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Let Me Touch the Fish by Shahnaz Parvin

In a quaint village in Sherpur, Bangladesh, Shahnaz Parvin captured a poignant moment of connection between a father and his son. As the fisherman proudly displayed his catch in the shallow waters of a tranquil pond, the child’s spontaneous request to touch the fish revealed a pure, infectious joy. Parvin’s lens beautifully preserved the innocence of this interaction, highlighting the profound bond shared between the two. The image is award-worthy for its authentic emotional resonance and the photographer’s ability to transform a simple, everyday scene into a timeless narrative of family and discovery.

Let Me Touch the Fish by Shahnaz ParvinLet Me Touch the Fish by Shahnaz Parvin
Canon EOS Kiss X4 with EF-S55-250mm
Exposure 1/125sec @ f/5.6 | ISO 800 | Focal Length 55mm
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Shahnaz Parvin

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Shahnaz Parvin was a celebrated photojournalist and a passionate advocate for Bangladeshi culture. Based in Dhaka, she gained international acclaim for her documentary work, consistently ranking among the world's top photographers during her career. A dedicated contributor to Light & Composition, she used her lens to bridge the gap between local realities and global audiences, capturing the essence of South Asian life, conflict, and human connection until her untimely passing in 2016.

15.2/20
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512/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
18,132 views | 4 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date July 7, 2010
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 18.0
Style 12.0
Skill 11.0
Photograph Location
Sherpur, Bangladesh

Resonance Score Breakdown

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Transparency Note: The resonance score (15.0/20) is calculated based on social engagement metrics collected before the award announcement.

Social Shares
5.0/5 points
1,776/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
18,132/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.0/5 points
0/100 Review
Submissions
5.0/5 points
512/500 Submission
Jury Score: 65.0/80
Resonance Score: 15.0/20
Total Award Score: 80.0/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 4

Reflections on this Photograph
By Margaret Holt

The Weight of Wonder

There is a specific, unhurried geometry to the way a child approaches the world. It is not the calculated movement of an adult, who measures distance and consequence before taking a step.

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By Priya Kapoor

The Silver Pulse of Morning

The smell of damp earth always brings me back to the riverbank, to the feeling of cool, slick mud squelching between my toes. It is a heavy, grounding sensation, the kind that anchors you to the earth when the world feels too wide or too fast.

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