The BC SPCA is currently holding a wildlife photography contest and the pictures that have been submitted are nothing short of amazing.

Photo Credit: BC SPCA

Amateur photographers from across the province have been submitting entries for a couple of weeks and the bar has been set high.

“Whether a bald eagle with babies or a cute bear cub or hummingbirds gathered around a feeder at supper time, the photos being sent in are absolutely beautiful,” said Dr. Sara Dubois from the BC SPCA.

The photos are being displayed online to be voted on, but you need to make a donation to the BC SPCA in order to cast a vote.

Photo Credit: BC SPCA

All the funds raised will go towards food and medical care of wildlife in need at the BC SPCA’s Wild ARC, which cares for more than 3,000 injured and orphaned wild animals a year.

Along with the voting, a panel of judges will also evaluate the photos based on originality, technical excellence, composition, overall impact and artistic merrit.

Contestants still have until September 15th to submit their wildlife photos, so there is plenty of time, but here are some of the best so far.

Photo Credit: BC SPCA / Dorian Poloway (Okanagan photographer)

Photo Credit: BC SPCA / Ronald Wilson (Okanagan photographer)

Photo Credit: BC SPCA / Scott Baker (Okanagan photographer)

Photo Credit: BC SPCA / Jette Russell (Okanagan photographer)

Photo Credit: BC SPCA / Kelly Dick (Okanagan photographer)

Photo Credit: BC SPCA / Tania Simpson (Okanagan photographer)

Photo Credit: BC SPCA / Debbie McAmmond

Photo Credit: BC SPCA

Photo Credit: BC SPCAJoan Moore

Photo Credit: BC SPCA / Michael Rosen

Photo Credit: BC SPCA

Photo Credit: BC SPCA

Photo Credit: BC SPCA