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My Photo scholarship 2011 entry

China | Friday, October 28, 2011 | 4 photos

I love traveling and all these photos were taken in China. I've done several trips in my life, whether it's just a local trip in Indonesia (my home country) or abroad. Whether I'm using a backpacker style, or a comfy one with group tour because I'm traveling with my family. Using a tour is quite annoying sometimes. Not ideal for me, because I like to spend some time in one place to take photos, but they always in a rush. But then, I developed this interest in taking photos in a tourist spot, but what I took is not the main object in that place. I took some scenery or view that often missed by other people. However, it's still quite challenging, because too many people in the area, so I need to be patient and wait for the perfect moment to get the picture as I wanted. And the result, is like what I presented to you in this journal.

Oops, I haven't introduced myself. I'm Astra. I learned Psychology. Photography is a new thing to me and I learned photography by myself; read some books, tips, tutorial, and lot of trial and error practice. Having a professional mentor would be a GREAT way to improve my skill. That's why I'm so excited with this kind of opportunity. Lately, I've been considering much about a career as a travel photographer, because it combines two things I like the most, traveling and photography. But I don't know how to start. I always imagine myself, that someday I could write a column and share my pictures so everyone can see what a beautiful world we live in. So, if you see any potential in me, I hope you're going to choose me for this scholarship. I want to learn to be a good photographer. I really do. Thank you.