I especially learned a great number of life lessons when I traveled to Ecuador in April, 2004. I had primarily gone on this trip as a scientific journey to research The Galapagos Islands. Before reaching the Galapagos, my school group and I traveled around Ecuador, primarily the capital city: Quito. Here, my eyes were opened to the immense poverty and hunger that the Ecuadorians suffered. It made me realize how great-full I am for all of the opportunities I have been granted with in my life. It also made me want to help fight poverty throughout the world. Not only did I learn about the people, I also learned about our environment and how important it is to protect our earth. While exploring the Galapagos Islands I saw how global warming has affected the wildlife. There were many animals that once lived on these islands, but now due to the changes in environment, no longer live in this habitat. I am a strong believer in protecting our earth and feel that it is important for every human being to do their part and to take a stand against pollution.
My Photography:
I also have a strong interest in photography. I have been taking photography classes since my freshman year of high school. I find that still images show the true beauty of the subject and allow the viewer to create their own personal story about the image. Last year I entered my photograph, "Mannequin Garden" into a photography contest at George's Camera Shop, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. My photograph was judged by professional photographers and won first place ahead of forty other photographs. This was a great accomplishment for me because my photograph was compared to the photographs of other professional photographers and students who have been photographing longer than I have. The first of the photographs below is my award winning image. The others are examples of my favorite works titled: "Fire Escape", "Never quite as it Seems"and "Barn Man".
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