Looking to put your photography skills to the test?

The BC SPCA officially launched their Wildlife-in-Focus photography contest on Tuesday, July 2nd, and it runs until Monday, July 22nd!

Amateur photographers aged 14 years and older are welcome to submit any awe-inspiring images of owls, eagles, foxes, bees, whales, and other amazing creatures for the chance to win.

Plus, there is no entry fee, so you can enter as many times as you’d like!

“Wildlife-in-Focus celebrates the incredible variety of wild animals who call B.C. home,” says BC SPCA wild animal welfare specialist Nadia Xenakis. 

“It is also a great opportunity for British Columbians to showcase engaging with natural spaces in an ethical and responsible way, all while helping wild animals at Wild ARC.” 

All photos must be taken within BC and submitted digitally. As described, ‘Wildlife’ includes free-living birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish and insects. 

It does not include exotic, feral, domestic animals, or wildlife in zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries or rehabilitation facilities. 

A panel of judges will choose their top three photos in each of the two categories: Wild Settings and Backyard Habitats—prizes will be awarded to each chosen photographer.

Contest entries from previous years have been featured in BC SPCA’s AnimalSense and Bark! magazines, educational materials, local newspapers, websites and more. 

To enter your photo into the contest, visit the BC SPCA’s contest page. 

If taking photos isn’t really your thing but you still want to get involved, there is also a donate-to-vote option for a People’s Choice Award! 

12 photos with the most votes and the top three from each category will be featured in a limited-edition Wildlife-in-Focus pack of greeting cards, as well as get the chance to be on a limited-edition tote bag.