Two Canadians have gained international acclaim for their stunning photography featuring wildlife scenes from British Columbia and the Yukon.
Shane Gross, a marine conservation photojournalist based in B.C., was named Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 during an awards ceremony hosted by the UK Natural History Museum on October 8. He received the distinction for his photo “The Swarm of Life,” which shows hundreds of western toad tadpoles streaming through an underwater forest of water lilies.
His work was selected among 59,228 entries from 117 countries and territories.
“The jury was captivated by the mix of light, energy and connectivity between the environment and the tadpoles,” said Kathy Moran, chair of the jury and editor, commenting on Gross’s work in a release announcing the winners….