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My Bowl of Sunshine

© Usman M. Bajwa

My Bowl of Sunshine

Uploaded: December 17, 2011

Description

Its Sana's (my younger daughter) Birthday today and this is dedicated to her on her special day. By the grace of God, she has turned 11 yrs today.

Using my Nikor 35mm lens mounted in reverse, got a close-up of the inside beauty of a Nargis Flower. Camera on tripod, Manual mode, f22, 15s, ISO 400 and ambient light coming from the window of my drawing room.

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CATEGORY: Details & Macro (December 18, 2011)


Exif: Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 15/1 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 18, 2011

Beautifully captured Usman - Perfect for this special day! #1431006

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 18, 2011

This is fantastic, Usman! While seeing the interior tells you its a flower of some sort, the rest of the comp barely suggests a flower---it really does seem like it could be a bowl or other vessel, with "flower parts" inside. Really terrific! #9875284

Joy Rector December 18, 2011

fantastic #9875342

Michele Peterson level-classic December 21, 2011

Sorry I missed this on Sana's Birthday, but tell her Happy Birthday!! This is so beautiful, Usman, I love the colors and the amazing details. Perfect in all ways!! #9881318

Debbie Bray December 30, 2011

Usman, I don't know how I missed this fabulous capture! Outstanding, the colours are vibrant, and the image jumps!! #9893864

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 24, 2012

So pretty Usman, congratulations! #9939436

Cynthia Bullard January 24, 2012

Gorgeous and well-deserved Finalist Usman! Cyndie #9939459

Kathy Salerni level-classic January 24, 2012

Huge congrats on your well deserved Finalist, Usman! #9939976

Terry Cervi level-deluxe January 24, 2012

Beautiful, Usman! Congrats on your finalist! #9939978

Ann Coates level-classic January 24, 2012

This is gorgeous Usman. Congratulations. #9940937

Ellen Hodges January 24, 2012

Huge congrats and very best luck with your awesome finalist, Usman!! #9941040

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic January 24, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist Usman!!!! #9941046

Robert Jensen January 24, 2012

Superb capture - love those colors #9941049

Renee Doyle January 24, 2012

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Usman! #9941251

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 24, 2012

Very happy to see this one again; congratulations! #9941422

Kim Andelkovic January 24, 2012

Congratulations UB....awesome work :-)
#9941594

Phyllis H. Burchett January 24, 2012

Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Usman! #9941780

Katherine Kuhn January 24, 2012

Congratulations of this beautiful macro! Love your POV & detail! #9941927

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 24, 2012

Congratulations on this outstanding finalist Usman!

jo ann c. #9941978

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic January 24, 2012

Such a beautiful and vibrant finalist!
Congratulations, and best of luck in the next round!
~♥~Lisa #9943003

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe January 24, 2012

Big Congratulations again, Usman on your beautiful and well deserved finalist! #9943121

Barbara Waldoch January 24, 2012

Congratulations on your beautiful finalists, Usman! #9943221

Phyllis A. Houghton January 24, 2012

Very unique and beautiful. Congrats Usman! #9943229

Joannie Bertucci level-classic January 24, 2012

When this image first came up Usman, I thought, what a lovely bowl of sunshine...then I saw your title...great minds think alike! :-) Congrats on another wonderful finalist! #9943233

Tiia Vissak January 24, 2012

Congratulations! #9943294

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 25, 2012

congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!! #9943386

Cindy Bendush level-classic January 25, 2012

Congratulations on both of your terrific finalists Usman! #9943451

Naomi Weiser January 25, 2012

so pretty, and it really does look like a bowl, congrats! #9943554

Bojan Bencic level-classic January 25, 2012

Beautiful. Congratulations on your finalist, Usman! #9943697

Katarina Mansson January 25, 2012

Hurray for your Swedish colored beautiful finalist Usman! #9943760

John Rivera level-deluxe January 25, 2012

Congratulations Usman on your finalist! #9943952

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe January 25, 2012

I like your color contrast here Usman. Makes for a very pleasing photo. Congratulatoins. #9944425

Boyd L. Alexander January 25, 2012

Huge congratulations on your wonderful finalist Usman! #9944596

Kathy Cline January 25, 2012

A true macro!
Congratulations again Usman and have a blessed day.

glitter-graphics.com #9944822

Diane E. Deming level-classic January 25, 2012

Congratulations on your two wonderful finalists, Usman. You always have such a nice variety of subjects. #9944870

Julianne Bradford January 25, 2012

Magnificent macro Usman! Congratulations! #9945341

Jayne Martin January 25, 2012

Congrats on this beautiful macro!! Love the vibrant colors and POF! Hope to see it again! #9945403

Glenn E. Traver January 25, 2012

Congratulations Usman on this Wonderful Finalist ~ GT #9945630

Marijana Fajgl January 25, 2012

Outstanding capture, Usman! Big congratulations! #9945936

Amy M. Wilson January 25, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful Finalist, Usman!! #9946295

ALLEN O. HOWARD January 26, 2012

Excellent Usman! congratulations! #9948142

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 26, 2012

Big Congratulations, Usman! #9948834

Michele Peterson level-classic January 26, 2012

Congratulations on this amazing finalist, Usman!! #9949278

Lydia Williams level-classic January 27, 2012

Beautiful Usman! Congratulations...and Happy Belated Birthday to Sana! Wonderful gift. #9951117

Merna L. Nobile February 02, 2012


You can feel it in the air, the anticipation of waiting for the awards to arrive. The talent that is on display for all to see and share is amazing. Congratulations to all the January, 2012 winners. Merna
#9961677

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic February 02, 2012

Thanks to each one of you for your time and kind comments.

UB. #9962208


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