Images from a Parksville wildlife photographer, who snapped photos of a pair of grizzly bears locked in a fierce battle, are garnering international media attention.
Wayne Dukesa国际传媒檚 photos recently caught the eye of the in Britain.
Duke, a regular contributor to the PQB News, captured the surly bruins growling at each other with their menacing teeth bared while in the Tahumming River in Toba Inlet.
He and four of his photographer friends chartered a boat from Campbell River for a day for the sole purpose of photographing grizzlies.
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The retired firefighter deals with a United Kingdom-based photo agency, which provides materials for publication in various newspapers, tabloids and magazines, including the Daily Mail.
sa国际传媒淭o witness the speed and sound of these two male grizzlies confronting each other over the best fishing spot for spawning salmon was incredible and breathtaking, even for a wildlife photographer,sa国际传媒� said Duke.
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Grizzly bears are just one of the many wildlife creatures that Duke focuses on. His subjects include orcas, sea lions, foxes, mandarin and female wood ducks and more.
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His passion for photographing wildlife has led him around the world to locations including Africa, Mexico and Europe.
sa国际传媒淲hen an opportunity presents itself and I can do it, I will try to capture any wildlife that jumps in front of my lenses,sa国际传媒� said Duke, a self-taught photographer.
Depending on where he goes, he said the quest is always exciting but there are also potential perils.
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Duke said photographing wildlife is not as simple as lining subjects up for the desired shot.
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Aside from worrying about the subjects Duke aims to capture, he too has to worry about lighting conditions and the necessary adjustments he must make.
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Duke said learning how to use the equipment also helps. He advises taking a few of shots and then stopping to check your camera settings.
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Duke said he has been fortunate over the years to have been able to purchase some of the best photography equipment available and calls it a worthwhile investment.
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