Description

Storm clouds turn amethyst with a dash of post-sunset blush as dusk approaches at Ganavan Sands beach near Oban, Scotland. An hour earlier the scene was nearly devoid of color – the water, clouds, and light were all just white, grey, and black. A few minutes later it became quite dark and started dumping rain. Summer storms can sometimes have some unexpected hues as they become active, especially near dawn and dusk, but this one was especially dramatic and weird – this is why they call it the “magic hour!” I kept hoping for a vivid sunset while we were in Scotland and this was probably the second best of the few I witnessed due to persistent, thick overcast. The Isle of Mull is visible in the distance.