- 21 Jun 2011
- Posted by Phil Tragen
Blooming massive
Dunham Massey gardener Damien Harris, with a 12ft Himalayan lily that has flowered on the grounds.
read more- 21 Jun 2011
- Posted by Phil Tragen
Top builder’s bottom
In definitely the weirdest photo job ever – and a challenging exercise in taste – Didsbury based property developer Sian Astley having her picture taken for the Manchester Evening News after entering a builder’s bum competition. She’ll be appearing on This Morning too. Sian’s business is called ‘Moregeous’ and you can see the full article […]
read more- 12 Jun 2011
- Posted by Phil Tragen
Parklife, Manchester
Weekend festival taking place in Fallowfield, which I ended up going to because I was on my way to Sainsburys, saw an exodus of people heading there in board shorts and sunnies, and felt left out. These pictures are all shot on a 50mm f1.4 prime – and I’m always amazed at what it’s capable […]
read more- 03 Jun 2011
- Posted by Phil Tragen
- 27 May 2011
- Posted by Phil Tragen
John’s Lotus
Disgrunted John Parker owns a Lotus Elise that rattles, but he showed me the ropes down a windy Preston B road in it anyway. Once the engine was warm enough John steadily put the hammer down and down, and the little Lotus was straightening tight corners and eating scenery at an alarming rate. Sure enough […]
read more- 23 May 2011
- Posted by Phil Tragen
Fee for all
Pictures from Edge Hill University, appearing in The Times for its decision to raise fees above cost to give a better service to students. Edge Hill has an attractive campus with some classic looking spots and some more funky modern ones. Visible here is Vice Chancellor John Cater on the lawn outside the main building, […]
read more- 16 May 2011
- Posted by Phil Tragen
Victory for the Red Army
Deep down I wish this had been a picture story about the Soviet Red Army – some amazing archive find from WW2 about Stalingrad, since history’s much more my scene than football, but instead it’s ManUtd fans pouring beer into each other’s hair outside Old Trafford. I don’t watch football, know anything about it and […]
read more- 13 May 2011
- Posted by Phil Tragen
Trash converters
Lisa Raynes, an architect, and husband Adam, a glass designer, in their property in Chorlton, Manchester, which was formerly a grungy bedsit in a state of disrepair. After buying the house for £235k and spending £35k on renovations, the property is now believed to fetch between £350k and £400k. Tough new licensing regulations mean a […]
read more- 09 May 2011
- Posted by Phil Tragen
Urbia to Cumbria
An article for The Times. Jo Hampson is a ‘downshifter’ – someone who has chosen to abandon city living for a quieter, simpler life in a cottage in the countryside, from which she runs her food smoking business. However, rural life is not as simple as one might think – and Jo can offer advice […]
read more- 06 May 2011
- Posted by Phil Tragen