The Royal Meteorological Society has announced the winners of the Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Competition in 2023.
Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year
The Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year winner is Francisco Negroni for her image: A Perfect Cloud. Francisco Negroni camped out at Villarrica volcano, one of Chile’s most active, for ten days to capture this particular moment. The photo showcases a gigantic lenticular cloud enveloping the volcano’s crater while the lava within illuminates the cloud from within. This remarkable shot was taken during a period of intense volcanic activity. This image was shot with Nikon D610.
The RUNNER-UP of the Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Competition is given to Tran Tuan for the” Forest Fire Boundary” image. This captivating photo captures the destructive impact of forest fires on the natural environment. Photographer Tran Tuan skillfully employed a DJI Mavic Pro to unveil a forest divided into two parts: one side consumed by flames. At the same time, the other remains vibrant and teeming with life.
“Through the photo, I also want to convey to everyone the message of forest protection and climate change.” Tran Tuan says.
The 3rd Place of Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year is Fichtelberg Mountain by Christoph Schaarschmidt. Several factors are put together to shape this scene: powerful winds, over a meter of snow, and temperatures well below freezing. The frozen tableau in the landscape results from a mixture of snow and rime, which occurs when supercooled water droplets in fog freeze upon contact with a surface. This image was captured by Canon EOS 6D II and the Sigma 14-24mm f2.8.
Standard Chartered Smartphone Weather Photographer of the Year
Les Irwig was declared the winner of Standard Chartered Smartphone Weather Photographer of the Year for his image, Braving the Storm. The early morning light of the sunrise bathes the dense convective clouds in a warm glow, while in the distance, they release rain. Sunrises are characterized by their inviting, warm hues due to the sun’s rays travelling a long distance through the atmosphere. During this journey, the bluer frequencies of light are scattered away through a phenomenon known as “Rayleigh scattering.”Les Irwig uses the Samsung Galaxy S23 to capture this beautiful moment.
The Smartphone Weather Photographer of the Year runner-up is Snowflake Fall by Diana Neves. While strolling through Staffordshire, UK, Diana Neves captured the delicate charm of a snowflake, appreciating its individuality and finding personal meaning in its beauty during her walk with her partner.
PUBLIC VOTE WINNER
The public vote winner is Fernando Braga: Divine Power. This photograph stunningly captures bolts of lightning enveloping the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photographer Fernando Braga meticulously seized every opportunity available to achieve this remarkable result. By leveraging storm forecasts and employing a series of long exposures, he maximized the chances of capturing lightning gracefully framing the statue. This image was shot by NIKON D750.
(Image credit: Fernando Braga)
Standard Chartered Young Weather Photographer of the Year
Jamie McBean is the Winner of Standard Chartered Young Weather Photographer of the Year because of his image: Overhead Mammatus over Beach Huts at Herne Bay.
(Image credit: Jamie McBean)
Siyana Lapinsky is the runner-up in the Standard Chartered Young Weather Photographer of the Year: Reflections over the Pacific Ocean.
(Image credit: Siyana Lapinsky)
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