


tram love:1
Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2011, Posted in commissioned, manchester, transport, urban
In a week of the worst weather since last winter, I've been struggling to fulfil a brief for a favourite transport client: I have a list of locations and have discussed and understand what the shots are needed for, but have had to endure grey skies, high winds, hail and general unpleasantness for several days. Last night, the "Blue Hour" came to my rescue, and despite rain and wind I got some shots at Media City that hit the spot. Phew! Here's a couple. I should add that I really, really love the yellow Metrolink trams. There's just something about that new shape and great colour.

tram love: 2
Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2011, Posted in commercial, commissioned, manchester, transport
I didn't know I'd turn into a yellow tram geek, but I did, somewhere along the line(!). So - being asked to go to the depot and get some images for the Transport Authority meant it was beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Things I found out on my visit:
1. The yellow trams are referred to as 'bananas' by the staff. Not too inventive, but I can get that...
2. They're 'stabled' at the depot.
3. The toolkits are red with yellow dots. Love that.
