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.

91裸聊视频淲ith more than 500 photos submitted, choosing the top picks was a challenge for the contest judges,91裸聊视频� said Andrea Wallace, BC SPCA91裸聊视频檚 manager of wild animal welfare. 91裸聊视频淲e want to thank all the participants for sharing their amazing photos of B.C.91裸聊视频檚 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,91裸聊视频� which highlighted wildlife in residential areas, and 91裸聊视频榳ild settings,91裸聊视频� showcasing animals in their natural habitats.

Backyard Habitats 

1^st91裸聊视频�91裸聊视频� Bruce Turnbull (Penticton) - Northern flicker 

2^nd91裸聊视频�91裸聊视频� Lesley Carere (North Saanich) 91裸聊视频� Rufous hummingbird

3^rd91裸聊视频�91裸聊视频� Rosalind LeBlanc (Vancouver) 91裸聊视频� Mallard duck 

Backyard Habitats

1^st91裸聊视频�91裸聊视频� Janine Brooke (North Vancouver) 91裸聊视频� Coyote 

2^nd91裸聊视频�91裸聊视频� Ashley Giovannini (Kelowna) 91裸聊视频� Grizzly bear 

3^rd91裸聊视频�91裸聊视频� Sebastien Nadeau (Squamish) 91裸聊视频� Pygmy owl 

People91裸聊视频檚 Choice Award 

Sam Gorick (Mill Bay) 91裸聊视频� 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. 

91裸聊视频淲ildlife photography is a passion of mine, as is studying the wildlife I photograph and learning about the challenges they face,91裸聊视频� said Bruce Turnbull. 91裸聊视频淪upporting organizations like the BC SPCA, who protect and help our wildlife, is very important to me.91裸聊视频�

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.

91裸聊视频淲e are very lucky to have so much wildlife in metro Vancouver,91裸聊视频� says Janine Brooke. 91裸聊视频淭his coyote was hunting in the marshes - it is one of my favourite subjects to photograph.91裸聊视频�

  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.