Skomer Sunset
 

After chasing the Choughs for a couple of hours (see previous post) I decided to stay on the headland for sunset. The main view looking out to sea was dominated by Skomer Island itself, set against big brooding skies and silhouetted against the early evening light.
 

Skomer SunsetWooltack Point / peninsula, nr Skomer, Pembrokeshire, UK
 

Skomer SunsetWooltack Point / peninsula, nr Skomer, Pembrokeshire, UK
 

Looking along the mainland, the evening light also resulted in some pleasing views.
 

Evening Sunlight, Wooltack PointWooltack Point / peninsula, nr Skomer, Pembrokeshire, UK
 

Evening Sunlight, Wooltack PointWooltack Point / peninsula, nr Skomer, Pembrokeshire, UK

And in the other direction, there were lovely moody views over St Brides Bay.
 

Sunset St Brides BayWooltack Point / peninsula, nr Skomer, Pembrokeshire, UK
 

Sunset St Brides BayWooltack Point / peninsula, nr Skomer, Pembrokeshire, UK

I love it as the light keeps changing as the sun goes down. Using different focal lengths I was able to capture one or two different compositions.
 

Skomer SunsetWooltack Point / peninsula, nr Skomer, Pembrokeshire, UK

Skomer SunsetWooltack Point / peninsula, nr Skomer, Pembrokeshire, UK

Skomer SunsetWooltack Point / peninsula, nr Skomer, Pembrokeshire, UK
 

Skomer SunsetWooltack Point / peninsula, nr Skomer, Pembrokeshire, UK

A tanker anchored in St Brides Bay provided some additional foreground interest.
 

Sunset St Brides BayWooltack Point / peninsula, nr Skomer, Pembrokeshire, UK
 

Sunset St Brides BayWooltack Point / peninsula, nr Skomer, Pembrokeshire, UK  
 

But it was ultimately the views of Skomer Island itself that will linger long in the memory.
 

Skomer SunsetWooltack Point / peninsula, nr Skomer, Pembrokeshire, UK
 

Skomer SunsetWooltack Point / peninsula, nr Skomer, Pembrokeshire, UK

For more images from this evening's shoot please go to the Skomer Island gallery here.