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Best Photographs from the Beauty of Weather and Nature 3rd Annual Contest

Best Photographs from the Beauty of Weather and Nature 3rd Annual Contest 
There were more than 60,000 submissions from photographers around the world that show the beauty of weather and nature for The Weather Channel's third annual It's Amazing Out There photography contest. 

In addition to the top three prizes, fans voted on their favorite images over four weeks. All 64 finalists, including the winning images, can be viewed on The Weather Channel's website.
Above: 1st Place: "Fire on Ice" by Greg Gulbransen
Best Photographs from the Beauty of Weather and Nature 3rd Annual Contest Best Photographs from the Beauty of Weather and Nature 3rd Annual Contest 
2nd Place: "Jomblang Cave, Indonesia" by Dale Johnson

Best Photographs from the Beauty of Weather and Nature 3rd Annual Contest 
3rd Place: "Nature's Fury" by Derek Burdney

Best Photographs from the Beauty of Weather and Nature 3rd Annual Contest 
Fan Favorite Winner, Week 1: "Ozzie" by David Eppley

Best Photographs from the Beauty of Weather and Nature 3rd Annual Contest 
Fan Favorite Winner, Week 2: "Lightning on the Susquehanna River" by Tony Bendele

Best Photographs from the Beauty of Weather and Nature 3rd Annual Contest 
Fan Favorite Winner, Week 3: "Beauty After the Storm" by Walter Dorsett

Best Photographs from the Beauty of Weather and Nature 3rd Annual Contest 
Fan Favorite Winner, Week 4: "Storms Coming" by Michael Zuccato Jr.


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