This village in the dry Turkana region had no piped water.The young women walked miles daily to the nearest watering hole to collect water for the village.They did so with much joy,the little ones imitating their sisters. Occasionally the men had to dig deep to find water;the women,often with babies in tow, then filled containers to be shared with animals & family alike.On my last evening,as the sun set,we met 3 girls returning to the village with their water. They happily posed despite their heavy load. We were returning to camp where we had to walk only a few steps for our own water supply.
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).
