Rainy Good Bye by Shahnaz Parvin

Captured at Pagla Railway Station, this poignant image documents a moment of departure amidst a torrential downpour. The photographer, drawn to the emotional weight of the scene, stepped out into the rain to frame a young boy bidding farewell to his loved ones. The composition masterfully balances the atmospheric gloom of the heavy rain with the raw, human vulnerability of the subject. This photograph is award-worthy for its ability to transform a fleeting, everyday transit encounter into a timeless narrative of connection and loss, rendered with technical precision and deep empathy.

Rainy Good Bye by Shahnaz Parvin
Canon EOS 5D | Exposure 1/40sec @ f/4 | ISO 400 | Focal Length 30mm
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Shahnaz Parvin

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Shahnaz Parvin was a celebrated award-winning photojournalist based in Bangladesh, recognized globally for her profound documentary work. Throughout her career, she consistently ranked among the world’s top photographers, capturing the essence of South Asian culture, conflict, and daily life with a distinctive lens. As a dedicated contributor to Light & Composition, she left an indelible mark on the field of photography before her untimely passing in 2016, remembered for her unwavering passion for storytelling and her commitment to representing her homeland.

13.5/20
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352/500
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Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date March 18, 2015
Value 12.0
Clarity 13.0
Composition 17.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Pagla Railway Station, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh

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5.0/5 points
1,485/1,000 Social Share
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5.0/5 points
15,791/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
3.5/5 points
352/500 Submission
Jury Score: 67.0/80
Resonance Score: 13.5/20
Total Award Score: 80.5/100
Reflections on this Photograph
By Margaret Holt

The Weight of Water

In the nineteenth century, it was believed that rain could wash away the sins of a city, a cleansing deluge that left the cobblestones polished and the air scrubbed of its heavy, industrial soot.

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By Priya Kapoor

The Salt of Leaving

The smell of wet iron and crushed gravel always pulls the breath from my lungs. It is a heavy, metallic scent, the kind that clings to the back of your throat like the taste of a copper coin held too long under the tongue.

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