B.C.'s amateur wildlife photographers responded enthusiastically to the BC SPCA's call for photos in the 16th annual Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest.

B次元官网网址淲ith more than 500 photos submitted, choosing the top picks was a challenge for the contest judges,B次元官网网址� said Andrea Wallace, BC SPCAB次元官网网址檚 manager of wild animal welfare. B次元官网网址淲e want to thank all the participants for sharing their amazing photos of B.C.B次元官网网址檚 diverse wildlife.

Wallace added that the contest raised $8,426 to support in caring for injured and orphaned wildlife.

Participants competed in two categories: "backyard habitats,B次元官网网址� which highlighted wildlife in residential areas, and B次元官网网址榳ild settings,B次元官网网址� showcasing animals in their natural habitats.

Backyard Habitats 

1^stB次元官网网址疊次元官网网址� Bruce Turnbull (Penticton) - Northern flicker 

2^ndB次元官网网址疊次元官网网址� Lesley Carere (North Saanich) B次元官网网址� Rufous hummingbird

3^rdB次元官网网址疊次元官网网址� Rosalind LeBlanc (Vancouver) B次元官网网址� Mallard duck 

WIld Settings

1^stB次元官网网址疊次元官网网址� Janine Brooke (North Vancouver) B次元官网网址� Coyote 

2^ndB次元官网网址疊次元官网网址� Ashley Giovannini (Kelowna) B次元官网网址� Grizzly bear 

3^rdB次元官网网址疊次元官网网址� Sebastien Nadeau (Squamish) B次元官网网址� Pygmy owl 

PeopleB次元官网网址檚 Choice Award 

Sam Gorick (Mill Bay) B次元官网网址� Raccoon 

Bruce Turnbull, who won first place in the backyard category expressed his feeling of joy that his photography raised money for a good cause. 

B次元官网网址淲ildlife photography is a passion of mine, as is studying the wildlife I photograph and learning about the challenges they face,B次元官网网址� said Bruce Turnbull. B次元官网网址淪upporting organizations like the BC SPCA, who protect and help our wildlife, is very important to me.B次元官网网址�

Janine Brooke, who won first place in the wild settings category, considers herself lucky to live in beautiful B.C., where residents are close to nature and wildlife.

B次元官网网址淲e are very lucky to have so much wildlife in metro Vancouver,B次元官网网址� says Janine Brooke. B次元官网网址淭his coyote was hunting in the marshes - it is one of my favourite subjects to photograph.B次元官网网址�

  The 12 photos that received the most votes along with the top three winners in each category will be featured in a limited-edition Wildlife-in-Focus pack of greeting cards. The top three winners in each category will also be featured on a limited-edition tote bag. 

These products will be available later this year and can be purchased through the  

Visit to view the winning photos, those that received honourable mentions and the rest of the incredible photos captured by amateur photographers across B.C.