A drama in rural India

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

India | Thursday, July 4, 2013 | 5 photos

I am Santosh Reddy, a Mechanical Engineer by profession. Like most people in the contest I have always had interest in photography and travel, thanks largely to National Geographic and BBC. The interest has made me to participate in contest. I have been practicing the art of photography for nearly 2 years. I have never had a formal education in photography, most of my learning’s are from observing images, reading articles, free training videos available online and mainly from the mistakes I have committed during previous shoots. Even though I don’t differentiate and practice all styles of photography from street to fashion, I like my work best when I document any fair, festival or cultural events.
Together with photography I like travelling, trekking and cycling. But have not been able to give them the time I would like to. At this moment I am in a dilemma if I should take a break from my present job and take up photography, if I win here I will take this as a sign and this provide the confidence that I need to take photography professional.
It will also provide me an opportunity to improve my photography skill and learn new ones from the master himself, Clear all the doubts I have about the profession. Provide me first hand field experience on how to work on an assignment and in a team. Not to say that this will provide be a chance to see and experience Greenland.