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Fishermans Son by Kazi Fazly Rabby

Captured while crossing a wooden bridge, this poignant image features a young boy swimming alongside his father, carrying a bucket of their daily catch. The photographer was struck by the boy's sparkling eyes, which radiated a pure, unburdened innocence that transcended the hardships of his environment. By focusing on the child’s genuine contentment in the simple act of being with his father, the image serves as a powerful reminder of the joy found in human connection. This photograph is award-worthy for its ability to distill a complex, humble reality into a singular, evocative moment of profound emotional clarity.

Fishermans Son by Kazi Fazly RabbyFishermans Son by Kazi Fazly Rabby
Nikon D7000 | Exposure 1/80sec @ f/4.5 | ISO 200 | Focal Length 50mm
Copyright Β© Kazi Fazly Rabby
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Kazi Fazly Rabby

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Kazi Fazly Rabby is a dedicated photographer hailing from Bangladesh, currently based in Sarawak, Malaysia. His journey with the lens began in 1998 with a Kodak film camera, and after a brief hiatus, he reignited his creative passion in 2007. Today, he finds his greatest inspiration in the quiet solitude of nature, where he captures the intricate beauty of the world with a deep sense of reverence and artistic observation.

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9.8/20
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Award Reach | Reviews
6,771 views | 8 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date May 15, 2021
65.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 17.0
Style 12.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Kazi Fazly Rabby Photography
Top 100 Portrait Photography

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175/500 Submission
Jury Score: 65.0/80
Resonance Score: 9.4/20
Total Award Score: 74.4/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 8

Catherine Byrne Photographic History, Canon & the Long View Expert Review
The boy’s gaze echoes the raw, unmediated humanity found in early Lewis Hine portraits, yet the fluid, low-angle perspective brings a modern intimacy Hine couldn't access. It’s a delicate balance; the 50mm lens captures the water’s texture with a clarity that recalls Cartier-Bresson’s decisive geometry. I’ve spent decades cataloging such faces, but the genuine, unforced warmth in his eyes genuinely caught me off guard. It’s a rare, quiet triumph of empathy over mere documentation.
Nadia Osei Cultural Representation, Authenticity & the Ethics of the Gaze Expert Review
The boy’s eyes sparkle, but at what cost? We’re told this is pure innocence, yet I feel a sharp, uncomfortable ache watching him labor in the water. Does his contentment belong to him, or is it a narrative we’ve projected onto his poverty to soothe our own guilt? Why must we romanticize his struggle as a simple joy? It’s a beautiful frame, but it doesn’t ask enough of us. Who benefits from this gaze?
Santiago Reyes Street Photography, The City & the Unrepeatable Instant Expert Review
That boy’s eyes hit me like a physical jolt. It’s the raw, unscripted connection between father and son that makes this work. Rabby caught the ripple of the water and the boy’s gaze perfectly. One tenth of a second later and the boy turns, the magic vanishes, and the frame collapses. It’s not just a portrait; it’s a fleeting, honest heartbeat. Cartier-Bresson would’ve tipped his hat to this timing. You nailed the instant, kid. Pure gold.
Amara Diallo Portrait, Human Story & Narrative Portraiture Expert Review
We look at this boy, swimming alongside his father, and we see the weight of the catch held against the lightness of his gaze. Kazi didn't just snap a shutter; he listened to the rhythm of the water and the quiet bond between them. It’s that sparkle in the boy's eyes that gets meβ€”it’s pure, unburdened joy. I find myself wanting to reach into the frame to share in that simple, profound connection.
Marcus Trent Human Truth, Documentary & The Decisive Moment Expert Review
You caught that boy’s eyes right when he wasn't looking for a camera. That’s the hardest part of the job, isn't it? Most people would’ve missed the way he’s leaning into his father, completely anchored by that simple, wet bucket. I felt a lump in my throat looking at his expression. You didn't just document a catch; you found the quiet, unburdened love that survives the hardest days. And that, my friend, is everything.
Rafael Ortega Shutter Technique, Motion & the Cinematic Single Frame Expert Review
The shutter speed holds the ripple perfectly. It’s a tight, 50mm frame that refuses to blink. You see the boy’s eyesβ€”that’s the cut the editor keeps. It’s not just a portrait; it’s a sequence frozen mid-breath. I’ve spent hours staring at those sparkling eyes, and honestly, they make me miss a home I’ve never known. The composition doesn't need a wider angle. Any more movement would have ruined the rhythm of this quiet, floating life.
Dmitri Kasakov Contrast, Shadow Drama & the Metaphysics of Light Expert Review
The boy’s eyes don’t just sparkle; they anchor a void. While the curator praises innocence, I’m struck by the encroaching dark of the water, which swallows the father’s labor. It’s a brutal, liquid silence. We aren’t looking at joy, but at the fragile resistance of a child against the inevitable gravity of the river. I’ve stared at this frame for an hour, and it’s the shadow, not the boy, that holds the truth.
Deepa Krishnan Underwater Photography, Marine Environments & Subsurface Optics Expert Review
Shooting through the surface interface is a nightmare of refraction and suspended sediment. Kazi’s shot captures that boy’s eyes with startling clarity, cutting through the murky, light-starved water of the Buriganga. I’ve spent enough time in turbid shallows to know how easily backscatter ruins such intimate portraits. It’s rare to see that level of warmth preserved when the water column is actively stripping away the spectrum. Honestly, that boy’s gaze just breaks my heart.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Sven Lindqvist

The Weight of the Current

There is a silence that belongs only to water. It is not the absence of sound, but a heavy, liquid patience that swallows the noise of the shore. We spend our lives learning to hold thingsβ€”tools, burdens, the expectations of those who came before us.

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By Beatriz Andrade

The Weight of the Current

I often find myself leaning against the iron railings of the bridges that cross the canals in the older parts of the city, watching the water carry away the day’s debris.

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