A PHOTOGRAPHER from Otley has been named the monthly winner of the annual global photography competition, CEWE Photo Award.
With entries submitted by photographers from 58 countries, Phil Reeds from Otley, received this month’s recognition and prize for his awe-inspiring photo of the Otley Town Centre Cycle. His image, titled ‘Peloton Melee’, which captures cyclists turning a bend within the course, impressed judges with its vibrant scene and its ability to highlight the excitement and fleeting speed of the cyclists.
The monthly prize, which includes a £100 CEWE voucher and recognition across the leading photo company’s channels, highlights Phil’s exceptional photography skills and creative vision.
Introduced to photography by his father, Phil has turned a lifelong passion into an art form, using photography to capture and interpret the world around him. Since his childhood, Phil has used his love for travel and passion for photography to document the people, cultures, architecture and landscapes he has encountered.
Each month until the CEWE Photo Award closes for entries, three winners from all categories and one winner from the Young Talent Award are selected to receive recognition for their talent, creativity and passion for photography. In addition to the monthly award, Phil will automatically qualify for the chance to have his entry named as photo of the year as part of the CEWE Photo Award.
Phil said: “I’m delighted to have been selected as one of the monthly winners as part of the CEWE Photo Award. Photography has always been a way for me to express my interpretation of the world, and I hope my work inspires others to share their own stories through their art.”
Steve Manfield, marketing director at CEWE UK, said: “We’re committed to providing budding and professional photographers with the chance to showcase their incredible work through the CEWE Photo Award - our annual, free-of-charge, worldwide photography competition.
“Phil’s photo is incredibly deserving to be one of our monthly winners - it’s as if viewers are right there, experiencing the thrill of the race first hand.
“We hope Phil’s recognition inspires both budding and professional photographers from Otley and beyond to showcase their work by entering the CEWE Photo Award.”
The CEWE Photo Award is an annual global photography competition that invites photographers of all levels to submit photos to showcase their work and talent. This year, the CEWE Photo Award is centred around the theme ‘our world is beautiful’. Entries are open until May 31, 2025, with worldwide monthly winners chosen each month until the competition closes.
For more information, visit www.cewe.co.uk/.
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