The Challenge

Well, this is my first post in any blog. I'm not too fond of any writing and I am definitely not into the habit of sharing my pictures.

I must say that Ray's lessons have been inspiring, but that has not prevented my inevitable slip into photographic hibernation. Fortunately, the chance to wake up from my winter slumber came in summer when I'd received an assignment to bring a group of students to take part in the New Zealand Genesis Energy Hillary Challenge.

The Genesis Energy Secondary Schools Hillary Challenge is the ultimate inter-school event in the heart of New Zealand bush. This is the first time a Singapore team is taking part in the awesome 5-day adventure competition. As team manager, I have the (mis)fortune to be the photographer as well.

It was a very exhausting experience for everyone (photographer included). The challenge of taking good pictures easily rivals the Challenge itself by virtue of the emotional toll. Skill, techniques, equipment. They are all essential ingredients that contribute to the greatness of pictures. But nothing beats the hard work of being with the subjects - going through similar experiences , sharing the emotions of the moment. All Photographs Copyright Tan Heng Yang.