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Moonlight at Twilight

© Usman M. Bajwa

Moonlight at Twilight

Uploaded: November 06, 2010

Description

Another capture of the arches of the Pakistan Monument situated in Islamabad. Camera was placed on the marble pedestal, marble is the same type as seen on the arches. If you look closely through the arches, you will see the slight profile of Margalla hills which are adjacent to Islamabad.

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CATEGORY: Travel & Place (June 10, 2011 resubbed)


Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 10/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Rod Partington November 06, 2010

Awesome capture Usman! #1324589

Karen Celella November 07, 2010

This has to be one of your favorite subjects, Usman. Everything about it is beautiful! I'm sure we will see this again. #9018847

Summer A. Kozisek November 08, 2010

Wow, fantastic image Usman!!! #9022280

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 10, 2010

This is really remarkable lit up at twilight. Excellent work Usman!! #9025397

Baqer Mohd Jawad November 10, 2010

This is great shot my friend Usman , like the lighting here and angle
Wish you all the best. #9026950

Joanna Madloch November 11, 2010

Usman, this image just leaves me speechless. Everything is just perfect here. WTG! Joanna #9027618

Joannie Bertucci level-classic November 13, 2010

Stunning photography work Usman! The moon in the composition as well as it's reflection adds to the perfect composition! Exceptional exposure on your beautiful subject! #9032003

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 20, 2010

Here's hoping we see this one again... just fantastic! #9054038

Elida Gutierrez level-classic November 22, 2010

Hoping to see it again, the best luck!!!

Elida G. #9057417

Karen Engelbreth November 27, 2010

A big congrats on your wonderful POTD Usman... #9065639

Carolyn M. DAlessandro November 27, 2010

Congratulations Usman a well deserved win...simply beautifully done! #9065642

Michelle Alton November 27, 2010

A fabulous selection for POTD, Usman. This is outstanding work! #9065651

Baqer Mohd Jawad November 27, 2010

Congratulations a well deserved on your wonderful POTD Usman #9065654

Katarina Mansson November 27, 2010

Congratulations on your superb POTD Usman! #9065659

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 27, 2010

Stunning Usman! Congrats on your POTD! #9065662

Tressie Davis November 27, 2010

Beautiful, congrats on POTD!! #9065676

Susie Peek-Swint November 27, 2010

Beautiful capture Usman ~ many congrats on POTD! #9065677

Alan L. Borror November 27, 2010

Outstanding POTD, Usman! Beautiful image. #9065680

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 27, 2010

Congrats Usman on your Fantastic POTD!! Jeff #9065681

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 27, 2010

Congrats on this beautiful POTD. #9065685

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 27, 2010

Congratulations Usman on your POTD Win!!!


Dominick #9065690

Joy Rector November 27, 2010

beautiful #9065693

Joy Rector November 27, 2010

congrats on the POTD #9065695

Robert Mann level-classic November 27, 2010

Stunning image, UB. Big congrats on your POTD! #9065697

Janet McNeil level-classic November 27, 2010

Congratulations Usman on this beautiful capture!! #9065705

Waleed Al Maamari November 27, 2010

Congratulations photo of day #9065706

Susan D. Royce level-classic November 27, 2010

Usman, congratulations on your stunning POTD!! Susan #9065707

Mary K. Robison November 27, 2010

Striking and gorgeous capture, Usman!
Congratulations on your well deserved POTD!
#9065708

Richard M. Waas November 27, 2010

Usman, fabulous image.... A well deserved POTD!!! #9065709

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 27, 2010

Wow! Fantastic capture Usman!!

Congrats on your POTD! I wouldn't be surprised if I gets Grand Prize! Absolutely awesome!

jo ann c. #9065711

Carlton Ward level-classic November 27, 2010

Way to go Usman - Fantastic Photo of the Day :) #9065713

Michael Lynch November 27, 2010

Usman, CONGRATULATIONS! Hope to see this again, as a WINNER ! #9065714

Shirley A. Kinney November 27, 2010

Awesome, Usman. Congrats on your POTD. #9065737

Carol Flisak level-classic November 27, 2010

This is beautiful, Usman... the moon is the icing on the cake! Congrats on your POTD!! #9065744

marcia A. molnar November 27, 2010

Congratulations! You have a great eye and I love the mood of the photograph! Just beautiful!!! #9065745

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 27, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving POTD! 8o) #9065747

Susan Jane Allen level-classic November 27, 2010

Wow, enchanting! Congratulations! #9065749

Lydia Williams level-classic November 27, 2010

Wow, very nice Usman...I love the colors...well done...Congratulations on your POTD! #9065752

Ilene Samowitz November 27, 2010

Absolutely stunning image. It must have been fantastic being there. #9065755

Karen Celella November 27, 2010

I knew we would see this again, but it's not the last time. There are a few more awards waiting for you, Usman. Congratulations on your wonderful POTD! #9065756

Jeff Gwynne level-deluxe November 27, 2010

Very beautiful, Usman. Congratulations on your great capture and POTD. #9065763

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic November 27, 2010

Totally GORGEOUS UB!!! Congrats on your POTD - very well deserved! #9065765

Dr Silly level-classic November 27, 2010

Awesome capture. Congratulations UB on your BP POTD. :O) #9065768

Jessica Jenney November 27, 2010

Congratulations, Usman on your fabulous POTD! #9065770

Cyndy Doty November 27, 2010

What a wonderful POTD! Congratulations! #9065781

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic November 27, 2010

A stunning image! Congratulations, my friend! #9065782

November 27, 2010

A very big congrats to you Usman on your outstanding POTD win. A very deserving win for a great photographer.

Brian #9065790

Michael Umbreit November 27, 2010

UB - Congratulations on your POTD!! - Mike #9065799

Kathryn Wesserling November 27, 2010

You present us with Elements of Design from your travels in the most elegant and exquisite ways. Congratulations on creating another beautiful scene. #9065829

Vicki Gilbreath level-classic November 27, 2010

Breathtaking! Congratulations on a well deserved POTD. #9065832

Ken Smith level-classic November 27, 2010

Very cool shot, Usman. Congrats on your POTD! #9065840

Christine Czernin level-classic November 27, 2010

Stunning image, Usman.
Congratulations on your gorgeous POTD. #9065843

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe November 27, 2010

Congratulations, Usman! This image is awesome! #9065844

Nikki McDonald level-classic November 27, 2010

This is my favorite of your captures of this beautiful monument, Usman -- simply gorgeous with the moon and its reflection adding the perfect touch. Congratulations on the POTD. #9065856

Anthony L. Mancuso November 27, 2010

Excellent image UB..congrats on your POTD! #9065862

Maria Morrow November 27, 2010

Congratulatins on your outstanding POTD, Usman! #9065873

Robert Jensen November 27, 2010

WOW - what a great composition - superb image, and well-deserving of POTD. #9065883

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 27, 2010

This is just stunning, Usman! Congrats on your POTD! #9065887

Mark S. Cox November 27, 2010

SWEEEEEETT. Wonderful image, well-deserving of the POTD badge. Congrats, my friend. #9065894

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 27, 2010

How exciting Usman, I am so happy to wake up to this POTD! A gorgeous image with great light and reflections!! Congratulations!!! #9065895

Bojan Bencic level-classic November 27, 2010

Amazing light and composition, Usman. Congratulations on this spectacular POTD. #9065898

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 27, 2010

Thanks to each one of you for your time and encouraging feedback which is very much appreciated. And thanks to judges for selecting this as POTD, which is my third at BP!

UB. #9065911

Patti Coblentz November 27, 2010

Congratulations on this amazing and well deserved POTD, UB...it is no surprise, and we will hopefully see it go further!! WTG! #9065925

Aimee S. McMaster November 27, 2010

Congratulations Usman on this spectacular POTD! #9065941

Leslie Carson Wolfe November 27, 2010

Congratulations, Usman! Beautiful lighting, composition, and reflections! #9065943

Jean-Pierre Ducondi November 27, 2010

Brilliant work Usman. Congratulations on your POTD.
JP #9065950

Jean E. Hildebrant November 27, 2010

Beautiful and so well deserving of POTD!
Congratulations, Usman! #9065978

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 27, 2010

Woohoo!! Congratulations! #9065993

Sara B Coffey level-classic November 27, 2010

Great work as usual Usman! I love the reflections & the moon in this version! Congratulations on a beautiful POTD:)
Sara #9066030

Erica Murphy level-classic November 27, 2010

Spectacular image Usman! Congratulations! #9066047

Tiia Vissak November 27, 2010

Congratulations! #9066051

Richard B. Hallick November 27, 2010

Usman, Congratulaltions on this spectacular POTD. #9066069

Michael Kroth level-classic November 27, 2010

Congratulations on this terrific POTD, Usman! #9066080

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict November 27, 2010

Brilliant and Beautiful, Usman!

Congratulations on your POTD!
Debby #9066088

Michele Peterson level-classic November 27, 2010

This is just wonderful! Love the reflection of the moon, too. #9066095

Cesar J. La Rosa November 27, 2010

WOW!!! It's always nice to see great photos when you open your inbox in the morning, but it's even better when you see one that was taken by a good friend.
Congratulations on this WONDERFUL and well-deserved POTD, Usman!!!
Cesar #9066105

Anne McKinnell November 27, 2010

What a unique and beautiful POTD! Congratulations Usman, great job :) #9066126

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic November 27, 2010

Usman, what a gorgeous capture! love the reflections and the lighting! Congratulations on the Gorgeous POTD!!! #9066132

Cheryl Schneider November 27, 2010

This is a terrific image, Usman. Congratulations! #9066152

Kathleen R. Struckle November 27, 2010

Congrats. on your stunning POTD!! #9066160

Kathy Durrett November 27, 2010

This is just beautiful!..sharp, love the reflection ..and the moon...wow...great job! #9066165

Rona L. Schwarz November 27, 2010

Stunning and brilliant work, Usman! Just love the moon and its' reflection. Marvelous POTD! Hearty Congratulations! I am sure we'll see it back again! #9066182

Sheri Camarda level-classic November 27, 2010

Absolutely beautiful! I love the angle in which you captured this. Congratulations on your POTD!!! #9066187

Sandra Anderson November 27, 2010

Beautiful lighting captured Usman. Congratulations on POTD. #9066243

Mitch Spence level-classic November 27, 2010

Oh, so dramatic, Usman. Congratulations on the POTD. #9066285

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 27, 2010

gorgeous POTD, congrats! #9066317

Craig W. Myers level-classic November 27, 2010

Beautiful image, Usman. #9066318

Debra R. Harder November 27, 2010

Hi Usman...Huge CONGRATULATIONS on your BEAUTIFUL POTD!!!! Deb #9066429

Becky J. Parkinson level-classic November 27, 2010

Absolutely spectacular image, Busman!!! I love it and what a deserving POTD!!! We will see this one again...it is perfect! #9066501

Phyllis H. Burchett November 27, 2010

Fabulous Usman, congrats on your much deserved POTD! #9066571

Leslie McLain level-classic November 27, 2010

Congrats on your stunning POTD, Usman. #9066667

Chuck Bruton level-deluxe November 27, 2010

Beautiful image
Congratulations POTD #9066740

Evy Johansen level-classic November 27, 2010

WOW... Stunning image, Usman!
BIG congratulations on your POTD!! #9066839

Bunny Snow November 27, 2010

This is my favorite of your arches of the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad. I love the composition with the moon, the beautiful lighting and reflection of the monument.

I admire your tenacity to create and capture the light on this stunning image again and again until it became perfect and absolute.

Big congratulations on your POTD, Usman!!! Hope to see this one again in the winner's circle.

#9066850

Chuck Flewelling November 27, 2010

Congratulations on the POTD, Usman. A great image. #9066909

Monika Sapek November 27, 2010

Very nice lighting and reflection, Usman! Many congratulations on your Photo Of The Day! #9066925

Jojie F. Alcantara November 27, 2010

Fantastic capture, Usman! #9066982

Lindley Johnson level-classic November 28, 2010

Stunning lighting and POV, Usman! Congratulations on your outstanding POTD! #9067246

Guy D. Biechele level-classic November 28, 2010

Fantastic shot! Great work. Congrats. #9067446

Datha Y. Thompson November 28, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on your Outstanding POTD!!!! :) #9067617

Cindy Bendush level-classic November 28, 2010

WOW! What a stunner you have here Usman! Big congrats on your POTD! #9068144

Kimber Wallwork-Heineman level-classic November 29, 2010

Amazing!!! - a winner for sure #9070172

Dianna Murphy November 29, 2010

Wow! winner Usman! Congratulations on your wonderful POTD! #9070400

Richard D. Love November 29, 2010

Congratulations, Usman. Simply awesome. Truly a beautiful image.

Rick #9070738

Ujjwal Mukherjee December 01, 2010

Wonderful place and capture,Usman!! Congratulations on this excellent POTD!! #9073399

Anita Hogue December 02, 2010

Congratulations on this gorgeous POTD, Usman! #9075796

Maria Coulson December 15, 2010

Usman, this is a beautiful photograph. I love the colors and light. Congratulations on your POTD -- a little late but I have been away. #9106163

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 28, 2011

Thanks, you are all so very kind.

UB. #9198314

Martin Cregg February 04, 2011

Brilliant! #9213324

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 11, 2011

HUGE Congrats on your AWESOME POTD #9285765

Leslie McLain level-classic June 10, 2011

Beautiful capture and reflections, Usman. #9453390

Marcie A. Fowler June 10, 2011

Wow. Totally gorgeous. Perfect in so many ways. #9453518

Karen E. Baumann June 10, 2011

Love your images of this place! #9453874

Mitch Spence level-classic June 10, 2011

Beautiful in every way, Usman. #9454169

Ellen Hodges June 12, 2011

Absolutely fantastic capture, Usman! Huge Congrats, too!! #9456784

Steven B. Lorraine December 03, 2012

Wow,Wonderful picture,great work! #10449601

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