Exploring Friendship by Ryan Perris

In the quiet dusk of a remote village in southern Bangladesh, five close friends gathered to celebrate their shared journey and enduring bond. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the lush greenery and winding rivers of their homeland were bathed in the ethereal light of twilight. The photographer captured this poignant moment of renewal, framing the four friends against the riverbank as they stood together in the fading light. This image is award-worthy for its ability to transform a simple, intimate gathering into a timeless testament to friendship and the profound beauty found in the quiet corners of the world.

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Ryan Perris

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Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Ryan Perris draws inspiration from the indomitable spirit and simple joys of his homeland. A professional in the fields of art and advertising, he balances his career with a deep-seated wanderlust that drives his photographic explorations. Perris is dedicated to observing the natural world, finding beauty in the smallest details and striving to preserve the fleeting magic of everyday moments through his lens.

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9,506 views | 4 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date May 24, 2019
63.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 11.0
Composition 17.0
Style 11.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Muladi Upazila, Barisal, Bangladesh

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Artistic Photography
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5.0/5 points
1,078/1,000 Social Share
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5.0/5 points
9,506/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.1/5 points
1/100 Review
Submissions
0.9/5 points
91/500 Submission
Jury Score: 63.0/80
Resonance Score: 11.0/20
Total Award Score: 74.0/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 3

Victoria Ashby Wildlife, Nature & the Ethics of the Unseen Moment Expert Review
It’s a quiet, honest frame, but I’m struck by the absence of the natural world here. Where are the birds? The riverbank’s pulse? Wildlife photography isn't just about presence; it’s about the unseen life we share space with. I’ve spent weeks in such mudflats waiting for a single kingfisher to land. This scene feels staged, lacking the patient, invisible observation I demand. It’s pretty, sure, but it’s an extraction, not a relationship with the wild.
Kofi Asante Intimate Portraiture, Reportage & Lives Told Truthfully Expert Review
There’s a genuine ease here that you can’t fake. These friends aren’t performing for a lens; they’re just existing in that soft, fading light by the river. It’s clear they trusted Ryan enough to let him into their circle without changing the mood. Looking at their relaxed posture, I’m struck by a sudden, sharp ache for my own childhood friends. This face has a whole life in it. It’s a beautiful, quiet gift.
Eleanor Voss Composition & Visual Structure Expert Review
The horizon line bisects the frame with clinical indifference, anchoring the figures against the encroaching dusk. It’s a rigid geometry that saves the composition from dissolving into mere sentiment. The negative space above the riverbank provides the necessary breathing room, yet the subjects’ placement feels slightly adrift. I’ve grown tired of such soft, atmospheric light, but the structural discipline here holds. It doesn’t collapse. The architecture is sound, even if the narrative remains secondary to the frame.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Clara Menezes

The Architecture of Belonging

We are all composed of the same soil, yet we spend our lives trying to build fences around our own small patches of earth.

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By Tom Bretherton

The Weight of Shared Silence

I remember sitting on a rusted jetty in a small town in Cornwall with my friend Elias. We had been talking for hours about nothing in particular, but as the tide began to turn, the conversation simply evaporated. We didn't feel the need to fill the gap.

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