Lines of Distress

© Usman M. Bajwa

Lines of Distress

Uploaded: June 18, 2009 00:31:29 | Entered: November 17, 2014 17:04:45

Description

A displaced person's face embedded with grief and sadness.

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CATEGORY: People (Aug, 2010)


Exif: F Number: 4.8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 10/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, FocalLength: 120.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Laura E. Swan level-classic June 18, 2009

Gosh, I love this one Usman. It looks like a pencil drawing!!!

Love the HIGH KEY effect!

-Laura #1142911

Karen Engelbreth June 18, 2009

Fantastic portrait, Usman... #7642188

Renee Doyle June 18, 2009

Exceptional portrait work Usman!! #7642214

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 18, 2009

wonderful character and portrait... love how you accentuated his face lines... :) #7642240

Lynne Morris June 18, 2009

Wow this is a fantastic portrait with excellent tones and details Usman. #7642328

Avril Young June 18, 2009

outstanding portrait ...lovely tones and black and white portrait! #7642437

Douglas Pignet June 18, 2009

Wonderful capture here Usman, hreat work on this portrait. #7642456

Manuel Barrera June 18, 2009

Great work, Usman #7642499

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict June 18, 2009

Awesome, portrait you have here, Usman.


Dominick #7642661

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 18, 2009

Terrific portrait image, Usman. Interesting info. #7642734

Robyn A. Terrell June 18, 2009

Looks like a winner to me...outstanding work as always, Usman! #7643838

Nadya Johnson June 18, 2009

Usman, this is nothing less than stunning! A truly EXCEPTIONAL portrait; as is the message. We too have "displaced people" - more and more, all the time. We call them "The Homeless" here. All types, all backgrounds, all ages, all genders, all races, all income brackets. Sadly, the World is a mess. Let us hope and pray for better days ahead! #7644540

Marilyn Cornwell June 18, 2009

I agree with Nadya - an exceptional portrait of a courageous man! #7645143

Daniel Ruf June 18, 2009

Stunning portrait. #7645462

Daniel Ruf June 18, 2009

Stunning portrait. #7645464

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 18, 2009

Thank you all so very much for your kind comments, these are very much appreciated!!

Usman. #7645914

Alex T. Mizuno June 18, 2009

His expression shows deeply embedded sadness. Like Kurosawa said in "Ran", humans are seeking tragedies than happiness. What a mad world we live in. Outstanding portrait Usman! Very thought provoking. #7646096

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 19, 2009

Thanks Alex. Very true!

Usman. #7646589

Sheila D. Robertson June 19, 2009

Beautiful work, Usman. Thank you for bringing us the photograph and reminding us that the suffering that inhabits our world needs to be our concern. #7647548

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 19, 2009

Thank you Sheila. Thank you for understanding!!

Usman. #7651626

Mark S. Cox June 20, 2009

Wonderful portrait. Bravo. And thanks for adding the story, it makes it even that much "better." Congrats on the well-deserved EFP. #7655372

Leslie McLain level-classic June 20, 2009

Amazing portrait, very powerful. Thank you for adding the story. #7657176

Cary Rogers June 20, 2009

Great hi-key presentation, dramatic lighting, and detail, Usman! far too many innocents become victimized in the struggle for power #7658824

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 20, 2009

I appreciate your thoughtful comments, Mark, Leslie and Cary.

Usman. #7658993

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 24, 2009

Amazing details, excellent high key tones Usman! #7675515

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 24, 2009

Thank you so much, Donna. I am glad you liked it!

Usman. #7675582

Debbie E. Payne July 28, 2009

What a blessing that this man asked you to take his picture! You surely captured his essence here. Your black and whites are superb, Usman - also really like the one of your friend. #7791166

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 28, 2009

Thanks so very much Debbie for your time and comments!

UB. #7792096

Mary K. Robison August 01, 2009

Brilliant capture, Usman ~ and also heart-breaking. The b&w and high-key treatment make this portrait starkly beautiful. Such a sad statement about the world around us. #7802989

Amy M. Wilson August 01, 2009

Wow, what a powerful portrait and story, thanks for sharing, Usman! #7804420

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 01, 2009

Thanks Mary and Amy for your comments.

UB. #7804426

Linda M. Walker August 01, 2009

An excellent portrait....thanks for sharing #7804747

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 01, 2009

Awesome portrait...brings tears to my eyes to see and feel his hardships...we also have people in the U.S. who are homeless, mentally ill, drug addicts...such sorrow to realize so many suffering...
My prayers go out to them and makes us realize our small complaints are really nothing in our every day lives compared to what others suffer daily!

A true story telling image Usman...

jo ann c. #7805250

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 01, 2009

lines of experience too... :-) wonderful portrait! #7805909

Maria Coulson August 01, 2009

What an incredible portrait. His eyes tell a story. #7805999

Regina M. Davis August 03, 2009

Awesome shot love his eyes. #7813487

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 03, 2009

Thank you all so very much Linda, Jo Ann, Stefania, Maria and Regina.

UB. #7813507

mike dougherty August 08, 2009

Usman, this picure is very deep.Great capture.Peace #7829202

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 08, 2009

Thanks for your comments, Mike. Glad you liked it!

UB. #7829288

Mitch Spence level-classic August 08, 2009

It's a strong and beautiful portrait, Usman, although filled with sadness as well. Your point of view from slightly below his face, and shooting up, is excellent here I think and adds to the strength of the image. #7829665

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 08, 2009

Thank you Mitch, your comments are very much appreciated.

UB. #7830051

August 11, 2009

Beautiful picture, a lot of expression. #7837324

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 11, 2009

Thanks Bandar.

UB. #7837400

Terry Cervi level-deluxe March 15, 2011

The details are just awesome, Usman! Excellent work! #9293476

Rony Sagy March 16, 2011

What a fantastic portrait. #9295186

Katarina Mansson March 18, 2011

Lovely portrait! #9297057

Sarah A. Christian March 18, 2011

What a marvelous testament to the effects of time and age and circumstance you have captured, Usman! T he story endears the viewer even more to this person. It reflects so poignantly this man's life journey. Really quite an impact, I think!!! Powerful statement in this wonderful face. #9297149

Michele Peterson level-classic March 18, 2011

Usman, this portrait is amazing. His face truely tells a story, and the description helps bring it to life. Wonderful job on this. #9297754

Marcie A. Fowler March 18, 2011

Great details and expression in the portrait. Nice treatment of the image as well. #9297789

Phyllis H. Burchett July 05, 2011

Fabulous portrait work Usman, perfect in B&W. #9508501

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic July 12, 2011

The details and tones are amazing. Spectacular work, Usman, as always. #9524453

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