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Memorable Moments

© Usman M. Bajwa

Memorable Moments

Uploaded: July 19, 2008 | Entered: August 21, 2019 10:34:32

Description

For PG 101's "Solitude" Theme Challenge. HTD!!!

This was shot early Sunday morning, the sky was gloomy and it was drizzling. Defying all odds, I took off with my camera to the nearby Rawal Lake in Islamabad to try my luck. Fortunately as I was driving by the lake, I saw these two souls enjoying each other company in complete solitude. I shot it through the windshield of my car.

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CATEGORY: People (December 30, 2011 - resubbed)


Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, red-eye reduction mode, FocalLength: 16.22 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot A95

Comments

Laurie Daily level-deluxe July 22, 2008

I love the results, Usman, and I think it is one of my favorites from your gallery! #965180

Linda M. Brown July 24, 2008

Very nice! I love the contrast of the grays and the colors of the umbrella! #6225498

Lisa K. Pullen level-classic July 24, 2008

I love the interaction between the couple as well as the bright colors of the umbrella. Great composition, too! #6226433

Kerry W. Willis July 25, 2008

Creative... invokes solitude.... JOY. K.W. #6229572

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 26, 2008

Thanks Laurie, Linda, KP and KW. I am glad that you liked the photo. #6235150

Kumiko Parkinson July 28, 2008

Great comp and nice parcial colors, what I like the most is the mood...the stories between these two people. Very nice, Usman! #6239348

Debra R. Harder August 01, 2008

WONDERFUL capture, Usman!! LOVE this!! Great comp... and the effects through the window are fabulous!! Deb #6258418

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 01, 2008

Thank you Kumiko and Debra for your kind words. #6260006

Inge S. Lasmana August 02, 2008

Beautiful moment!Love the mood in here!Good shot, Usman! #6262920

Vikram Jamwal August 04, 2008

This is a wonderful shot Usman. It has kind of feel that is very immediate and makes the viewer connect to it. Very well done! #6269387

Renae Newman August 07, 2008

Amazing shot! I love that this was through your car window because, it adds so much to this moment in time. #6283444

DIANE COSGROVE August 08, 2008

Wonderful intimate capture. I love the contrast of the colors and the grays. Right place.....right time. #6288132

Jay Valle August 11, 2008

Okay Usman, This is by far my favorite! the composition and effects are right on. I especially like the way you've framed the bright colors of the umbrella, it draws your eyes right to the subject. Great Job, keep up the good work.
Jay #6298774

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 11, 2008

Thanks a million Inge, Vikram, Renae, Diane, and Jay for your lovely comments. They mean a lot to me. #6299364

Anita Bower August 16, 2008

Good job! You have a good eye for composition. #6322121

Helen N. McHugh August 26, 2008

A beautiful moody capture,Usman! #6368909

Cathy Barrows September 08, 2008

i think the fuzzy details and the pop of color are perfect #6431259

Susie Peek-Swint September 11, 2008

I think the bright colours of the brolly against the gloomy conditions really make this shot.. I also like the couple enjoying the view regardless of the weather! #6440235

September 19, 2008

A very nice shot, simply love it :) !!! #6475389

Steve M. Harrington October 12, 2008

I like both the feel and thought of this image, Usman.
Steve #6588999

Marisol Pastor November 09, 2008

This is a beautiful image Usman. Love the effects thru the wet window. #6729553

Jenny D December 27, 2008

Very nice capture! #6948300

ALLEN O. HOWARD May 18, 2010

And it could not have been much better Usman! A wonderfully moody image! #8620250

Joy Rector December 30, 2011

love this shot #9892887

Nikki McDonald level-classic December 30, 2011

Very nice for the theme and, as others have said, excellent mood and natural effects. #9893160

Bob Cournoyer level-classic December 30, 2011

Now that's a great capture..!

Happy Theme Day #9893305

Mitch Spence level-classic December 30, 2011

Yes, as all say, the misty, rainy mood is so nice here, Usman. The perfect umbrella they had too. #9893424

Marcie A. Fowler December 30, 2011

Love the splash of color the umbrella adds to this rainy day scene. Very well done Usman. #9893852

Michele Peterson level-classic December 30, 2011

Marcie took my words! The umbrella is just a fantastic addition to this rainy day capture, you saw and captured this well!! HTD, Usman! #9894168

Pat Abbott level-classic September 29, 2019

Really nice work! Congrats on your finalist! #11777706

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