Striving for a life of perfection, Gary Tho believes the quest for excellence comes through observing nature's flawlessness. Armed with a Canon SX 260, he shows us what it's like to be naturally perfect.

Perfection in its purest form is nature itself. From the endless freedom of the open seas to the intertwining branches of a tree, each aspect of nature is different yet so unified in its purity.

It's hard to measure the greatness of nature with its beauty opening us up to new experiences all the time. Experiences such as the sounds of nature's ambience to soothe our worries, the sight of sunrise that brings hope to a new day and the smell of blossoming flowers that reassures us of life.
 
The world itself is perfection as well and my dream is to see all of it. To see, touch, feel and experience the best it has to offer, as well as helping and inspiring change in areas of need to help make the world a better place.
 
Sometimes we need to remember that there’s more to life than being successful at attaining medals and trophies. Although I’ve attained some recognition to my achievements and used it to my advantage, it not only enables me to live a fuller life, but also to offer help and assistance to others.
 
The most incredible of nature’s blessings however, are our children. Their innocence, playfulness, curiosity and ability to live without fear judgment or cruelty are an incredible inspiration. One day, I will be a proud father with a home by the sea, surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and greenery.

-Gary Tho

This article is part of a series of photo-driven stories created by our 2012 August Man A-Listers, in partnership with Canon and August Man.