On A Sand Bar

Kilchoman sands, Machir Bay, Isle of Islay, Reputed to be the wreck of a brig called the MARY ANN of Greenock which was wrecked on the Kilchoman strand in heavy gales, 22 May 1859, The brig was loaded with wines and spirits. folklore says there were scenes of looting, and a good number of cases of whisky were drunk in a very short time,
Islay's version of Whisky Galore I guess.

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Smiley Derleth ^club

Very evocative.

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Smiley Derleth ^club

May thanks, appreciated.

7 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

A meditative picture. Like it very much ! Good Morning, Roger !

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you Ulrich, quite a long walk across the sand but well worth it.

7 years ago.

Jean

Beautiful image. I was going there in June but have had to cancel because of knee problems. Hoping to go again at a later date.

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jean

Thank you Jean, It's a shame you will not be able to make the trip, I feel sure you will love the island when you do eventually make the crossing, we will be back ourselves in June.

7 years ago.

Philippe Rouzet

belle photo, on dirait un croisement de l'Atlantide et de Stonehenge

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Philippe Rouzet

Nice comments , many thanks

7 years ago.

Marie-claire Gallet

WOW, a MAGNIFICENT capture, Roger ***********************************

7 years ago.

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7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Marie-claire Gallet

Thank you Marie-Claire, it was well worth the walk,

7 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

Well taken, Roger. Loved Islay, even though I didn't see this.

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Many thanks George, I also love the Island and this is on a remote part of the west coast.

7 years ago.

sea-herdorf ^club

Ruhe und Vergänglichkeit, Roger,
Freundliche Grüße
Erich

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to sea-herdorf ^club

Thank you Erich, appreciated.

7 years ago.

Dave Roberts 2014

Well captured, nice composition Roger.

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014

Thank you Dave.

7 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Well seen and captured Roger.
Have a nice weekend.

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Many thanks Jaap

7 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Love this pic Roger....Good info as well.
Have a great weekend...Rosa.

7 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Very much appreciated Rosa , a longish trek across the sand to get the shot but then the blistering hot sun on the white sand bleached the colour from many of the images

7 years ago.

Dave Hilditch

Lovely image and a great story. Roger.
Have a great weekend.

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6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Dave Hilditch

Thank you Dave, A lovely island with terrific history and lots of distilleries

6 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

This is extremely good !
LOVE IT ! *****

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

So pleased you like this image Christiane, it has already become a firm favourite of mine.

6 years ago.

Rainer Blankermann ^club

Beautiful image and story!

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Rainer Blankermann ^club

Very much appreciated Rainer, thank you.

6 years ago.

HappySnapper

I like the layered composition Roger a good sense of depth backed up by the documentary.

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to HappySnapper

Many thanks Maurice, the very bright mid day Sun against the white sand made things rather difficult.

6 years ago. Edited 6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club

Love what you have done with this hon. Great use of selective colour and love how it draws attention to the wreck

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

Very much appreciated, it is one of my favourite images.

6 years ago.

sasithorn_s

Amazing scene brilliantly composed and taken, Roger!

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to sasithorn_s

Thank you Sasi, I think it was worth the walk across the sand

6 years ago.

Martine

Un commentaire instructif et une belle photo.

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Martine

Very kind and very much appreciated Martine. Thank you.

6 years ago.

Tanja - Loughcrew ^club

Little stonehenge by the sea or the skeleton of a whale ;)

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Tanja - Loughcrew ^club

Many thanks Tanja, it's sometimes almost covered as the sand gets moved around by the tide

6 years ago.

Ste

An interesting shot Roger and an interesting story in the info .. the locals must have been very happy with the cargo :))

Best wishes ... Steve

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ste

Many thanks Steve that's very much appreciated, thank you.
Last year was our first visit to Islay and we thoroughly enjoyed it, hope to get back again this year.

6 years ago.

Leo W ^club

well captured.

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Leo W ^club

Many thanks Leo, appreciated.

6 years ago.

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