Soham Desriaux lives on Réunion Island, a French Department in the Indian Ocean, known for its volcanic rainforested interior and beautiful beaches and coral reefs. As well as his photography, he also has a YouTube channel, SkyView by Soham, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCORo5m_7RK7qwWQT0BzJ18g showcasing the natural beauty of his homeland.

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Soham Desriaux

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 A PHOTO ESSAY
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 SOHAM DESRIAUX lives on Réunion
 Island, a French Department in the Indian Ocean, known for its volcanic
 rainforested interior and beautiful beaches and coral reefs. At the age of
 15, he is already sharing his creative flare for photography and
 multimedia, showcasing the natural beauty of his homeland.
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 I have always been passionate about photography. 


 I have so many friends and am very active in outdoor activities. I never
 really realized the importance of my mum’s advice, when she used to say
 that I should learn to be joyful and satisfied in my own company. I should
 feed my well-being when I am alone as well. However, during this
 confinement, this came to be, as I had no choice but to learn how to be
 well and joyful – alone.

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 I tried to be creative in a safe way. I decided to use my love for
 photography. For these macro photos, I have used my phone and a home-made
 macro lens I built by dismantling an old broken camera.
 


 I am blessed to live on a beautiful island, where we have many endemic
 flowers and insects. I’m fascinated by how inanimate things come to life
 after the rains, and in the early morning dew.
 

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 What I have learnt through this period of quarantine is that I am never
 alone; nature can be a great companion. I can be quiet and full of joy and
 wonder.
 

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 I also have a YouTube channel portraying the aerial drone videos I have
 produced: SkyView by Soham 
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 href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCORo5m_7RK7qwWQT0BzJ18g"
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