Aren’t Lighthouses Photogenic!

There’s something about lighthouses don’t you think? Obviously solitary but also welcoming, which is possibly not the best thing for a lighthouse!

This is Perch Rock Lighthouse on the shore off of New Brighton.

Before it was built about 180 years ago, there was a wooden beacon to warn ships away from this sandstone bank on their way into Liverpool.

This is the first time I have been this close to a lighthouse that’s not on dry land! You can only get this close at low tide, and then you have to be careful of the fast flowing tides, this part of the coast is very dangerous.

I always hear other photographers saying about the importance of taking your camera everywhere with you, so as to be ready for that unexpected photo opportunity. But they don’t say anything about taking suitable footwear with you everywhere as well.

I took these shots on the off chance, but I had to negotiate some large slimy rocks and lots of water logged sand to get to the lighthouse – in my sandals!!!

Lesson learned…

Mandy