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Storm Photo of the Yr, 1st Place (Image: Alexis Mallard)
Acclaimed storm photographer Mike Olbinski is passionate about his craft. And so he required to generate a place for other storm photographers to clearly show off their perform and be rewarded at the same time. Therefore, Storm Photographs of the Yr—affectionately regarded as The Stormys—was born. Now in its next year, the contest has just introduced winners across 3 groups.
French photographer Alexis Maillard gained Photo of the Yr for her evocative photograph of a lightning bolt touching down in French wine state. Everett Occhipinti, who chases storms alongside with his similar brother, took residence the top rated prize for the best twister image of the yr. His highly effective photograph displays a twister descending on a town in Texas. Fantastically composed, the picture shows the prosperous textures of the cyclone.
The ultimate group, Photographer of the Year, was judged based on a 10-picture portfolio. Winner Amy Howard was awarded third position in final year’s portfolio contest but jumped ahead of the other people this 12 months. Her operate displays a wealthy variety, with her capturing every little thing from extraordinary lightning strikes to dim, stormy clouds rolling by means of the sky.
“The commitment for generating this contest is to reward individuals who get the job done so hard each calendar year,” shares Oblinski. “I see the images that cross my Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter timelines all day. Quite a few of them are mind-blowing, and then they disappear down the newsfeed and that’s it. My hope is to realize your initiatives, difficult work, epic photos and reward you for that.”
Presented the quality of the photos and the recognition they’re getting, Oblinski has absolutely attained his mission.
Storm Pictures of the Calendar year celebrates extraordinary storm images from all-around the world.

Twister Image of the Year, 1st Place (Image: Everett Occhipinti)

Storm Photographer of the Year, 1st Place (Photo: Amy Howard)

Storm Photo of the 12 months, 2nd Area (Picture: Brett Wright)

Storm Photograph of the Year, 3rd Spot (Photograph: Enric Bachs)

Storm Photographer of the Yr, 2nd Place (Photograph: Tim Baca)
The contest was produced by acclaimed storm photographer Mike Olbinski.

Storm Photographer of the Year, 1st Place (Photograph: Amy Howard)

Storm Photographer of the Yr, 1st Spot (Photo: Amy Howard)

Tornado Photograph of the Calendar year, 3rd Location (Picture: William Reid)

Storm Photographer of the 12 months, 2nd Location (Photograph: Tim Baca)

Tornado Photo of the 12 months, 2nd Position (Photo: Isaac Polanski)