Blue Tailed Bee-Eater by Saniar Rahman Rahul

The Blue-Tailed Bee-Eater, a rare yet fascinating breeder in the sub-tropical landscapes of Bangladesh, is captured here in its natural habitat near Munsigang. The photographer skillfully navigated the open country, likely near rice fields or waterbodies, to document this elusive avian subject. By utilizing a wide focal length, the image provides a unique perspective on the bird within its environment. This photograph is award-worthy for its delicate balance of wildlife documentation and environmental context, showcasing the beauty of a species that is seldom seen in such intimate, high-quality detail within the region.

Blue Tailed Bee-Eater by Saniar Rahman Rahul
Canon EOS Mark III | Exposure 1/60sec @ f/5.6 | ISO 160 | Focal Length 17mm
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Saniar Rahman Rahul

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Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Saniar Rahman Rahul is an accomplished Art Director at Grey Worldwide with a deep-rooted passion for visual storytelling. His photographic journey began in childhood, inspired by his father’s work, and was later refined through his extensive professional background in graphic design and advertising. Since winning his first major award in 2010, Rahul has continued to blend his technical expertise in pre-press media with a keen eye for nature, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the Bangladeshi photography community.

11.5/20
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120/500
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14,193 views | 5 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date April 21, 2016
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 13.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Munsigang, Bangladesh

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Social Shares
5.0/5 points
1,530/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
14,193/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
1.2/5 points
120/500 Submission
Jury Score: 67.0/80
Resonance Score: 11.2/20
Total Award Score: 78.2/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 5

Reflections on this Photograph
By Clara Menezes

The Architecture of Flight

We often mistake stillness for an absence of intent, forgetting that the heron, the dragonfly, and the seed pod are all holding their breath before the inevitable launch. To be poised is to be a coiled spring of potential, a quiet geography waiting for the wind to draft a map.

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By Margaret Holt

The Weight of a Wingbeat

In the quiet hours before the heat rises, there is a particular stillness that settles over the tall grasses. It is a waiting, a suspension of breath that seems to hold the entire world in place.

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