7 stunning Weather Photographer of the Year photos that capture the beauty and power of our planet

7 stunning Weather Photographer of the Year photos that capture the beauty and power of our planet

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A view of clouds over

Mallorca, Spain– among the lots of magnificent pictures from the Royal Meteorological Society’s Weather Photographer of the Year competitors.

(Image credit: Francisco Bailón Rodríguez)

Every year, the Royal Meteorological Society’s Weather Photographer of the Year competitors provides a suggestion that a few of the world’s most engaging images emerge from the unforeseeable forces of nature. The 2026 list consists of 30 pictures chosen from more than 5,500 entries sent by professional photographers around the globe. Each uses a various viewpoint into the relationship amongst weather condition, landscapes and individuals who experience these natural phenomena.

The short-listed images cover a series of settings and topics, from lightning strikes, to cloud swirls, to rainbows. You can check out the complete list and elect your preferred image before the competitors ends on Thursday (Nov. 5).

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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry is the Content Manager at Live Science. Previously, she was the Content Manager at Space.com and before that the Science Communicator at JILA, a physics research study institute. Kenna is likewise a book author, with her approaching book ‘Octopus X’ set up for release in spring of 2027. Her beats consist of physics, health, ecological science, innovation, AI, animal intelligence, corvids, and cephalopods.

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