Little Spiderhunter by Saniar Rahman Rahul

Captured within the lush Chittagong Hill Tracts of Bangladesh, this image showcases the Little Spiderhunter, a delicate nectar-feeding bird native to the moist forests of South and Southeast Asia. The photographer expertly captures the bird in its natural habitat, likely near flowering plants where it seeks sustenance. The composition highlights the bird's unique long-billed anatomy and vibrant presence. This photograph is award-worthy for its sharp focus and the patience required to document such a small, elusive creature in the wild, providing a rare and intimate glimpse into the life of the Nectariniidae family.

Little Spiderhunter 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 photographer and Art Director at Grey Worldwide. His creative journey began in childhood, inspired by his father’s photography, and was later refined through a distinguished career in graphic design and advertising. Since winning his first major photography award in 2010, Rahul has balanced his professional expertise in visual communication with a deep passion for wildlife photography, consistently capturing the intricate beauty of the natural world.

11.6/20
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140/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
10,740 views | 3 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date December 18, 2016
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Chittagong Hill Tracts, Bangladesh

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Social Shares
5.0/5 points
1,640/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
10,740/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
1.4/5 points
140/500 Submission
Jury Score: 67.0/80
Resonance Score: 11.4/20
Total Award Score: 78.4/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Reflections on this Photograph
By Priya Kapoor

The Hum of Nectar

The air in the forest tastes of damp earth and crushed petals, a thick, sweet syrup that clings to the back of the throat. I remember the feeling of standing perfectly still in such a place, where the humidity wraps around your skin like a damp silk shroud.

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By Amelia Cross

The Weight of a Wing

There is a specific silence that follows a bird’s departure from a branch. It is not a true silence, but a sudden, hollowed-out space where a heartbeat used to be.

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