A Near Collision by John Routerer

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23-OCT-2009	john

There was a 40 aircraft flypast of HMS Illustrious today with Prince Andrew taking the salute.
Thousands turned out for the event.
Well after it was all over and us photogs were still chattering this happened.
A cargo ship and a Mersey Ferry nearly collided.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/local-news/2009/10/27/ferry-passengers-tell-of-near-miss-river-mersey-terror-100252-25020848/

Canon EOS 5D Mark II ,Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4L IS USM
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Noël		25-Oct-2009 13:01
A great shot, never seen a near miss like that. Not sure how easy it would be for photogs on the ferry with all those people trying to get the shot of a life time all at the same time!

Paul L-R		24-Oct-2009 23:34
Wow, superb timing or what? So glad that this did not become an item on the news. Excellent work, John. V

Jess. ( Lady.D.)		24-Oct-2009 15:12
First rule, you don't argue with someone bigger than you.. Good capture John....

Mairéad		24-Oct-2009 13:08
Oops, close indeed and no question who would come out worse.

Keith O'Brien		24-Oct-2009 10:49
OMG! thank goodness that they didn't collide! The "Safety First" lettering on the bridge is a bit ironic under the circumstances!

Lee G		24-Oct-2009 02:54
Yikes!! Very close call!

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