REPORT ON “CREATURES
OF THE CONCRETE JUNGLE”- Photography
Workshop by Sandeep Sarkar at LORETO DAY SCHOOL (BOWBAZAR)
19th,20th
and 21st of December, 2014
Bichitra Pathsala’s initiative in
teaching the underprivileged children some of the basics of photography
received an overwhelming response from the students of the Rainbow project of
Loreto Day School, Bowbazar. The workshop titled “Creatures of the Concrete
Jungle” was the second workshop in a series of about ten workshops planned for
the underprivileged children. The enthusiasm of the 20 students who attended
the workshop fascinated all the members and volunteers of Bichitra Pathsala.
Mr. Sandeep Sarkar, wildlife photographer, who conducted the three-day workshop
at Loreto Day School, Bowbazar was pleased to teach such a bunch of exciting
children the basics of photography.
The first day began with an
ice-breaker where the students had to pick up chits and pair them with a partner
on the basis of the related information mentioned in the chit. The students smartly
paired themselves and talked about the items mentioned in their respective
chits. The ice breaker was followed by a power-point presentation, where Mr.
Sarkar gave the children some basic ideas about the different types of animals,
birds and insects they might find on the streets.
The basics of camera were dealt
with extensively by Mr. Sarkar on the second day of the workshop followed by
some hands-on clicking session with the students. The students enjoyed every
bit of this session. On the third day, the students along with the volunteers
assembled at Elliot Park near Maidan where they clicked some pictures of the
birds and animals that came their way. The children learned the importance of
patience in clicking pictures related to animals and birds. Some of the
students proved their mettle by clicking some excellent photographs. The day
ended with the students refusing to let go off the camera.
Not only the students but the
volunteers too enjoyed every bit of their interaction with the girls. “This is
one experience I will cherish all my life”-said Harsh Doshi, a volunteer for
the workshop. He further stated, “To see
them look at the world a little differently through photography has made me
look at the world a little differently too”. Nitish Kumar Singh, a student of
iLEAD and a volunteer for the event was also very glad to be a part of the
workshop and wished to be a part of more such workshops in the future. The
students also thanked Mr. Sarkar for his support and guidance throughout the
workshop. The students showered their love and appreciation to their mentor,
Mr. Sarkar by presenting him with a lovely handmade card. 
The volunteers too
were thanked by the students for their help and assistance. The workshop was a
great learning experience not only for the students but also for the volunteers
and members of Bichitra Pathsala. The colorful faces of the students of the
Rainbow Project of Loreto Day School, Bowbazar has not only left us with some
indelible memories, but also with an enthusiasm to make more such faces glow
with the light of knowledge.
This report is written by Sushmita Pandit, Loreto School
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