The totos (children) of Turkana exuded infectious joy, whether they were lolling in mum's lap, playing, or herding the family's livestock. In my week off the grid at Lake Turkana,I came across many of the same children daily-in school, delighted over new pencils, fishing at the lake after school, running over the dry plains with friends or with a rubber tyre. Most impressive were the little boys who did men's jobs, herding goats, donkeys and caravans of camels.The little girls too started young, expertly balancing water containers on their heads, taking great pride in imitating their sisters.
Shyamala is a doctor specialising in Public Health at the Health Promotion Board in Singapore. Photography has been a passion since she received her first camera - a gift from an uncle - when she was 14. She enjoys all genres of photography, but particularly enjoys telling stories using images - and continually learning new techniques to support this. Photography and the day job keep her happy in equal measure.
Awards IPA (1st in categories, Honourable Mention), BIFA (Silver, Honourable Mention), TIFA (Silver, Bronze, Honourable Mention), APA (Honourable Mentions), MPA Far East (Merit Awards), RISE International Photography Awards (Bronze Awards).
