Indrajeet Singh Loc: Goa, India

Our business of building go karts and buggies is located in a rural area, in the state of Karnataka, adjoining Goa. We have taught and trained local people who are keen to build better lives. We have been quite successful in our endevour and today our factories are managed entirely by men and ladies, most of who are from poor farmer families and haven't been educated beyond the 7th grade of primary school.

The images posted herein are the work of a girl who requested to be taught photography and I have been training her and another lad for around 2 months now. Your honest views on her work will encourage her. She had never held a camera earlier. I take them out with me on Sundays and let them use my gear, they learn fast and certainly have made me happy with their progress. They have learned the basics about the camera, the different genres of photography, the effects Shutter speed, Aperture and ISO on the image and how to apply settings in different situations and conditions.

Also, they shoot all manual, except for Auto Focus and Auto WB. Their ability to learn and apply this knowledge is uncanny! Most of these are done using the D7200 and 200 f4D, which is brilliant, but a slow lens.

Will keep you posted of their progress.

Thank you for looking, your comments will be appreciated.

Micki

A local fisherman at work.

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Kingfisher

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Creative!

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Ruddy Shelduck - morning light!

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Banana flower

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Buddies!

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Malabar Pied Hornbill

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Cattle Egret

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Pictures of Lily!

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You say "Stop" and I say "Go, go, go".

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Redrock51 Loc: Utah

Obviously very talented and trained by a master. Beautiful picts - wide variety! Congratulations!!

DragonsLady Loc: Los Alamos, NM

I like the first one because of the way his eyes were captured. It appears he wants to get the one that got away. The kingfisher is good in that everything about the bird is captured but there's a little blur. Don't know if the photographer moved or the camera was too slow. I really like the lilies; they are unique and well captured. Finally, I like the pensive monkey. The eyes were well captured.

Keep on practicing; you have the instinct for photography. Good work!

odujim Loc: New Jersey

Very impressive work!

Redrock51 Loc: Utah

Obviously very talented and trained by a master. Beautiful picts - wide variety! Congratulations!!

wilikioti Loc: Deep South, USA

Great photos, as usual!

Zario Loc: sacramento, CA

Thank you and your talented student. Obviously, my personal opinions here. The BIF is lovely. My favorites are:
Fisherman - l would like it cropped to focus more on the man. Not so much of the water.
Sepia image - it's thoughtful. At first I thought it was the tip of a spoon.
The monkey - although the wire is a little distracting to me it also indicates an environment.
Your student is curious - varied subject matter. She already has good command of the equipment. Plus she is very fortunate to have a teacher who is a great photographer and a generous soul. Thanks again. Ross
p.s. She will be very good. I would like to see more of her and your other students work.

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

You are a good teacher , Micki, and your students seem to have an inmate knack for photography. I see creativity in these shots as well as promising skill.

katu41

Thanks for sharing your photos and story. There is a real life lesson for all in your concern for your employees/workers. The right attitude and a good heart makes this a better world. I have been in rural parts of India and it is your kind of opportunity that changes lives. P.S. the photos are great as well.

Zooman 1

I would have to say your students are doing very well! A nice set of images. Particularly like the bird on the water buffalo and the Lily. Commendable that you have taken on this project!

SpyderJan Loc: New Smyrna Beach. FL

Micki, These are very impressive. Isn't it nice to see the world in a young persons eyes? The fisherman is a great character study. I really like the Kingfisher BIF. Buddies is comical and a great portrait. The lilies show a great eye for the unusual, and finally the little Spider Monkey is a great catch. All in All, Micki. You have helped some young people find their talent. Congratulations.

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Great series, Indrajeet.

jack schade Loc: La Pine Oregon

Very well done. You are doing a great work.

Jack

FL Streetrodder

Outstanding photos! Your students may be challenging their mentor in a very short time. Congratulations, Micki, and thanks for giving us an insight into your other accomplishments beyond your superb photography skills.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Keep teaching. Your efforts are paying dividends and I applaud your working with children.