Not Only Through the Eyes by Tanmoy Saha

Captured on the shores of Saint Martin Island, this evocative image explores the human desire to move beyond mere observation and physically connect with the wonders of nature. The photographer focuses on an individual reaching out to touch the environment, highlighting the thrill of proximity to the natural world. Through a deliberate use of a 50mm focal length and a slight negative exposure bias, the image creates an intimate, tactile atmosphere. It is an award-worthy piece that masterfully balances the grandeur of the landscape with the profound, quiet curiosity of the human spirit.

Not Only Through the Eyes by Tanmoy Saha
Nikon D90 with 50mm | Exposure 1/80sec @ f/4.5 | ISO 200 | Focal Length 50mm
Copyright Β© Tanmoy Saha
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Tanmoy Saha

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tanmoy Saha Turja is a dedicated photographer whose journey began in 2007. An Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering graduate, he balances his technical background with a deep passion for portraits, landscapes, and wildlife. His artistic development includes formal training through the Dhaka University Photography Society and Pathshala, leading to his work being featured in prestigious exhibitions at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh.

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14.2/20
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392/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
18,420 views | 6 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date August 5, 2012
63.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 11.0
Clarity 10.0
Composition 17.0
Style 12.0
Skill 13.0
Photograph Location
St. Martin Island, Bangladesh

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Artistic Photography
Tanmoy Saha Photography

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5.0/5 points
2,086/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
18,420/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.2/5 points
3/100 Review
Submissions
3.9/5 points
392/500 Submission
Jury Score: 63.0/80
Resonance Score: 14.2/20
Total Award Score: 77.2/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Yusuf Al-Hamdan Landscape, Light as Presence & the Spiritual Dimension Expert Review
The salt air clings to the frame. Tanmoy didn’t just watch; he waited for that singular, tactile connection between hand and stone. It’s a quiet, heavy moment. I’ve felt that same stillness on the coast, where the light turns thin and the world stops breathing. The negative exposure pulls the scene inward, making the island feel like a secret shared between the man and the tide. It’s haunting. I find myself wanting to reach out, too.
Priya Sharma Negative Space, Minimalism & the Japanese Aesthetic Expert Review
The hand reaches. The horizon waits. It’s a quiet tension between skin and salt air. I’ve spent minutes watching that finger hover. It doesn’t need to touch the water to feel the depth. The frame holds its breath. Nothing here is accidental. The empty corner is not empty. It’s the weight of the silence that catches my chest. I find myself leaning in, afraid to disturb the stillness. It’s enough. Just this.
Dmitri Kasakov Contrast, Shadow Drama & the Metaphysics of Light Expert Review
St. Martin’s light doesn’t merely illuminate; it interrogates. Saha’s negative bias forces the hand into a silhouette, turning a simple gesture into a desperate reach for the void. It’s a tactile ache, a refusal to let the horizon remain distant. I’ve felt that same hollow hunger when staring at the sea, that urge to grasp the intangible. Shadows here aren't hiding the world; they’re demanding we acknowledge the darkness we carry into every landscape.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Margaret Holt

The Weight of the World

We are taught from our earliest days that the eyes are the primary gatekeepers of truth. If we see it, we believe it. Yet, there is a profound, almost primitive hunger that persists long after the gaze has grown tired.

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By Priya Kapoor

The Salt on the Skin

The ocean does not just wash over you; it leaves a signature. I remember the sting of salt drying on my forearms, a tight, itchy crust that felt like a second skin.

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  2. Light & Composition says:

    Hey Sadiq Ali, all you need to do it learn photography, and stop using Photoshop. Photographers submit us the original file and in raw format. Please know where you are before making any comments.

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