While capturing images of Salmon Arm wildlife, a local photographer has connected with and learned from members of the international photography community.

Ron Banville, a Blind Bay resident of 30 years, started his photography hobby two years ago by taking pictures of grebes in Shuswap Lake. From the vantage point of the Salmon Arm wharf, Banville has learned much of the patterns kept by local waterfowl and has met photographers from around the globe.

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鈥淚鈥檝e met people from all over the world there, photographers from National Geographic, I鈥檝e met people from Africa, everywhere,鈥� he said.

His most recent work captures a large flock of ducks that has stayed at the lake through the winter. The observant Banville says two of the waterfowl, which he deems to be scout ducks, leave the boat launch area to check for seeds often left by other bird enthusiasts. Once the scout ducks return and report their findings to the rest of the flock, the others will join in on the feast.

鈥淚t鈥檚 really interesting to see how they鈥檝e learned when to come and they鈥檒l all come at the same time,鈥� Banville said.

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Last week Banville鈥檚 subject was a red-tailed hawk which he鈥檚 affectionately named Red.

鈥淗e鈥檒l actually come to me 鈥� he likes the attention, he likes getting his picture taken,鈥� said Banville.

Banville often shares his work to a local Facebook group called Shuswap Everything Friendly Goes for others to enjoy.

Cameron.thomson@saobserver.net
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