Testament of hardship

© Usman M. Bajwa

Testament of hardship

Uploaded: December 04, 2009

Description

The lines and skin on the face of this one-eyed poor gardener worker in Pakistan stands testament to a life full of hardship, toil and labor under the scorching bright sun.

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CATEGORY: People (July 29, 2011)



Exif: F Number: 5.3, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 10/5000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, FocalLength: 145.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Tiia Vissak December 04, 2009

a great portrait! #1212432

Renee Doyle December 04, 2009

Incredible portrait work Usman!!!!!!!!!!!! #8189751

Maria Warren level-classic December 04, 2009

wow amazing photo great work!!!! #8189768

Kerry Hill December 04, 2009

Fantastic portrait, Usman!! #8189833

Avril Young December 04, 2009

stunning, lovely portrait shot...love light in his eyes! #8189913

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 04, 2009

Excellent tones and portrait, Usman. #8189924

Jean-Pierre Ducondi December 04, 2009

Beautiful, strong portrait.
JP #8190181

Courtenay Vanderbilt December 04, 2009

What amazing character conveyed here, Usman! Fantastic portrait! #8190281

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 04, 2009

What a wonderful shot of this man Usman, makes you wonder what his life has been like...

jo ann c, #8190675

Margaret R. Barry December 04, 2009

Fantastic portrait, Usman. Great tones and expression! #8190712

Renata Gusciora December 04, 2009

Awesome portrait,Usman!Fabulous lighting and details! #8190716

Barbara Waldoch December 04, 2009

Terrific work, Usman! #8191730

Debra R. Harder December 06, 2009

WOW, Usman! This is SUPERB!! The details, tones, textures and comp are fabulous. I know we'll see this amazing portrait again!!! Deb #8195803

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 06, 2009

Thank you all so very much for your time and kind comments!!

UB. #8195844

Kerby Pfrangle December 10, 2009

A great character face full of details.

Love this. #8207247

Ryan Murphy December 11, 2009

superb #8208372

Anne McKinnell December 14, 2009

Absolutely awesome Usman! You have captured the character of the gentleman very well and I really like the black and white. #8216444

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 15, 2009

Thank you Kerby, Ryan and Anne for your time and support!

UB. #8216511

Cynthia M. Yarde-Kiernan December 29, 2009

This is purely outstanding !!! Wonderful capture! #8253744

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 29, 2009

Thank you Cyn!

UB. #8254716

Phyllis H. Burchett March 21, 2010

Excellent portrait work! #8470614

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 30, 2010

Thank you Phyllis!

UB. #8496751

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic August 30, 2010

What a great poignant portrait Usman! #8870453

David Phalen August 30, 2010

Fabulous portrait!! HTD!! #8870718

Jillian Danielson August 30, 2010

beautifully done! #8870960

Julianne Bradford August 30, 2010

The black and white just makes this more wonderful Usman,HTD!! #8871230

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe August 30, 2010

You captured the character here UB. HTD! #8871682

Monnie Ryan August 30, 2010

There's personality in every line in his face, and you've captured them all! Fabulous! #8871888

Naomi Weiser August 31, 2010

great capture of him, htd! #8874196

Dr Silly level-classic September 10, 2010

A wonderful strong portrait. :O) #8891831

Randy L. Quast September 12, 2010

Usman oustanding photo you captured such feeling and using B/W really works here. Congrats on the EP. #8895670

Mariann Kovats level-classic October 15, 2010

Fantastic capture! Congrats on your finalist! #8968382

Jennifer L. Alder October 15, 2010

Big congrats to you, UB! Great character portrait. #8968598

Terry Cervi level-deluxe October 15, 2010

Congrats on this wonderful Finalist, Usman! #8969046

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 15, 2010

Congrats on this terrific finalist, Usman. #8969334

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic October 15, 2010

Congratulations Usman on this well deserved Finalist!!! #8969437

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 15, 2010

All right! Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round, Usman. #8969995

Merna L. Nobile October 15, 2010

Every month, with our camera in hand, we go out and find what we hope will be the “winning photo.”
Those of us that don’t get recognized, just continue to search for that special image, until one day the Congratulations come pouring in from some of the best artist and friends anyone could image.
So to the Better Photo winners for the month of September, I congratulate you on a job so well done.
My very best to all of you, Merna Nobile
#8970985

Patti Coblentz October 15, 2010

Ah...fantastic, UB...a VERY well deserved finalist. I hope it continues on! #8971353

Rolando Rosito October 15, 2010

Congratulations Usman, great finalist!! #8971527

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic October 15, 2010

Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist. #8971674

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic October 15, 2010

Many thanks for your time and support.

UB. #8972351

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 15, 2010

fantastic face... congratulations! #8972512

Katarina Mansson October 15, 2010

Congratulations on your excellent finalists this month Usman!

This one has soooo much character. Love it! #8972584

Cesar J. La Rosa October 16, 2010

This is one of those photographs that tell us a story in a language our hearts understand. Thank you, Usman, for sharing it with us and congratulations on this very well-deserved Finalist!!!
Cesar #8973903

Inge S. Lasmana October 16, 2010

Very beautiful portrait and details, Usman. Congratulations. #8974182

Lydia Williams level-classic October 16, 2010

Well caught...looks like a winner to me, Usman. Congratulations! #8974407

Debra R. Harder October 16, 2010

This is truly amazing work, Usman! Huge congratulations on another SUPERB finalist! Deb #8974455

Hendrik Storme October 16, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful finalists!!! #8974556

Alex T. Mizuno October 16, 2010

Congratulations on another excellent Finalist Usman!!! #8974559

Lindley Johnson level-classic October 16, 2010

Fantastic black and white image of this wonderful face! Congratulations on your excellent finalist, Usman! #8974637

Rona L. Schwarz October 16, 2010

Such a marvelous, strong portrait, Usman, and wonderful in B&W! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on this outstanding Finalist and Good luck in the next round! #8974673

Brett Dolsen October 16, 2010

Wonderfull finalist and storytelling portrait Usman!!Congratulations! #8974738

Nadia Paul October 16, 2010

So much character - congrats on your wonderful finalist Usman! #8974879

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 16, 2010

Congratulations on your finalists, Usman. #8975019

Debbie Hartley October 17, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Usman! #8976043

Lynn M. Whitt October 17, 2010

Fantastic portrait!!!! Well deserved finalist. #8977262

Valentin M. Armianu October 17, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist, Usman! Amazing portrait!!!! #8977427

Carol L. Fowler October 17, 2010

Congrats on this FInalist! #8977549

ALLEN O. HOWARD October 21, 2010

An outstanding portrait Usman! Congratulations!!! #8988605

Luigi Di Serio level-classic June 10, 2011

WOW. How rich and profound are the lines and expression you've captured! Congrats #9454077

Phyllis H. Burchett June 19, 2011

Fabulous capture Usman! #9468385

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 23, 2011

amazing expression... huge congrats!!! #9477540

Dale Hardin June 23, 2011

Congratulations UB. This image has "winner" all over it. Great rendition. #9478638

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 16, 2011

Thanks everyone and I appreciate your kind remarks and time.

UB. #9609011


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