YP man takes top picture award

THIS stunning portfolio of pictures yesterday earned a photographer on The Yorkshire Post one of the industry's most prestigious awards.
A 'mermaid' at Bramley Baths, Leeds. Picture: Simon HulmeA 'mermaid' at Bramley Baths, Leeds. Picture: Simon Hulme
A 'mermaid' at Bramley Baths, Leeds. Picture: Simon Hulme

Simon Hulme, who has worked for the paper since 2001, was named Regional Photographer of the Year at the UK Picture Editors’ Guild Awards.

Another of the paper’s photographers, James Hardisty, was commended in the same category.

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Mr Hulme’s winning selection included an unusual shot of a “mermaid exercise course” at Bramley Baths in Leeds.

Graham Reed from Pudsey rides his 1866 Penny Farthing through the Cherry Blossom, on the Stray, Harrogate. Picture by Simon HulmeGraham Reed from Pudsey rides his 1866 Penny Farthing through the Cherry Blossom, on the Stray, Harrogate. Picture by Simon Hulme
Graham Reed from Pudsey rides his 1866 Penny Farthing through the Cherry Blossom, on the Stray, Harrogate. Picture by Simon Hulme

He said: “That was the hardest one to do. I used an underwater camera bag and held it just on the water line. There is a tremendous amount of natural light in those old baths, which gives the picture an unusual quality.”

Another shot, of vintage cycling enthusiast Graham Reed on a penny farthing on the Harrogate Stray, was possible only after he talked him into bringing it on the train from Pudsey.

Ian Day, deputy editor of The Yorkshire Post, said: “Simon’s excellent portfolio demonstrates his talent, imagination and exceptional eye for detail to capture an award winning set of pictures which impressed the team of judges. ​This is a prestigious accolade and Simon should be rightly proud of his achievement.”

Mr Hulme’s father Mel Hulme was a noted photographer on the Yorkshire Evening Post until his retirement.