Standing on the rugged shore of Balchladich Bay, near Stoer on Scotland’s west coast, I experienced the Atlantic Ocean for the first time. The remote bay, surrounded by cliffs and untouched landscapes, felt like a hidden gem. The salty air and the sound of waves crashing against the rocks created a mesmerizing rhythm that seemed to echo through time.
I recorded the sound, hoping to capture the ocean’s timeless energy as I sat on a smooth rock, watching each wave roll in. The vast, shifting blues and greens of the water were endlessly captivating. As the sun began to set, the sky transformed, bathing the bay in pink, orange, and purple hues that reflected on the water in a breathtaking display. I felt profoundly grateful, as though I were part of the ocean’s story.
With the sun dipping below the horizon, a deep silence fell, broken only by the gentle lapping of the waves. I stopped recording, feeling I had captured something precious—not just the sound, but a memory of awe and peace. Standing there on the edge of the Atlantic, I knew this moment would stay with me, a reminder of the beauty and tranquility I’d found at Balchladich Bay.
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🙏 This was only made possible thanks to public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England, Agostino Bran, Nicla Bravin, Silvana Vassili, Massimo De Mattia, luigina Perosa, Izabela Puszczykowska, Brenda Neece, CelloMuseum.org
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