The End of the Day

davidShandley

The End of the Day

New Brighton Lighthouse, sits next to the fort, it was originally, a wooden “Perch”. A large post held a light on top and was supported by a sort of tripod. It was erected on the Black Rock in 1683 by the Liverpool Corporation.

When foreign ships, passed the old perch, they were charged sixpence for its respect and to keep it in repair. But it was often washed away and a boat had to be launched to recover it from Bootle Bay. In February 1821, the pilot boat “Liver” crashed into the perch and carried it away. It has been said that it was washed away in March 1824 and not recovered until the December.
However the cost of replacing it all the time grew too expensive and it was decided to build a new one.
Taken with my D300 10-20 Sigma lens 7shot HDR Processed in Dynamic Photo and NX2

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The End of the Day by davidShandley
The End of the Day by davidShandley
  • cammiecakes

    cammiecakes

    This is perfect :) Going right into my favs

  • davidShandley replied

    Thank you for your comment, this was the last of a group of shots I took yesterday

  • Kim Calvert

    Kim Calvert

    Wow..so beautiful..love this so much..

  • Smudger

    Smudger

    Jason and I are going to Liverpool tomorrow but what an image this is

  • eddiej

    eddiej

    great image Dave..looks like you had a better day there than we did

  • davidShandley replied

    I had a great day out, steve smith and jason went on the following Tuesday

  • FA Photography

    FA Photography

    So great!! Thanks so much for submitting it to the European Waters!! xxx

  • davidShandley replied

    Thank you Friederike for accepting my photograph and comment.

  • David Iori

    David Iori

    Lovely Work

  • davidShandley replied

    Thank you David, I like your work also

  • drec

    drec

    Like the green on the rocks leading towards the light house, nice work.

  • davidShandley replied

    Thank you Drec, It was a good place to take photographs

  • Luka Skracic

    Luka Skracic

    Excellent landscape, love the wide perspective.

  • davidShandley replied

    Thank you Luka, I like your landscapes also

  • whatsthatbeeping

    whatsthatbeeping

    Stunning Dave

  • davidShandley replied

    Thank you, I see you converted to Canon from Nikon, and you use Lightroom, do you have a Mac? I to cannot forget the smell of fixer.
    I had a photograph published in the Nikon Magazine many years ago of my daughter on the beach with a large Sun hat on.

  • Brendan Schoon

    Brendan Schoon

    WOW, excellent shot!! Great wide-angle shot!! The DOF is very stunning and the lighthouse just off centre!! Truly a very cool image!! Very well done.
    Brendan

  • davidShandley replied

    Hello Brendan, You will find the D300 far easier to use than the D70, I have just upgraded from a D80 and the difference is incredible.
    Good luck with your studies and photography.

  • toby snelgrove IPA

    toby snelgrove...

    great hdr choice and nicely processed. Also, the framing keeps the eye active and the lens choice – presume it was shot at 10mm … enhances the drama
    nice work

  • davidShandley replied

    Hello Toby, nice to hear from you, thank you very much for your comments, it was shot at 10mm with my Sigma lens which seems to stay permanently on my camera.

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is a sensational perspective David! Congratulations on your feature in Technical Photography with this beautiful image!

  • davidShandley replied

    Thank you Sharon, WOW another feature

  • Evita

    Evita

    Stunning image !!! :D

  • davidShandley replied

    Thanks Evita, been away for a week in Saunderfoot hence the late reply

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    awesome work

  • davidShandley replied

    Thanks Luda, been away for a week in Saunderfoot hence the late reply, awesome is a fantastic comment

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