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Going Home (My Photo scholarship 2010 entry)

Philippines | Sunday, October 17, 2010 | 5 photos

I'm Joseph Angan, a senior college student from The Philippines. I have been in photography for three years,ever since I got my DSLR. Right now, I am a photojournalist for my school's student newspaper, The Guidon. The opportunities I had working for it have expanded my knowledge of photography techniques and formed my own brand of photography. I have done sports,portraiture,events,and conceptual photography. Joining this competition,I am looking forward to expanding my horizon by going to a place that is very foreign many people,including myself. Exposure to a place that is totally new and different to me,while carrying my own view of life that has been formed here at home,would result in a merging of cultures. That is why I love traveling to different places. The seclusion of Bhutan would be a grand opportunity for me to share my own view and learn new things about the world around me.

My photos were taken when I accompanied my grandmother as she did her routine morning walk and exercise at the cemetery near her home in Cebu,Philippines. It is also where my grandfather is buried. Every morning,she visits his grave,offers a prayer and some flowers,and then proceeds with her walk. I followed her around,and I felt that she was at peace with herself,and that she was fulfilled with her life. She has found a sanctuary at the cemetery.