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Praying [S Curves, Bokeh, Special Effects, Filters Creative Photography Techniques]

© Usman M. Bajwa

Praying

Uploaded: August 23, 2012 11:54:43

Description

I stopped the car to catch the local boy offer his prayers on the grass overlooking the river Kunhar as 15,000 plus ft high snow-covered peeks are seen in the distance in the picturesque Kaghan Valley located in the Mansehra District in Northern Pakistan.
Hand-held, f/7.1, 1/640sec, ISO 200 at 11mm with Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 lens.

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 11.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Antonio Amen August 23, 2012 0

Excellent. like it. #1481920

Richard B. Hallick August 25, 2012 0

Beautiful, scenic setting. Great colors and composition. Good story telling image. #10289345

Carol Quina level-classic August 27, 2012 0

Nice shot. Great comp & DOF. #10292574

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 22, 2012 0

What a landscape... definitely a place to feel spiritual. Beautifully done! #10333130

Emile Abbott level-classic September 24, 2012 0

Congratulation on excellent finalist Usman #10335604

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 24, 2012 0

congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!! #10336474

Lester A. Garcia September 24, 2012 0

A very moving image, Usman. Wonderful finalist. #10336649

Ann Coates level-classic September 24, 2012 0

A brilliant shot, congratulations on your finalist Usman. #10336663

Kathy Salerni level-classic September 24, 2012 0

Big congrats on your well deserved Finalist, Usman! #10337481

September 24, 2012 0

Beautiful and spiritual image. #10337810

Phyllis A. Houghton September 24, 2012 0

Congrats on your wonderful finalist, Usman! #10337827

Lydia Williams level-classic September 24, 2012 0

A beauty Usman! Glad you stopped..this is truly wonderful! Congratulations! #10337860

Phyllis H. Burchett September 25, 2012 0

Congrats Usman on this wonderful finalist! #10338319

Mukesh Srivastava September 25, 2012 0

Congratulations on this fantastic Finalist,Usman!!!! #10338752

Renee Doyle September 25, 2012 0

Wonderful finalist Usman! Congratulations! #10338858

Michele Peterson level-classic September 25, 2012 0

Really nice. Good luck with all of your finalists next round! #10339220

Katarina Mansson September 25, 2012 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalists this month Usman!

This is such a special and beautiful capture. I hope it will go far... #10339619

Mary Alston September 25, 2012 0

Such a peaceful and serene image. Congratulations and good luck! #10340208

Mitch Spence level-classic September 25, 2012 0

So nice, Usman. The human presence is perfect with the wide vista. #10340518

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 25, 2012 0

CONGRATS, Usman!
#10340610

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 25, 2012 0

Congrats on yet another fantastic finalist Usman!

jo ann c. #10340869

Chris Budny level-deluxe September 25, 2012 0

Congratulations, Usman! #10341264

Richard B. Hallick September 26, 2012 0

Congratulations, Usman. Your scenes from the high mountains of Pakistan are stunning. #10341625

Graeme yew Chow September 27, 2012 0

Very good shot and congrats to your finalist, Usman. #10343016

Errick L. Cameron level-classic September 27, 2012 0

Tremendous impact. Well done and Congratulations! #10343542

Carol Quina level-classic September 28, 2012 0

Congratulations Usman. A beautiful finalist! #10344388

Patricia A. Casey level-classic September 28, 2012 0

A three time Finalist! and everyone I hope takes gold...they are all lovely Usman..... #10344786

Nadia Paul September 29, 2012 0

Congrats on your beautiful finalist Usman! #10345855

Julianne Bradford October 01, 2012 0

Gorgeous Usman..congrats! #10348950

Merna L. Nobile October 01, 2012 0

I heard the good news…and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
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