The Royal Meteorological Society has revealed the shortlist for this year’s Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year , and announced the Public Vote is now open for individuals to pick their favourite image. Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year showcases the very best in weather and climate photography, with a grand title prize of £5,000 and more prizes for Standard Chartered Young Weather Photographer of the Year 2024 and Standard Chartered Smartphone Weather Photographer of the Year 2024 categories. Winners will be announced on 30th October.
– The public vote for the Standard Chartered Weather Photographer of the Year 2024 is now open. From , individuals can cast their vote for their favourite image from the competition, which showcases the world’s most striking weather and climate photography. Now in its ninth year, the competition, organised by the UK’s Royal Meteorological Society, serves as an international platform to raise awareness of environmental issues that put our planet at risk—including heatwaves, cyclones, and extreme flooding—while also depicting the awe-inspiring beauty and power of the weather.
With the introduction of the Standard Chartered Climate Award in 2024, this year’s competition attracted thousands of entries from photographers of all ages and skill levels worldwide. Participants were eager to document the impacts of extreme weather events such as floods, droughts, and wildfires, that communities face. The i.