Creating their own survival

My Photo scholarship 2010 entry

Worldwide | Tuesday, September 28, 2010 | 5 photos

Taken from my first visit to a first-world country, these photographs reflect my interpretation of the Parisian spirit over three days. With a comfort zone of nature and wildlife photography, I feel that this portfolio is a true reflection of myself facing a completely unknown situation and producing images from it, which at the time were for my personal fulfilment only.
Experiencing and trying to help conserve our world are crucial to me, sentiments nurtured by my travel-smitten family. I have always felt a great affinity with Photojournalism, as it combines writing with travel, nature, photography and artistic inclination. It is the only career that I feel could fulfil all my loves simultaneously. Although a history in traditional art has laid foundations for me to follow in photography, I am reminded daily of my shortcomings. While this competition would provide me with an incredible spring-board into my field of interest, it would also offer me an unrivalled opportunity to improve my photographic skills.
This competition is the embodiment of every wish I have, starting with the association with National Geographic, my dream employer, and the chance to glean insight and experience that can only be offered by one of its Photojournalists. The magnificent destination of Bhutan and its exclusive wildlife adds another element to the competition that makes it, if possible, even more perfect. Lastly, the emphasis on eliminating excessive post-processing in photography is something I have always felt strongly about, and I would love to learn more about producing an image that stands on its qualities alone.
I will continue to enter this competition for as long as it runs. Thank you for the opportunity provided, and I wish you every success in finding the perfect applicant.