Deadline 5th June 2018

Who may enter The competition is open to everyone.

Description The competition is organized by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) and AccuWeather.

Calling for entries from all photographers worldwide, professional or amateur, we are looking for the best images depicting weather in its widest sense. This could range from weather phenomena such as clouds, lightning, rain, fog or snow through to the impact of weather on humans, cities and the natural landscape. The competition calls for stunning images, dramatic in what they depict or because of the story they tell of the impact of weather. 

You may enter up to 6 single images. Images should have been taken within the past three years.

To see past winners, visit https://www.rmets.org/weather-photographer-year-2017-winners-announced 

Entry fees Entry is free.

Prizes

• Weather Photographer of the Year 2018, Overall Winner: £500 cash plus Olympus TG-5 Tough camera plus RMetS membership for the year.
• Weather Photographer of the Year (17 Years and above):

First Runner Up – £250 cash plus RMetS membership for the year

Second Runner Up – £200 cash plus RMetS membership for the year

Third Runner Up – £150 cash plus RMetS membership for the year

Young Weather Photographer of the Year 2018 (16 Years and under):

Young Weather Photographer of the Year 2018 – £100 cash plus Olympus TG-5 Tough camera plus RMetS membership for the yearRunner up – £50 cash + RMetS membership for the year

Website

Please visit https://www.weather-photo.org/about/to learn more about the competition.