Flickr Favourites Monday, June 9, 2008
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Neil Bryce's picture of the Liverpool waterfront
A stunning collection
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HE Liverpool Daily Post is famed for its award-winning photography. Every day we select the very best images taken by our professional photographers to illustrate the news, sport and features that matter to you. Images that draw the eye, compel the reader to scrutinise the detail, and linger in the memory long afterwards can sometimes be a far more effective way of telling the story than an article spread over two pages; the Daily Post has an enviable reputation for photo-journalism that it is very proud of. In January, 2008, the Daily Post started a group on the photosharing website Flickr, www.flickr.com/groups/ liverpooldailypost08, and invited people to share their images of Merseyside. These photos might be of people, places or events – they might be carefully posed or a chance moment in time captured forever by a lens – but the aim was to sum up the essence of Capital of Culture year.
A boat high and dry – by ‘theNorthshore’
We had no idea what response we would get; we hoped to give anyone who had taken a photo they enjoyed and wanted to share the opportunity to connect with like-minded people. And we were, quite simply, bowled over by the response. Today, there are more than 3,000 wonderful photographs on our Liverpool Daily Post Capital of Culture group on Flickr, and the number grows ever day. Periodically, we publish a selection of these images in the newspaper; today, we are delighted to bring you 12 pages packed with some of the most stunning images of Merseyside life and times you could ever wish to see. I am delighted photographers want to share their photos on our Flickr site; and I hope you enjoy this special tribute to their skill as much as we enjoyed compiling it.
MARK THOMAS Editor, Liverpool Daily Post
Barney Finlayson's sunset over Birkenhead
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Flickr Favourites Monday, June 9, 2008
COASTLINE AND WATERWAYS
Capture the moment Public transport provider Merseytravel is helping to make the region’s unsurpassed attractions and activities accessible to everyone
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ERSEYSIDE is a place renowned for its outstanding natural beauty, rich history and worldclass creativity and culture. Whether you are Merseyside born and bred, or one of the many millions of visitors to this region from across the globe, there are many places of interest to visit, enjoy and remember. Making your way to them using public transport couldn't be easier, with every corner of Merseyside within reach in a couple of hours maximum. Whether by bus, train, tunnel or ferry, Merseytravel is working with its partners to create a single, fully integrated public transport network accessible to everyone. Cllr Mark Dowd, Chair of Merseytravel, said: “As these pictures show, Merseyside has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to places of interest. “Public transport is key to linking people to all of them. “We want everyone either living or visiting here to enjoy everything about this fantastic region, without the worry of parking their car or sitting in traffic jams.” Neil Scales, chief executive and director general of Merseytravel, added: “There are literally hundreds of places of interest for visitors, from modern art galleries
The bridge at the Marine Lake, Southport – by Tom Fairclough
Neil Scales, Merseytravel chief executive
Cllr Mark Dowd, chairman of Merseytravel
or attractions such as Spaceport and The Beatles Story to attractions steeped in this region’s rich history and heritage, including our own Mersey Ferries. “It’s important to appreciate what we have here on our doorstep and these photos do justice to the fantastic opportunities that are just a train, bus or ferry journey away.” For more information on bus and train travel (including fares, times and frequencies) contact Merseytravel’s award-winning Traveline team on 0871 200 22 33, go along to one of Merseytravel’s seven Travel Centres across the region or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk ■ FOR information on the Mersey Ferries, visit www.merseyferries.co.uk or call 0151 330 1444.
Flickr Favourites Monday, June 9, 2008
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Unusual view of the Albert Dock – by Mr Grimsdale
Anglican Cathedral – by ‘Exacta2a’
Mersey Wave at evening time – by ‘WilloUK’ Mr Grimesdale's picture of the Runcorn Bridge at dusk
Otterspool Prom – by John Kennan
Views across Sefton – by Mr Grimsdale
The guardians at the entrance to Calderstones Park – by Les Auld
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INSPIRATIONAL PLACES
Liverpool waterfront – by John Kennan
Wild flowers on Merseyside – by Steve Bates
Beetham Tower – by Michael Draycott
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Crowds in Liverpool One – by ‘Hobgrumble’
‘Digital Maddie's’ picture of a couple bathed in sunlight, in Sefton Park
Woman mobbed by seagulls in Liverpool city centre – by ‘Pittam’
'The Line' public art in Bold Street – by John Kennan
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PHOTOGENIC PEOPLE
Eleanor Rigby listening to the sounds of a cardboard guitar – by ‘Exacta2a’
Screen-writer Frank Cottrell Boyce signing autographs – by ‘Andy Miah’
Busker – by ‘Wekim’
Liverpool waterfront – by ‘Great God Pan’
Public art event in Liverpool city centre – by ‘oneterry’
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Liverpool: The Musical – by ‘Sgt Punk Pepper’
John Kennan's picture of the opening ceremony for Culture year
The Respectacles display at Liverpool Town Hall – by ‘newfolder’
Neon artwork in Garston for Capital of Culture year – by ‘Jam’
Artist Ben Johnson at work on the Liverpool cityscape – by ‘Andy Miah’
The Streets Ahead festival, on Bold Street – by John Kennan
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CAPITAL OF CULTURE EVENTS
The Capital of Culture logo, at the Rocket junction – by ‘abhorsen the final death’
Chinese New Year – by ‘ruth w’
The Wish Tree during opening weekend of the refurbished Bluecoat – by ‘Hobgrumble’
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The Liverpool skyline seen from Everton Park – by ‘Mr Chiquita’
The Echo Arena Liverpool, with the cathedral in the background – by Kebabman01
The Panoramic restaurant on top of the West Tower – by Simon Barrow
Italian Flickr member Vandario's contrasting architectur
Blue Coat – by ‘Ijob’
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MAGNIFICENT BUILDINGS
re picture of the Liverpool One housing development against more established buildings
The Echo Arena – by ‘Barney F’
Albert Dock and the Three Graces – by ‘TG Morris’
Flickr Favourites Monday, June 9, 2008
12 The Gormleys at sunset, by ‘Photonutter’