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Green Jewel Bug by Shahnaz Parvin

Captured in the lush landscapes of Bangladesh, this striking macro photograph of a Green Jewel Bug (Chrysocoris stolli) highlights the iridescent, metallic beauty of the insect against a soft, verdant backdrop. By utilizing a precise aperture and focal length, the photographer isolates the intricate textures and vibrant colors of the bug, transforming a small creature into a subject of grand visual interest. This image is award-worthy for its technical clarity and the photographer's ability to reveal the hidden, mesmerizing details of biodiversity, turning a fleeting encounter in nature into a timeless, artistic celebration of the natural world.

Green Jewel Bug by Shahnaz ParvinGreen Jewel Bug by Shahnaz Parvin
Canon EOS Kiss X4 with Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Exposure 1/400sec @ f/1.8 | ISO 200 | Focal Length 85mm
Copyright Β© Shahnaz Parvin
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Shahnaz Parvin

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Shahnaz Parvin was a highly acclaimed award-winning photojournalist and a passionate advocate for Bangladeshi culture. Based in Dhaka, she gained international recognition for her evocative documentary work, consistently ranking among the world's top photographers during her career. As a dedicated contributor to Light & Composition, she utilized her lens to capture the complexities of conflict, people, and daily life, leaving behind a profound legacy of visual storytelling before her untimely passing in 2016.

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12.3/20
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208/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
16,204 views | 4 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date August 1, 2010
65.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 12.0
Skill 11.0
Photograph Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Portrait Photography
Shahnaz Parvin Photography

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5.0/5 points
1,744/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
16,204/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
2.1/5 points
208/500 Submission
Jury Score: 65.0/80
Resonance Score: 12.1/20
Total Award Score: 77.1/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 4

Clara Whitfield Award Criteria, Legacy & What Makes an Image Endure Expert Review
Most macro shots are clinical, but this one breathes. I’ve seen thousands of insect portraits, yet the way Parvin handles the f/1.8 depth of field here is rare. It’s not just sharp; it’s intimate. The metallic sheen of the Chrysocoris stolli against that soft, painterly green creates a tension that keeps me looking. I’m genuinely charmed by how she turned a tiny pest into a monumental, iridescent jewel. It’s a small, perfect victory for nature photography.
Thomas Hargreaves Earned Photographs, Craft Discipline & the Long Wait Expert Review
Macro work is a test of patience that usually leaves one shivering in the damp. Parvin’s jewel bug is sharp, certainly, but it feels like a lucky encounter rather than a siege. I’ve spent days waiting for a single frame, so I find it hard to credit a quick shutter click with the same weight. It’s a pretty enough trinket, but I wonder if she ever returned to that leaf when the light wasn't so cooperative.
Isabelle Fontenay Colour Harmony, Tone & Atmospheric Light Expert Review
The iridescence of this creature, a shimmering, metallic celadon that recalls the precise, cool light of a Vermeer interior, vibrates against the blurred, mossy verdancy of the Dhaka undergrowth. It’s a chromatic collision that makes my pulse quicken, as if the insect were a living, breathing gemstone. One finds the tonal transitions between the bug’s polished, emerald carapace and the soft, atmospheric bokeh of the foliage quite intoxicating, a symphony of greens that simply demands our total devotion.
Dmitri Kasakov Contrast, Shadow Drama & the Metaphysics of Light Expert Review
It’s a cold, metallic armor, isn’t it? Parvin forces us to confront this creature’s indifference. The light doesn’t caress the shell; it strikes it, creating a sharp, obsidian void beneath the thorax. I find myself unsettled by that darkness. It’s not merely a bug; it’s a tiny, armored silence. If Heidegger were here, he’d note how the shadow defines the being. It’s a brutal, beautiful refusal to be anything other than its own hard, impenetrable self.
Reflections on this Photograph
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The Hum of Emerald

The smell of damp earth after a sudden monsoon downpour is a heavy, velvet thing. It clings to the back of the throat, tasting of minerals and ancient, waking roots.

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By Margaret Holt

The Geometry of the Small

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