Because of the nature of cloud formation and variable visibility of the Isle of Man’s temperate climate, weather conditions tend to be changeable, leading to interesting play of shadow and texture of the landscape and the cloudy sky. This collection of photographs over 5 years (2002-2007) records some of these conditions, including limited visibility and illuminated cloud cover.

Ballaugh Shore at the Cronk

Cirrus clouds illuminated by the setting sun in December 2002.

Glen Trunk

Landscape at Glen Trunk near Orrisdale desaturated by the mist and thin cloud, with some sun penetration, March 2003

Abandonned Monitor

Monitor abandoned on the beach between Ballaugh and Orrisdale, March 2003.

Summerland Colour Cast

Tram passing the Summerland Complex, with a strange yellow cast sky, May 2005.

Mwyllin Squeen Sash

Sash window at Mwyllin Squeen, with cobwebs illuminated by the setting sun, July 2005.

Smeale Transitions

Shadows of passing cumulus clouds give strange patterns of light and dark near the coast at Smeale, August 2005

Stratocumulus

Up-lit stratocumulus clouds give a strange pink colour against the light blue of the sky behind, August 2006

Ballaugh Down-Lit

Down-lit tree in Ballaugh plantation, July 2007.

Douglas Bay

Nimbostratus clouds over Douglas Bay, with the Seacat docked at the harbour in the foreground, Onchan in the distance.

Ballaugh Ambience

Some cumulus clouds lit almost ambiently through the mist on the mountain, leading to some clouds in illumination and some in dark, created an unsettled light on the fields where the photo was captured.