Rolo Posted March 16, 2007 Share #1 Posted March 16, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) As this location is just a few thousand yards away from the back door of Andy Barton's Manor House, and probably even closer to the lair of Zanydave, it's possible that this view has been posted many times before. I've not seen it, so here's my version of 'Andy's lighthouse'. Thanks for looking and comments are always appreciated. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 16, 2007 Posted March 16, 2007 Hi Rolo, Take a look here Perch Rock. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
andybarton Posted March 16, 2007 Share #2 Posted March 16, 2007 And you didn't even call round for a cup of tea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zanydave Posted March 16, 2007 Share #3 Posted March 16, 2007 Nice capture Rolo & not a hoody in sight. When did you visit Andy's lighthouse then? Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
azzo Posted March 16, 2007 Share #4 Posted March 16, 2007 Lovely image Rolo enhanced by the light, colours and the very interesting foreground. Well seen, framed and captured. Azzo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted March 16, 2007 Share #5 Posted March 16, 2007 Rolo, beautifully dark and light at the same time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambroving Posted March 17, 2007 Share #6 Posted March 17, 2007 Nice catch. Like that warm light on the ripples in the sand and on the stone. Which wide angle lens? Details? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted March 17, 2007 Share #7 Posted March 17, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) William, I'd guess 24mm. Keep 'em coming Rolo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted March 17, 2007 Share #8 Posted March 17, 2007 It is a cracking spot, and one that can be revisited again and again, as the quality of the light out there is superb. With that changing light, low over the last few months, and the weather / tides etc, even though the subject is constant, it's hard to get two results that are the same. As usual, Rolo has taken a different viewpoint than most people, would do, and this in itself is refreshing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted March 17, 2007 Share #9 Posted March 17, 2007 I'm sure there are people thinking that New Brighton must be a pretty little seaside town opposite Liverpool with an old sea fort and a charming lighthouse :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted March 17, 2007 Share #10 Posted March 17, 2007 It is. From here, anyway... (Apologies for duplicate posting of this shot, but it does put the lighthouse and fort in context) [ATTACH]29938[/ATTACH] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted March 17, 2007 Author Share #11 Posted March 17, 2007 Nice capture Rolo & not a hoody in sight.When did you visit Andy's lighthouse then? Dave This shot is best in December at around 3pm. The sun is low all day long and that's needed for the side light effect. Outside that period the sun goes down behind the fort and the opportunity is lost. There's ofte people on the beach at the foot of the fort and I took one out and left one in (dead centre). Schooldays and GIRO days are best . Also this beach gets washed by the tide, so the perfect shoot is down to just a few days. 24mm & Velvia on my Gitzo Reporter tripod. Thanks for looking. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted March 17, 2007 Share #12 Posted March 17, 2007 You two should work for the New Brighton tourist board. Either that or the Ministry of Disinformation ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted March 20, 2007 Share #13 Posted March 20, 2007 You two should work for the New Brighton tourist board. Either that or the Ministry of Disinformation ;-) That'll be the BBC, then, will it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted March 20, 2007 Share #14 Posted March 20, 2007 You two should work for the New Brighton tourist board. Either that or the Ministry of Disinformation ;-) Rolo, Steve has jogged my memory about a couple of signs on the promenade behind the fort; I know you will not mind me sticking these up here; remember when we could paddle in the water without having to do a risk assessment first? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted March 20, 2007 Author Share #15 Posted March 20, 2007 The warning referring to the red flag seems wasted. As the local soccer team, Liverpool Football Club, play in a colour close to the colour of the flag, i.e. red, any raised flag has a lifespan of about 15 minutes ! When Liverpool FC celebrated their win of the European Championship, I counted 384 red Wirral MBC flags being waved by the supporters. As a consequence of using the Darwinian theorem, the few remaining local Wirral residents have become very strong swimmers. Rolo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted March 20, 2007 Share #16 Posted March 20, 2007 The warning referring to the red flag seems wasted. As the local soccer team, Liverpool Football Club, play in a colour close to the colour of the flag, i.e. red, any raised flag has a lifespan of about 15 minutes ! When Liverpool FC celebrated their win of the European Championship, I counted 384 red Wirral MBC flags being waved by the supporters. As a consequence of using the Darwinian theorem, the few remaining local Wirral residents have become very strong swimmers. Rolo :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted March 21, 2007 Share #17 Posted March 21, 2007 Rolo - I've very happy that Andy permitted you to visit. gorgeous composition, textures, details, light, colors and depth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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