The AMS Weather Band Annual Photo Contest began 12 June 2023, and the submission deadline is 31 August 2023 at 5:00 PM Eastern. See the Rules and Prizes page for complete details.
Subject and Theme of Photos
Photos of weather, water, and climate from the subtle to the extreme; think clouds, waves, storms, and other atmospheric, oceanic, or hydrologic conditions.
Photo Requirements
- Digital photography only; no prints will be accepted.
- Images should be in a horizontal (“landscape”) format at a minimum 4000×3000 pixels.
- All photographs should accurately reflect the subject matter and the scene as it appeared. Photos that have been digitally altered beyond standard optimization may not be entered.
- Digital images should be in JPG format, and may not exceed the size limit of 5 MB.
- Photographs with text added may not be entered.
- AMS reserves the right to color correct and/or crop photo entries if necessary.
Prizes
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $200
Members Choice: $500
The competition is free to enter.
Website link: https://amsweatherband.org/index.cfm/weatherband/weather-band-photo-contest/