Rosebie Morton

From a shoot last summer, a lovely layout in the latest issue of SAGA Magazine, illustrating the work of rose grower, Rosebie Morton. Some out-takes too, as there is never enough room for all the shots taken for a feature.

 

Rosebie Morton, rose grower

Rosebie Morton

Rosebie Morton, rose grower

Rosebie Morton

Rosebie Morton, flower farm, Hampshire

Flower tunnels at Rosebie Morton’s flower farm

 

Rosebie Morton, flower farm, Hampshire

Cut flowers

Rosebie Morton, flower farm, Hampshire

Rosebie Morton showing rose buds

Rosebie Morton, flower farm, Hampshire

Rosebie Morton in her garden

Rosebie Morton, flower farm, Hampshire

Rosebie Morton’s flower farm

Rose 'Buxom Beauty' at Rosebie Morton's flower farm

Rose ‘Buxom Beauty’ at Rosebie Morton’s flower farm

The Urban Forest

Nice to have another feature in the excellent online journal The Garden Edit​. From a series of photographs taken between 2011- 2014 of the Elephant and Castle Urban Forest​ which is now being redeveloped:

The full journal article can be viewed here:

http://thegardenedit.com

The Children’s Garden

It was nice to receive an advanced copy of a book I illustrated last year. Written by Matthew Appleby and published by Frances Lincoln, it goes on sale late February, early March 2016. I think the last book I was involved with was on E-Type Jaguars, so a slight departure!

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games book

games book

 

From the archives, 1992

From 1992, Jackie Stewart and Martin Brundle in their respective cars at Silverstone. Stewart in his 1973 F1 World Championship winning Elf Tyrrell and Brundle in the 1992 Benneton Ford. Looking like they were moving at quite a sedate pace, it’s closer to 100mph, as these cars overheat very quickly at much less. Which always meant bruised ribs for the photographer…caused by the buffeting whilst hanging out of the camera car roof. I never worked out a way of preventing this.

Jackie Stewart in 1973 F1 World Championship Elf Tyrrell and Martin Brundle in 1992 Benneton Ford at Silverstone

Jackie Stewart in 1973 F1 World Championship Elf Tyrrell and Martin Brundle in 1992 Benneton Ford at Silverstone

From the Archives, February 2000

Kenya Rally, February 2000

Safari Rally, Kenya, February 2000

The Safari Rally with Colin McRae and the Ford Rally Team for Top Gear, February 2000. Over the Rift Valley, Kenya, all teams used helicopters as a viewing platform to instruct their drivers and warn of obstacles in their path. One of the most memorable and scary shoots. Looking back at the other helicopters was a like viewing a scene from Mash, as they zig-zagged down the valley, rising and falling as the approached power cables. Many things were learnt here. The most important was never drink copious amounts of vodka the evening before a helicopter ride.

RHS Wisley

A selection of work taken recently for the RHS at Wisley.

Main house and laboratories, next to canal

Main house and laboratories

Herbaceous borders, Battlestone Hill

Herbaceous borders, Battlestone Hill

Canal with laboratories in background

Canal with laboratories in background

Glasshouse Borders

Glasshouse Borders

Glasshouse Borders

Glasshouse Borders

Glasshouse Borders

Glasshouse Borders

Brent River Park

Revisiting part of a walk I completed 12 months ago – through Brent River Park, Hanwell.

 

Dahlias by the River Brent

Dahlias by the River Brent

Wasn’t sure if this was a memorial or not. Placed on a tree over the River Brent,  there was nothing to suggest why these flowers were there, but it looked quite deliberate.

 

Tree roots by River Brent

Tree roots by River Brent

Red berries of the Common hawthorn

Red berries of the Common hawthorn

Wharncliffe Viaduct through Brent Meadows, Hanwell

Wharncliffe Viaduct through Brent Meadows, Hanwell

 

I have photographed the Wharncliffe Viaduct many times. Wandering around beneath the huge arches is like being in a film set. Maybe ‘Logan’s Run’ …..nature reclaiming a derelict city.

 

Wharncliffe Viaduct, Hanwell with the River Brent

Wharncliffe Viaduct, Hanwell with the River Brent

Wharncliffe Viaduct, Hanwell with the River Brent

Wharncliffe Viaduct, Hanwell

Brent Meadow, looking towards Ealing Hospital

Brent Meadow, looking towards Ealing Hospital

Elderberries (Sambucus nigra)

Elderberries (Sambucus nigra)

River Brent

River Brent

Oak leaves

Oak leaves

Tree root by the River Brent covered in debris from flood water

Tree root by the River Brent covered in debris from flood water

Common hawthorn in St Mary's Church, Hanwell

Common hawthorn in St Mary’s Church, Hanwell

 

From the archives, July 1989

Sorting through old portfolio tearsheets this morning, I found this from July 1989. Car Magazine and a Porsche 911. One of my favourite car pics from that period, taken in Scotland, near Ullapool. And I still remember the car being driven over my foot.

It has dated, but it’s interesting to see a photo used full frame, with few cover lines, no barcode…..and no free gift!

Car Magazine, July 1989. Porsche 911

Car Magazine, July 1989. Porsche 911

Business is blooming

From a shoot on business women in You Magazine on 16th August 2015. On a large feature, several thousand shots often need editing down to half a dozen or so. This means overlooking many equally good images. So, a small selection of out-takes.  The first, a quick shot as I was packing my kit away.

Ellie and Anna at  The Flower Appreciation Society

Ellie and Anna at The Flower Appreciation Society

 

Two more from the same series:

Georgie Newberry from Common Farm Flowers

Georgie Newberry from Common Farm Flowers

Nik Southern at Grace & Thorn

Nik Southern at Grace & Thorn