The Herder

• Photographer
  Shyamala Thilagaratnam
• Technical Info
  NikonD810; 1/1000s; f10; Nikkor 28-300mm; ISO1000
• Photo Date
  6 February 2018
• Website
  https://www.shyamalathilagaratnam.com

In some parts of the world, household chores include herding camels. This young boy in Kenya showed amazing skill and maturity, herding these huge animals across large distances.

• Biography
  I'm based in Singapore, a medical doctor by training; photography and my day job at Singapore's Health Promotion Board keep me happy in equal measure. I love travelling - especially to off-the-grid places, where the wifi is weak.
• Awards
  1st prize (Non-professional, Subcategory People/Children) - International Photography Awards 2018. 2 Honorable Mentions (Non-professional, Special - Travel/Tourism) - International Photography Awards 2018. 2 merit awards - Master Photographer Association (Far East Awards) 2017