NIGHT LIGHTS

© Usman M. Bajwa

NIGHT LIGHTS

Uploaded: May 10, 2012 23:33:10 | Entered: July 24, 2018 01:49:07

Description

One from the archives. Faisal Mosque (in Islamabad) as seen decorated on the eve of Eid Milad Nabi (pbuh), a couple years ago. I was lying flat on the floor to get this pov. And for many passer-byes, I was the subject!!!

Moon added in post-processing.

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 50/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Katarina Mansson May 11, 2012

Beauty, creativity, photographic excellence and acrobatism ;) come sooooo well together in this one! Ooutstanding and beautiful capture Usman! #1462292

Avril Young May 11, 2012

outstanding photography, light...just love that moon! #10133183

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 11, 2012

Dominick M. Dimacale

Outstanding image and POV, Usman, I would like to visit your beautiful country one of these days.......


Dominick #10133192

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 11, 2012

Thank you Katta, Avril and Dominick for your kind comments.

Dominick, I know you will, I hope it is soon. Make sure to let me know in advance, if you ever come any closer to Islamabad ;)

UB. #10133193

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 11, 2012

Outstanding pov and details, Usman. Beautifully captured. #10133212

Terry A. Stoa May 11, 2012

Great image, Usman. I, too, love the way the moon is incorporated into the composition. Was it really there, or did you add it post-camera? #10133340

Joy Rector May 11, 2012

excellent shot #10133367

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 11, 2012

Thanks Tammy, Terry and Joy.

Terry, its all in the description above ;)

UB. #10133408

Joannie Bertucci level-classic May 17, 2012

A fun, sparkling image Usman! The moon is a nice touch! #10140974

Phyllis A. Houghton June 18, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist, Usman!! #10185578

Kathy Salerni level-classic June 18, 2012

Huge congrats on your awesome Finalist and good luck in the next round, Usman! #10185649

Bojan Bencic level-classic June 18, 2012

Congratulations on your finalist, Usman. #10185774

Cheryl Schneider June 18, 2012

Wonderful image, Usman. Well worth the effort! Congratulations. #10185913

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe June 18, 2012

I love Katarina's comments above....Congratulations on this lovely Finalist Usman.....best wishes for the next round.... #10186372

Lorna Shutter June 18, 2012

Wow!!! How beautiful, Usman!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved Finalist Award!!!!! It's a FAVE for me! :)
#10186405

Ann Coates level-classic June 18, 2012

Love your description. Congratulations on your stunning finalist Usman. #10186433

Phyllis H. Burchett June 18, 2012

Congrats Usman! #10186570

Linda S. Smith level-classic June 18, 2012

Well worth the effort Usman! Congrats on your finalist win! #10186890

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 18, 2012

CONGRATS Usman!
#10187105

Ellen Hodges June 18, 2012

Huge congrats and best luck on this awesome finalist, Usman!! #10187114

Mukesh Srivastava June 18, 2012

Congrats for Finalist Win, Usman!!!! #10187436

Naomi Weiser June 18, 2012

congrats! #10187541

Carol Quina level-classic June 18, 2012

Really cool! Congrats on the finalist! #10187542

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 18, 2012

amazing lighting and clarity Usman... congratulations on your finalist!!! #10187649

Graham Robards June 19, 2012

Congratulations UB! Best of luck in the next round! Pat #10188025

Boyd L. Alexander June 19, 2012

A very cool pov Usman!Congratulations on this fabulous and colorful Finalist!!!

#10188489

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 19, 2012

Pays to get down low! Congratulations! #10188517

Bill Currier level-deluxe June 19, 2012

Wonderful scene Usman. Love it!! Good luck in the next round. #10188634

ROBIN-LEE M. Vieira June 19, 2012

Just beautiful! Congrats Usman!!! #10188753

June 19, 2012

Beautifully done! #10188956

Mitch Spence level-classic June 19, 2012

Spectacular finalist, Usman. Congratulations. #10189001

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 19, 2012

Congratulations again Usman on another beautiful finalist. #10189077

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe June 19, 2012

Right on! #10189667

Lydia Williams level-classic June 19, 2012

GORGEOUS!
Congratulations on your finalist, Usman! #10189812

Rona L. Schwarz June 19, 2012

WOW! This is incredible, Usman! You mean you've had this in your archives all this time?! Amazing clarity and detail...but the POV is the star! Wonderful finalist - Congratulations! #10190263

Richard B. Hallick June 20, 2012

Wonderful image. Congratulations on the Finalist selection! #10191132

Wm Nosal June 20, 2012

Beautiful Image, Usman!
Congratulations #10192689

ALLEN O. HOWARD June 21, 2012

Super clean with great colors. details, dof and composition! Congratulations again Usman. And the moon... #10194066

Merna L. Nobile June 27, 2012


Do what you love, and it will make your soul rich. CONGRATULATIONS, for being an award winner for the month of May, 2012. Merna
#10202797

Carol Quina level-classic July 27, 2012

Nice work Usman! Beautiful night time shot. Love those lights! #10247105

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 31, 2018

Congrats on your finalist, Usman! #11722540

Lydia Williams level-classic August 31, 2018

Wow, spectacular, Usman...! #11722571

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic September 01, 2018

Love the combination of lights, and congratulations on your Gold Winner Usman! #11722973

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe September 01, 2018

Wow, Usman, what a winner! Many congrats! #11723043

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 02, 2018

Fantastic work Usman - Congrats on your Win! #11723088

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