The White-browed by Masudur Rahman

Captured at the Muhuri Dam in Chittagong, this striking image of a Plain Priniaβ€”commonly known as the White-browedβ€”highlights the delicate beauty of a species often hidden within reeds and long grass. The photographer patiently tracked the shy bird through its natural habitat, waiting for the perfect moment to isolate the subject against a soft, blurred backdrop. By utilizing a long focal length and a high shutter speed, the photographer successfully froze the bird’s movement, capturing sharp, intimate detail. This award-winning shot demonstrates a profound commitment to wildlife observation and the technical precision required to document avian life in the wild.

The White-browed by Masudur Rahman
Nikon D800E with Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
Exposure 1/1000sec @ f/5.6 | ISO 400 | Focal Length 390mm
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Masudur Rahman

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Born in 1967 and based in Chittagong, Bangladesh, Masudur Rahman Mamoon has pursued photography as a dedicated passion since 1998. After beginning his journey with portraiture on film, he transitioned his focus toward wildlife and bird photography, a field that allows him to explore the diverse ecosystems of his home country. A post-graduate in Marketing and a member of the Chittagong Bird Club, Mamoon frequently contributes his avian photography and insights to local weekly publications, viewing the craft as a vital medium for creative expression and social awareness.

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Award Reach | Reviews
14,324 views | 3 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date March 20, 2014
60.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 11.0
Clarity 11.0
Composition 16.0
Style 11.0
Skill 11.0
Photograph Location
Muhuri Dam, Chittagong, Bangladesh

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Masudur Rahman Photography
Wildlife Photography

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5.0/5 points
14,324/2,500 Page View
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0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
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4.2/5 points
420/500 Submission
Jury Score: 60.0/80
Resonance Score: 14.2/20
Total Award Score: 74.2/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Eleanor Voss Composition & Visual Structure Expert Review
The Prinia’s placement within the frame creates a precarious equilibrium. It’s a study in verticality, where the reed’s rigid geometry anchors the subject against the soft, bokeh-drenched void. The negative space doesn't merely surround; it isolates. I’m genuinely struck by how the bird’s sharp, linear beak disrupts the composition’s inherent softness. It’s a calculated tension. The frame holds because the subject refuses to bleed into the background. It’s disciplined, precise, and entirely necessary.
Lena Brandstrom Macro Photography, Optics & the Science of the Seen Expert Review
At 390mm and f/5.6, the D800E’s sensor resolves the Prinia’s plumage with startling micro-contrast. The focal plane is razor-thin, isolating the bird against a buttery bokeh that’s a function of the long reach and wide aperture. I’ve spent years studying diffraction limits, but seeing the light catch those fine, fibrous feathers makes me catch my breath. It’s a rare moment where the optics don’t just record the subject; they reveal a hidden, crystalline texture the eye usually misses.
Dmitri Kasakov Contrast, Shadow Drama & the Metaphysics of Light Expert Review
The Prinia clings to the reed, a fragile defiance against the encroaching blur. It’s a sharp, clinical isolation, yet I find myself mourning the depth it discards. By chasing such sterile clarity, the frame abandons the mystery of the marsh. Where is the darkness that defines the bird’s true struggle? It’s technically precise, sure, but it’s afraid of the void. I’d trade all this resolution for a single, honest shadow that actually dares to breathe.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Isabelle Park

Waiting for the Quiet

I spent an hour this morning trying to fix a loose hinge on my kitchen cabinet. I kept dropping the tiny screws, and every time I reached for them, they seemed to roll into the darkest, most unreachable corners of the floor.

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By Rashid Noor

The Weight of a Whisper

Why do we assume that the loudest voice is the one that carries the most truth? We spend our lives shouting into the void, convinced that our presence is measured by the space we occupy or the noise we generate.

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