Capital Weather Gang: Photography


Posted at 11:37 AM ET, 05/20/2013

A weekend of storms in Kansas and Oklahoma (PHOTOS)
By Ian Livingston
A weekend of significant storminess in the Plains provided numerous incredible scenes while storm chasing across Kansas and parts of Oklahoma.

By Ian Livingston  |  11:37 AM ET, 05/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Latest, Photography, Tornadoes

Posted at 09:29 AM ET, 05/13/2013

Astronaut Chris Hadfield, rock star in space, sings his way home (VIDEO)
By Jason Samenow
During his command of the International Space Station, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield snapped and shared dazzling photographs of Earth - a feast for the eyes. Now, to presage his departure, he's recorded an emotional musical tribute, so that our ears too can soak in his out-of-this-world experience.

By Jason Samenow  |  09:29 AM ET, 05/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Latest, Photography

Posted at 10:47 AM ET, 05/10/2013

Rainbow mania in Washington, D.C. area Thursday evening
By Jason Samenow
Scattered thundershowers in the pre-sunset light made for perfect rainbow weather Thursday evening in the D.C. area

By Jason Samenow  |  10:47 AM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Latest, Photography, Rainbows

Posted at 09:54 AM ET, 05/10/2013

The "ring of fire" annular solar eclipse: photos from Down Under (Australia)
By Jason Samenow
Earlier today and Thursday, the moon passed in front of the sun over parts of Australia and the Pacific ocean, and it was a sight to behold.

By Jason Samenow  |  09:54 AM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Latest, Photography

Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 04/29/2013

One week's worth of views from the International Space Station
By Jason Samenow
Each day, from his perch aboard the International Space Station, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield shares front row center views of Earth from outer space.

By Jason Samenow  |  02:15 PM ET, 04/29/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Astronomy, Environment, Imagery, Latest, Photography

Posted at 08:17 AM ET, 04/26/2013

"Pink" full moon dazzles in D.C.'s night sky
By Jason Samenow
Thursday night's "pink" full moon rose magnificently above the eastern horizon, and many Washington, D.C. photographers captured it in all its glory.

By Jason Samenow  |  08:17 AM ET, 04/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Astronomy, Latest, Photography

Posted at 05:09 PM ET, 04/21/2013

Antares rocket soars into space from Wallops, Va. (pictures)
By Ian Livingston
At 5 p.m., the Antares rocket engineered by Orbital Sciences blasted off from the NASA flight facility in Wallops, Va.

By Ian Livingston  |  05:09 PM ET, 04/21/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Astronomy, Latest, Photography

Posted at 12:09 PM ET, 04/09/2013

Cherry blossoms reach peak bloom at Tidal Basin (PICTURES)
By Dan Stillman
The National Park Service says the cherry blossoms have reached peak bloom today. And what a wonderfully gorgeous day it is! Here are some photos from the Tidal Basin today, first from CWG photographer Kevin Ambrose, and also a couple submitted by CWG readers.

By Dan Stillman  |  12:09 PM ET, 04/09/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Cherry Blossoms, Latest, Photography

Posted at 02:10 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Comet Pan-STARRS still pleasing, amazing photo and video
By Jason Samenow
Comet Pan-STARRS made a subtle but scenic appearance in Washington, D.C. skyline early in March. It has faded, but can still be seen in the night sky under the right circumstances.

By Jason Samenow  |  02:10 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Astronomy, Latest, Photography, Space Weather

Posted at 11:20 AM ET, 04/01/2013

Easter colors at sunrise in Washington, D.C.
By Kevin Ambrose

By Kevin Ambrose  |  11:20 AM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Latest, Photography

Posted at 10:27 AM ET, 04/01/2013

Photogenic fog fronts the Washington, D.C. skyline
By Jason Samenow
A combination of clearing skies, falling temperatures, and lingering ground moisture from yesterday's rain set the stage for a blanket of fog early this morning.

By Jason Samenow  |  10:27 AM ET, 04/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Fog, Latest, Photography

Posted at 11:45 AM ET, 03/26/2013

Snow when to hold 'em, snow when to fold 'em
By Jason Samenow
Facebook reader Meredith Massey captured a configuration of snow most of us have probably never seen before. As Monday's heavy wet snow deposited on a slide in Riverdale, Md. melted, it collapsed into almost perfect folds on the ground beneath.

By Jason Samenow  |  11:45 AM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Latest, Local Climate, Photography

Posted at 10:50 AM ET, 03/26/2013

Spring snow at the U.S. Capitol
By Kevin Ambrose
I had to wait until spring for an opportunity to photograph snow in Washington. Approximately 1.5 inches of snow fell at the Capitol on the morning of March 25.

By Kevin Ambrose  |  10:50 AM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Latest, Photography, Winter Storms

Posted at 10:58 AM ET, 03/18/2013

Early spring snow around Washington, D.C. (PHOTOS)
By Jason Samenow
This morning's brief period of snow behaved as forecast for the most part, with just some conversational flakes inside the beltway that coated car tops, and light accumulations of an inch or so to the west and southwest.

By Jason Samenow  |  10:58 AM ET, 03/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Categories:  Latest, Photography, Winter Storms | Tags:  Latest, Photography, Photos, Winter Storms