Celebrating LUV

© Usman M. Bajwa

Celebrating LUV

Uploaded: May 30, 2012 20:33:59

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BIG CONGRATZ TO ALL THE FINALISTS OF JUNE 2012 CONTEST, GOOD LUCK UP NEXT!!!
Arches of the Pakistan Monument and their reflection on a marble pedestal, just as the sun slipped behind the distant Margalla hills.


Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 31.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 30, 2012

Bob C. pointed to some unwanted objects in the frame, had to remove those, thanks Bob.

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Julianne Bradford
member since: 3/11/2009

What a magnificent rreflective capture Usman! HTD!

5/30/2012 6:40:33 AM
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Jillian Danielson
member since: 4/24/2007

GORGEOUS lighting and coloring Usman! HTD!

5/30/2012 6:54:21 AM
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Naomi Weiser
member since: 11/22/2005

wow, stunning! htd!

5/30/2012 7:37:43 AM
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Mitch Spence
member since: 3/16/2004

You've captured the magic here, Usman.

5/30/2012 8:56:32 AM
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Amanda D. Austwick
member since: 8/2/2003

Oh Usman, Mitch said it all; Magical & Beautiful!

5/30/2012 8:59:22 AM
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Carol L. Quina
member since: 1/26/2012

Just BEAUTIFUL! Love the colors of the sunset, the repeating lines of the monument & the reflection. All around - wonderful!

5/30/2012 10:07:33 AM
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Bob Cournoyer
member since: 2/9/2003

Gorgeous colors/comp/reflections...:-)

Happy Theme Day

5/30/2012 5:36:19 PM
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Nikki McDonald
member since: 11/6/2006

Beautiful colors and light and I love the balloons, Usman.

5/30/2012 8:04:54 PM
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Cynthia M. Wiles level-deluxe June 06, 2012

this is so beautiful!!
Cindy #10170278

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic July 31, 2012

Good to see this again, Usman, it's a stand out!! #10254051

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 29, 2012

Vibrant, eye catching and beautiful Usman. Congratulations and best of luck in the next round! #10294804

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 29, 2012

Great variation of the old favourite, Usman. Congratulations on your finalist. #10294854

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 29, 2012

congratulations on a fabulous finalist!!! #10295538

August 29, 2012

Beautiful #10295996

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 29, 2012

Agree with the judges Usman just beautiful. Congrats on another great finalist. #10296572

Ann Coates level-classic August 29, 2012

Love the gorgeous colours, congratulations on your spectacular finalist Usman. #10296729

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe August 29, 2012

And yet another Congratulations for this lovely Finalist.....Three Cheers, Usman! #10297212

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic August 29, 2012

Beautiful shot, congratulations!! #10297459

Phyllis A. Houghton August 29, 2012

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Usman. Good luck ahead! #10297467

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 29, 2012

I just loove this!
Another great finalits, good luck on the next Gold!

jo ann c. #10297924

Ellen Hodges August 29, 2012

Huge congrats and very best luck with the awesome finalists, Usman!!! #10298189

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 29, 2012

Glorious color and the balloons are a very nice touch. Congratulations on the beautiful finalist, Usman. #10298305

Carol Flisak level-classic August 30, 2012

Huge congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Usman! #10299677

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 30, 2012

Incredible........congrats & good luck, Usman!
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Chris Budny level-deluxe August 30, 2012

Great treatment on this unique monument; congratulations! #10299807

Jessica Jenney August 30, 2012

Congratulations, Usman on your fabulous finalist! #10299934

Nancy Marie Ricketts August 30, 2012

Another beautiful finalist Usman! The rest of us don't have a chance! #10300700

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe August 31, 2012

Outstanding Usman!! Congratulations on another amazing shot and Finalist! #10300981

Lydia Williams level-classic August 31, 2012

Stupendous, Usman...Love it...Congratulations on this finalist also! Well done! #10301431

David M. Montero August 31, 2012

Congratulations on your Finalist selection Usman! #10301874

Phyllis H. Burchett August 31, 2012

OMG this is stunning...big congrats Usman! #10302119

Renee Doyle August 31, 2012

Outstanding capture Usman! Congratulations! #10302288

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 31, 2012

gorgeous winner, huge congrats!!! #10302321

Kay Beausoleil August 31, 2012

Such lovely colours, Usman. Congratulations on your win! #10302368

Bob Cournoyer level-classic August 31, 2012

Congrats, Usman, on your gold... :-) #10302395

Kathy Salerni level-classic August 31, 2012

Huge congrats on your winning Gold, Usman! #10302451

Robin R. August 31, 2012

Congrats. Wonderful image. Really like the color. #10302461

Peggy Pfister level-classic August 31, 2012

Gorgeous, Usman! Congrats on the win! #10302541

Ann Coates level-classic August 31, 2012

Congratulations on your gorgeous Gold Usman, well done. #10302620

Rona L. Schwarz August 31, 2012

Stunningly gorgeous, Usman! Wonderful rich colors and fabulous light...and I love the balloons! Huge Congratulations on this spectacular Gold Winner! #10302637

Michele Peterson level-classic August 31, 2012

A favorite of mine!! Its wonderful, Usman, and a well deserved win. Congratulations!! #10302744

Cheryl Schneider August 31, 2012

Always a winner. Congratulations, Usman! #10302788

Katarina Mansson September 01, 2012

Congratulations on your well deserved winner for this beauty Usman! #10302840

Bojan Bencic level-classic September 01, 2012

Well done, Usman. Congratulations on your win. #10302915

Gail Sullivan level-classic September 01, 2012

Stunning work, Usman...congrats! #10303059

Dr Silly level-classic September 01, 2012

UB, congrats on this beautiful win. :O)
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Lydia Williams level-classic September 01, 2012

Fantastic Usman! Congratulations on your golden win! #10303139

Leslie McLain level-classic September 01, 2012

Congrats on a fantastic winner, Usman. #10303164

Steve D. Hinkle September 01, 2012

Congrats on your winning image, beautiful! #10303191

Jessica Jenney September 01, 2012

Congratulations, Usman on your gorgeous winner! #10303251

Monnie Ryan September 01, 2012

Awesome, Usman - congratulations! #10303358

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic September 01, 2012

Congratulations, UB! I've always liked this! #10303398

Claudia Kuhn level-classic September 01, 2012

Beautiful Usman, congratulations! #10303430

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 01, 2012

Congrats Usman on this outstanding winner. #10303455

Barbara Socor September 01, 2012

How very stunning! A magical image, Usman...Big congrats on your excellent win! #10303499

Joseph T. Pilonero September 01, 2012

Once again you show us your great eye for design and pattern. Fabulous work, Usman! Congratulations! TED #10303643

Martha R. Mazon level-classic September 01, 2012

Congrats on this beautiful and creative winner, Usman! #10303729

David Phalen September 01, 2012

BIG Congrats on a fabulous Winner!! #10303819

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 01, 2012

Gorgeous work, Usman!! Congrats on your well deserved win! #10303934

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic September 01, 2012

Beautiful, Big congrats!! #10304177

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 01, 2012

Congratulations on this fantastic 2nd Place Gold Winner Usman!

jo ann c. #10304266

Renee Doyle September 01, 2012

Congrats on this wonderful winner Usman!! #10304346

Ellen Hodges September 01, 2012

Huge congrats on a fab winner, Usman!!! #10304633

Carla Capra Anderson September 01, 2012

Fantastic! Congratultions. #10304645

Robert K. Bemus level-classic September 01, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful Win, Usman!! #10304747

Phyllis H. Burchett September 02, 2012

BIG congrats Usman on this fabulous winner!!! #10306012

Linda D. Lester level-classic September 03, 2012

Congratulations on your win! Beautiful colors! #10306214

Ken Smith level-classic September 05, 2012

Beautiful work, Usman. Congrats to you! #10309138

Christine Czernin level-classic September 05, 2012

Big congratulations on your win.
Well deserved, it's a beauty. #10309910

David M. Montero September 09, 2012

Congratulations on your fantastic win Usman! #10316070

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 11, 2012

Thanks to the judges and to all of you for your kind and supporting comments and time.

UB. #10319202

Erica Murphy level-classic October 01, 2012

Congratulations on this stunning winner Usman!! Very eye-cathcing and beautiful! #10349752

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