While enjoying a fiery sunset tonight, the HNMLS Van Amstel was sailing down the Firth of Clyde. Unfortunately, the Dutch frigate F831 got it’s timing all wrong as it passed Toward Point lighthouse too late for the perfect shot of the frigate in the fiery sunset.
The Dutch frigate sailed up the Firth of Clyde yesterday (see HNLMS Van Amstel passing an Astute class submarine)
The sunset over the Firth of Clyde are never the same. On Friday and Saturday night we were treated with cloudy sunsets. From a panorama on Friday night to a closeup of the sun on Saturday night, topped off with the MV Bute (Eilean Bhóid) sailing into the sunset.
We simply cannot get enough of the sunsets over the Firth of Clyde. The sunsets are spectacular and every sunset is different!
Tonight’s sunset provided vivid reds and ambers against dark purple hues with a strong reflection on the water. The MV Bute (Eilean Bhóid) coming in against the backdrop of the colours will be a strong contender for my picture of the year.
A stunning bright rainbow appeared against the dark and brooding skies over the lighthouse at Toward Point.
A Vanguard class nuclear submarine is heading out, sailing by Toward Point with it’s usual police escorts.
The tall ship The Eye of the Storm and the PS Waverly were sailing down the Firth of Clyde this afternoon. The much faster paddle steamer overtaking the clipper at Toward Point.
Tall ship The Eye of the Wind sailing past Toward Point up the Firth of Clyde.
A beautiful sunset tonight with stunning views over the Firth of Clyde toward Toward Point and towards Dunoon over Wemyss Bay Pier and Station.