union Camera Obscura. The Great Union Camera Obscura on Douglas Head. Opened in the 1890's and renovated a century later. The obscura is open at weekends during the summer months.

Great Union Camera Obscura 2
The Great Union Camera obscura on Douglas Head, Isle of Man, and a beautiful September morning. The early morning sun bathing the town and heather in lovely warm light.
Photo: Great Union Camera Obscura 2. The Great Union Camera obscura on Douglas Head, Isle of Man, and a beautiful September morning. The early morning sun bathing the town and heather in lovely warm light.

The Tower of Refuge
Douglas Head and The Tower of Refuge against a glorious January sunrise sky. A cold morning warmed by the glow of the sky. For more information of the Tower please go to the Douglas Life Boat Website.
Photo: The Tower of Refuge. Douglas Head and The Tower of Refuge against a glorious January sunrise sky. A cold morning warmed by the glow of the sky. For more information of the Tower please go to the Dougla...

King William's College
King William's College, Castletown, bathed in early morning sunlight.
Photo: King William's College. King William's College, Castletown, bathed in early morning sunlight.

Hole in the Wall
The view towards Dalby and Eary Cushlin through the hole in the wall on a hazy April evening.
Photo: Hole in the Wall. The view towards Dalby and Eary Cushlin through the hole in the wall on a hazy April evening.

Wave Breaker
Laxey Breakwater at sunrise and high tide.
Photo: Wave Breaker. Laxey Breakwater at sunrise and high tide.

The Evening Light
Langness Lighthouse bathed in glorious golden sunlight.
Photo: The Evening Light. Langness Lighthouse bathed in glorious golden sunlight.

The Point Brothers
The Point of Ayre with it's lighthouse, fog horn and beach lighthouse.
Photo: The Point Brothers. The Point of Ayre with it's lighthouse, fog horn and beach lighthouse.

The Stairway to Heaven
St. Michael's Isle with the colourful Thrift leading to the Chapel and beyond.
Photo: The Stairway to Heaven. St. Michael's Isle with the colourful Thrift leading to the Chapel and beyond.

Light on the Rocks
Colour version of the Good Friday Lighthouse shot. Douglas Head lighthouse.
Photo: Light on the Rocks. Colour version of the Good Friday Lighthouse shot. Douglas Head lighthouse.

Milner's Tower
Milner's Tower, Bradda Head, in the golden evening light.
Photo: Milner's Tower. Milner's Tower, Bradda Head, in the golden evening light.

Corrin's Folly Sky
Wonderful sunset sky over Corrin's Folly, Peel Head.
Photo: Corrin's Folly Sky. Wonderful sunset sky over Corrin's Folly, Peel Head.

The End of the Nightshift
Daybreak at Douglas Lighthouse and the sun takes over.
Photo: The End of the Nightshift. Daybreak at Douglas Lighthouse and the sun takes over.

Beckwith's at Sunset
Beckwith's mine, with it's now reduced, and made safe, chimney. The Island's own learning tower eventually succumbing to gravity in a storm a few years ago.
Photo: Beckwith's at Sunset. Beckwith's mine, with it's now reduced, and made safe, chimney. The Island's own learning tower eventually succumbing to gravity in a storm a few years ago.

Fog Horny
Langness Fog Horn and Lighthouse at Dawn
Photo: Fog Horny. Langness Fog Horn and Lighthouse at Dawn

Cross Vein
Cross Vein Mine contrasting with the colourful heather.
Photo: Cross Vein. Cross Vein Mine contrasting with the colourful heather.

Tranquil Lady
Queen's Pier, Ramsey, on soft and calm spring morning.
Photo: Tranquil Lady. Queen's Pier, Ramsey, on soft and calm spring morning.

It's Looking Like a Beautiful Day
A return to an old favourite location. St. Michael's Isle at sunrise. Not a bad way to start the month and the day.
Photo: It's Looking Like a Beautiful Day. A return to an old favourite location. St. Michael's Isle at sunrise. Not a bad way to start the month and the day.

Breakwater Bloom
Derby Haven Breakwater and the thrift and other wild flowers out in full bloom.
Photo: Breakwater Bloom. Derby Haven Breakwater and the thrift and other wild flowers out in full bloom.

Lezayre Haze
Lezayre Church against a Hazy evening backdrop with the layers of trees.
Photo: Lezayre Haze. Lezayre Church against a Hazy evening backdrop with the layers of trees.

Making Waves
'Winky' beach lighthouse at the Point of Ayre at sunset.
Photo: Making Waves. 'Winky' beach lighthouse at the Point of Ayre at sunset.

Maughold Gold
The first light of the day as the sun peeps over the horizon and bathes Maughold Head in golden light.
Photo: Maughold Gold. The first light of the day as the sun peeps over the horizon and bathes Maughold Head in golden light.

Between Downpours
A break between the fronts and the heavy downpours. Eary Cushlin and the walk to Lag ny Keilley.
Photo: Between Downpours. A break between the fronts and the heavy downpours. Eary Cushlin and the walk to Lag ny Keilley.

Brushstrokes
Early morning sky at Castletown Breakwater
Photo: Brushstrokes. Early morning sky at Castletown Breakwater

Waves of Colour
Langness Lighthouse sandwiched between the colourful sky and coastal flowers. The thrift, sea campion and harebells on the grass putting on a fine display
Photo: Waves of Colour. Langness Lighthouse sandwiched between the colourful sky and coastal flowers. The thrift, sea campion and harebells on the grass putting on a fine display

Point Pebbles
'Winky' - The Beach Lighthouse at the Point of Ayre at sunrise.
Photo: Point Pebbles. 'Winky' - The Beach Lighthouse at the Point of Ayre at sunrise.

Park Llewellyn
The remnants of Park Llewellyn catching the winter sun.
Photo: Park Llewellyn. The remnants of Park Llewellyn catching the winter sun.

The Golden Moment
The wait for the early morning sun to break through the tiny gap in the cloud pays dividends. The old coastguard station and rocks are bathed in glorious golden sunlight set against the cloudy backdro...
Photo: The Golden Moment. The wait for the early morning sun to break through the tiny gap in the cloud pays dividends. The old coastguard station and rocks are bathed in glorious golden sunlight set agains...

Chimney Potts
Eary Cushlin through the mist as the Winter sun sets.
Photo: Chimney Potts. Eary Cushlin through the mist as the Winter sun sets.

Lighting the House
Langness Lighthouse catching the setting Winter sunlight.
Photo: Lighting the House. Langness Lighthouse catching the setting Winter sunlight.

A view with a room
The remains of Eary Beg Farm at Glen Helen.
Photo: A view with a room. The remains of Eary Beg Farm at Glen Helen.

The Evening Thrift
The colourful Sea Thrift catching the evening light with the view across to St.Michael's Isle with it's Chapel and Fort.
Photo: The Evening Thrift. The colourful Sea Thrift catching the evening light with the view across to St.Michael's Isle with it's Chapel and Fort.

Waiting for the catch
Langness Lighthouse and the passing heavy showers providing great opportunities for rainbows whilst myself and a heron, in the distance, are both perched at the water's edge waiting for the catch.
Photo: Waiting for the catch. Langness Lighthouse and the passing heavy showers providing great opportunities for rainbows whilst myself and a heron, in the distance, are both perched at the water's edge waitin...

On the lookout
A shot from the small reed bed at Scarlett looking toward the old coastguard station. A shot I've tried numerous times to get over the years without much success. At last the sun was just at the right...
Photo: On the lookout. A shot from the small reed bed at Scarlett looking toward the old coastguard station. A shot I've tried numerous times to get over the years without much success. At last the sun w...

In the evening glow
The remains of Beckwith's Mine in the glorious evening light.
Photo: In the evening glow. The remains of Beckwith's Mine in the glorious evening light.

Bradda Head
Bradda Head and Milner's tower with the foreground Sea Campion catching the evening light.
Photo: Bradda Head. Bradda Head and Milner's tower with the foreground Sea Campion catching the evening light.

The North Laxey Mine
The remnants of the North Laxey Mine in the Corrany Valley. The Valley is one of my favourite places on the Island. In my element as the sun makes occasional breaks through the mass of cloud behind me...
Photo: The North Laxey Mine. The remnants of the North Laxey Mine in the Corrany Valley. The Valley is one of my favourite places on the Island. In my element as the sun makes occasional breaks through the mas...

The Aisle
Colourful thrift and lichen leading the way to St.Michael's Chapel.
Photo: The Aisle. Colourful thrift and lichen leading the way to St.Michael's Chapel.

Captain Kewley's
The mine captain's house at the Snaefell Mines
Photo: Captain Kewley's. The mine captain's house at the Snaefell Mines
