It is hard for a Yorkshireman to say this, but - Liverpool is a very attractive city (I have carefully timed this confession so that it only appears after my friend Denis has crossed the Atlantic). The photograph shows a clipper (I think its a clipper, but no doubt one of my nautical friends will correct me if I am wrong) moving from the Canning Dock to the Albert Dock. The spectacular architecture of the famous "three graces" - the Liver Building, the Cunard Building and the Liverpool Dock Board - can be seen in the background. If I look at the picture long enough I can almost hear the wind in the rigging and taste the salt in the air.
Love those old boats.
ReplyDeleteI know how you feel, Alan. I'm no sailor, but I love to see this type of boat on the water.
ReplyDeleteWow, Liverpool has changed since I was there. I think the City of Culture thing must have done it a lot of good. I'll have to pay a return visit. Lovely photo, Alan.
ReplyDeleteActually, the rig is that of a fore-and-aft schooner.
ReplyDeletenice...love going to port to see the ships...i too love them...walking around the harbor too is a blast...have not been to this one, though i would not mind...
ReplyDeleteLiverpool These Days Is Always A Pleasure To Visit (Much Better Than In My Student Days There In The 1970s).
ReplyDelete((sigh)) I love port cities and harbors. And I miss Newport.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photograph. The various splashes of color and the juxtaposition of boats and buildings is wonderful. I miss the salty air of the ocean.
ReplyDeleteAlan - you knew I would have to comment. It's a square rigged, two masted vessel, making it a brig.
ReplyDeleteAlan - you knew I would have to comment. It's a square rigged, two masted vessel, making it a brig.
ReplyDeleteI too hear that wind....lovely picture...quite fascinating...those old boats...
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful shot. I watched a Ruddie Maxa travel show yesterday showing the diverse sections of you London and all the surrounding areas. It was very interesting and I learn a lot that I did not know about all of the area.
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful shot. I watched a Ruddie Maxa travel show yesterday showing the diverse sections of you London and all the surrounding areas. It was very interesting and I learn a lot that I did not know about all of the area.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree. Liverpool is great - and what a beatifully composed shot Alan. I saw that fancy new glass building being built but it wasn't finished. I think you could see more of the older buildings from the docks before.
ReplyDeletePS: I encourage you to visit Southwell, if you're not too busy cycling and swimming at Center Parcs. It's a very attractive little town.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Liverpool is very attractive (except for the bits that are definitely not so!).
ReplyDeleteI love this shot!
Nice pic! I don't know anything about boats but I love them and coastal cities as well.
ReplyDeleteI think that's at least partly a testament to your photographic skills. I have seen many photographs of Liverpool, but none quite like this.
ReplyDeleteWow the three graces in the background is such a lovely contrast. Been years since I went to Liverpool and was singularly unimpressed then. Perhaps I missed the good bits. As for boats? One of the great joys of living in a harbour city is the watercraft, I could watch for hours.
ReplyDeleteThe colors in that photo are so vivid--great shot!
ReplyDeleteDare I say Chairman Bill...it's gaff rigged, not square rigged.
ReplyDeleteI'll say no more, otherwise this could be fork and sheet lightening all over again!
I've a third great-Grandmother from Liverpool and mystery to solve there as well. With your photo you've only sweetened the pot. But, with those views, how could I possibly pass on the harbor to bury my nose in books!
ReplyDeleteRoger - you are indeed correct. I didn't spot the boom on my cursory inspection.A schooner it is.
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