SLC-S29/W4 | How to Photograph Bridges by @samsunnaharsuity

samsunnaharsuity (71)in STEEM LENS • 8 days ago

Date: 02-02-2026

Assalamu Alaikum, and Adab to my Hindu brothers.How is everyone doing on my community.I hope each of you is doing very well. By the grace of Allah and with your prayers, I am also doing well.

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Nataram Bridge is an important and well-known structure standing next to Nataram, a quiet, green village in Badarganj upazila of Rangpur district. Between the village paths, the crop fields and the slow flow of the river, this bridge is not only a means of transportation, but an integral part of the daily life of the local people. Seen from a distance, it's not just a concrete bridge it's a symbol of the villagers' dreams, connections, and possibilities.Once the people of this area had to suffer a lot to cross the river. During the rainy season boats were the only hope, and during the dry season crossings had to be made on foot or on bamboo poles.

Bridge

School-college students, farmers, traders all had to bear various sufferings. Nataram Bridge was built to ease that suffering. After the opening of the bridge, the communication between Badarganj Upazila and surrounding villages became much easier. Now people can go to market, school, hospital or city in very short time.Standing on the bridge, the surrounding natural beauty gives a different peace of mind. The water of the river gently flowing below, the green paddy fields on both sides, rows of palm trees and coconut trees in the distance all in all, it is like a living rural painting.

nature

When the sun shines on the bridge in the early morning, the whole environment is filled with golden glow. Again, the view of the sunset in the last light of the afternoon is also amazing. Many people come to walk here in the afternoon, some take pictures, some hang out with friends. It is a popular meeting place for local youth.Nataram Bridge is important not only for beauty but also economically. Farmers can easily transport their crops to the market through this bridge. Where earlier the time and cost of transporting goods was high, now it has reduced a lot. As a result farmers are getting more profit.

River

Local small businesses have also grown. Small shops, tea-stalls and bazaars sprang up in the vicinity, further stimulating the rural economy.The scene becomes even more thrilling when the river rushes under the bridge when the river rises during the monsoons. Many stood and listened to the sound of the stream,Feel the power of nature. Again, seeing the bridge wrapped in the blanket of fog in winter feels like entering a fairy tale world. It is this changing form that makes the Nataram Bridge stand out in every season of the year.

Inside

When I visited this bridge for the first time, I was mesmerized by the silence and natural beauty of the surroundings. Standing on the bridge and looking at the river for a while, it seemed that all the tiredness of the city was going away. I took a few pictures, and those moments are still vivid in my memory. To be honest, spending time in such a place is very relaxing.All in all, Nataram Bridge is not only a means of communication, but it is a great example of improving the lifestyle of people of Badarganj Upazila. Combining natural beauty, tradition and necessity, it is the pride of the locals today.

My selfie

For those who want to spend some time close to nature or experience the quiet beauty of rural life,Nataram Bridge can be an ideal destination for them.I have collected several photographs while walking around the Nataram Bridge, and each picture has a different feeling attached to it. The soft morning light, the light mist floating on the river and the shadows of people standing on the railings of the bridge—I love to capture these moments on camera. As the first rays of the sun fell and shimmered on the water, it seemed as if nature itself had created a perfect scene.

Left

The pictures taken at that time reveal a distinct fascination with the quiet beauty and solitude of the village.I also took several pictures in the afternoon, when the local boys were hanging out on the bridge, some walking, some quietly looking at the river. The reddish light of the setting sun colored the bridge and the surrounding trees in a different color, making the pictures come alive. Each photograph is not just a picture to me, but a memory of that time,It is a story of quiet moments spent with feelings and nature.