The location of the house is fantastic, literally a 1 minute walk down the track to the beach. The view over Rùm is spectacular and one I would never tire of. It has been a great few days of peace and quiet. When I arrived, I checked out the Beach for photographic opportunities and noticed the rocks at the far end of the beach would make an interesting element to a photograph. Last night and tonight are the only two nights this week that the tides going to be out to access this area and last night was a little flat so hopefully tonight will give me one last shot at what I imagine to be a different kind of shot from Laig Bay.

Here’s how my last day on Eigg worked out.

A huge Rainbow over Rùm to start the day.

A huge Rainbow

Pouring down with rain to start with.

After the rain passes by time for a wonder.

George’s tractor

Keen to get in there.

Thomas has loved being in the Sea this week.

Back to the house and the day is looking a lot brighter. Time of rest before this evenings shoot.

Someone’s set up Camp in the Dunes.

It’s looking promising…

In position and ready for whatever unfolds…

The rocks here are amazing.

Just hoping the Sun shines through the cloud one more time to light up these rocks.

While I was setup and waiting I took the Drone for one final flight over Laig Bay, the video gives a great perspective of the houses location.

Looking back towards the house over the Beach

Here comes the sun…

Muted colours as the sun sets behind Rùm

The other half of the Beach is getting a soaking from some incoming rain…

As you can see here.

Eventually coming my way.

Eventually easing off to allow me to capture these last few shots over towards Rùm.

A great end to my nights on the Beach.

That’s it from Laig Bay and the beautiful Isle of Eigg. It’s been an amazing week that I’ll never forget. Fantastic Scenery, friendly people and time to rest and take in this wonderful place. One day I hope to return to Eigg and explore other parts of the Island but for now I am really pleased with what I’ve captured both with my Drone and Cameras.

You can see my collection of Isle of Eigg Prints available to purchase here in my gallery. Or see my previous days photography on Eigg here. Or my other Scottish Landscape Photography Shoots here.

In fact life on Eigg seems pretty good too, it’s more relaxed, more out going and in every way better. 60 people live on the Island, more live on my street back home. I’ve talked to more people on Eigg in 5 days than I have on my own street in 4.5 years. Such is modern life in built up areas I guess. I will miss this place for sure.

The last few days are catching up with me energy wise so its a rest day today with just a gentle walk down to the Beach. The kids seem to have really taken to the Sea. Thomas especially so they are keen to get out and enjoy the Beach on such a nice day. We have been lucky with the weather.

 Great patterns in the sand

 Love these spikes.

 These Sea Kayaks came ashore, day 2 of a 3 day tour from the mainland. I wish I had the energy for something like that.

Beautiful

 The kids enjoying the Beach

Thomas loving the Sea

 Back at the house and we had some visitors…

 Swallows

The sound of the Shutter startled them.

A really hot day today. I would never tire of this view.

The Basalt Black patterns I’ve been looking for all week.

 Now the tides out at Sunset I can explore the small stream…

…and the rocks at the far end of Laig Bay.

I noticed a face like rock formation on the edge of the cliff.

 There he is. Looking over Laig Bay and Rùm.

A wider perspective.

My penultimate night on Eigg. Hopefully tomorrow night ill get a little more light on the Rocks.

Light painting back at the house.

You can see tomorrows photos from Eigg here and my collection of Isle of Eigg Prints available to purchase here in my gallery.

First off however I wanted to explore the coast from the air. I mentioned in yesterdays post I am getting more confident flying my drone and today the conditions were great for a look over the Lava Tubes. Here’s how I got on.

The coastline is amazing from Laig Bay to Singing Sands. It’s great having the drone so I can check places out beforehand. There is a path on the cliffs which leads to Singing Sands…

Waves at Laig Bay

Beach looks busy this morning.

Interesting looking clouds over Rùm

Scotland.

On the coastal path form Laig Bay to Singing Sands. The coast here magnificent.

Volcanic activity everywhere.

Lava tubes running out to Sea

Would be nice to get down there to capture more of the rocks.

First sight of Singing Sands

Looks a lot different to Laig, more rocks.

Wellies.

Beautiful white sand.

Great rock formations everywhere.

Again another fantastic white sandy beach all to ourselves.

Interesting erosion on some of the rocks.

Leaving Singing Sands and heading back to Laig Bay.

Laig Bay from the Coastal Path, You can see the house below the mighty Sgurr. Great visibility today.

Here’s a video I captured from the walk to Singing Sands.

Back at the house for now, awaiting golden hour.

Here we go again, another beautiful evening on Eigg. What will tonight bring…

Basalt Black Rocks on Laig Bay.

The black patterns on the White sand make for an interesting foreground.

A long exposure catches the movement in the tide.

Thomas and Lewis admiring Rùm.

A Jelly Fish on the Sand.

Another beautiful evening on Eigg.

Again a different evening. This week is turning out to be a great mixture of conditions. Exactly what I’d hoped for. To see this beautiful place in as many different perspectives as possible. I’m hoping to make it to the far end of Laig Bay for the rest of the week as the tide should reveal the rocks to make a different composition.

You can see tomorrows photos from Eigg here and my collection of Isle of Eigg Prints available to purchase here in my gallery.

As with the last few years, my Landscape Photography seems to focus around the last light of the day where I am able to go out and make photographs. I love the warm golden light at the end of the day. I find it very appealing. It’s also a lot easier to capture as the build up to getting into location is a little more relaxed than trying to capture the first light of the day and in summer this is just far too early for someone with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I’ve tried it and it wipes me out for days. I need to sleep and sleep well or I am fit for nothing for days.

So, with my focus on the last part of the day, that leaves all day to do something else. What appealed to me about Laig Bay Bothy was its location. I mean, could there be a better location? I thought the house in Elgol where I stayed last Autumn was amazing and it is. This is different though. It’s more intimate and you just seem closer to it all. I would imagine it’s hard going here in Winter but from my limited time here so far this place is outstanding. The quality of the accommodation is first class and the views are truly unique to anywhere I’ve been or seen here in the UK. It’s great to just sit and look out of the window and if my energy doesn’t allow then I’d be happy to do that and not get too frustrated.

So with some time to wait today until Golden Hour I was happy to just hang around and see what happens.

Amazing patterns on the Beach.

Lewis finds a shell to add to his growing collection.

Another Day another paddle.

Here’s another short video I made over Laig Bay

Here we go then, the lights about right, what will tonight reveal.

It’s shaping up to be another great evening. Ideally those clouds wouldn’t be over Rùm but it is what it is.

Soft hues as the Sun starts to set…

It just keeps getting better, every moment the scene changes.

I hadn’t predicted this much of a Sunset.

The whole Sky was illuminated bright Orange.

Now The Reds deepen and Purple comes through

One oft best Sunsets I’ve witnessed in recent times.

The last of the Sun behind Rùm. June to August time is when the Sun sets behind Rùm I believe.

Really so glad to be here.

There we go, what a sunset and what a location. The colours we amazing and A shoot I won’t forget.

You can see tomorrows photos from Eigg here and my collection of Isle of Eigg Prints available to purchase here in my gallery.