Look at That by Saniar Rahman Rahul

Captured in the vibrant wetland ecosystem of Tanguar Haor, this image documents a spontaneous interaction between the photographer and local children. As the photographer approached, a young boy gestured toward him, exclaiming to his peers that they were being photographed, a moment of pure, unscripted joy. Utilizing a 300mm focal length, the photographer maintained a respectful distance, allowing the subjects to remain natural and expressive. The photograph is award-worthy for its ability to transform a fleeting, candid encounter into a poignant narrative of human connection, highlighting the infectious curiosity of childhood against the backdrop of a vital, expansive landscape.

Look at That by Saniar Rahman Rahul
Canon EOS 60D | Exposure 1/250sec @ f/5.6 | ISO 200 | Focal Length 300mm
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Saniar Rahman Rahul

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Saniar Rahman Rahul is an accomplished Art Director at Grey Worldwide with a career deeply rooted in the creative arts. His journey into photography began in childhood, inspired by his father’s own practice, before he refined his visual sensibilities through a long-standing career in graphic design and advertising. Since rediscovering his passion for the lens in 1997, Rahul has become a celebrated figure in the photography community, recognized for his ability to capture authentic human moments and cultural narratives with technical precision and artistic depth.

12.8/20
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260/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
13,718 views | 3 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date January 31, 2016
Value 12.0
Clarity 13.0
Composition 18.0
Style 12.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Tanguar Haor, Sunamganj, Sylhet, Bangladesh

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Transparency Note: The resonance score (12.6/20) is calculated based on social engagement metrics collected before the award announcement.

Social Shares
5.0/5 points
1,100/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
13,718/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
2.6/5 points
260/500 Submission
Jury Score: 67.0/80
Resonance Score: 12.6/20
Total Award Score: 79.6/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Reflections on this Photograph
By Tom Bretherton

The Language of Wonder

I remember a morning in a small village in the mountains where the silence was so heavy it felt like a physical weight. I was sitting on a stone wall, trying to sketch the valley, when a group of children appeared from behind a cluster of pine trees.

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By Amelia Cross

The Echo of a Gesture

There is a specific silence that follows a sudden shout of delightβ€”the kind that hangs in the air long after the voice has retreated into the throat.

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