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© 2006 Andrew Reid, All Rights Reserved.
Caption
The Isle of Man has very clear national borders. There is 160km of deep blue sea surrounding the 48km long and 24km wide island.This shot is taken from the highest point on the island - Snaefell peak. At 621m above sea level it is also the windiest and coldest place to be. Although we are in March there is still some evidence of the late snowfall that we experienced this year. This panorama was taken in below freezing conditions (my shoe laces had frozen solid).
On a clear day it is possible to see England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales and the Irish Sea starts to look more like a lake than the sea that it is. If you look closely on the fullscreen panorama you can see the two parts of Scotland closest to the island. Use the map at the base of the picture for a guide as where to look. Although not as clear it is also possible to make out the Lake District in England.
From this vantage point you can see about 80% of the coastline with only a few spots hidden due to other hills getting in the way.
There are only two ways to get to the top of Snaefell - walk and the electric tram. The tram only operates during the Summer season and a trip to the summit is highly recommended on a clear day.
Equipment
Canon EOS digital SLR, 8mm fish-eye lens & spherical head
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