In the realm of magic realism [..Daudkandi, Bangladesh..]

            Daudkandi, Bangladesh, 2010.

Magic happens, although this world is a real one...
Magic, that alters your sense of perception, your concept of reality.

Sometimes, the world itself becomes the magic, and the spectator blends in.

 Fishing boats on the river Meghna at night. Fishing boats start arriving at the heart of Meghna and stays still at a point throughout the night. Fishermen become busy in search of Hilsha while they lit a lamp to facilitate their work and to warn any incoming water vessels at night.

This is one of the most memorable and most coveted shot in my entire photographic journey.

Back in 2008, when I was going to Cox's bazar, I suddenly encountered this scene on the Meghna Bridge in Daudkandi. Hundreds of fishing boats were on the river, each with one glowing lamp. The whole river was glowing like a starry sky, and I was simple startled. Before I could perceive the magic, it disappeared as the bus left the bridge. After inquiring one of my friends, I came to know that those were fishing boats.

I planned to shoot the scene in 2008, but could not make it. In 2009 monsoon, I went there with my camera and tripod, but could not find any of the boats....in that season fishes were scarce in the river, I was informed later. This year I went again with the assistance a friend who owns a motor bike on the way back home from the TTL boat race photowalk at Daudkandi. This time I found them. One by one the boats came, and anchored in the river. After it was dark, the lamps were lit....the old magic was back again. Although the number of boats were not even half of what I saw in 2008, I was determined this time. But shooting this scene was extremely difficult and almost close to impossible because I didn't have my tripod with me, and the whole Meghna Bridge was shaking violently due to approaching Bus, trucks and other vehicles. I kept the camera on the edge of bridge railing, that worked as my tripod. My friend was watching the two ends of the bridge, and when there was a little interval free of any vehicles, I pressed the shutter. It took more than half an hour to get a properly exposed and shake free image.

I'm planning to shoot this scene again within 1/2 days at midnight, when there will be less traffic on the bridge and a more or less full moon in the sky.

This is beautiful. You'll probably never know if you don't see in your own eyes...this shot captured nothing at all.

All rights reserved worldwide. DO NOT use this image in any commercial, non-commercial or blogging purpose without my explicit permission. Otherwise, you'll face legal action for violating national or international copyright law.

For permission, mail me at:
monir.micro@gmail.com 
monirmbdu@yahoo.com

Taken on: June 27, 2010

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