A New Year's celebration

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Philippines | Friday, January 11, 2013 | 5 photos

I had this epiphany that for all those years I lived, I have never achieved anything because I never wished for anything. Wishing for something was futile for me because nothing lasts forever. In that moment, Photography came into my mind because pictures do last forever. Taking pictures brings a sense of connection to everything around me. A sense of belonging.

I love taking pictures with my 35mm automatic film camera when I was in high school. I was an adventurous person and like to try many things as possible as I can. I changed as time goes by reaching adulthood.

I still love the sea and and love to go on hiking. I want to be who I was back then, unafraid to take challenges. It did put me down before because I realized I have so many things to learn in photography but one thing that kept me up is the fact that Photography is the only thing I love doing for the rest of my life. It is never too late to learn new things. I've decided to purchase a camera so let the challenge begin.

I grew up with National Geographic magazines, and I wish some day to be in the place of a Photographer of NGM. I want to share stories through pictures, stories which connects us all.