http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/tags/textures/ Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:58:53 -0700 Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:58:53 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8115/buddyicons/53456795@N02.jpg?1365793741#53456795@N02 http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/tags/textures/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/8017604927/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/8017604927/" title="Life in a boat"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8452/8017604927_ae65b79450_m.jpg" width="240" height="181" alt="Life in a boat" /></a></p> <p>The fishermen of the high tides sails for weeks or sometimes even for months during the fishing season. The boats are equipped with few basic necessities such as cooking, plumbing and shelter for the tiring souls. <br /> <br /> Nijhum Dwip is a recently discovered island 2 kilometers southwest of Hatia under Noakhali district. Isolated from the Hatia channel,some identify the island as a cluster of 4 or 5 smaller islands. It was initially discovered by fishermen who noticed a small piece of floating land located at the southern part of the sea. Over the years, the island accumulated land-mass and was soon large enough for recognition.<br /> It was not settled until 1970, until then only seaonally.Because of riverbank erosion in nearby areas, especially Hatiya, Shahbajpur and Ramgati people migrated to the island as new settlers. Subsequently, a substantial aforestation drive was undertaken by the forestry department of Bangladesh. The island soon became a recognised eco-tourist spot because of the perennial mangrove forests and wild life including animals such as spotted deer, wild boar and rhesus macaque. The island is also home to nearly 100 species of migratory birds, around a dozen of which are considered to be critically endangered.<br /> In 2001, a significant portion of the island was designated as Nijhum Dwip National Park under the jurisdiction of Noakhali district in Bangladesh. The population in Nijhum Dwip in 2001 was 10,670. Their main occupations are cultivation, fishing and livestock farming. 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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 16:58:53 -0700 2012-09-08T10:29:09-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8017604927 Life in a boat <p>The fishermen of the high tides sails for weeks or sometimes even for months during the fishing season. The boats are equipped with few basic necessities such as cooking, plumbing and shelter for the tiring souls. <br /> <br /> Nijhum Dwip is a recently discovered island 2 kilometers southwest of Hatia under Noakhali district. Isolated from the Hatia channel,some identify the island as a cluster of 4 or 5 smaller islands. It was initially discovered by fishermen who noticed a small piece of floating land located at the southern part of the sea. Over the years, the island accumulated land-mass and was soon large enough for recognition.<br /> It was not settled until 1970, until then only seaonally.Because of riverbank erosion in nearby areas, especially Hatiya, Shahbajpur and Ramgati people migrated to the island as new settlers. Subsequently, a substantial aforestation drive was undertaken by the forestry department of Bangladesh. The island soon became a recognised eco-tourist spot because of the perennial mangrove forests and wild life including animals such as spotted deer, wild boar and rhesus macaque. The island is also home to nearly 100 species of migratory birds, around a dozen of which are considered to be critically endangered.<br /> In 2001, a significant portion of the island was designated as Nijhum Dwip National Park under the jurisdiction of Noakhali district in Bangladesh. The population in Nijhum Dwip in 2001 was 10,670. Their main occupations are cultivation, fishing and livestock farming. 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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ life wood roof people blackandwhite man cooking window rural daylight boat fishing cabin nikon fishermen floor room lifestyle clothes textures stove frame lantern bags shelter dip barge bangladesh containers hasin dwip d5000 nijhum inkiad http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7983214007/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7983214007/" title="The Islanders"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8313/7983214007_8d9c398446_m.jpg" width="240" height="176" alt="The Islanders" /></a></p> <p>Nijhum Dwip is a recently discovered island 2 kilometers southwest of Hatia under Noakhali district. Isolated from the Hatia channel,some identify the island as a cluster of 4 or 5 smaller islands. It was initially discovered by fishermen who noticed a small piece of floating land located at the southern part of the sea. Over the years, the island accumulated land-mass and was soon large enough for recognition.<br /> It was not settled until 1970, until then only seaonally.Because of riverbank erosion in nearby areas, especially Hatiya, Shahbajpur and Ramgati people migrated to the island as new settlers. Subsequently, a substantial aforestation drive was undertaken by the forestry department of Bangladesh. The island soon became a recognised eco-tourist spot because of the perennial mangrove forests and wild life including animals such as spotted deer, wild boar and rhesus macaque. The island is also home to nearly 100 species of migratory birds, around a dozen of which are considered to be critically endangered.<br /> In 2001, a significant portion of the island was designated as Nijhum Dwip National Park under the jurisdiction of Noakhali district in Bangladesh. The population in Nijhum Dwip in 2001 was 10,670. Their main occupations are cultivation, fishing and livestock farming. But the island suffers from natural calamities, and life is hard and risky.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:31:20 -0700 2012-09-08T15:14:43-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7983214007 The Islanders <p>Nijhum Dwip is a recently discovered island 2 kilometers southwest of Hatia under Noakhali district. Isolated from the Hatia channel,some identify the island as a cluster of 4 or 5 smaller islands. It was initially discovered by fishermen who noticed a small piece of floating land located at the southern part of the sea. Over the years, the island accumulated land-mass and was soon large enough for recognition.<br /> It was not settled until 1970, until then only seaonally.Because of riverbank erosion in nearby areas, especially Hatiya, Shahbajpur and Ramgati people migrated to the island as new settlers. Subsequently, a substantial aforestation drive was undertaken by the forestry department of Bangladesh. The island soon became a recognised eco-tourist spot because of the perennial mangrove forests and wild life including animals such as spotted deer, wild boar and rhesus macaque. The island is also home to nearly 100 species of migratory birds, around a dozen of which are considered to be critically endangered.<br /> In 2001, a significant portion of the island was designated as Nijhum Dwip National Park under the jurisdiction of Noakhali district in Bangladesh. The population in Nijhum Dwip in 2001 was 10,670. Their main occupations are cultivation, fishing and livestock farming. But the island suffers from natural calamities, and life is hard and risky.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ trees people water monochrome river landscape island boat wooden nikon fishermen flag air horizon documentary lifestyle textures foam sail ripples waving bangladesh hasin dwip d5000 nijhum inkiad http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7982020261/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7982020261/" title="The Silent Island"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8314/7982020261_0a55a443d6_m.jpg" width="240" height="170" alt="The Silent Island" /></a></p> <p>Nijhum Dwip is a recently discovered island 2 kilometers southwest of Hatia under Noakhali district. Isolated from the Hatia channel,some identify the island as a cluster of 4 or 5 smaller islands. It was initially discovered by fishermen who noticed a small piece of floating land located at the southern part of the sea. Over the years, the island accumulated land-mass and was soon large enough for recognition.<br /> It was not settled until 1970, until then only seaonally.Because of riverbank erosion in nearby areas, especially Hatiya, Shahbajpur and Ramgati people migrated to the island as new settlers. Subsequently, a substantial aforestation drive was undertaken by the forestry department of Bangladesh. The island soon became a recognised eco-tourist spot because of the perennial mangrove forests and wild life including animals such as spotted deer, wild boar and rhesus macaque. The island is also home to nearly 100 species of migratory birds, around a dozen of which are considered to be critically endangered.<br /> In 2001, a significant portion of the island was designated as Nijhum Dwip National Park under the jurisdiction of Noakhali district in Bangladesh. The population in Nijhum Dwip in 2001 was 10,670. Their main occupations are cultivation, fishing and livestock farming. But the island suffers from natural calamities, and life is hard and risky.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:03:53 -0700 2012-09-08T15:23:34-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7982020261 The Silent Island <p>Nijhum Dwip is a recently discovered island 2 kilometers southwest of Hatia under Noakhali district. Isolated from the Hatia channel,some identify the island as a cluster of 4 or 5 smaller islands. It was initially discovered by fishermen who noticed a small piece of floating land located at the southern part of the sea. Over the years, the island accumulated land-mass and was soon large enough for recognition.<br /> It was not settled until 1970, until then only seaonally.Because of riverbank erosion in nearby areas, especially Hatiya, Shahbajpur and Ramgati people migrated to the island as new settlers. Subsequently, a substantial aforestation drive was undertaken by the forestry department of Bangladesh. The island soon became a recognised eco-tourist spot because of the perennial mangrove forests and wild life including animals such as spotted deer, wild boar and rhesus macaque. The island is also home to nearly 100 species of migratory birds, around a dozen of which are considered to be critically endangered.<br /> In 2001, a significant portion of the island was designated as Nijhum Dwip National Park under the jurisdiction of Noakhali district in Bangladesh. The population in Nijhum Dwip in 2001 was 10,670. Their main occupations are cultivation, fishing and livestock farming. But the island suffers from natural calamities, and life is hard and risky.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ wood travel trees mist reflection water monochrome river boats island nikon shadows explore textures land oaks bangladesh hasin dwip d5000 nijhum inkiad http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7901674982/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7901674982/" title="The enlightened one."><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8315/7901674982_361726a3a7_m.jpg" width="240" height="181" alt="The enlightened one." /></a></p> <p>Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Everyday during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast. During this holy month Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking. The Arabic word for &quot;fasting&quot; (swam) literally means &quot;to refrain&quot; - and it means not only refraining from food and drink but also from evil actions, thoughts, and words. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Devoted souls congregate and pray to the almighty for peace and beg mercy as Ramadan is said to be the month of forgiveness. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:38:04 -0700 2012-08-17T15:22:36-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7901674982 The enlightened one. <p>Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Everyday during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast. During this holy month Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking. The Arabic word for &quot;fasting&quot; (swam) literally means &quot;to refrain&quot; - and it means not only refraining from food and drink but also from evil actions, thoughts, and words. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Devoted souls congregate and pray to the almighty for peace and beg mercy as Ramadan is said to be the month of forgiveness. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ windows light people monochrome nikon afternoon floor candid muslim praying documentary oldman books mosque textures tiles rays dhaka ramadan shelves bangladesh enlightened hasin d5000 inkiad http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7897267314/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7897267314/" title="Season's Greetings :)"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8034/7897267314_4683dc5b57_m.jpg" width="240" height="174" alt="Season's Greetings :)" /></a></p> <p>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</p> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:21:02 -0700 2012-08-15T17:17:01-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7897267314 Season's Greetings :) <p>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</p> Shutterfreak ☮ flower film nature colors daylight petals shadows bokeh textures sunflower dhaka bangladesh 35mmf18g inkiad http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7875436220/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7875436220/" title="Fashionably uninvited?"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8429/7875436220_e75cce9d88_m.jpg" width="240" height="182" alt="Fashionably uninvited?" /></a></p> <p>At some point of our lives its fashion which reminds us that we're just out-dated. <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:56:45 -0700 2012-08-17T17:11:17-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7875436220 Fashionably uninvited? <p>At some point of our lives its fashion which reminds us that we're just out-dated. <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ life street door people blackandwhite reflection window monochrome shop contrast religious nikon women mannequins shadows veil documentary textures sidewalk dhaka concept rickshaws grayscale masked bangladesh shoppers shoppingbags hasin d5000 inkiad http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7817341444/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7817341444/" title="The Five Pillars"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7280/7817341444_bc9452f6d5_m.jpg" width="240" height="178" alt="The Five Pillars" /></a></p> <p>Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Everyday during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast. During this holy month Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking. The Arabic word for &quot;fasting&quot; (swam) literally means &quot;to refrain&quot; - and it means not only refraining from food and drink but also from evil actions, thoughts, and words. <br /> <br /> The basic concept of Islam is mainly based on five major pillars. These are five basic acts which are considered obligatory in Islam. <br /> <br /> 1. Kalima -the declaration of faith and belief in one God.<br /> 2. Salat - Prayer<br /> 3. Zakāt - The contribution of wealth among the poor.<br /> 4. Sawm - Fasting during the month of Ramadan.<br /> 5. Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 12:20:22 -0700 2012-08-17T15:51:32-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7817341444 The Five Pillars <p>Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Everyday during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast. During this holy month Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking. The Arabic word for &quot;fasting&quot; (swam) literally means &quot;to refrain&quot; - and it means not only refraining from food and drink but also from evil actions, thoughts, and words. <br /> <br /> The basic concept of Islam is mainly based on five major pillars. These are five basic acts which are considered obligatory in Islam. <br /> <br /> 1. Kalima -the declaration of faith and belief in one God.<br /> 2. Salat - Prayer<br /> 3. Zakāt - The contribution of wealth among the poor.<br /> 4. Sawm - Fasting during the month of Ramadan.<br /> 5. Hajj - Pilgrimage to Mecca <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ shadow monochrome nikon five muslim faith religion documentary belief textures tiles dhaka concept pillars ramadan bangladesh gateways d5000 inkiad http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7809655442/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7809655442/" title="The sacred phase. (explored)"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8422/7809655442_f32a88a3b2_m.jpg" width="240" height="178" alt="The sacred phase. (explored)" /></a></p> <p>Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Everyday during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast. During this holy month Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking. The Arabic word for &quot;fasting&quot; (swam) literally means &quot;to refrain&quot; - and it means not only refraining from food and drink but also from evil actions, thoughts, and words. <br /> <br /> Jamat-ul-Vida, the goodbye prayer is the last <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumu'ah" rel="nofollow">Jumu'ah</a> (Friday prayer) of Ramadan. Devoted Muslims all over the country says their afternoon prayers at mosques and begs mercy from the almighty for peace of mind and seeks favor from Him to grant their prayers and fasts which they've been on all throughout the month. <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:36:12 -0700 2012-08-17T15:50:03-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7809655442 The sacred phase. (explored) <p>Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Everyday during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast. During this holy month Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking. The Arabic word for &quot;fasting&quot; (swam) literally means &quot;to refrain&quot; - and it means not only refraining from food and drink but also from evil actions, thoughts, and words. <br /> <br /> Jamat-ul-Vida, the goodbye prayer is the last <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumu'ah" rel="nofollow">Jumu'ah</a> (Friday prayer) of Ramadan. Devoted Muslims all over the country says their afternoon prayers at mosques and begs mercy from the almighty for peace of mind and seeks favor from Him to grant their prayers and fasts which they've been on all throughout the month. <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ sky people lines architecture clouds buildings nikon minaret prayer religion documentary silhouettes mosque textures flare gateway walls dhaka muslims ramadan bangladesh journalistic jummah jumuah d5000 inkiadhasin http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/6824893731/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/6824893731/" title="A Bangladeshi bride"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7017/6824893731_303fbf4161_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="A Bangladeshi bride" /></a></p> Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:30:50 -0800 2011-12-23T19:13:52-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6824893731 A Bangladeshi bride Shutterfreak ☮ portrait brick girl smile wall bride nikon flash jewellery textures dhaka sari bangladesh prewedding 35mmf18 d5000 sb700 inkiad http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/8682321556/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/8682321556/" title="Them Bearers"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8406/8682321556_acf4c0bcd3_m.jpg" width="240" height="191" alt="Them Bearers" /></a></p> <p><b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2013</b></p> Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:36:23 -0700 2013-03-28T07:55:55-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8682321556 Them Bearers <p><b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2013</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ street people motion blur colors fruit contrast booth reading nikon securityguard reader gates earth candid patterns ghost newspapers ripped textures sidewalk repetition posters hanging torn swirl dhaka pillars atm bangladesh rythm bearing newspaperseller lifeinaday d5000 inkiadhasin http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/8355491278/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/8355491278/" title="People are strange!"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8215/8355491278_9e7b120cc5_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="People are strange!" /></a></p> <p>People are strange when you're a stranger <br /> Faces look ugly when you're alone <br /> Women seem wicked when you're unwanted <br /> Streets are uneven when you're down.<br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2013</b></p> Sun, 06 Jan 2013 13:21:31 -0800 2013-01-07T03:09:15-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8355491278 People are strange! <p>People are strange when you're a stranger <br /> Faces look ugly when you're alone <br /> Women seem wicked when you're unwanted <br /> Streets are uneven when you're down.<br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2013</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ old portrait colors smile 35mm nikon women homeless textures wicked frame dhaka dynamicrange wrinkles vignette bangladesh contrasts passerby watermark hasin d5000 f18g inkiad http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/8041117258/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/8041117258/" title="Opium"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8449/8041117258_420b77ae5e_m.jpg" width="240" height="181" alt="Opium" /></a></p> <p>I admire addicts. In a world where everybody is waiting for some bline, random disaster, or some sudden disease, the addict has the comfort of knowing what will most likely wait for him down the road. He's taken some control over his ultimate fate, and his addiction keeps the cause of death from being a total surprise.<br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 15:18:21 -0700 2012-09-19T01:06:57-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8041117258 Opium <p>I admire addicts. In a world where everybody is waiting for some bline, random disaster, or some sudden disease, the addict has the comfort of knowing what will most likely wait for him down the road. He's taken some control over his ultimate fate, and his addiction keeps the cause of death from being a total surprise.<br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ colors 35mm artwork nikon quote foil smoke smoking textures quotes drugs roll dhaka heroin conceptual opium addiction smack bangladesh addict currency stoner hasin blacktar d5000 chasingthedragon inkiad http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/8040133273/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/8040133273/" title="Life and religion."><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8461/8040133273_68df29768e_m.jpg" width="240" height="178" alt="Life and religion." /></a></p> <p>“I believe in God, but not as one thing, not as an old man in the sky. I believe that what people call God is something in all of us. I believe that what Jesus and Mohammed and Buddha and all the rest said was right. It's just that the translations have gone wrong.” <br /> ― John Lennon<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Sun, 30 Sep 2012 11:01:11 -0700 2012-07-12T13:34:33-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8040133273 Life and religion. <p>“I believe in God, but not as one thing, not as an old man in the sky. I believe that what people call God is something in all of us. I believe that what Jesus and Mohammed and Buddha and all the rest said was right. It's just that the translations have gone wrong.” <br /> ― John Lennon<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ life trees people blackandwhite mist 35mm religious rocks message god quote hills textures thoughts conceptual spiritual bangladesh bazar coxs cloaks johnlenon hasin d5000 inkiad http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/8004332025/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/8004332025/" title="Solitude"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8443/8004332025_27a9c447e1_m.jpg" width="240" height="181" alt="Solitude" /></a></p> <p>Nijhum Dwip is a recently discovered island 2 kilometers southwest of Hatia under Noakhali district. Isolated from the Hatia channel,some identify the island as a cluster of 4 or 5 smaller islands. It was initially discovered by fishermen who noticed a small piece of floating land located at the southern part of the sea. Over the years, the island accumulated land-mass and was soon large enough for recognition.<br /> It was not settled until 1970, until then only seaonally.Because of riverbank erosion in nearby areas, especially Hatiya, Shahbajpur and Ramgati people migrated to the island as new settlers. Subsequently, a substantial aforestation drive was undertaken by the forestry department of Bangladesh. The island soon became a recognised eco-tourist spot because of the perennial mangrove forests and wild life including animals such as spotted deer, wild boar and rhesus macaque. The island is also home to nearly 100 species of migratory birds, around a dozen of which are considered to be critically endangered.<br /> In 2001, a significant portion of the island was designated as Nijhum Dwip National Park under the jurisdiction of Noakhali district in Bangladesh. The population in Nijhum Dwip in 2001 was 10,670. Their main occupations are cultivation, fishing and livestock farming. But the island suffers from natural calamities, and life is hard and risky.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Wed, 19 Sep 2012 14:43:30 -0700 2012-09-09T10:46:47-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/8004332025 Solitude <p>Nijhum Dwip is a recently discovered island 2 kilometers southwest of Hatia under Noakhali district. Isolated from the Hatia channel,some identify the island as a cluster of 4 or 5 smaller islands. It was initially discovered by fishermen who noticed a small piece of floating land located at the southern part of the sea. Over the years, the island accumulated land-mass and was soon large enough for recognition.<br /> It was not settled until 1970, until then only seaonally.Because of riverbank erosion in nearby areas, especially Hatiya, Shahbajpur and Ramgati people migrated to the island as new settlers. Subsequently, a substantial aforestation drive was undertaken by the forestry department of Bangladesh. The island soon became a recognised eco-tourist spot because of the perennial mangrove forests and wild life including animals such as spotted deer, wild boar and rhesus macaque. The island is also home to nearly 100 species of migratory birds, around a dozen of which are considered to be critically endangered.<br /> In 2001, a significant portion of the island was designated as Nijhum Dwip National Park under the jurisdiction of Noakhali district in Bangladesh. The population in Nijhum Dwip in 2001 was 10,670. Their main occupations are cultivation, fishing and livestock farming. But the island suffers from natural calamities, and life is hard and risky.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ water clouds river landscape island boat nikon rust solitude waves riverside bokeh horizon textures anchor isolation ripples shallow dip bangladesh daybreak hasin d5000 nijhum inkiad http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7989904404/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7989904404/" title="The fisherman's daughter."><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8295/7989904404_9768c09d0d_m.jpg" width="240" height="175" alt="The fisherman's daughter." /></a></p> <p>Nijhum Dwip is a recently discovered island 2 kilometers southwest of Hatia under Noakhali district. Isolated from the Hatia channel,some identify the island as a cluster of 4 or 5 smaller islands. It was initially discovered by fishermen who noticed a small piece of floating land located at the southern part of the sea. Over the years, the island accumulated land-mass and was soon large enough for recognition.<br /> It was not settled until 1970, until then only seaonally.Because of riverbank erosion in nearby areas, especially Hatiya, Shahbajpur and Ramgati people migrated to the island as new settlers. Subsequently, a substantial aforestation drive was undertaken by the forestry department of Bangladesh. The island soon became a recognised eco-tourist spot because of the perennial mangrove forests and wild life including animals such as spotted deer, wild boar and rhesus macaque. The island is also home to nearly 100 species of migratory birds, around a dozen of which are considered to be critically endangered.<br /> In 2001, a significant portion of the island was designated as Nijhum Dwip National Park under the jurisdiction of Noakhali district in Bangladesh. The population in Nijhum Dwip in 2001 was 10,670. Their main occupations are cultivation, fishing and livestock farming. But the island suffers from natural calamities, and life is hard and risky.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Sat, 15 Sep 2012 15:56:44 -0700 2012-09-10T07:46:40-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7989904404 The fisherman's daughter. <p>Nijhum Dwip is a recently discovered island 2 kilometers southwest of Hatia under Noakhali district. Isolated from the Hatia channel,some identify the island as a cluster of 4 or 5 smaller islands. It was initially discovered by fishermen who noticed a small piece of floating land located at the southern part of the sea. Over the years, the island accumulated land-mass and was soon large enough for recognition.<br /> It was not settled until 1970, until then only seaonally.Because of riverbank erosion in nearby areas, especially Hatiya, Shahbajpur and Ramgati people migrated to the island as new settlers. Subsequently, a substantial aforestation drive was undertaken by the forestry department of Bangladesh. The island soon became a recognised eco-tourist spot because of the perennial mangrove forests and wild life including animals such as spotted deer, wild boar and rhesus macaque. The island is also home to nearly 100 species of migratory birds, around a dozen of which are considered to be critically endangered.<br /> In 2001, a significant portion of the island was designated as Nijhum Dwip National Park under the jurisdiction of Noakhali district in Bangladesh. The population in Nijhum Dwip in 2001 was 10,670. Their main occupations are cultivation, fishing and livestock farming. But the island suffers from natural calamities, and life is hard and risky.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ life wood portrait people reflection water girl island boat nikon sitting child riverside deep documentary lifestyle islander textures jungle land bangladesh hasin d5000 nijhum inkiad http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7989183191/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7989183191/" title="The Islanders"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8311/7989183191_266e54039f_m.jpg" width="240" height="175" alt="The Islanders" /></a></p> <p>Nijhum Dwip is a recently discovered island 2 kilometers southwest of Hatia under Noakhali district. Isolated from the Hatia channel,some identify the island as a cluster of 4 or 5 smaller islands. It was initially discovered by fishermen who noticed a small piece of floating land located at the southern part of the sea. Over the years, the island accumulated land-mass and was soon large enough for recognition.<br /> It was not settled until 1970, until then only seaonally.Because of riverbank erosion in nearby areas, especially Hatiya, Shahbajpur and Ramgati people migrated to the island as new settlers. Subsequently, a substantial aforestation drive was undertaken by the forestry department of Bangladesh. The island soon became a recognised eco-tourist spot because of the perennial mangrove forests and wild life including animals such as spotted deer, wild boar and rhesus macaque. The island is also home to nearly 100 species of migratory birds, around a dozen of which are considered to be critically endangered.<br /> In 2001, a significant portion of the island was designated as Nijhum Dwip National Park under the jurisdiction of Noakhali district in Bangladesh. The population in Nijhum Dwip in 2001 was 10,670. Their main occupations are cultivation, fishing and livestock farming. But the island suffers from natural calamities, and life is hard and risky.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:46:22 -0700 2012-09-08T15:17:21-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7989183191 The Islanders <p>Nijhum Dwip is a recently discovered island 2 kilometers southwest of Hatia under Noakhali district. Isolated from the Hatia channel,some identify the island as a cluster of 4 or 5 smaller islands. It was initially discovered by fishermen who noticed a small piece of floating land located at the southern part of the sea. Over the years, the island accumulated land-mass and was soon large enough for recognition.<br /> It was not settled until 1970, until then only seaonally.Because of riverbank erosion in nearby areas, especially Hatiya, Shahbajpur and Ramgati people migrated to the island as new settlers. Subsequently, a substantial aforestation drive was undertaken by the forestry department of Bangladesh. The island soon became a recognised eco-tourist spot because of the perennial mangrove forests and wild life including animals such as spotted deer, wild boar and rhesus macaque. The island is also home to nearly 100 species of migratory birds, around a dozen of which are considered to be critically endangered.<br /> In 2001, a significant portion of the island was designated as Nijhum Dwip National Park under the jurisdiction of Noakhali district in Bangladesh. The population in Nijhum Dwip in 2001 was 10,670. Their main occupations are cultivation, fishing and livestock farming. But the island suffers from natural calamities, and life is hard and risky.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ wood trees people water clouds river landscape island boat nikon fishermen deep documentary lifestyle textures sail diver ripples exploration bangladesh islanders fishingship hasin d5000 nijhum inkiad http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7989178505/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7989178505/" title="The Silent Island"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8174/7989178505_a1ceed4915_m.jpg" width="240" height="170" alt="The Silent Island" /></a></p> <p>Nijhum Dwip is a recently discovered island 2 kilometers southwest of Hatia under Noakhali district. Isolated from the Hatia channel,some identify the island as a cluster of 4 or 5 smaller islands. It was initially discovered by fishermen who noticed a small piece of floating land located at the southern part of the sea. Over the years, the island accumulated land-mass and was soon large enough for recognition.<br /> It was not settled until 1970, until then only seaonally.Because of riverbank erosion in nearby areas, especially Hatiya, Shahbajpur and Ramgati people migrated to the island as new settlers. Subsequently, a substantial aforestation drive was undertaken by the forestry department of Bangladesh. The island soon became a recognised eco-tourist spot because of the perennial mangrove forests and wild life including animals such as spotted deer, wild boar and rhesus macaque. The island is also home to nearly 100 species of migratory birds, around a dozen of which are considered to be critically endangered.<br /> In 2001, a significant portion of the island was designated as Nijhum Dwip National Park under the jurisdiction of Noakhali district in Bangladesh. The population in Nijhum Dwip in 2001 was 10,670. Their main occupations are cultivation, fishing and livestock farming. But the island suffers from natural calamities, and life is hard and risky.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:46:23 -0700 2012-09-15T02:38:50-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7989178505 The Silent Island <p>Nijhum Dwip is a recently discovered island 2 kilometers southwest of Hatia under Noakhali district. Isolated from the Hatia channel,some identify the island as a cluster of 4 or 5 smaller islands. It was initially discovered by fishermen who noticed a small piece of floating land located at the southern part of the sea. Over the years, the island accumulated land-mass and was soon large enough for recognition.<br /> It was not settled until 1970, until then only seaonally.Because of riverbank erosion in nearby areas, especially Hatiya, Shahbajpur and Ramgati people migrated to the island as new settlers. Subsequently, a substantial aforestation drive was undertaken by the forestry department of Bangladesh. The island soon became a recognised eco-tourist spot because of the perennial mangrove forests and wild life including animals such as spotted deer, wild boar and rhesus macaque. The island is also home to nearly 100 species of migratory birds, around a dozen of which are considered to be critically endangered.<br /> In 2001, a significant portion of the island was designated as Nijhum Dwip National Park under the jurisdiction of Noakhali district in Bangladesh. The population in Nijhum Dwip in 2001 was 10,670. Their main occupations are cultivation, fishing and livestock farming. But the island suffers from natural calamities, and life is hard and risky.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ wood blue trees red reflection green water colors clouds river landscape island daylight boat riverside head deep symmetry textures exploration bangladesh fishingship nijhum http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7783963556/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7783963556/" title="He who does not needs to pray!"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8447/7783963556_fa50b614aa_m.jpg" width="240" height="178" alt="He who does not needs to pray!" /></a></p> <p>Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Everyday during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast. During this holy month Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking. The Arabic word for &quot;fasting&quot; (swam) literally means &quot;to refrain&quot; - and it means not only refraining from food and drink but also from evil actions, thoughts, and words.<br /> <br /> Found this kid while taking glimpse through the Shaath Gombuj mosque. He was sitting there all the time during the prayer and according to his words he goes there quite often and likes observing the pious souls bowing down to the almighty as he haven't learnt to pray yet. <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Tue, 14 Aug 2012 14:15:39 -0700 2012-07-30T17:34:31-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7783963556 He who does not needs to pray! <p>Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Everyday during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast. During this holy month Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking. The Arabic word for &quot;fasting&quot; (swam) literally means &quot;to refrain&quot; - and it means not only refraining from food and drink but also from evil actions, thoughts, and words.<br /> <br /> Found this kid while taking glimpse through the Shaath Gombuj mosque. He was sitting there all the time during the prayer and according to his words he goes there quite often and likes observing the pious souls bowing down to the almighty as he haven't learnt to pray yet. <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ people colors wall stairs kid nikon sitting prayer caps documentary mosque textures dhaka muslims ramadan bangladesh pavillion punjabi cloaks gateways hasin d5000 35mmf18g inkiad http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7775402170/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/7775402170/" title="Devotion"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7258/7775402170_73a3d9413e_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Devotion" /></a></p> <p>Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Everyday during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast. During this holy month Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking. The Arabic word for &quot;fasting&quot; (swam) literally means &quot;to refrain&quot; - and it means not only refraining from food and drink but also from evil actions, thoughts, and words. <br /> <br /> Devoted souls congregate and pray to the almighty for peace and mercy as Ramadan is said to be the month of forgiveness. <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:22:54 -0700 2012-07-30T17:40:20-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7775402170 Devotion <p>Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Everyday during this month, Muslims around the world spend the daylight hours in a complete fast. During this holy month Muslims all over the world abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs during the daylight hours. As a time to purify the soul, refocus attention on God, and practice self-sacrifice, Ramadan is much more than just not eating and drinking. The Arabic word for &quot;fasting&quot; (swam) literally means &quot;to refrain&quot; - and it means not only refraining from food and drink but also from evil actions, thoughts, and words. <br /> <br /> Devoted souls congregate and pray to the almighty for peace and mercy as Ramadan is said to be the month of forgiveness. <br /> <br /> <b>© Inkiad Hasin, 2012</b></p> Shutterfreak ☮ people monochrome nikon skin bokeh candid muslim prayer praying beards mosque textures devotion dhaka ramadan bangladesh hasin d5000 35mmf18g inkiad http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/6982999100/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/ragefeast/">Shutterfreak ☮</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ragefeast/6982999100/" title="Streets of Dhaka : Street Children"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7115/6982999100_5f0c6d7788_m.jpg" width="240" height="159" alt="Streets of Dhaka : Street Children" /></a></p> <p>UNICEF defines street children as, &quot;those who are of the street and on the street.&quot; In this study, the term street children refers to those children of 5 to 14 years of age who earn their living on the city streets and stay there for most, or all, of the day. They may or may not have parents or legal guardians. On a study says- street children were categorized into four groups: children of 5-14 years of age who work on the streets the whole day and<br /> <br /> a) live on the streets without any family<br /> b) live on the streets with their family<br /> c) return to another family; and <br /> d) return to their own family</p> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:27:31 -0700 2012-02-09T12:42:31-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Shutterfreak ☮) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6982999100 Streets of Dhaka : Street Children <p>UNICEF defines street children as, &quot;those who are of the street and on the street.&quot; In this study, the term street children refers to those children of 5 to 14 years of age who earn their living on the city streets and stay there for most, or all, of the day. They may or may not have parents or legal guardians. On a study says- street children were categorized into four groups: children of 5-14 years of age who work on the streets the whole day and<br /> <br /> a) live on the streets without any family<br /> b) live on the streets with their family<br /> c) return to another family; and <br /> d) return to their own family</p> Shutterfreak ☮ street girls building window monochrome smile children nikon sitting bricks homeless textures bangladesh d5000 inkiad