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Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Telegraph photographer shortlisted for press photo award
A photo of two spooked military horses taken by a Telegraph photographer has been nominated for an award. The two horses from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment bolted through the streets of London in July 2024 after panicking at the sound of construction works. Paul Grover, a photographer for The Telegraph, snapped the horses as they galloped down the Strand in the busy centre of the capital. The portentous picture of one black horse, and one white and stained with blood, has been nominated for IMAGO Photograph of the Year at the annual UK Picture Editors' Guild Awards. Grover said: 'I was standing on the Strand with PA photographer Jordan Pettitt covering the Post Office inquiry, when suddenly it went very quiet and the traffic had pretty much ceased. 'We then heard the very eerie sound of hooves on concrete. 'Before we knew it, we could see two horses barrelling down the strand heading east towards Fleet Street. 'I really had no time to think but to stick the camera up and take pictures as they went past at great speed. 'As they went past we saw the poor horses nearly take out some cyclists and the black horse skidded into a cab. 'They then galloped down Fleet Street and so I gave chase! It was a very surreal event.' Jason Green, The Telegraph's picture editor, who led the judging panel, said: 'This year's image selection showcases the diverse talents of UK photographers and highlights the vital role photojournalism plays across our entire industry.' Another picture of the same horses taken by Jordan Pettitt is also in the running for the award, which will be decided by public vote. A picture of a smiling Princess of Wales, dressed in green, at Sandringham on Christmas Day is among the others shortlisted. Other contenders for the prize include photos of Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, having a milkshake thrown in his face, a dinghy filled with migrants crossing the English Channel, and rioters attacking a hotel housing asylum seekers. Pictures of Novak Djokovic illuminated on a sunny Wimbledon Centre Court, Sir Alan Bates, the former subpostmaster, and a Red Arrows flypast marking the anniversary of D-Day, also made the shortlist. A poignant final portrait of rugby league star Rob Burrow, who died in June, has also been nominated for the award. Almost 9,000 people from the UK, the US, Europe and Australia took part in the vote last year. Voting for the award closes at noon on March 12, and the winning photographer will be announced on April 1. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
The Independent
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Photo of runaway military horses bolting through London up for award
A photo of two spooked military horses galloping through central London is among the photographs up for an award decided by a public vote. The picture is one of 15, chosen by a panel of judges, from which people can vote for the IMAGO Photograph of the Year at the annual UK Picture Editors' Guild Awards. A picture of a smiling Princess of Wales, dressed in green, at Sandringham on Christmas Day is among the others shortlisted. There is also a photo of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage having milkshake thrown in his face, a dinghy filled with migrants crossing the English Channel, and rioters attacking a hotel housing asylum seekers. Pictures of Novak Djokovic illuminated on a sunny Wimbledon Centre Court, former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates, and a Red Arrows flypast marking the anniversary of D-Day, also made the shortlist, and a poignant final portrait of rugby league legend Rob Burrow, who died in June. Daily and Sunday Telegraph picture editor Jason Green, who led the judging panel, said: 'This year's image selection showcases the diverse talents of UK photographers and highlights the vital role photojournalism plays across our entire industry.' Almost 9,000 people from the UK, the US, Europe and Australia took part in the vote last year. Voting for the award closes at noon on March 12, and the winning photographer will be announced on April 1.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Photo of runaway military horses bolting through London up for award
A photo of two spooked military horses galloping through central London is among the photographs up for an award decided by a public vote. The picture is one of 15, chosen by a panel of judges, from which people can vote for the IMAGO Photograph of the Year at the annual UK Picture Editors' Guild Awards. A picture of a smiling Princess of Wales, dressed in green, at Sandringham on Christmas Day is among the others shortlisted. There is also a photo of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage having milkshake thrown in his face, a dinghy filled with migrants crossing the English Channel, and rioters attacking a hotel housing asylum seekers. Pictures of Novak Djokovic illuminated on a sunny Wimbledon Centre Court, former subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates, and a Red Arrows flypast marking the anniversary of D-Day, also made the shortlist, and a poignant final portrait of rugby league legend Rob Burrow, who died in June. Daily and Sunday Telegraph picture editor Jason Green, who led the judging panel, said: 'This year's image selection showcases the diverse talents of UK photographers and highlights the vital role photojournalism plays across our entire industry.' Almost 9,000 people from the UK, the US, Europe and Australia took part in the vote last year. Voting for the award closes at noon on March 12, and the winning photographer will be announced on April 1. Votes can be cast here at
