Spot-billed Ducks by Saniar Rahman Rahul

Captured at the serene Poshuar Haor in Sunamganj, Bangladesh, this photograph highlights the elegant Spot-billed Duck in its natural habitat. The image captures the bird's distinctive features, including its scaly patterned body, the vivid green speculum, and the iconic yellow-tipped bill with orange-red spots. By focusing on the duck at rest, the photographer emphasizes the subtle beauty of its plumage and the grace of its long neck. This award-worthy shot succeeds through its precise composition and clear detail, offering a compelling glimpse into the avian life of tropical Asia and showcasing the photographer's keen eye for wildlife in its element.

Spot-billed Ducks by Saniar Rahman Rahul
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 deep-rooted passion for visual storytelling. His photographic journey began in childhood, inspired by his father’s work, and was later refined through his extensive professional background in graphic design and advertising. Since rediscovering his creative focus in 1997, Rahul has balanced his high-profile career in the advertising industry with a dedicated pursuit of wildlife and nature photography, earning recognition for his technical precision and artistic vision.

11.9/20
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170/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
10,981 views | 4 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date November 11, 2016
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 12.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Poshuar Haor, Sunamganj, Bangladesh

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Social Shares
5.0/5 points
1,400/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
10,981/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
1.7/5 points
170/500 Submission
Jury Score: 66.0/80
Resonance Score: 11.7/20
Total Award Score: 77.7/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 4

Reflections on this Photograph
By Clara Menezes

The Quietude of Ripples

There is a specific kind of silence that belongs only to the water’s edge, a place where the world holds its breath to listen to the slow pulse of the earth.

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By Isabelle Park

The Quiet Between Ripples

I spent this morning sitting by the edge of the local pond, just watching the water. It was one of those rare, still days where the surface looked like polished glass until a single bird broke the silence.

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