(4 images in this post) The Ben my Chree slides gracefully out of Douglas Harbour at 10.30 this morning (21/02/22) for the first time for a few days due to storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” below or by logging…
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Douglas Head – Wildflowers
A view from Douglas Head today and I must say the wild flowers are stunning and worth a look, so well done to Douglas Borough Council. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the…
Douglas Bay
The Isle of Man Steam Packet’s fast craft Manannan entering Douglas Harbour 🇮🇲 Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Leave a comment” above or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
Douglas Head
Tranquility amongst the beautiful wild flowers on Douglas Head. Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
The Rocks Behind Douglas Head Lighthouse
The title says it all 🙂 Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
Douglas Head Lighthouse
Douglas Head Lighthouse this afternoon. I think I could live here as the Lighthouse Cottage is up for sale 🙂 Feel free to make any comments either on this website by clicking the “Write comment” below or by logging onto my Facebook Page enjoy – Click on the image for a larger view.
WW1 Commemorative Poppies and the Steam Packet Manannan
A bit of a breeze blowing up on Douglas Head this afternoon and I just couldn’t resist this one of the Manannan backing in to her Berth. Coupled with the Gorgeous WW1 commemorative display of poppies on Douglas Head now in full bloom which is a total credit to Douglas Corporation Gardening Department for such a…
The Derelict Cottages on Carnane Hill
High above Douglas the silhouette of these derelict cottages on Carnane Hill can be seen from far and wide around the surrounding areas of Douglas. Maybe someone can tell us a bit more about their history?? The image was captured on my Nikon S8200 Camera resized and cropped in Adobe Photoshop CS6. Feel free to make any…
“Sitting on the Fence”
Spotted this little Robin whilst out walking on Douglas Head. I suppose it fits into a Christmas theme as such! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy and Prosperous New Year (Nollick Ghennal as Blein Vie Noa). The image was captured on my Nikon S8200 Camera resized and cropped in…
The Great Union Camera Obscura – Douglas Head
The Great Union Camera Obscura is one of only four remaining camera obscuras in the British Isles. Unlike other structures, which were built for astronomical purposes, the Isle of Man’s camera obscura which nestles into the hillside on Douglas Head was built in the 1890s purely as an attraction for the flourishing Manx tourist industry….
Douglas Head Lighthouse
This image of Douglas Head Lighthouse was captured just before the last of the winters day sun dissapeared. Douglas Head Lighthouse was originally erected in 1832 and replaced by this Lighthouse in 1892 at a cost of £32,000 it stands 32m above sea level and the Lighthouse has now been automated and is now in…
Douglas Head from the Ben My Chree
Took this image tonight (29 June 11) of Douglas Head whilst on the Ben My Chree which was turning in Douglas Harbour. The building to the left top of image is the former Douglas Head Hotel which is now Douglas Head Apartments, the building on the right is Broadcasting House, which is better known as the…