Picture of the Day Jan 08

[Kev]

Here are the rules:

Post a random picture of the Liverpool and Merseyside area every day for a whole year.

Only one picture should be posted a day and at the end of the year we would have 366 pictures of the area. (Leap Year)

Camera phone pics, digi camera, SLR they are all welcome as long as the quality is decent and the views are clear.

Pictures must be your own, taken with your camera.

Once you have posted a picture you must wait a whole day before posting another. For example, you post on a Tuesday, you can post your next picture on a Thursday, that gives everyone a chance.

Please include when posting the pictures location and other info if u wish plus today's date. Good luck!!!!

[A.D.W]

Arriving on the 1st January 2008!!!!!

Do we have to wait - can't we start now Kev!!

:)

[Kev]

Its tempting :PDT_Aliboronz_24:

[Gerry]

I'll have to take loads of snaps in Liverpool next week if they have to do me for a full year:PDT11

[Kev]

January 1st 2007:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2114/2143677099_b0a6c53699_o.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2114/2143677099_b0a6c53699_o.jpg)

[ChrisGeorge]

Nice photograph, Kev. :PDT11

Could you tell us precisely where it was taken?

Thanks in advance.

Chris

[SteH]

January 1st 2007:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2114/2143677099_b0a6c53699_o.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2114/2143677099_b0a6c53699_o.jpg)


Nice pic, 2008 you mean?

[Kev]

Its The Rocket Flyover (http://www.yoliverpool.com/forum/showpost.php?p=98397&postcount=7) Chris:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1216/1215630344_5d416f46f8.jpg (http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1216/1215630344_5d416f46f8.jpg)

[ChrisGeorge]

Interesting! Thanks, Kev.

Chris

[Ged]

They've been shining 08 holograms onto those pillars too at the end of the M62.

[Kev]

You are a poet, and don't know it :PDT10

http://krytie_tv.tripod.com/pics/rimmer.jpg (http://krytie_tv.tripod.com/pics/rimmer.jpg)

[Kev]

POD for 2nd Jan 2008 please.

:nod:

[marky]

Botanic Road

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee262/south_liverpool/Botanic_Road_cadets.jpg

[lindylou]

anyone know what that building used to be ?

[PhilipG]

anyone know what that building used to be ?

A Drill Hall.

[Gerry]

I've been snapping away all day at the fantastic historic buildings that Liverpool is just full of. It's breath taking to see the stonework and think of the history behind it all.

I can't wait to get home and down load some on the site.

[Ged]

Nor us Gerry, well done :handclap:

[lindylou]

A Drill Hall.

thanks Philip. :)

[lindylou]

I've been snapping away all day at the fantastic historic buildings that Liverpool is just full of. It's breath taking to see the stonework and think of the history behind it all.

I can't wait to get home and down load some on the site.

Glad you are enjoying snapping away with your camera. :)

[disco]

This was my dads Territorial Army Barracks in the 60s and 70s, they were the 359 Royal Artillery Group ,and were the winners of the Queens cup 2 years on the run. Ive got some pictures of the lads back then, but don't know how to post them on this site.

[A.D.W]

Ive got some pictures of the lads back then, but don't know how to post them on this site.

Add them as an attachment, Disco.

[phredd]

3rd January 2008

The Birth of a Brand New Day. Oh and its me birthday lol

[robbo176]

Happy Birthday Phredd :PDT_Aliboronz_11: :PDT_Aliboronz_24: :PDT_Piratz_26:

[lindylou]

Hello phredd. have a great day. :PDT_Piratz_26:

[Kev]

Great pic and a great day happy bday :PDT10

[Ged]

St. Mary's church, Edge Hill.

Click here: http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/9779/stmarysedgehillfulldf0.jpg

[Huge image - Edited by Kev]

[A.D.W]

Nice picture, Ged.

:PDT11

[phredd]

Very nice pic Ged.

Just one question >> Is it your Steering Wheel in the tree?? :lol:

Thank you all for the greetings and wishes bestowed upon me yesterday.

Phredd

[Ged]

Thanks boys, I had to look ever so closely there phredd, is that what it is, how on earth did you notice that?

[phredd]

Thanks boys, I had to look ever so closely there phredd, is that what it is, how on earth did you notice that?

Zoomed in to look at the windows for 'Stained Glass'. Thats all, honest, I did not throw it that high :lol:

[taffy]

A Victorian House in Croxteth Rd, Toxteth, Liverpool

[Kev]

Thanks Ged and Taffy, excellent views :PDT11

[lottie]

6th January 2008

I know it's not a building but i saw them next to Mattew Street on Friday night. Thought it might cheer up this cold January day! All i can say is they had very deep voices for 'ladies' (click on picture to enlarge)


http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee227/ccaller/ChristmasandBoxingDay119-1.jpg

[Steven]

All I can say is thank God I was very ill that night and had to be taken home. I'm glad I missed them ! But is it true to say that Gerry and Terry got beard rash off them ? lol

[lottie]

Don't tell me you don't remember Steven :unibrow: all i can say is that THEY complained about yours and Gerrys stubble lol

[Gerry]

Quickly changing the topic of conversation.

Does anyone know which bar this is in,
and for a bonus point, what does it mean?

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/3702/dscf2243iy1.jpg

[Max]

I know it's not a building but i saw them next to Mattew Street on Friday night. Thought it might cheer up this cold January day! All i can say is they had very deep voices for 'ladies' (click on picture to enlarge)


http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee227/ccaller/ChristmasandBoxingDay119-1.jpg

The Inflatable swirley bra looks like pink dog poo.:eek:

[Kev]

Don't forget the date for the submitted picture :PDT11

[shoney]

Quickly changing the topic of conversation.

Does anyone know which bar this is in,
and for a bonus point, what does it mean?

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/3702/dscf2243iy1.jpg

Don't know the name of the bar except to say I'LL TELL YOU IF YOU BUY ME A PINT

[doorwaydave]

its the Grapes in Mathew Street,i was in there around Xmas , my mate told me what it means but i have forgotten,probably because i was bevvied.(its your turn to get a pint):PDT_Aliboronz_24:...or something like that

[taffy]

14 and 16 Croxteth Rd, Toxteth, Liverpool. These delightful Victorian houses at the rear overlook Princes Park.

[Kev]

Jan 8th 08

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2303/2172795888_65ec7005a4_o.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2303/2172795888_65ec7005a4_o.jpg)

[Ged]

Great pic Kev.

[Kev]

Thanks Ged :PDT11

[Gerry]

Here is the same building from the water

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/2853/dscf2156mi8.jpg

[Ged]

The blitz and St. Nics.


http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4161/blitznicsmo7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4161/blitznicsmo7.892f400b24.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=522&i=blitznicsmo7.jpg)



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[ChrisGeorge]

Great pic Kev.

Seconded here. Also yours, Ged. Fine work both of you. :handclap:

Chris

[gregs dad]

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee283/exactavarex/image-3.jpg

At the going down of the sun...................
Tele shot from Crosby beach

[ChrisGeorge]

Lovely sunset, greg's dad. :handclap:

Chris

[John(Zappa)]

Crosby beach.Who'd of thought eh? Boss pic.:handclap:
Ged,Kev,fine pics boyz:PDT_Piratz_26:

[Max]

10th January.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2211/2181298049_8d080c9a4e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxmolyneux/2181298049/)

[A.D.W]

10/10.

:PDT_Piratz_26:

[jimmy]

Great photograph Max, one of the best I've seen on here.:PDT11

[Max]

Thanks guys.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

[PhilipG]

The last two photos are great.
More interesting because they're from a young 'un and a not so young 'un. :PDT_Aliboronz_11:

[ChrisGeorge]

10th January.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2211/2181298049_8d080c9a4e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxmolyneux/2181298049/)


Fantastic photograph, Max!!! :handclap:

Chris

[lindylou]

Crosby beach.Who'd of thought eh? Boss pic.:handclap:
Ged,Kev,fine pics boyz:PDT_Piratz_26:

yeah, it looks like it could be Tahiti ! :D

[lindylou]

Max, a stunning image :handclap:

[Steven]

Brill Max:handclap:

[Kev]

Great pics everyone!

Maxy, what a pic mate! Well done :PDT11:handclap:

more more more.....

[Gerry]

Excellent Pic Max. Just awesome.

[Kev S]

10th January.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2211/2181298049_8d080c9a4e_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/maxmolyneux/2181298049/)

Max, that is awesome. I love those fellas. That picture is quite spooky in a good way.

[Max]

Thanks, I used Photomatix to HDR the photo and lightroom to compose It.

[PhilipG]

Queen Victoria waiting to be amused.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2375/2184429086_d23e340170_o.jpg

[lindylou]

very good Philip :) :)

[Ged]

Jan 8th 08

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2303/2172795888_65ec7005a4_o.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2303/2172795888_65ec7005a4_o.jpg)



A 1970s pic of these here too (by Danesis)



http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/5779/docks5vy1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



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[Gerry]

TAXI !!!!

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/8655/dscf2191re2.jpg

[taffy]

One side of Falkner Square, Liverpool L8. Despite its L8 post code tag, this area is not in Toxteth.

[Max]

One side of Falkner Square, Liverpool L8. Despite its L8 post code tag, this area is not in Toxteth.

Same street as the Architecture fella who has a Blue plaque on one of the houses there.:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

[chrismarsden]

Looking across the Mersey to the Clwyds.

[ChrisGeorge]

Fine photograph, Chris. Thanks! :handclap:

[Kev]

Looking across the Mersey to the Clwyds.

Well-in Chris, a great view :handclap:

[omega]

The DH. Dart Rapide at the Speke airport.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/JOHN941/DHDARTcopy200.jpg

[PhilipG]

Cases Street.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2002/2193175160_756fb1e8b1_o.jpg

[shoney]

good pic, what are those spikey bits on the ledges?

[naked lilac]

Thats to keep the birds off Shoney.. They put them up here too in some places.. Hate that.. but, what ya going to do? Better than poison.. :rolleyes:

[shoney]

a pellet gun

[John(Zappa)]

A bird of prey would be better.A falconer with a hawk would soon clear the pidgeons and gulls.
I would do it for free as long as they supply me with a red tailed buzzard:PDT11

[lindylou]

Dont be so mean ! the two of you ! :PDT10


you might come back as pigeon or a Scouse seagull. :unibrow:

[taffy]

Greenbank Park, Mossley Hill, Liverpool. It's not widely known that this park falls within the boundaries of the ancient Toxteth Park

[Ged]

Wonderous Place.

St. Nics built on the site of St. Mary del quay, a place of worship since at least the mid 13th century. Tower Building (1908) The Sandcastle and the Atlantic Tower Hotel (now the Thistle) hail from the 1970s whilst the ultra modern Beetham and Unity Towers rise behind.

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7089/unitynicsso7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7089/unitynicsso7.193e3c94ab.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=509&i=unitynicsso7.jpg)

[Cadfael]

A lovely pic Ged. I was there on Saturday night getting utterly drenched!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aJVgVLW5qc

[shoney]

good pic, was this an early morning shot?

[kevin]

The building on the right:
I was at a wedding at St Nic's a couple of years ago and when we were having pictures taken in the grounds another guest told me the external cladding of that building on the right is white terracotta - imported from Spain. News to me - thought it was always red.

Great picture

[Ged]

Thanks folks. It was a late afternoon shot Shoney.

Tower Buildings was full of Shipping lines agencies in the early/mid 1980s and even had a carpet shop on the ground floor. Now they are apartments - surprise, surprise.

St. Nic's gardens is a little haven and if you look up at the back of Mersey Chambers (citywards) which is to the rear of Covent Garden, you'll see another Liver Bird perched on top.

[John(Zappa)]

Great pic Ged:PDT_Piratz_26:
Doesn't that modern beetham and unity towers spoil the scenery a bit though!!

[Ged]

Tinted glass and steel now seems to be 'in thing' with architects, there's only so much you can do with it so to be individualistic, they make all these weird and wonderful shapes like the 'Hilton?' ship shaped building on the strand, the sloping tops of Unity and Beetham and round buildings like on Hatton Gardens that seem totally out of context with the surrounding areas.

Cost is a factor too, you just won't get the great stone victoriana of the civic buildings as they were largely built by benefactors or as HQ's for organisations that wanted to show pride and wealth. They're certainly packing these new buildings in where they can, Old Hall street is like the time machine on the East side, knocked a load down and built a load up in no time.

[Kev]

nice pic, i've laways loved the developing contrast of the buildings as they have been built behind.

[omega]

St. Nicks really stands out from the lighter buildings, great shot.

[ChrisGeorge]

Hi Ged

Fantastic photograph, Ged! :handclap: St. Nick's has to be one of the most photogenic of Liverpool locations. Excellent work, mate! :PDT11

Chris

[Gerry]

Can I have this considered for this thread?

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/5858/dscf2093el2.jpg

[PhilipG]

[QUOTE=Gerry;104093]Can I have this considered for this thread?


Gerry

Put today's date with it.
Great photo.

[Gerry]

It's at the front of the Cunard Building.

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/296/dscf2093cv1.jpg

18th January 2008

[ScouseLad]

20 Chapel Street aka Unity Building

I like the way it looks so flat in this pic, it's as if it could topple over if the wind blows too hard :)

[Kev]

Wonderous Place.

St. Nics built on the site of St. Mary del quay, a place of worship since at least the mid 13th century. Tower Building (1908) The Sandcastle and the Atlantic Tower Hotel (now the Thistle) hail from the 1970s whilst the ultra modern Beetham and Unity Towers rise behind.


Here's one I took earlier:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2193/2203492622_cbc1426124.jpg (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2193/2203492622_cbc1426124.jpg)


20 Chapel Street aka Unity Building

I like the way it looks so flat in this pic, it's as if it could topple over if the wind blows too hard :)

Nice pic cheers :PDT11

[Steven]

Many of my family are having a reunion later this year in the Thistle. (next to my favourite seamans church - St. Nics) Because many are coming from Canada, US of A and Australia, I have had to book well in advance. After travelling so far, most of my relatives/friends will be staying for at least a month.
Some will be looking up other relations in Ireland.

All in all, I have been busy and can't wait to see them.

[higgins]

I spent hours in this park when my kids where little. Lovely little spot.

[taffy]

Flash flooding after heavy rain in Alexandra Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool L17

[Kev]

Taffy, u get out into such lovely places around Liverpool :PDT11

[chippie]

yes he,s a cat burgler lol:hug:

[taffy]

yes he,s a cat burgler lol:hug:

Cats are not that easy to steal. Beside I don't think the one I've got at home would be too pleased if I brought another home !!

[taffy]

Taffy, u get out into such lovely places around Liverpool :PDT11

Just happened to have my camera with me on that occasion. Yes that part of the original Toxteth Park, now known by some as "Aigburth" really is a nice place to live. Many of the old mansions are being upgraded in this area which is good to see.

[Steven]

Cats are not that easy to steal. Beside I don't think the one I've got at home would be too pleased if I brought another home !!


When I was a kid a lot of cats went missing and I'm sure I recognised some of them when they turned up as 'Davey Crocket Hats.' It seemed like every mother's son wanted a Davy Crocket hat.

On a lighter note, how many ears did davey Crocket have ?

Right I'll tell you he had 3.

He had a left ear, a right ear and a wild front ear.

[marky]

Grafton Street (facing gas-works).

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee262/south_liverpool/World.jpg

[jimmy]

NICE ONE :handclap:

[shoney]

Grafton Street (facing gas-works).

http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee262/south_liverpool/World.jpg

is this pic from grafton st ? whats with the razor wire and north africa missing, ?

[ChrisGeorge]

is this pic from grafton st ? whats with the razor wire and north africa missing, ?

I'm assuming someone nicked parts of the map for scrap. Am I right? :rolleyes:

Chris

[lindylou]

great picture :handclap:

[lindylou]

is this pic from grafton st ? whats with the razor wire and north africa missing, ?

perhaps it rusted and fell off or was removed.

[PhilipG]

Marky. :handclap::handclap::handclap:

[marky]

It's a mystery how long that World artwork has been erected in Grafton Street, but I only spotted it by chance, a few weeks ago. It's on the wall at the start of the grassy field, just South of Park Street.

[Ged]

Clayton Square. Taken on a dank, murky late Saturday afternoon with people scurrying out of the rain.




http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/6922/claytonsqnowsk6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



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[lindylou]

I like that dank rainy scene Ged :)



.. as long as I'm not actually walking around in that weather ! :)

[Ged]

Don't talk wet ;)

[marky]

Subway, Lime Street. Now closed. There are not many Subways left nowadays.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25632502@N00/2213415783/?edited=1
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2131/2213415783_494317723b.jpg

[shoney]

[QUOTE=marky;105588]Subway, Lime Street. Now closed. There are not many Subways left nowadays.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25632502@N00/2213415783/?edited=1
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2131/2213415783_494317723b.jpg[/QUOT


sadly too many muggings i suppose, i remember there was even shop/kiosk in that subway

[lindylou]

When it first opened there were a couple of shops in there.

[marky]

There used to be a newsagents in the subway, but it had been boarded-up. Like-wise, the toilets at the bottom of the escalators.

[Ged]

Looking up Richmond Street.



http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/5153/toweruprichmondsttx4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



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[A.D.W]

Uh? Has that Radio City Tower been there long?

:)

[PhilipG]

Reflection in the new John Lewis Building.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2352/2217384348_e99dd0aeca_o.jpg

[Devo]

Great pic! :handclap:
Looks like a rasterized image poster.

[Norm NZ]

27degrees 'C' today Not many on the beach though! "Thought these might warm you all -up in Liverpool":Smiliz_Kingz_PDT_13

[John(Zappa)]

27degrees 'C' today Not many on the beach though! "Thought these might warm you all -up in Liverpool":Smiliz_Kingz_PDT_13

It doesn't look right without shopping trolleys,old bikes,tin cans,bottles and condoms.Us scousers have nothing so clean:PDT10

[Norm NZ]

It doesn't look right without shopping trolleys,old bikes,tin cans,bottles and condoms.Us scousers have nothing so clean:PDT10

I know what you mean John(Zappa)! On this particular beach we have a 'no rubbish' policy No bins are provided and people are asked to 'take their rubbish home'!! Works most times, but there are exceptions!! Cheers:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

[chrismarsden]

Submitted for POD 26th Jan:

A pic of Mike Brown from Tenessee winning the Pro Open class at Liverpool Arena

[PhilipG]

A pic of Mike Brown from Tenessee winning the Pro Open class at Liverpool Arena

It looks like 3-D!
Wonderful image.
Well done. :handclap::handclap::handclap:

[chrismarsden]

Cheers

[Kev]

Submitted for POD 26th Jan:

A pic of Mike Brown from Tenessee winning the Pro Open class at Liverpool Arena

Nice one Chris, hope Jacob is ok.

[chrismarsden]

Nice one Chris, hope Jacob is ok.

He must be getting better because he's getting hard faced again.

[Kev]

He's like Evel Knievel, I'm sure he'll be back on twice as hard and as brave :PDT11

[taffy]

Early daffodils in Greenbank Park, Mossley Hill, Liverpool

[John(Zappa)]

They are early!!
Nice pic:handclap:

[naked lilac]

Lovely those daffodils..The Chinese believe them good-luck.. this is given to families for their New Year in Hawaii..
:handclap: You look blessed there.. :handclap: Very pretty...

[omega]

Taken yesterday at the Canada dock. Nice to see a dock actually used for ships
I had to shoot through the fence so I couldn't get any decent photo's.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/JOHN941/TrawlerandA390.jpg

[Ross08]

Omega...

Did you - by any chance - happen to notice the name of the ship. I think it may be the one I saw in Birkenhead a couple of weeks back.


The one I saw (RFA Fort Rosalie) was absolutely massive and I was so pleased to see a ship like this coming into Birkenhead docks.

[Waterways]

Canada Dock is used on a daily basis. The scrap piles are there. What an awful looking sight and indicative of the elimination of the British steel industry when we have to send scrap metal to Taiwan to be melted down.

[omega]

It's the Wave ruler A390 Ross08

[chippie]

cracker shot there omega, thanks

[Norm NZ]

Omega...

Did you - by any chance - happen to notice the name of the ship. I think it may be the one I saw in Birkenhead a couple of weeks back.


The one I saw (RFA Fort Rosalie) was absolutely massive and I was so pleased to see a ship like this coming into Birkenhead docks.

If it was a RFA (Royal Fleet Auxillary) perhaps the Navy are giving the dockyards some work again!!!:PDT11

[Ged]

The Albert Dock.

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5781/albertdocktallmastpn0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



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[chippie]

I likes that photee Ged, nice one

[ChrisGeorge]

Lovely, Ged! :handclap:

[lindylou]

very nice ged, thanks :)

[A.D.W]

Good picture, Ged. You have caught the old Liverpool with a new Liverpool being built in the background.

:PDT11

[Ged]

Thanks folks, I was on my way to do those 'now' shots of those old Danensis pics from the 70s and I only just noticed that little view between the two dock buildings, it would look nothing without the masts there I think.

[PhilipG]

Williamson Square.
Spot the busker with his painted (cardboard?) guitar.
He's on the floor by Stoniers.
Here's the original size:
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=2228949137&size=o

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2276/2228966647_ea6b037e15_o.jpg

[lindylou]

That's a smashing photo. I like the blue light in it.

[chippie]

yep like that one myself Philipo

[omega]

Great shot PhilipG

[Steven]

What can I say ? Excellent as usual Philip :handclap:

(ps. Wish I could take pickies like that.)

[lindylou]

31st Jan. Grassendale.

it's a different one of Grassendale - not the same one I posted on last years P O T D :)

[PhilipG]

31st Jan. Grassendale.

it's a different one of Grassendale - not the same one I posted on last years P O T D :)

Thanks folks for your kind words.

Lindy.
Good photo.
This is the best time of year to take photos of houses - while there's no leaves on the trees.
I like Grassendale Park, would live there if I could.

[ChrisGeorge]

Excellent photographs, Philip and Lindy! :handclap:

Chris