In the Lap of the Mountains

© Usman M. Bajwa

In the Lap of the Mountains

Uploaded: July 11, 2012

Description

Lake Saif-ul-Muluk (made up entirely of glacial waters at 10,578 feet above sea level) sits serenely in the lap of the mountains with snow covered peaks rising as high as 17,356 feet further enhancing the beauty of Kaghan Valley in Northern Pakistan.

Comments

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic July 13, 2012

Awesome colors and comp! What a fantastic place!! #1474585

Katarina Mansson July 13, 2012

Great comp, colors, view and detail. Love this! #10227400

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 13, 2012

This is beautiful, Usman. What a gorgeous setting for these brightly colored boats. #10227403

Jane Holestine July 13, 2012

Absolutely gorgeous, Usman! The colors are so rich, and you composed the image perfectly. #10227510

Joy Rector July 13, 2012

beautiful shot #10227521

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 13, 2012

Nicely done! What a place to visit and see! #10227540

Ujjwal Mukherjee July 21, 2012

What a beautiful place,Usman! Gorgeous!! Thanks for sharing it!! #10239584

Richard B. Hallick August 02, 2012

Stunning image, Usman. What a beautiful scene. #10260604

Ken Smith level-classic August 19, 2012

I agree with Carolyn! :-) The Canadian Rockies are similar with the jagged peaks and alpine lakes. Would love to visit Kaghan Valley! #10281697

Kathy Salerni level-classic August 28, 2012

Congratulations on your well deserved Finalist and good luck in the next round, Usman! #10294719

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 29, 2012

WOW! Congratulations on your finalist, Usman. #10294810

Ann Coates level-classic August 29, 2012

Wow, this is stunning Usman, congratulations on your finalist and I hope we see this again. #10294969

Marijana Fajgl August 29, 2012

What a perfect capture, Usman! Big congratulations! #10295146

John Rivera level-deluxe August 29, 2012

Congratulations Usman!!! #10295347

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 29, 2012

fabulous finalist... huge congrats!!! #10295428

Danny B. Head August 29, 2012

Beautiful finalist! Congrats! #10295678

Boyd L. Alexander August 29, 2012

Huge congratulations on your excellent finalist Usman!!!

#10295816

Jessica Jenney August 29, 2012

Congratulations, Usman on your fabulous finalist! #10296176

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 29, 2012

Congratulation Usman on this fabulous and colorful finalist. #10296290

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 29, 2012

Congratulations on this awesome finalist
Usman!

jo ann c. #10296402

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 29, 2012

WOW!! This is amazing. Gorgeous comp. and colors. Congrats and I think we will see it again. #10297074

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe August 29, 2012

Wonderful Usman! Congratulations on Finalist and all the best in the next round! #10297159

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe August 29, 2012

Just beautiful ... congratulations! #10297723

Phyllis A. Houghton August 29, 2012

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Usman! Good luck in the next round! #10297828

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 29, 2012

A favorite for me, Usman. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #10298306

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 30, 2012

Happy to see this go silver, Usman; congratulations! #10299314

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 30, 2012

AMAZING........congrats & good luck, Usman!
#10299379

Christine Czernin level-classic August 30, 2012

Fantastic photo in an equally fantastic landscape.
Good luck, Usman. #10299618

Lydia Williams level-classic August 30, 2012

Gorgeous image, Usman! Congratulations! #10300056

Daniella Puente August 30, 2012

Wonderful photo, congrats Usman! #10300372

Peggy Pfister level-classic August 30, 2012

Huge congrats on a beautiful finalist, Usman! #10300417

Phyllis H. Burchett August 31, 2012

Beautiful scene and colors Usman, big congrats!!! #10302059

Renee Doyle August 31, 2012

Cool travel capture!! Congratulations Usman! #10302183

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