Birth of a River

© Usman M. Bajwa

Birth of a River

Uploaded: August 08, 2012

Description

Lake Saif-ul-Muluk (a natural lake made from melting of glacial ice) in the Kaghan Valley, Northern Pakistan. I climbed the adjacent hill to get this pov and found the lambs as an added bonus. Look closely and you can see people on the brim of the lake where the big stream starts its journey down the valley to merge into the River Kunhar.
Hand-held, f/16, 1/320s, ISO-400 at 11mm on a Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 lens.


Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 11.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Katarina Mansson August 09, 2012

Impressive and beautiful! #1479474

Joy Rector August 09, 2012

fantastic shot #10268650

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic August 09, 2012

A spectacular POV and resulting image! Bravo on this one, UB!! #10268695

Carol Quina level-classic August 09, 2012

Gorgeous! What a treat to be able to see it in person! #10269009

Richard B. Hallick August 10, 2012

Beautiful, Usman! The scenery is breathtaking, and your capture is wonderful. I like your title. #10270461

Carol Flisak level-classic September 24, 2012

Huge congrats on your fantastic finalist, Usman! #10335641

Emile Abbott level-deluxe September 24, 2012

Nice month Usman and congrats yet again on another fabulous finalist. #10335746

Bojan Bencic level-classic September 24, 2012

WOW! Congratulations on your finalist, Usman. #10335800

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 24, 2012

Beautiful scene and perspective, Usman. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #10336337

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 24, 2012

it's a beauty Usman... congratulations!!! #10336637

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 24, 2012

Gorgeous, Usman! Congrats on your finalist! #10336676

Nancy Marie Ricketts September 24, 2012

Beautifully done, Usman! Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist! #10337442

Ann Coates level-classic September 24, 2012

Stunning scenery, congratulations on your finalist Usman. #10337544

Phyllis A. Houghton September 24, 2012

Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Usman! #10337963

Phyllis H. Burchett September 24, 2012

Congrats on this wonderful finalist! #10338772

Renee Doyle September 24, 2012

Beautiful Usman! Congratulations! #10339116

Michele Peterson level-classic September 24, 2012

Fantastic shot, Usman. Congratulations!! #10339208

Dawn M. Schneider September 25, 2012

beautiful image, hope to see it again next round #10340409

Lydia Williams level-classic September 25, 2012

spectacular, Usman...congratulations! #10340537

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 25, 2012

Big congratulations on this super finalist Usman!

jo ann c. #10340627

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 25, 2012

What a landscape! Congratulations, Usman! #10341104

Richard B. Hallick September 25, 2012

Congratulations, Usman. Well-deserved. #10341619

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe September 27, 2012

This is my favorite of your THREE August wins! Well done and Congratulations! #10343546

Carol Quina level-classic September 27, 2012

Love it Usman, so beautiful! Congratulations! #10344386

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe September 28, 2012

Lovely landscape....Congratulations on Finalist....all the very best in the next round! #10344778

Rona L. Schwarz September 30, 2012

WOW! Amazing capture, Usman! Your POV is exceptional and the detail and clarity is exquisite! Super Congratulations to you (and sorry it is so belated)! #10348325

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