Conversations in Madagascar https://journals.worldnomads.com/sapphirine/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 04:58:12 GMT World Nomads Adventures I am a doctorate student studying Earth Sciences - a field I chose in order to explore the world and collect a story which cannot be told through words (rocks are not great conversation pals). I investigate the evolution of our continents - my photographs being for the most part on the millimeter scale and my data points spanning microns. But supplementary to this I yearn for a greater context and on my first field expedition I knew that I had to document what I saw and how I felt. I take so much pride in my photographs, and as my memory is not my strong point, these points in time preserve a particular feeling - not just of the photographer but of the general mood of the scene. I relish the technology that allows me to do this. I itch for adventure when I am sitting in the lab. I want to link science with art. I want to investigate the interaction between indigenous communities and the outsiders there to help them. I want to see first hand the extraordinary diversity of the earth and then show it to the world. My weakness is approaching people. I would benefit immensely under Jason's tutelage and gain the confidence to take with me on my future adventures. https://journals.worldnomads.com/sapphirine/photos/51362/Madagascar/My-Scholarship-entry-Can-we-camp-under-your-tree Travel Madagascar sapphirine https://journals.worldnomads.com/sapphirine/photos/51362/Madagascar/My-Scholarship-entry-Can-we-camp-under-your-tree#comments https://journals.worldnomads.com/sapphirine/photos/51362/Madagascar/My-Scholarship-entry-Can-we-camp-under-your-tree Fri, 21 Nov 2014 23:29:00 GMT 0