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Sound of Taransay

Seilebost, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides

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In winter this can be a wild stretch of water having both ends of the sound open to the Atlantic Ocean. In summer Basking Sharks are often seen passing through the Sound.

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A bright day in winter provides superb light for a shot from the highest part of the main road, across the sound towards Taransay.

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