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Oasis in the Desert

© Usman M. Bajwa

Oasis in the Desert

Uploaded: May 03, 2011

Description

Shot this while doing the desert safari from inside a bumpy 4X4 in the outskirts of Dubai. Replaced the dull grey sky and added the flood filter.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 625/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Leslie McLain level-classic May 03, 2011

Very cool capture and colors, Usman. #1374316

Christian Rosito May 03, 2011

Cool!!!!!!!!! #9387825

Katarina Mansson May 04, 2011

Superb! Love the colors and shapes. #9387954

Joy Rector May 04, 2011

beautiful shot, well done #9388158

Marcie A. Fowler May 04, 2011

Well done. Great work combining the image with the digital work. Love the colors. #9388291

Mitch Spence level-classic May 04, 2011

It is strange, and surreal, and it works for me, Usman. #9388954

Amy Wadley May 05, 2011

This is a gorgeous and striking photo Usman! I loved it so much, I included it in my recent Team BetterPhoto blog post. Check it out if you get a chance and it would be great if you told us how you did it! Thanks! #9390513

Carla Capra Anderson May 17, 2011

Hi UB;
Congratulations this awesome image has been featured in the Team Better Photo Blog, date 5/5/11.
Here is the web address:
http://team.betterphoto.com/2011/05/my.html
;) CC #9408639

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 17, 2011

Thanks everyone for your time and kind comments. Thanks Amy for showcasing it in the BP blog. Thanks Carla!!

UB. #9408892

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic June 11, 2011

Fun and fabulous, Usman!
Love the color!
~♥~lisa #9455979

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic November 10, 2011

Magnificent! #9795034

Michele Peterson level-classic November 10, 2011

These colors really caught my eye! I also love the addition of the flood filter, an oasis indeed!! #9796674

Carol L. Fowler April 20, 2012

Very eye-catching! #10101498

Julianne Bradford April 21, 2012

What a terrific DD creation Usman..very innovative! #10102559

Ellen Hodges April 22, 2012

Looks sooooo very beautiful and colorful, Usman!! Outstanding capture!!! #10104041

Gary R. Smith April 27, 2012

Usman, Awesome pov and processing. #10111375

Marcie A. Fowler April 27, 2012

Very well done. #10111529

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe August 12, 2012

Wow Usman well done!! The colors just jump right out and the comp is spot on! #10272602

Mary K. Robison August 13, 2012

Excellent capture and DD work, Usman! The vivid orange and the contrasting blue look wonderful together, and the 4 X 4's look like 1/4" X 1/4" toys. #10273795

Antonio Amen August 13, 2012

Very good, excellent photo. #10273840

Karen Celella August 13, 2012

Terrific work, Usman! #10274533

Jill Odice level-classic August 16, 2012

Love the colors and the surreal quality of this cool image! WEll done! #10278440

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 20, 2013

Love this Usman, great find and so well presented!

jo ann c. #10739109


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