“Proton arc over Lake Superior” by Ken William, Clio, Michigan
Second Place, Weather, Water and Climate Category
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association announced the 2015 winners of its annual Weather in Focus Photo Contest, which recognizes photographers who have captured images of weather or the science used to forecast weather, water and climate. A panel of judges selected the winners from more than 2000 entries taken between January 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015.
The contest is divided into four categories: Science in Action; Weather, Water & Climate; In the iMoment and Professional Submissions.
See the other spectacular photos from the winners here.
“Fire in the Sky over Glacier National Park” by Sashikanth Chintla, North Brunswick, New Jersey
Honorable Mention, Weather, Water and Climate Category
“Rolling clouds in Lake Tahoe” by Christopher LeBoa, San Leandro, Calfornia
Third place, In the iMoment Category