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St. John's Head, Hoy

St. John's Head, Hoy
Watercolour
16 x 26 cm

The ferry crossing from Scrabster to Stromness in the Orkney Isles must be one of the finest in the UK. There is the usual excitement of a journey over the sea to an island, but this one also has the bonus of the spectacular cliffs of Hoy. When the tide and sea conditions are right, the ship sails quite close to the coast, giving a good view. The most well-known feature is the sea-stack of The Old Man of Hoy, but surprisingly it is completely overshadowed by the 351m cliffs of St. John's Head, which are the highest in Britain.
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  1. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Hi Mr.Tilley,
    This is absolutely magnificent, one can taste the joy if the Ferry ride!

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  2. Caroline SimmillApril 15, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Hi Keith, I know this trip well and you have captured the scale of those cliffs beautifully. I hope you are enjoying this lovely spring weather where you are.

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  3. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    This is just wonderful. I love the simplicity and stoic nature of the cliffs...and the palette.

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  4. René PleinAirApril 15, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Keith at his best!!

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  5. Bruce ShermanApril 15, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    A...Hoy there Keith!HAHA!! Couldn't resist the chance for a pun!

    All "punning aside... this is a wonderfully painted watercolour Keith!

    You have captured the full feeling of the stunningly vertical350 meter cliff.

    But you have as well created such warmth and tranquility with your splendid use of closely valued tones in your water and sky.

    A real gem Keith!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  6. Keith TilleyApril 15, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Thanks Mariano.

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  7. Keith TilleyApril 15, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Hi Caroline,I thought you might like this one.

    This weather is very nice isn't it.

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  8. Keith TilleyApril 15, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Thanks Maggie.

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  9. Keith TilleyApril 15, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Thanks René, this is scenery at it's best as well.

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  10. Keith TilleyApril 15, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Hi Bruce, nice one! :D

    Thanks for looking in.

    All the best,
    Keith

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  11. SKIZOApril 26, 2011 at 7:13 PM

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  12. Keith TilleyApril 26, 2011 at 10:31 PM

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  13. rob ijbemaMay 6, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    love the drama of these rocks keith

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  14. Keith TilleyMay 8, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Yes it's a dramatic subject Rob.

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