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My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

Germany | Monday, July 8, 2013 | 4 photos

Since my earliest childhood I was accompanied by a camera. My father bought it when I was born and captured every moment of my childhood since then – especially our travels. He took me to the highest mountains, the deepest seas, magical forests and enchanted castles. When I was 8 years old my father died and with him the camera that was always so present in my life has disappeared.
For a long time I ignored photography and tried to forget everything I linked with it. But then, a couple of years ago, my mother gave me a camera for my birthday. I felt a sudden urge. I looked at the world differently. I found endless beauty in the smallest details as well as the biggest inconspicuous things. Looking through the lens has become a way of living.
I want to show others how I see the world through the lens. I want to share with them my love for places and capture moments that they would miss otherwise. My father has left me numerous photo albums, with memories that enrich me until now. I want to enrich people in a similar way.
Like a couple of years ago, I feel this sudden urge again. I feel that it is time for something special. I think that this opportunity is the next step for me.