23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Trusty Hands

Out of curiosity, I tried to reveal the hidden life of the beach in the darkness of night, relying only on the beam of my camera’s flashlight. A woman helps her frightened sister/relative return to shore during high tide, embodying harmony, kindness, cooperation, & compassion amid the celebration.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Chittagong (BD), Bangladesh
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Copyright: © Mohammad Shahnewaz Khan