Dawn Patrol

© Usman M. Bajwa

Dawn Patrol

Uploaded: February 24, 2011

Description

Avoided shooting directly into the sun and using the other hand as a hood extension to shield the 35mm Nikor lens, captured a backlit wild monkey patrolling Islamabad City Look Out atop adjacent Margalla hills on a misty morning as the sunlight cast long shadows. Rawal Lake shimmering in the morning sunlight can also be seen in the background.

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CATEGORY: Catch All (June 19, 2011)


Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 10/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 35.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic February 28, 2011

This is a unique and wonderful entry!
I am a big fan of monkeys and the setting for this one couldn't be more perfect. Love the shadow as well. #1356816

Joy Rector February 28, 2011

love this shot #9265498

Naomi Weiser February 28, 2011

love the tones and composition. htd! #9265559

Patti Coblentz February 28, 2011

Love the rim lighting around the monkey! The lines, light, fantastic shadows, and comp are fantastic, Usman...including the textures on the pavement! HTD! #9265713

Marcie A. Fowler February 28, 2011

This is beautiful on so many levels Usman. #9265736

Bob Cournoyer level-classic February 28, 2011

Great shot. Love the monkey/shadow/light......

Happy Theme Day #9265887

Monnie Ryan February 28, 2011

Works for me, Usman - a beautiful scene, and the monkey adds a really unique touch! HTD! #9265936

Mitch Spence level-classic February 28, 2011

Well, I think that's just dandy for the theme, Usman. I so enjoy that wild monkey coming across the frame, and the backlighting on him, and the long shadows, and the misty city with a touch of sun beyond. #9266172

Michele Peterson level-classic February 28, 2011

What an interesting and wonderful image, Usman! The monkey really makes it fun, as I don't usually (or ever) see wild monkeys! ;-) Wonderful light and an amazing view! #9266573

David Phalen February 28, 2011

Very nice theme entry!! Love the light, monkey, foreground texture and depth!! HTD!! #9266602

Susana Ms Heide February 28, 2011

Not only is this a fantastic "texture theme" image but also a lesson on masterful lighting! WOW!! Well done Usman! #9266631

Jean E. Hildebrant March 01, 2011

Love the warm light and the monkey's shadow! Beautiful view! #9267853

Karen E. Baumann March 01, 2011

Wonderful capture, Usman!!! #9268073

Daniella Puente March 01, 2011

Wonderful photo Usman! #9268289

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 10, 2011

Great lighting on this interesting capture Usman. Excellent and a fav! #9283953

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic June 19, 2011

I STILL love this!
Glad to see it getting another chance! #9467396

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