Have nothing is to own the world!

My Photo scholarship 2011 entry

Worldwide | Monday, November 7, 2011 | 5 photos

As a little child, my only access to National Geographic - my father would read it with delight! - was through the photographs: their universal language provided a fabulous open window to the world. My longing for exploration made me a scientist, but my preferred “language” has always been photography which convey how I see the world, and share with others my deepest emotions.

The same willingness to learn and discover that has taken me to faraway places, also encouraged me learn more about technical aspects, that when translating my impressions into photos, I can do so free from technical concerns. I value sharing with other photographers, and learning from them or Scholarship in order to improve my art and expand my knowledge. But when I talk to them, beyond these technical aspects, it all boils down to the same thing: we all admit that instinct and inspiration are the soul to capturing that magical moment.

When I take pictures, be it of wildlife or people, I need to make sure I’m accepted by and in sync with my subjects, to the point of not being noticed. Deepening my understanding of their habits and behaviors allows me to capture the most stunning moments.

Here are a series of shots I took of homeless people in India. Though not initially intended for this purpose, to me they are an expression of the striking contradictions within a society that often seems to ignore them. They’ve nothing, and yet they’ve a world to offer, a lesson in life, dignity and respect!

I look forward to sharing more of my work with you and others.

P.Tardif