The Green-billed Malkoha, by Masudur Rahman

Until that day, Green-billed Malkoha had been the most difficult bird for me to photograph as they are quite shy and often hide themselves among leaves. Then on that day, I got a glimpse of one in front of the Botanical Garden of Chittagong University. But the joy was short-lived as the bird quickly figured out I was watching it, and hurriedly went to the higher branches and kept itself out of sight. After waiting for another half an hour, I could finally photograph it.

Canon EOS-1D MARK IV with EF 300mm f/4L IS USM | Exposure 1/125 @ f/5.6 | ISO 125 | Focal Length 300mm
The Green-billed Malkoha, by Masudur Rahman

Award Winner: Photo of the Day | March 11
Award Score: 66.5 (Value 13, Clarity 12.5, Composition 17.5, Style 11.5, Skill 12)
Photo of the Day Award Category: Wildlife Photography
Photograph Location: Botanical Garden, Chittagong University, Chittagong | Bangladesh

Photographer: Masudur Rahman (Chittagong, Bangladesh) Registered
Photography is a passion of Masudur Rahman Mamoon, which he started back in 1998. Initiated with portrait photography using a film camera, Mamoon was unable to give time, due to his work in RMG sector. In 2007, when he had started his own business, he managed to give more time, especially in wildlife photography. Mamoon was born on 15th October, 1967, and completed his post-graduation in Marketing from Chittagong University. He believes that photography can give freedom of expression and can bring positive changes into our lives and society. He loves wildlife photography, especially bird photography, for which he traveled many places across the country. He is one of the members of Chittagong Bird Club (C.B.C). His bird photographs and writings publish in local newspaper weekly.

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