The jaw-dropping pictures selected for this year’s Weather Photographer competition
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As smartphones with built-in cameras are all the rage, it has become easy for anyone to take a beautiful picture… But only a skilled photographer can capture a split second perfectly and be able to tell a story from another perspective, making for a picture that will go down in history.
From heart-stopping waves to forks of lightning hitting the sea, this phenomenal array of images features the work of some of the world's finest photographers.
The pictures were captured by the finalists of the prestigious Weather Photographer of the Year competition, which is run by the Royal Meteorological Society in association with AccuWeather.
'I am always amazed by something new–something I haven't seen before or a new angle that reignites my passion for discussing the weather.' Professor Liz Bentley, Chief Executive of the Royal Meteorological Society, said.
'As the competition has grown over the past seven years, it has allowed us to create a platform where more stories can be told about the majesty and awe of the world's weather and witness scenes of the impacts of climate change, which can help to prompt action.'
Without further ado, here are some of the shortlisted photographs for this year’s Weather Photographer of the Year competition:
Pictures were taken by Christopher Ison (left) and Zhenhuan Zhou (right). Source: Daily Mail
Photographer Christopher Ison was able to take a picture of massive waves crashing against a lighthouse in West Sussex, UK. Meanwhile, parts of Niagara Falls frozen in ice were pictured by Zhenhuan Zhou. The mist and spray of the waterfall made the shot all the more enchanting.
The mind-blowing shot was taken by Andrew McCaren. Source: CNN
A man was caught struggling with a rainbow-coloured umbrella during heavy rainfall as he walked across a bridge in Cumbria, UK.
The heavy rain pouring down the dam wall of the reservoir made for a one-of-a-kind snap.
A highway bridge was photographed by Sara Jazbar. Source: CNN
When Sara first arrived at a small town in Slovenia, there was a wall of fog covering the highway. After a few hours, the magical scene emerged.
Temperature inversion occurred, hence the fog underneath the bridge.
'The fog stopped under the bridge and lingered there–flowing and moving as if it were alive.' Sara described.
A beautiful sight pictured by Vince Campbell. Source: CNN
If you’re of rustic atmospheres, you’ll love this one. The mist was rising above a forest in Scotland and photographer Vince Campbell was able to get a photo of it during an early morning walk with his dog.
Vince said: 'The woods, the alps, the loch, and Ben Lomond were bathed in “Scotch mist”.’
‘Dreaming of Lightning’ by Enric Navarrete Bachs. Source: CNN
Maybe if we look a little closer, we’ll be able to spot Zeus somewhere in this picture… Regardless, Enric Navarrete Bachs perfectly got a snap of two forks of lightning hitting the sea. Not too shabby, eh?
Rossi Fang pictured snow melting off a tree’s branches. Source: CNN
Here comes the sun, doo-doo-doo-doo! Photographer Rossi Fang took a picture of the sun melting frozen branches on a mountain in Taiwan.
Betel Tibebu’s fantastic shot of raindrops and bubbles. Source: CNN
Betel Tibebu showed off his unmatched photography skills after taking a snap of raindrops falling on flooded streets in Ethiopia.
It may sound mundane, but Betel certainly knows how to take things to another level.
Shibasish Saha captured the stunning photo. Source: CNN
Workers were pictured harvesting water lilies to sell in the local market during the monsoon season in the wetlands of West Bengal.
‘Ghost Under Cliff’ by Emili Vilamala Benito. Source: DailyMail
Emili was able to catch sight of a Brocken Spectre, which is a rare phenomenon, while standing on top of the cliff of Tavertet in Barcelona, Spain.
She said: 'In this geographical area, you can see these phenomena due to morning fog, and when it fades, it is possible to see this spectacular optical phenomenon.'
A Brocken Spectre happens when a large shadow of an observer is cast onto a cloud or mist. So, when a person stands on a hill that’s partially covered in mist or cloud, their shadow can be projected down onto the mist or cloud if the sun is behind them.
What are your thoughts about these images? Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below!
Learn more about the competition by watching the video below:
Source: Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS)
From heart-stopping waves to forks of lightning hitting the sea, this phenomenal array of images features the work of some of the world's finest photographers.
The pictures were captured by the finalists of the prestigious Weather Photographer of the Year competition, which is run by the Royal Meteorological Society in association with AccuWeather.
'I am always amazed by something new–something I haven't seen before or a new angle that reignites my passion for discussing the weather.' Professor Liz Bentley, Chief Executive of the Royal Meteorological Society, said.
'As the competition has grown over the past seven years, it has allowed us to create a platform where more stories can be told about the majesty and awe of the world's weather and witness scenes of the impacts of climate change, which can help to prompt action.'
Without further ado, here are some of the shortlisted photographs for this year’s Weather Photographer of the Year competition:
Pictures were taken by Christopher Ison (left) and Zhenhuan Zhou (right). Source: Daily Mail
Photographer Christopher Ison was able to take a picture of massive waves crashing against a lighthouse in West Sussex, UK. Meanwhile, parts of Niagara Falls frozen in ice were pictured by Zhenhuan Zhou. The mist and spray of the waterfall made the shot all the more enchanting.
The mind-blowing shot was taken by Andrew McCaren. Source: CNN
A man was caught struggling with a rainbow-coloured umbrella during heavy rainfall as he walked across a bridge in Cumbria, UK.
The heavy rain pouring down the dam wall of the reservoir made for a one-of-a-kind snap.
A highway bridge was photographed by Sara Jazbar. Source: CNN
When Sara first arrived at a small town in Slovenia, there was a wall of fog covering the highway. After a few hours, the magical scene emerged.
Temperature inversion occurred, hence the fog underneath the bridge.
'The fog stopped under the bridge and lingered there–flowing and moving as if it were alive.' Sara described.
A beautiful sight pictured by Vince Campbell. Source: CNN
If you’re of rustic atmospheres, you’ll love this one. The mist was rising above a forest in Scotland and photographer Vince Campbell was able to get a photo of it during an early morning walk with his dog.
Vince said: 'The woods, the alps, the loch, and Ben Lomond were bathed in “Scotch mist”.’
‘Dreaming of Lightning’ by Enric Navarrete Bachs. Source: CNN
Maybe if we look a little closer, we’ll be able to spot Zeus somewhere in this picture… Regardless, Enric Navarrete Bachs perfectly got a snap of two forks of lightning hitting the sea. Not too shabby, eh?
Rossi Fang pictured snow melting off a tree’s branches. Source: CNN
Here comes the sun, doo-doo-doo-doo! Photographer Rossi Fang took a picture of the sun melting frozen branches on a mountain in Taiwan.
Betel Tibebu’s fantastic shot of raindrops and bubbles. Source: CNN
Betel Tibebu showed off his unmatched photography skills after taking a snap of raindrops falling on flooded streets in Ethiopia.
It may sound mundane, but Betel certainly knows how to take things to another level.
Shibasish Saha captured the stunning photo. Source: CNN
Workers were pictured harvesting water lilies to sell in the local market during the monsoon season in the wetlands of West Bengal.
‘Ghost Under Cliff’ by Emili Vilamala Benito. Source: DailyMail
Emili was able to catch sight of a Brocken Spectre, which is a rare phenomenon, while standing on top of the cliff of Tavertet in Barcelona, Spain.
She said: 'In this geographical area, you can see these phenomena due to morning fog, and when it fades, it is possible to see this spectacular optical phenomenon.'
A Brocken Spectre happens when a large shadow of an observer is cast onto a cloud or mist. So, when a person stands on a hill that’s partially covered in mist or cloud, their shadow can be projected down onto the mist or cloud if the sun is behind them.
What are your thoughts about these images? Which one is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below!
Learn more about the competition by watching the video below:
Source: Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS)
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