The Golden Time of Life by Shovan Acharyya

The Golden Time of Life captures the resilient spirit of youth in the remote village of Dudhalta, Sunamganj. In a landscape submerged for most of the year, the photographer documents children who navigate a challenging existence defined by fishing and limited educational access. Despite the hardships of poverty and isolation, the image radiates the pure, unadulterated joy found in simple childhood pursuits. By framing these moments against the backdrop of a difficult life, the photographer highlights the profound contrast between environmental struggle and the enduring, infectious smiles of the youth, ultimately celebrating the golden, fleeting nature of childhood.

The Golden Time of Life by Shovan Acharyya
Canon EOS 60D | Exposure 1/125sec @ f/11 | ISO 100 | Focal Length 16mm
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Shovan Acharyya

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Born in the small town of Sunamgonj, Bangladesh, Shovan Acharyya is a dedicated photographer currently based in Dhaka. After completing his Master’s degree in Economics at the University of Chittagong, he pursued his passion for the lens through foundational training at Pathshala. Now working for a literature and lifestyle magazine, Shovan explores diverse photographic disciplines, with a particular focus on landscapes, lifestyle, and wildlife, as he strives to establish himself as a prominent professional in the field.

7.5/20
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Award Date February 14, 2023
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Dudhalta, Sunamganj

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1.7/5 points
348/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
4,046/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
0.5/5 points
48/500 Submission
Jury Score: 67.0/80
Resonance Score: 7.5/20
Total Award Score: 74.5/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 5

Reflections on this Photograph
By Marta Vidal

The Weight of Sunlight

I keep a small, smooth river stone on my desk, worn down by years of water and the friction of my own thumb. It is heavy for its size, a dense anchor of earth that reminds me of a summer when time felt infinite, before the edges of the days began to fray.

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The Weight of Amber

There is a specific quality to the light just before the sun dips below the horizon in late autumn, a low-slung, honeyed orange that seems to thicken the very air.

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