This was an escape from Manchester to the Merseyside coast.
Formby isn’t your usual jolly seaside resort, but a haven of tall sand dunes, gnarled pine trees and a broad stretch of beach.
Wind turbines stand tall out to sea and the mighty city of Liverpool is in view.
It’s a place to clamber, walk and inhale the bracing air – not to mention capture in photographs.
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A large, open expanse of sand and sea. Not been for Formby for years; thanks for the great reminder, Mike! :)
Thanks Richard, yes, great to discover as a grown-up too. Next stop probably Blackpool, which I think will yield different results!
Haha! You’ll still have the wide, sandy beaches, but probably not quite as deserted!
Great shots of an area I’ve been to and photographed myself, but not for awhile.
Thank you very much, Mark. If the skies are playing ball you can get some expansive shots at Formby.
Beauty can be found everywhere. I love the pine tree, great shot!
Thanks Koos! It’s as if it was posing for a photograph ;-)
Thanks for this series Mike. it’s a reminder that there are still open and people free areas in England.
Thank you Lee. Yes, this country is less developed than you might think. Well, maybe not quite as empty as Australia ;)
Ahh, but you have soooo much history it feels like everywhere has been trodden a million times.
I guess that’s true. And a bit less space to do it in!