The Last Sunset of 2013

 A gap in the storms that seem to be battering the British Isles at the moment,

the afternoon of December 31st, New Year's Eve, was bright and clear,

allowing the last sunset of 2013 to be captured down at Crosby beach.

Soon after this shot was taken the banks of cloud rolled in and the rain started again.

iPhone Camera, image processed in Snapseed

December Skies

Early December brought a mix of clear skies and stormy days.

This image was captured early in the month down at Crosby beach.

iPhone Camera, image processed in Snapseed.

A December sunset over the city of Liverpool

captured from the roof of the new Central Library.

Centre image can be seen the length of Victoria Street

whilst the twin spires of the Liver Buildings are visible

right of centre.

iPhone Camera, image processed in Snapseed

Red Winter Skies

The redness of the autumn leaves

seems to have been matched by this winter sky

on the last day of November.

The afterglow of the sun

spreads an amazing warm palette of colour

of the clouds above Crosby beach.

All images

iPhone Camera, processed in Snapseed

Wind torn sky

September brings the first winds of autumn

Wind torn clouds fill the sky

Above spray crested waves.

Sparkling air

Clearing the mind at Crosby beach.

iPhone Camera, processed in Snapseed

September Sunsets

The month of September brings wonderful sunsets to Crosby beach.

The air is clean, washed by wind and rain,

Clouds move swiftly, reflecting the light

Of the setting sun, every shade from crimson to peach.

All images

iPhone Camera, image processed in Snapseed.

iPhone Camera, processed in Snapseed

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Man of Silver

Wind torn snow

Eddies around

the Iron Men.

Clinging to their form

Creating a silvery sheen 

To the cold iron.

Hipstamatic, John S Lens, BlacKeys SuperGrain Film

Hipstamatic, Tinto 1884 Lens, D-Type Plate Film

Beach Sunset Two Ways

A beautiful clear sky at sunset on a cold November evening.

Photographed with Hipstamatic App.

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Ina's 1982 Film

The same scene photographed with the iPhone camera.

Image processed in Snapseed using Tune Image and Drama.

Skies full of drama

Cold winds

Push rain laden clouds

across the stormy waters

of the Mersey Estuary.

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Ina's 1969 Film

Magnificent Light

Strong cold winds pushing

Rolling masses of storm clouds

Over the beach at Crosby

In the golden light

Of a winter sunset.

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Sugar Film

Incoming Storm

Saturday afternoon at Crosby beach

The weather changing

Dark clouds laden with rain

Sweep across from the Welsh Hills.

iPhone Camera, image processed with Snapseed App

Wonderful Skies after rain

Crosby beach,

The air, clean and clear after rain,

Clouds gently dispersing

Aflame with orange light

From a golden setting sun.

Hipstamatic, Jane Lens, Ina's 1982 Film

The beauty of sunset

A calm evening at Crosby beach, clouds are gathering in the north west,

but the sun sets in a golden glow.

Hipstamatic, John S Lens, Pistil Film

Sunlight and Storm

Today at Another Place, Crosby beach.

The tide was on the turn, leaving wet sand sparkling in the sunlight,

but the sun was playing hide and seek in the rain laden clouds

that raced in from the west.

Hipstamatic, John S Lens, BlacKeys B+W film

September Storms

September arrives with strong winds and rain.

The wet beach reflects the colour of storm clouds 

glowing in the last warm light from the setting sun.

Another Place, Crosby beach, Liverpool

Hipstamatic, Watts Lens, Big Up Film

Golden Light at the beach

A beautiful day at the beach, the light seemed to pour down from the sky, reminding me of summer days from long ago that always seems to have a hint of gold about them.