{"id":41456,"date":"2024-10-31T21:25:35","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T20:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/d84de03b-dc83-4f93-a9d7-95f19b8b8d9d"},"modified":"2024-10-31T22:26:38","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T21:26:38","slug":"dancing-sprites-circular-rainbows-and-turbulent-skies-winners-announced-for-weather-photographer-of-the-year-2024","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/dancing-sprites-circular-rainbows-and-turbulent-skies-winners-announced-for-weather-photographer-of-the-year-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Dancing sprites, circular rainbows and turbulent skies: winners announced for Weather Photographer of the Year 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

A downpour over the Needles and a stunning ice halo are among this year’s winners in the Weather Photographer of the Year competition. <\/p>

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Published: Thursday, 31 October 2024 at 20:25 PM<\/p>

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The winners of the Weather Photographer of the Year 2024 have been announced, with four of the powerful winning images captured in the UK.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

The Royal Meteorological Society has announced the winners of this year\u2019s Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year Competition.<\/p>

Among the impressive winner’s gallery is a glorious rainbow arcing over the Isle of Wight (pictured above<\/em>); a Saharan dust storm; a stunning ice halo; and a sublime Derwent Valley landscape blanketed in hoarfrost.<\/p>

The overall winning image of the competition is \u2018Sprites Dancing in the Dark Night\u2019 (pictured below<\/em>) captured by Wang Xin of Shanghai, China. The image was taken during multiple thunderstorms that raged around Shanghai. A \u201cfaint red figure\u201d flashed in the photographer’s eyes and the remarkable image was captured. The judges commented that it is rare to see an image with this extent and number of sprites \u2013 a fleeting weather phenomenon that is little understood.<\/p>

As well as showcasing an array of breathtaking imagery, the winner’s gallery also provides insights into the science behind the weather phenomena and the stories behind the images, including the techniques used to capture them.<\/p>

Countryfile Calendar competition 2024: view the winning and shortlisted images<\/a><\/p>

Now in its ninth year, Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year provides an international platform to raise awareness of environmental issues that put our planet at risk \u2013 including heatwaves, cyclones, and extreme flooding \u2013 while also depicting the awe-inspiring beauty and power of the weather.<\/p>

Marisa Drew, Chief Sustainability Officer at Standard Chartered, commented: \u00a0\u201cThe winning images in this year\u2019s competition tell a powerful story about our planet and the extraordinary force of extreme weather events. Many of the images draw urgent attention to the impact of our changing climate on communities and biodiverse habitats around the world.”<\/p>

Weather Photographer of the Year 2024 winners gallery<\/h2>

Winner: \u2018Sprites Dancing in the Dark Night’ by Xin Wang<\/h3>
Much like the ethereal, fairy-like sprites of folklore, red sprite lightning is particularly difficult to see or photograph. Photo location: Shanghai, China Credit: Xin Wang <\/figcaption> <\/figure>

Runner up: \u2018Hoarfrost Heaven\u2019 by Andy Gray<\/h3>
\"Weather
This image shows \u201ca spectacular display of hoar frost over the Derwent Valley\u201d. The judging panel loved the colours and light in this photo, as well as the sense of layers provided by the rolling hills, the different types of trees and the thin layers of mist. As one judge put it: \u201cThe more you stare at it, the more you see.\u201d \u00a0Credit: Andy Gray <\/figcaption> <\/figure>

Third place: \u2018Evening Shower Over the Needles\u2019 by Jamie Russell<\/h3>
\"Weather
\u201cSome large showers started developing 20 miles or so to our north-northwest. Realising they could cross The Needles with rainbow potential, we jumped in our rib at Colwell Bay and positioned ourselves with the camera. However, the composition was awkward, and the choppy sea was a challenge, so I sent up the drone, knowing the view would likely be a lot more impressive.\u201d Jamie Russell’s instinct certainly paid off as he managed to capture two British icons: the white chalk stacks of The Needles and a downpour! To top this image off, the Isle of Wight is perfectly crowned with a rainbow. Credit: Jamie Russell\u00a0 <\/figcaption> <\/figure>

Smartphone Weather Photographer of the Year Winner: ‘Volcanoes’ by Nur Syaireen Natasya Binti Azaharin<\/h3>
\"Weather
A small pyrocumulus cloud (also known as flammagenitus) sits atop Mount Semeru (central peak in the background) and small plumes of smoke and steam are emitted from the crater of Mount Bromo (front left). Photo location: Bromo, Indonesia Credit: Nur Syaireen Nataysya Binto Azazharin <\/figcaption> <\/figure>

Smartphone Weather Photographer of the Year, 2nd place: ‘African Dust Over Athens’ by Lesley Hellgeth<\/h3>
\"Weather
You might be forgiven for thinking that the Parthenon has been magically transported to Mars, but this scene is actually much more down to Earth! This image shows the influence of Saharan dust on Athens during April 2023 and is a reminder of the interconnectivity of weather conditions around the world, an aspect that particularly impressed the judges.\u00a0Credit: Lesley Hellgeth <\/figcaption> <\/figure>

Smartphone Weather Photographer of the Year, 3rd place: ‘Circular Rainbow’ by Peter Reinold<\/h3>
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Photographer Peter Reinold held his camera phone steady through a turbulent landing at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to capture this complete circular rainbow: \u201cI always pick the window seat on planes, as you never know what you [might] encounter. It paid off this time.\u201d Credit: Peter Reinold <\/figcaption> <\/figure>

Standard Chartered Climate Award Winner: ‘Rowing’ by Gerson Turelly<\/h3>
\"Weather
This image shows the centre of Porto Alegre, Brazil, during the devastating Rio Grande do Sul floods in Spring 2024. In this image, a road has turned into a waterway down which a young man paddles his kayak. Credit: Gerson Turelly <\/figcaption> <\/figure>

You can see the full winner’s gallery on the Royal Meteorological Society website<\/a>.<\/p>

Fancy entering some photography competitions? You can take\u00a0great photos<\/a>\u00a0without specialist equipment as many of the best wildlife photos can be snapped on your\u00a0smartphone<\/a>. Alternatively, why not hone your photography skills by taking part in a\u00a0photography course<\/a>?<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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