Grand Entrance

© Usman M. Bajwa

Grand Entrance

Uploaded: June 03, 2013 05:02:39 | Entered: March 29, 2020 09:19:05

Description

Looking up as one enters the main dome hall of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Single image HDR tone-mapping in Photomatix Pro, and other adjustments in PS CS5.

Using a tripod and Tokina 11-16mm @ 11mm, f/22, 8 secs. ISO 200.


Comments

Diane E. Deming level-classic June 03, 2013

Beautiful color and composition, Usman. A winner in my book. #1530899

Patti Coblentz June 04, 2013

Wow...impressive, Usman! #10721425

Joy Rector June 04, 2013

awsome #10721547

Ujjwal Mukherjee June 04, 2013

Outstanding work on and off the camera,Usman!! Looks wonderful!! #10722411

Debra R. Harder June 19, 2013

Hi Usman...I saw this in the EFPs...and we might as well just give you the Grand Prize for June...lol. OMG!!!! This is SPECTACULAR!! SUPERB in every way!!! A winner...no doubt...and a FAVE!! #10738725

Kathy Salerni level-classic July 29, 2013

Congrats on this gorgeous Finalist, Usman! #10785901

Naomi Weiser July 30, 2013

gorgeous! congrats! #10786116

Cheryl Schneider July 30, 2013

Well done, Usman. Congrats on your finalist! #10786259

Katarina Mansson July 30, 2013

Terrific capture and beautiful scene! Congratulations on all your excellent finalists this month Usman! #10786542

Lucy A. Rogers July 30, 2013

This is an amazing shot !!! The colors are so vibrant, Usman ! #10787185

Lydia Williams level-classic July 30, 2013

Oh my gosh, this is soooo beautiful..congratulations on another excellent finalist! #10787202

Don Christiana July 30, 2013

Congrats Usman on your stunning FINALIST. #10787221

Phyllis A. Houghton July 30, 2013

Congrats Usman on your fantastic FINALIST!! #10787531

Cindy Bendush level-classic July 30, 2013

Fabulous line and color Usman - congratulations on your finalist! #10788817

Julianne Bradford July 30, 2013

Congrats on this beautiful finalist Usman! #10788835

Carol Quina level-classic July 30, 2013

GORGEOUS Congrats on the Finalist and good luck in the next round! #10789039

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 31, 2013

Gotta love ultra-wide lenses! This is a great reason why; what a space! Terrific capture & Finalist; congratulations! #10789289

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 15, 2017

Dramatic Finalist, Usman! Congratulations! #11608948

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 15, 2017

Amazing finalist, Usman! Congrats! #11609070

Terry Korpela level-deluxe May 01, 2020

Congratulations Usman! #11802431

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic May 01, 2020

Congrats Usman on this stunning winner! #11802587

Dee Langevin level-classic May 01, 2020

Congratulations on your wonderful gold winner Usman! #11802688

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe May 03, 2020

Tremendous Gold Winner! Congratulations! ccc #11803110

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic May 15, 2020

A bit late, but I wanted to send you congratulations on this gorgeous Gold win! #11804727

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