On the Waterfront.... by neiwil
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I've posted a few pictures of the Mersey and Liverpool waterfront, well here's all of it. Across the river to the left are six wind-turbines and just to their left is a small white 'blob', this is the Coast Guard station and lighthouse that marks the beginning of Liverpool docks.The six turbines run along the front of Seaforth International Container Terminal, and then we move right, up river to the Pier Head and Albert Dock, the last dock still in use.There are a couple more beyond that but one's a Marina and the others have been filled in and built on.The picture(s) was taken at low tide (13:32) today, from almost the center of the river, marked by those posts sticking out of the water.All marine traffic is now confined to two deep water channels further out on the Liverpool side, but large container ships and tankers still have to drop anchor out in Liverpool Bay if they miss the high tide.The large concrete ridge behind me, visible either end is intended to disrupt waves and reduce damage to the New Brighton promenade.At high-tide this is between 6 and 12 feet below the surface....glad I timed that right.......
(From the Coast Guard Station to The Liver Building is about 4.5 miles)
Huge thanks for comments and messages...you may have noticed more frequent posts, though usually around midnight....things are turning around slowly, though weekends look like being an on-going grind.Have actually managed to fire up 'The Plant'...though output will be slow to begin with...but then, that's how it started originally and look what happened :-)
Comments (13)
coyoteviper
awesome view, my friend.
android65mar
Excellent shot. Glad you did time the tides right, "don't do this at home kids, unless you read this tide manual first!"
fly028
Excelent!!!Great sense to let discover your city. Very nice idea, and realisation. Love all this text to explain, Thanks. Well, if it's time to open again "The plant", it's time! Waiting to see your new productions!!
Maxidyne
Really impressive mate, I thought it was some tropical beach at first. A lack of other people means you probably get to chill out here. Great to hear the Plant is being relit ready for production even if it is slowly at first. Looking forward to seeing what rolls out too :)
blinkings
Fascinating. So what your saying is me setting my tent up on that beach wouldn't be the best idea!!!!!!! You might like THIS
auntietk
Zoom is outstanding. Wonderful pano!
Froggy
Your giving me some real inspiration to get out there and take some photo's this year mate - super Panoramic! Let's hope we see some more plant production too, time permitting :)
debbielove
A great picture, very interesting to know what's where (hate Wind turbines!, but...).. It's such a sad state of affairs mate when one of the biggest ports in the world now has only one working dock left! Mirror image of our defence force! (No joke intended!!!!) On the good side, great news to hear the plant has been re-lit! I look forward to seeing what's produced! In time..... Great shot mate!] Rob
bmac62
Smashing! I've looked at your whole area from the birds eye view (satelite view of google). Now, you are providing me a fish eye view...very cool at the zoom! Hate to see the glory days of the dock area have passed...I suppose they call it progress. But then large container ships have revolutionized commercial shipping...one ship does the work of twenty or more and faster. Would be interesting to know tonnage of Liverpool in the old days versus tonnage now. Don't work too hard...at work...you've got work to do at home too:)
T.Rex
I'm blown away Neil. Fantastic panorama! I assume with a tripod, but, still fantastic. I haven't been able to find a single joint between photos. Thanks for the information as to what we're seeing. Sad the days of the great docks are gone. I wonder what most people work with today? The break water looks well populated with sea weed - makes for a nice color addition to the panorama. 12 foot tides? Sounds like a lot for Europe, but it may have to do with the Atlantic. It sounds rather interesting and definitely plays an important role with ships of such size as those you mention. It also means the tide must be rather swift to pile up/go down 12 feet. Not something to go swimming in! Glad to hear you're getting a little bit done at the Plant. Take your time - we can wait. All the more fun then, when you put something out! Keep up the good work. Glad to see your photos. :-)
Radar_rad-dude
A magnificent panorama and a fantastic view! A most super presentation! Bravo! Very well done!
angora
lots to be seen, wonderful image!!! love that beach! (seems like a lot has changed since we last were there, at Liverpool & Bromborough docks -in a former life ;-D- )
preeder
Great view Neil.