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Lewis and Harris, United Kingdom

cover photo by Gabriele Netti

Location added by Gabriele Netti

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 10.0 (average on 2 votes)

Coordinates : 58.1989539, -6.4733535 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : In the northernmost part, called Lewis, you can photograph the wonderful cliffs of Mangersta, the arch in the sea called Stac a Phris, the Butt of Lewis lighthouse, some interesting beaches and stone circles. The southern part, called Harris, is characterized by numerous beaches bathed by crystal clear waters, with a Caribbean appearance. The most photogenic are Luskentyre and Seleibost.Also interesting is the marshy area near the village of Northton.You can take part in boat tours thanks to which you can spot and photograph dolphins, whales and seals. On the mainland it is not uncommon to come across some deer, here present in abundance. There are also several specimens of golden eagle.

Recommended equipment : A wide angle is necessary for seascapes, also recommended focal lengths a little longer to capture the details of the mountains and stacks in the sea. Recommended a supertele to photograph the local fauna. Nd filters are essential to play with shutter speeds, as water will be present in virtually all your photographs. Equip yourself with weatherproof clothing, as it rains in abundance and always pulls a lot of wind.

Best months : The climate is more lenient in summer and the colors of the landscape are greener and brighter. Already from the end of September the weather begins to be rainier and the landscape is tinged with beautiful autumn colors.

How to get there : You can fly directly to Stornoway, Lewis' largest town, from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Inverness.You can reach Stornoway by ferry from Ullapool.Il port of Tarbert, in Harris, is connected to Uig, on the Isle of Skye, by daily ferries.

Visits : The main natural attractions do not require entrance tickets.

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Sunrise: 05:21, Sunset: 21:42

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🌓 First Quarter, Brightness: 55%

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