Black Breasted Weaver by Saniar Rahman Rahul

Captured along the banks of the Padma River in Munshiganj, this photograph highlights the elusive Black Breasted Weaver, a species rarely spotted in this specific region. The image documents the intricate behavior of these birds, known for their elaborate nest-building process where males construct enclosed structures from reeds and mud to attract mates. The photographer’s ability to document this avian behavior in its natural habitat, combined with the sharp focus on the subject's unique plumage, makes this a compelling piece of wildlife photography. It serves as both a beautiful portrait and a valuable record of the biodiversity found within the Indian subcontinent's river plains.

Black Breasted Weaver by Saniar Rahman Rahul
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 photography that began in his childhood. His creative journey was heavily influenced by his father’s early work with a camera, eventually leading him to bridge his professional expertise in graphic design with the art of photography. Recognized as an early recipient of the 'Photo of the Month' award in 2010, Rahul continues to explore the natural world, bringing a refined aesthetic sense developed through years of experience in the international advertising industry.

10.7/20
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64/500
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11,034 views | 5 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date February 15, 2018
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 17.0
Style 13.0
Skill 13.0
Photograph Location
Munshiganj, Bangladesh

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Social Shares
4.8/5 points
968/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
11,034/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
0.6/5 points
64/500 Submission
Jury Score: 67.0/80
Resonance Score: 10.4/20
Total Award Score: 77.4/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 5

Reflections on this Photograph
By Astrid Halvorsen

The Architecture of Waiting

There is a specific, thin quality to the light just before a storm breaks, when the air turns a bruised, metallic silver and the world seems to hold its breath. It is a quiet, expectant pressure.

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By Owen Callister

The Architecture of Belonging

The male weaver bird spends his days stripping blades of grass into long, flexible ribbons, weaving them into a complex, inverted flask that hangs precariously above the water.

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