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Royal Local Geese by Rezawanul Haque

Captured in the rural landscapes of Nouga, this striking portrait highlights the regal presence of the local geese, often referred to as royal ducks due to their imposing stature. By utilizing a wide aperture of f/1.8, the photographer successfully isolates the subject against a soft, creamy background, drawing immediate attention to the bird's intricate textures and proud posture. This image is award-worthy for its ability to elevate a common, everyday creature into a subject of elegance and dignity, showcasing the photographer’s keen eye for finding beauty in the familiar wildlife of Bangladesh.

Royal Local Geese by Rezawanul Haque
Nikon D3200 with Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
Exposure 1/2500sec @ f/1.8 | ISO 200 | Focal Length 50mm
Copyright Β© Rezawanul Haque
Light & Composition Photo of the Day

Rezawanul Haque

REGISTERED PHOTOGRAPHER

Born in the picturesque city of Rajshahi, Rezawanul Haque, also known as Saffan, currently resides in Dhaka, Bangladesh. An avid explorer with a deep passion for culture and cuisine, he views photography as a profound reflection of personal creativity and thought. His work is defined by a vibrant interplay of color and flavor, as he seeks to capture the essence of his surroundings through a lens that celebrates both the known and the undiscovered.

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330/500
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Award Reach | Reviews
13,370 views | 16 Reviews
Award Winner Photo of the Day
Award Date July 18, 2015
63.0
AWARD SCORE
Value 12.0
Clarity 12.0
Composition 16.0
Style 11.0
Skill 12.0
Photograph Location
Nouga, Bangladesh

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Rezawanul Haque Photography
Wildlife Photography

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Social Shares
5.0/5 points
1,188/1,000 Social Share
Page Views
5.0/5 points
13,370/2,500 Page View
Reviews
0.4/5 points
8/100 Review
Submissions
3.3/5 points
330/500 Submission
Jury Score: 63.0/80
Resonance Score: 13.7/20
Total Award Score: 76.7/100

Expert Photography Reviews · 8

Marcus Trent Human Truth, Documentary & The Decisive Moment Expert Review
You’ve caught this goose with a surprising amount of dignity. Most people just see livestock, but you saw a character. I’ve spent enough time in rural settings to know that f/1.8 can feel like a gimmick, yet here, it isolates the bird’s intensity perfectly. It’s honest. And honestly, looking at that sharp, defiant eye, I felt a sudden, quiet respect for the creature. You waited for the right posture. That’s the work. Well done.
Thomas Hargreaves Earned Photographs, Craft Discipline & the Long Wait Expert Review
A wide aperture at f/1.8 is a convenient way to hide a messy background, isn't it? It’s a bit of a shortcut. One wonders if the photographer spent the morning in the mud waiting for the bird to find its own dignity, or if they just snapped away until the focus hit. I’ve spent enough hours in the damp to know that look in a goose’s eye. It’s earned, I suppose. Not bad at all.
Sophie Delacroix Emotional Narrative, Viewer Response & Psychological Impact Expert Review
Before the eye identifies the goose, a sudden stillness settles in the chest. The shallow depth of field forces a singular focus, mimicking the way our minds isolate a memory from the blur of a busy day. I’m struck by the bird’s unblinking, haughty gaze; it’s almost confrontational. When I return to this, I don’t see a creature, but a mirror of my own need for dignity in the mundane. It’s hauntingly, quietly regal.
Lena Brandstrom Macro Photography, Optics & the Science of the Seen Expert Review
At f/1.8, the focal plane is razor-thin, forcing the lens to resolve the goose’s plumage with clinical precision while the background dissolves into a soft, chromatic blur. It’s a beautiful dance of physics; the diffraction limit hasn't compromised the texture of those feathers at all. I’m genuinely moved by how the optics isolate such regal dignity from the rural noise. It’s rare to see a sensor capture this much life through such a shallow slice of reality.
James Rokeby Camera Craft & Technical Execution Expert Review
1/2500sec at f/1.8, ISO 200, 50mm. A razor-thin plane of focus on a moving target. It’s a gamble that paid off. The shutter speed freezes the motion, but f/1.8 leaves zero margin for error. I’ve seen enough missed focus to know when a photographer actually nails it. The eye is sharp; the rest is just noise. It’s technically precise, even if the subject is just a goose. I’m actually impressed by the focus accuracy here.
Amara Diallo Portrait, Human Story & Narrative Portraiture Expert Review
In the quiet fields of Nouga, we find a creature holding itself with the gravity of an elder. Rezawanul didn’t just snap a bird; he sat with it until it revealed its own dignity. Look at that sharp, defiant eyeβ€”it’s as if the goose is telling us its history. I’m genuinely moved by how the soft blur honors the subject’s presence. It’s a portrait that asks to be returned to, again and again.
Isabelle Fontenay Colour Harmony, Tone & Atmospheric Light Expert Review
The goose’s plumage, a dusty, muted ochre reminiscent of a Morandi still life, vibrates against that ethereal, pale-celadon blur of the Bangladeshi fields. It’s a chromatic whisper, really, where the warmth of the bird’s downy breast meets the cool, humid breath of the landscape. I’m quite breathless, honestly, at how the light catches those feathers; it’s as if the creature’s very soul is composed of sun-drenched earth and the quiet, lingering melancholy of a fading afternoon.
Priya Sharma Negative Space, Minimalism & the Japanese Aesthetic Expert Review
The goose stands. It’s a study in stillness against the blur of Nouga. I’ve spent minutes watching the way the feathers catch the light, isolated by that wide aperture. It doesn’t need the landscape. The background is just a soft, quiet breath behind the subject. I feel a sudden, sharp ache for that simplicity. Nothing here is accidental. The empty corner is not empty. It’s a pause. A rare, deliberate silence.
Reflections on this Photograph
By Rashid Noor

The Dignity of the Mundane

Why do we reserve our reverence only for the rare and the distant? We spend our lives looking toward the horizon for something grand, ignoring the quiet nobility that walks beside us in the dust of our own paths.

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By Isabelle Park

The Dignity of the Ordinary

I was walking through the park this morning, clutching my coat against the wind, when I saw a pigeon standing perfectly still on a rusted bench. It wasn't doing anything specialβ€”just preening its feathers, turning its head to watch the joggers pass by.

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