Perched at the very edge of the United Kingdom, the Muckle Flugga Lighthouse stands sentinel against the wild waters of the North Sea. This photograph captures not just the iconic isolation of Britain’s most northerly point, but also the raw energy of a feeding frenzy — hundreds of gannets dive and wheel through the sky, drawn to the rich waters below.

The clash of stark, remote beauty and frenzied natural activity made for an unforgettable photographic experience on this wind-carved outpost of the Shetland Isles.