To celebrate the summer solstice on 21st June, I thought I’d share some of our favourite sunrise photographs from around the UK.
The word solstice come from the Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still); in the Northern hemisphere, this is the moment when the sun reaches the highest point in the sky as seen from the North Pole. From a casual observer’s point of view, 21st June marks the most northerly point of sunrise before the sun tracks southwards again during the second half of the year. We have the longest hours of sunlight and the shortest ‘night’ – although at midsummer, night never properly falls in northerly latitudes like Scotland.
In the Southern hemisphere, of course, 21st June marks the midwinter solstice, a turning point and a time to look forward to longer days.
All images copyright © Colin & Jo Woolf
-
- Rannoch Moor (1)
-
- Bridgend, Islay
-
- Muthill, Perthshire
-
- Glen Dochart (2)
-
- Rannoch Moor (2)
-
- Penmachno, North Wales
-
- Crieff (2)
-
- Port Ellen, Islay
-
- Snowdonia, North Wales
-
- Butt of Lewis, Western Isles
-
- Blackridge, West Lothian
-
- Port Ellen, Islay (2)
12 Comments
dhphotosite
These are beautiful and I see why they are some of your favorites. I miss seeing the sunrise…no view and too many tall trees. Thanks for sharing!!!
Jo Woolf
Thank you, David. That’s a shame about your view, but I’ve seen your woodland photos which do make up for it!
tearoomdelights
You must catalogue your photos very well! They’re all glorious but I particularly liked the Lewis one, because it reminded me of waking up early while camping, with the lovely fresh smell and the dawning of a new day in a beautiful place. I really want to revisit the Outer Hebrides after seeing that.
Jo Woolf
Thank you! Yes, Lewis was amazing, like being on the edge of the world. I would love to go back one day.
Cornel Apostol
Crieff(2), Port Ellen, Islay and Port Ellen, Islay(2) are my favourites.
Jo Woolf
Thank you, Cornel. I love the Islay ones too, and the mist at Crieff was amazing.
stephanielane2012
Absolutely stunning 🙂
Jo Woolf
Thank you, Stephanie!
restlessjo
So gorgeous- each of these would make a fabulous poster.
Jo Woolf
Thank you very much, Jo! We are lucky to have been to so many wonderful places, in different seasons.
coast72
Really enjoyed seeing some sunrises as I get to see sunsets only myself.
Especially liked Crieff and the ones on Rannoch more, they are both stunning places to be
Jo Woolf
Thank you very much! We have been very lucky and seen some amazing sunrises – and sunsets, too. I agree that Rannoch Moor is an incredible place, and so are the glens and mountains of Perthshire – we head up there very often. Thanks for following The Hazel Tree!