The best wildlife photographs are produced when animals are in their natural state and free of external influences, Bao notes.

The shutterbug believes his years of dedication and creative endeavor are bringing positive outcomes.

"A picture is worth a thousand words"－Bao realized the true meaning of this idiom when his works were exhibited abroad and the Chinese government and people were lauded for their conservation efforts.

"I am glad to show the world our efforts in ecology protection on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau," Bao says.

He has also enjoyed showing the beautiful wildlife species to the children in his hometown. "Because of urbanization, children nowadays are not as connected to nature as we once were," Bao says.

Expressing his utter joy in enlightening children about wild animals, Bao notes that only when more people know about wild animals can nature be better protected.

Xinhua