New Brighton Lighthouse
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.
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Jan Piller
Wow!! beautiful image – nice job!
davidShandley replied
Thank you Jan for your comment, this was near the last of a group of shots I took yesterday
Gavin J Hawley
Stunner. well done.
davidShandley replied
Thank you Gavin for your comment, this was near the last of a group of shots I took yesterday
cammiecakes
Soooo wonderful
davidShandley replied
Thank you Cammiecakes for your comment, this was near the last of a group of shots I took yesterday
kalaryder
Excellent work
davidShandley replied
Thank you Kala for your comment, this was near the last of a group of shots I took yesterday, just across from Liverpool
Smudger
brilliant mate
Bradley Nichol
davidShandley replied
Thank you again Bradley, I had a splendid day taking them
simonesphotos
Stunning work once again, this series is fabulous!!
alexkess
Wow. Great Composition!
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Thank you Alex, as you know I am just getting to grips with HDR so to be featured is great
Christophe Mes...
marvelous
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Thank you Christophe, I like your HDR work also
Esther's Art a...
Wow amazing.
davidShandley replied
Thank you Esther, I like WOWs
Shaunnyc
love it !
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Thank you Shaunnyc
highonsnow
stunning
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Thank you for your comment
"Chris" Cristi...
Perfect shot! Congratulations!
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Thank you Shadycat for looking at my picture
Taff
Striking Shot
davidShandley replied
Hi Taff, I like your lighthouse also
MKWhite
Brilliant image, congrats on the features :)
davidShandley replied
Thank you for all your comments, I have been surprised at the response to my New Brighton photographs
Jacques
This is really nice. Love the sharpness and color.
Well done.
davidShandley replied
Thank you Jacques
Steven Lee
See lots of this and it always looks great. This is especially good though. Very well done.
davidShandley replied
Thank you Steven, I see your from Alfreton and like taking shots of the Peak District also.
Scott Ward
Awesome hdr. Very nicely done!
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Thank you Scott, for your comments and adding me to your watch list
Ian Robertson
That is stunning
davidShandley replied
Thank you Ian, I like your IR work do you do this in Photoshop or on the Camera?
Ian Robertson
I have a Canon 350D converted so it does IR only and then I play around in Photoshop mostly with curves and levels.
Barbara Brown
This is a WOW image! Great!!!
davidShandley replied
Thank you Barbara, for the WOW
AJM Photography
This is quite stunning. Excellent use of HDR. I like the almost perfect reflection, with the contrast of clouds around the lighthouse in the sky, rocks around it in the water.
davidShandley replied
Thank you AJM, I see you are from Manchester just 6 miles up the road from me, I like your work also
AJM Photography
Closer than that even – Altrincham.
Kat36
stunning…
davidShandley replied
Thank you so much, for stopping by
toolesque
Stunning work! Incredible reflection, loving the light, what an amazing piece!
davidShandley replied
Thank you very much for your comments, I’m glad you like it
Lauri7
Incredible image David!! I enjoyed reading about its history too. Well done!
davidShandley replied
Thank you for commenting on my work, your after the storm pictures are great
Lauri7
Thanks David, I appreciate your comment about my “after the storm” pictures.
Nigdaw
Another great shot.
davidShandley replied
Thank you Nigdaw
James Coard
Magnificent image David – what a sky!
davidShandley replied
Thank you James, this was done a few months ago now
JennyDean
fantastic!
davidShandley replied
Hello Jenny, nice of you to pop in, Thank you so much for your wonderful comment.
Heather Rivet...
brilliant work
davidShandley replied
Hello Heather, a landscape photographer, I like. thank you for your comment and I like your September Meander
Delany Dean
Absolutely marvelous!
davidShandley replied
Hello Delany, thank you very much for your comments and Fave
Mark Robson
Just superb :)
davidShandley replied
Hello Viking60, thank you very much for your comment we’ve just got back from Saundersfoot, got some great shots there.
Andy Mueller
Wow, this is spectecular!
davidShandley replied
Hello Andy, thank you very much for your comment I like WOW
Laurie Search
Gorgeous!!!!
davidShandley replied
Hello Laurie, thank you very much your so kind
Béla Török
Excellent image, David!
davidShandley replied
Hello Bela, thank you very much for your comments its nice to hear from you again
Sandy Woolard
WOW…Absolutely beautiful!!! Great job!!!
davidShandley replied
Hi Ya Sandy, nice of you to comment on my work, please call again
Veikko Suikkanen
Really fantastic capture David! Perfect!
davidShandley replied
Thank you Veikko, Perfect now thats a statement, you do some great landscape also
Anna Shaw
Stunning!!
davidShandley replied
Hello Anna, thank you for your comment, I wish I could use PShop the way you do
Evita
Wonderful image !!! :D
davidShandley replied
Hello Evita, thank you for your comment
John Vandeven
Amazing capture David….Love it…
davidShandley replied
Hello John, thank you for your comment
KnitGirl
OMG! I’m totally not worthy!!! Absolutely gorgeous work :D
davidShandley replied
Steady now, Hello Knitgirl, thank you for your comments
GailD
Beautiful shot David. Great details & reflection.
davidShandley replied
Hello Gail, thank you for your comment
itsallgoodamanda
Oh this is Fantastic .wonderful,I love lighthouses .and this is brilliant cheers !,great job
davidShandley replied
Hello Amanda, thank you for your comments
Terri~Lynn Bealle
Holy moly EXCELLENT shot Batman!!! WOW, this is so beautiful. Nice job! Love the colors, composition, reflections, and everything about this capture!
davidShandley replied
Now then, steady on you’ll blow a fuse, Hello Terri-Lynn, thank you for your wonderful comments
Jason Ruth
brilliant work David.
davidShandley replied
Hello Jason, thank you for your wonderful comment
RickF
Beautiful capture!
davidShandley replied
Hello Rick, thank you for your wonderful comment
Peter Lessey
This is absolutely amazing David. Totally breathtaking.
Great work. – Peter
davidShandley replied
Hello Peter, thank you for your wonderful comments
fauselr
beautiful shot
davidShandley replied
Hello Fauseir, thank you for your wonderful comment
Moorey
oooh yer, lovely shot. Magnificent
davidShandley replied
ooooh eh, Hello Moorey, thank you for your wonderful comments
Michael Breitung
wow the reflection is perfect!
davidShandley replied
Hello Michael, thank you for your wonderful comments
Jigsawman
Stunning
Barbara Brown
Oh wow! This is fantastic!