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Photographs of Hilbre Island

Perched out to sea at the mouth of the River Dee, slave to the tides but only a short walk away, I absolutely adore taking photographs of Hilbre Island and it’s something I’m most known for. I run regular photography walks out to this little island throughout the year and some of my favourite shots have been taken on these walks.

On a warm summer’s day a walk out to Hilbre is a breath of fresh air. During the winter months the coast creates a dramatic subject battered by the wind and rain.

Hilbre, though only small with only 3 houses an old lighthouse and a lifeboat station, stands looking out to sea. Steeped in history this little beauty spot hosts one of the oldest lifeboat stations in the country, the UKs 4th highest tidal draw and it’s very own grey seal colony. Hilbre Island’s cliffs and rocky shore are home to a range of wildlife.

The setting sun catches the clouds above the old lifeboat station on Hilbre Island.
A golden sun sets behind Hilbre Island as the last of the light glows on the petals of pink thrift that grow across the islands.
Standing on the Slipway looking out to sea from the old Lifeboat Station on Hilbre Island.
This is my new favourite shot of Hilbre island, taken at high tide from Middle eye.
Looking out to sea standing on top of the cliffs that form the southern side of the island.
The sun shines through the warm brown thrift flowers that grow on the rocks at Hilbre Island on a warm but stormy summers evening.
Looking out to sea at the setting sun on the sandstone cliffs of Middle eye, with Hilbre Island in the background.
Small rain covered windows reflect the setting sun on the Hilbre Island in the middle of the River Dee.
The sun sets over Hilbre Island on the Wirral, it’s just typical that last night provided two dramatic skies in completely oposite directions!
An old weather worn wooden fence on Hilbre Island at the mouth of the river dee.

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If you’re interested in purchasing a photographic print of one of my Hilbre Island Photographs then please take a look at my selection of shots below or visit my print store for my full range of products. Every item you buy helps to support me and helps me create more artwork of this beautiful little island.