Inspiring Photo: Cry Freedom #9023239

Cindy Bendush September 22, 2009

Stunning Usman!!! Super detail and framing -- a winner! #1183603

Summer A. Kozisek September 23, 2009

Gorgeous image and perfect title Usman! #7973227

Usman M. Bajwa September 25, 2009

Thanks you so much Cindy and Summer!

UB. #7981689

Eivor Kuchta September 29, 2009

Excellent, Usman! I would also say a winner here. Perfect how the wires cross in front of the mouth, accentuating loss of freedom. #7994780

Colleen Farrell September 29, 2009

WOW!!! This gives me goosebumps, it's so good. Absolutely perfect composition--as Eivor said, the framing of his face accentuates his captivity. And the title is the icing on the cake. Fantastic work, Usman--definitely a winner, and a fave for me! #7995854

Usman M. Bajwa September 29, 2009

Thank you Eivor and Colleen, I am glad you liked it!

UB. #7996242

Leslie McLain October 02, 2009

Amazing image and title, Usman. #8002270

Usman M. Bajwa October 13, 2009

Thank you Leslie, your time and support is very much appreciated!

UB. #8035217

Nick Lagos October 19, 2009

Very powerful and emotive Usman. ..excellent story telling image... #8049347

Usman M. Bajwa October 19, 2009

Thanks Nick for your generous comments, your time and support is very much appreciated.

UB. #8049557

Renata Gusciora November 05, 2009

Fabulous capture,Usman!Great lighting! #8105127

Candice C. Calhoun November 05, 2009

Most times, a fence is an annoyance, something we try to avoid...you have embraced it to create this thought provoking and imaginative masterpiece! SUCH a total winner!

ccc #8105579

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 05, 2009

What a fantastic capture, looks like a winner to me

jo ann c. #8106231

Lisa J. Boulden November 06, 2009

Outstanding, Usman!
~♥~ #8108275

Linda Boehme November 06, 2009

Awesome! #8110023

Usman M. Bajwa November 09, 2009

Thanks Renata, Candice, Jo Ann, Lisa and Linda for your kind comments and continuing support!!

UB. #8118485

Elida Gutierrez November 20, 2009

I love pictures with great quality and at the same time make an statement, this goes direct to my favs. AMAZING!!! #8148816

Ann Coates November 21, 2009

I can see why this image got photo of the day. An amazing shot Usman. Congratulations. #8149384

Mukesh Srivastava November 21, 2009

Stunning portrait,Usman!!!! Huge congrats on POTD Win today!!!!!!!!! #8149385

ROLAN NARMAN November 21, 2009

Awesome capture Usman! Congrats on your POTD! #8149391

Karen Engelbreth November 21, 2009

Big congrats on your wonderful POTD, Usman.. #8149392

Cindy Bendush November 21, 2009

Love this one! Congratulations on your POTD Usman! #8149395

Renee Doyle November 21, 2009

Big congrats on your awesome POTD Usman!! #8149424

Stefania Barbier November 21, 2009

congrats on your gorgeous POTD! #8149435

Steve M. Harrington November 21, 2009

Good on you, Usman! A worthy POTD! :)
Steve #8149457

Susie Peek-Swint November 21, 2009

Terrific capture, dof, comp and story-telling Usman .. congrats on a well-deserved POTD! #8149460

Melinda F. Schneider November 21, 2009

Wow...what a well-composed and very powerful image. Congratulations!! #8149466

Mary K. Robison November 21, 2009

A touching, thought-provoking capture, Usman ~ Congratulations on your well deserved POTD! #8149470

Jeffrey R. Bange November 21, 2009

What an amazing capture and well deserved POTD. #8149477

Usman M. Bajwa November 21, 2009

Thank you all so very much for your support and kind remarks on the image.

I also thank the judges for selecting one of my favorite images as my first ever POTD at BP.

UB. #8149489

Karen K. Givens November 21, 2009

Congratulations Usman on your POTD, really tugs at the heart. Great work. #8149492

Robert K. Bemus November 21, 2009

Amazing design and portrait-- congrats on your POTD, Usman!! #8149499

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 21, 2009

A moving POTD Usman, congratulations! #8149519

Kathryn Wesserling November 21, 2009

It's hard to believe that this is your first POTD at BP - your work is so enjoyable! This image is definitely special in many ways. Congratulations. #8149523

Tressie Davis November 21, 2009

Stunning image Usman, congrats on this well deserved POTD!! #8149567

Katarina Mansson November 21, 2009

Congratulations on your strong POTD Usman! #8149582

Karen Celella November 21, 2009

Congratulations on your powerful POTD Usman. #8149584

Deb Koskovich November 21, 2009

Wow, very dramatic...congrats on the POTD! #8149589

Aimee C. Eisaman November 21, 2009

Whoohooo Congrats on a fantastic POTD UB! Perfect title! :~) #8149626

Jeff Robinson November 21, 2009

A very powerful image Usman - Congrats on your POTD!! Jeff #8149639

Cheryl Schneider November 21, 2009

Absolutely fantastic, Usman. Congratulations. cheryl #8149753

Leslie McLain November 21, 2009

Congrats on your wonderful POTD, Usman. #8149757

Robert Mann November 21, 2009

Yeah UB! Great shot! Big congrats on your POTD! #8149800

Tammy M. Anderson November 21, 2009

Congratulations on this outstanding POTD, Usman. #8149817

Joy Rector November 21, 2009

congrats on the POTD #8149830

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 21, 2009

Outstanding, Usman! Congratulations! #8149834

Nikki McDonald November 21, 2009

Congratulations on the POTD, Usman. #8149837

Usman M. Bajwa November 21, 2009

Thank you all for your time and generous comments!!

UB. #8149845

Nancyj E. Hovey November 21, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving POTD...

#8149847

Jessica Jenney November 21, 2009

What a fantastic capture, Usman and very moving! Congratulations on your POTD!! #8149851

Kim Dietrich Elam November 21, 2009

WOW! #8149863

Cathy Barrows November 21, 2009

Congrats on your POTD...love it...the framing with is face is superb...i hope you took him home with you #8149876

Judy V. Kennamer November 21, 2009

WOW UB! This photo has such a story to tell -- and your title really sums it up! I love it! Congrats on an absolutely perfect POTD! #8149881

Anthony L. Mancuso November 21, 2009

Fantastic image..congrats UB! #8149883

Kathy Cline November 21, 2009

Congratulations Usman and have a blessed weekend. #8149903

Linda D. Lester November 21, 2009

Awesome.....Congratulations on your POTD!!! #8149912

Mike Clime November 21, 2009

Congratulations on your POTD! Really nice framing! #8149923

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 21, 2009

Very well deserved POTD, I hope we see this again Usman!

jo ann c. #8149924

Sheri Camarda November 21, 2009

Very, very moving - Congratulations! #8149931

Leslie Carson Wolfe November 21, 2009

Beautiful subject, lighting, detail, and framing! And, you've achieved the ideal effect on your viewers with such a great photo and your choice of title. Excellent work, Usman! Congratulations! #8149959

Lydia Williams November 21, 2009

Awesome Usman..You got this one perfect. He was waiting for you...hope to see this one again also...Congratulations! #8149964

Tiia Vissak November 21, 2009

Congratulations! #8149980

Ken Smith November 21, 2009

Excellent, Usman! Very well deserved!! #8150024

Christine Welsand November 21, 2009

Congrats! Stunning composition and timing on this! Superb clarity in the eyes. Well done! #8150077

Ilene Samowitz November 21, 2009

Very well deserved POTD, I hope we see this again Usman!
#8150123

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 21, 2009

Awesome POTD, Usman!!! WTG!!! :-)♫♪♫ k #8150127

Michael G. Marshall November 21, 2009

Outstanding image and title, Usman! Congratulations on your POTD! Michael #8150168

Bunny Snow November 21, 2009

My heart breaks for the imprisoned. It's humans that should be behind bars for destroying habitat, not wildlife.

The image you captured is outstanding with perfect composition, lighting and tonality, in addition to being very moving. It makes me want to take action to free the animal. And, this is what images should do, empower people.

~Bunny #8150185

Usman M. Bajwa November 21, 2009

Thanks for all of your beautiful comments and wonderful insights on the image. I appreciate that a lot!!

UB. #8150193

Erica Murphy November 21, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful POTD Usman!!! #8150199

Pamela Koch November 21, 2009

Congratulations on your outstanding POTD. The title is perfect too. I visited your gallery and love your work. Thanks for sharing your world through your eyes. God Bless. #8150208

Colleen Farrell November 21, 2009

WTG, Usman!!! Big congrats on your most well-deserved POTD! I still think this deserves a first place win! #8150220

Mitch Spence November 21, 2009

A perfectly seen and perfectly executed image, Usman. Congratulations to you on your POTD. #8150222

Kitty R. Kono November 21, 2009

Stunning and sad. Just captures my heart.

Kitty #8150231

Maria Coulson November 21, 2009

Usman, congratulations on the POTD. What an amazing shot! It tells a story and it was very well captured. #8150260

lynda fernandez November 21, 2009

Powerful image Usman.

Fabulous job!

lynda #8150261

Christina N. Seuser November 21, 2009

Stunning and heartfelt image Usman. Congratulations on your POTD! #8150263

Becky J. Parkinson November 21, 2009

Very moving image, Usman!! The is so fitting and the image itself is perfect! Congratulations on the POTD! #8150331

Lori Carlson November 21, 2009

Congrats on your big day, Usman and on this very moving image that's enhanced moreso by your thoughtful title!! Fantastic framing and great capture of the fence reflected in the eyes. Well done. #8150352

Mike F. Anderson November 21, 2009

Perfectly framed and executed. A moving, impactful composition! Congrats on the POTD, Usman! #8150355

Cary Rogers November 21, 2009

Congrats on your POTD, UB!! great framing, image comp, and detail! #8150366

Usman M. Bajwa November 21, 2009

Thanks. Your comments and support is very much appreciated!

UB. #8150392

Anne McKinnell November 21, 2009

GORGEOUS shot Usman! Big congrats on your POTD!! Yay! I love how the eyes are perfectly frames and the way the fence crosses over the mouth gives it that "I can't speak" feeling. It's sad and beautiful. #8150485

Margaret R. Barry November 21, 2009

Congratulations on a fantastic POTD, Usman! #8150494

Debra Klawetter November 21, 2009

Very powerful, captivating image. The clarity is fantastic! Congratulations, Usman! #8150541

Craig W. Myers November 21, 2009

Usman,
Well-deserved. Great eye. Outstanding technical aspects. One of the best animal portraits I've seen. #8150556

Lisa J. Boulden November 21, 2009

A well-deserved POTD, Usman!
Congratulations!
~♥~ #8150660

Carrie M. Groseclose November 21, 2009

Congratulations Usman on your fantastic, well deserved POTD!! #8150665

Elida Gutierrez November 21, 2009

You very first POTD Usman?? I know how you feel, is AMAZING, enjoy it, you deserve it.
IMHO you should have this honor long ago, but like they say "is better late than never".

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

THIS PICTURE IS MY FAVORITE TO WIN FIRST PRIZE OR GRAND. The expression, framing and how the fence block his face is just PERFECT!!!!

If you wanted make an statement, you sure achieve it.

again CONGRATULATIONS on today's POTD and I'm sure we'll see this as a finalists and WINNER!!!! #8150672

Laura E. Swan November 21, 2009

USMAN!!!! Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! POTD!!!

This emotional image sure carries IMPACT for us all!!!

I stared at the fencing crossing over his mouth showing that he has no power even of speech for his own rights or freedom.

Okay...here's the plan...Let's get some wire cutters...and we'll meet after dark!...

WONDERFUL JOB and SO DESERVING, our friend Usman!

-Laura #8150812

Cyndy Doty November 21, 2009

A great portrait! Congratulations on a deserved POTD! #8150966

Christine Lobsinger November 21, 2009

An excellent Portrait -
CONGRATS TO YOU Usman, on your POTD!!!!

CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #8151154

Tamra Walker November 21, 2009

Fabulous! Simply fabulous!!!!! Impeccable thought-provoking placement & composition. Congrats on this well-deserved POTD, Usman. #8151175

Janice Mezzacappa November 21, 2009

Fantastic capture love the framing and expression, huge congrats on your POTD! #8151241

Sharon Sawyer November 21, 2009

WTG, Usman!!! HUGE congratulations on your amazing & well deserved POTD!!! #8151244

Carmody Baker November 21, 2009

This is a fabulous shot! #8151319

Eivor Kuchta November 21, 2009

Congratulations on your POTD, Usman! I'm happy to see this again! #8151377

Usman M. Bajwa November 21, 2009

Thanks to each one of you for your thoughts on the image and your concerns on animals in captivity and your overwhelming support. I really appreciate your generous comments and support!

UB. #8151378

Bunny Snow November 21, 2009

Usman,

Perhaps if everyone donated money to get the release of this animal, or to have him/her moved to a location where more freedom was allowed, we would be putting our voices to a good cause.

It breaks my heart that human selfishness has captured, imprisoned or murdered wildlife. #8151389

Chris Ebben November 21, 2009

I just don't know what to say, it's such a heartbreaking image, though beautiful at the same time. I agree BP members could sponsor this poor thing. Very well taken=^..^= #8151473

Evy Johansen November 21, 2009

This is awesome, Usman!! Big congratulations on your well deserved POTD!! #8151538

David E. Pearce November 21, 2009

Well Usman, you've got a winner here. I'm not a frequent discussion participant, but I don't recall seeing this many comments on a photo!

And no wonder, because its a great photo. Technically well constructed, and also tells a story - both the image and the title. Congratulations, very well done! #8151555

Thomas E. Hinds November 21, 2009

Wonderful POTD, Usman! Love it! #8151559

Tommy E. Burgess November 21, 2009

Huge congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved POTD Usman!! #8151596

Alex T. Mizuno November 21, 2009

Excellent feelingful capture with a perfect comp! Amazing details too. Congratulations on your POTD Usman!!! #8151704

Richard D. Love November 22, 2009

Congratulations, Usman. A truly touching image that tells a story. Well done.

Rick #8152272

Usman M. Bajwa November 22, 2009

Thanks!

UB. #8152284

Nancylee Malm November 22, 2009

Perfect image, but as important, the title tells the story and has such impact - right where it hurts. I hate zoos from the animals point of view.
Nancylee #8152664

Deborah Lewinson November 22, 2009

Congratulations on your POTD, Usman, for this powerful and moving image!

Debby #8152920

Michael Umbreit November 22, 2009

UB - Congratulations on your POTD!! Great shot!! - Mike #8153655

Karamatullah Danyal November 22, 2009

Congratulations Usman. Ma'sha'allah. what a phenomenal shot and so worthy of the POTD. #8153715

Usman M. Bajwa November 22, 2009

Thanks Nancylee, Deborah, Mike and Karamatullah for your comments and time!

UB. #8153892

Ujjwal Mukherjee November 22, 2009

HUGE congratulations on your POTD Win,Usman!! #8154025

Anita Hogue November 23, 2009

WOW, such an awesome POTD! Congratulations Usman! #8154545

Usman M. Bajwa November 24, 2009

Thanks. I appreciate your kind comments Ujjwal and Anita!

UB. #8161563

Patti Coblentz November 25, 2009

Superb capture and commentary, albeit sad, Usman. Congratulations on this fantastic winner!
Patti #8166333

Usman M. Bajwa November 25, 2009

Thanks Patti, glad you liked it!

UB. #8166602

Debra R. Harder November 27, 2009

WOW...this is FABULOUS, Usman!! Congratulations on your outstanding POTD!! Deb #8172937

Jean-Pierre Ducondi November 28, 2009

Gorgeous image Usman. Congratulations.
JP #8175031

Usman M. Bajwa December 01, 2009

Thanks Debra and JP, I appreciate your kind comments and time!!

UB. #8183857

Karen Bacon January 19, 2010

This is an outstanding image Usman!Congratulations on your pod! #8311626

Usman M. Bajwa January 25, 2010

Your comment is very much appreciated, Karen!

UB. #8327556

Jayne Martin February 13, 2010

OMGsoh, send this somewhere else on the net!!! This is my all time fav photo off this site!! I am so SURPRISED this is not a grand prize winner...It should be! #8378483

Usman M. Bajwa February 14, 2010

I am flattered by your very generous comments, Jayne. I am glad that this you liked!

UB. #8381506

Mark Dodge February 19, 2010

POTD and a Finalist! Way to go Usman! Huge congratulations! #8394374

Nancyj E. Hovey February 19, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8394836

Lydia Williams February 19, 2010

Most deserving, this one! Congratulations Usman! #8395238

Rona L. Schwarz February 19, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on your very deserving FINALIST, Usman! I knew we'd see this one again! Good Luck in the next round! #8395892

Tiia Vissak February 19, 2010

Congratulations! #8395977

Robert Jensen February 19, 2010

Glad we get to see this one again - congratulations. #8396531

Courtenay Vanderbilt February 19, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS, Usman! #8397176

Amy M. Wilson February 19, 2010

HUGE congratulations on POTD and Finalist, just wonderful, Usman!!! #8397572

Nikki McDonald February 19, 2010

Wonderful shot, Usman. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round. #8397602

Anne M. Young February 19, 2010

Congratulations a super finalist! #8399260

Thomas E. Hinds February 19, 2010

Wonderful work! Congratulations on your Finalist, Usman! #8399279

Christine Lobsinger February 19, 2010

Excellent work Usman, CONGRATS TO YOU AND YOUR FINALIST!!

CHRIS
SMILING #8399289

Tommy E. Burgess February 19, 2010

Congratulations on your outstanding and well deserved finalist Usman!! #8399550

Stefania Barbier February 19, 2010

congratulations on your spectacular finalist!!!! #8399781

Mukesh Srivastava February 20, 2010

WOW...Stunning capture,Usman!!!! Huge congratulations for POTD and another Finalist Win!!!!!! Good luck for the GOLD!!!!!!! #8400684

Kathryn Wesserling February 20, 2010

I was so happy to see this one with a "Finalist" badge attached (thinking we'll see it again!) #8400786

Debra R. Harder February 20, 2010

This is such an amazing image, Usman! Congratulations on another EXCELLENT finalist!! Deb #8401278

Tarun Bose February 20, 2010

Congrats for your outstanding finalist. A sure winner, Usman. #8401371

David M. Montero February 20, 2010

Congratulations Usman! This should be a winner. #8401988

Ann Coates February 20, 2010

Congratulations on your incredible finalist award Usman. #8402620

Usman M. Bajwa February 21, 2010

Many thanks to each one of you for your support and time, which is very much appreciated!!

UB. #8405459

Nick Lagos February 22, 2010

Has to be a contender Usman #8405976

Kelly S. Cavanaugh February 22, 2010

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Usman!! #8407086

Erica Murphy February 22, 2010

Congratulations on your moving finalist! #8408475

Elida Gutierrez February 23, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist!!!

The best of Luck!!! #8410370

Katarina Mansson February 24, 2010

Excellent story telling capture. Congratulations on your finalist and good luck in the next round! #8411714

Renata Gusciora February 25, 2010

Huge congratulations on this fabulous finalist,Usman!!!:-) #8414620

Usman M. Bajwa February 25, 2010

Thanks all, its always a pleasure to read your generous comments!

UB. #8414683

Elida Gutierrez February 25, 2010

Hey Usman I'm so glad you resubmitted this, you know how much I like this one, in IMHO it deserves to win Grand Prize.

THE BEST OF LUCK!!! #8415202

Stefania Barbier February 25, 2010

congratulations on your gorgeous win!!! #8415283

Sharon F. Morris February 25, 2010

Congrats Usman on your fantastic Winner. :) #8415360

Kelly S. Cavanaugh February 25, 2010

Congratulations on your fantastic win, Usman! #8415395

Mike F. Anderson February 25, 2010

Congratulations on your well deserved win, Usman! #8415578

Usman M. Bajwa February 25, 2010

Thanks all for your very generous comments and continuous support. Your time in writing these comments and visiting my gallery is very much appreciated. Thanks again!

UB. #8415597

Tammy M. Anderson February 25, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful winner, Usman. #8415648

Kathryn Wesserling February 25, 2010

Guess our question was answered! Way to go, Buddy - this one is certainly worthy of the Gold Badge! #8415659

Mitch Spence February 25, 2010

Usman, congratulations to you. This is a winner all the way. #8415681

Amy M. Wilson February 25, 2010

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your fabulous WIN, Usman!!! #8415735

Sheila D. Robertson February 25, 2010

Beautiful on so many levels. Congratulations Usman. #8415756

Tiia Vissak February 25, 2010

Congratulations! #8415794

Renata Gusciora February 25, 2010

Big congratualtions on your fabulous winner,Usman!!!:-) #8415801

Bojan Bencic February 25, 2010

Congratulations Usman! Fantastic photo. #8415835

lynda fernandez February 25, 2010

Congrats Usman! #8415842

Sheri Camarda February 25, 2010

A huge Congratulation Usman!! Fantastic. #8415874

Courtenay Vanderbilt February 25, 2010

Big CONGRATULATIONS, Usman! #8415875

Karen Bacon February 25, 2010

Congratulations on this fantastic winner Usman!It's a wonderful photograph! #8415958

Phyllis H. Burchett February 25, 2010

Congrats on this fantastic capture! #8415989

Janice Mezzacappa February 25, 2010

Usman huge congrats my friend on this amazing gold winner!!! #8416024

Lydia Williams February 25, 2010

We all knew this one would make it...Congratulations Usman..so happy for you! #8416034

Val Feldman February 25, 2010

What a capture!!! What a well-deserved, fantastic Gold Win, UB! Huge congratulations to you!!! ~Val #8416037

Rona L. Schwarz February 25, 2010

I knew we'd see this one again! VERY BEST CONGRATULATIONS UB ON YOUR TERRIFIC GOLD WINNER! #8416095

Cathy Barrows February 25, 2010

Congrats on your 2nd place win...love this guy #8416244

Debra R. Harder February 25, 2010

WTG, Usman!! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER!! Deb #8416284

Renee Doyle February 25, 2010

Big congratulations Usman on this wonderful winner!! #8416299

Nikki McDonald February 25, 2010

Congratulations on the win, Usman. Speaks volumes. #8416321

Julie Burnett February 25, 2010

Outstanding, Usman. Congratulations on this moving, and beautiful winner!! #8416434

Ann Coates February 25, 2010

Congratulations on your incredible Gold award Usman. #8416443

Barbara Waldoch February 25, 2010

Congratultaions on your Win, Usman! #8416585

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 25, 2010

WTG on this fantastic winner, Usman!!! :-) k #8416654

Mark S. Cox February 25, 2010

Fantastic! Congrats on the win! #8416699

Ken Smith February 25, 2010

No surprise here, Usman. Congrats to you!! #8416725

Jeffrey R. Bange February 25, 2010

Congratulations on a well deserved win. #8416818

Sharon Sawyer February 25, 2010

Usman, HUGE congratulations on your outstanding POTD & GOLD winner!!!! WTG! #8416915

Graham Robards February 25, 2010

Congratulations Usman. Well deserved! ~Pat #8416956

Anne M. Young February 25, 2010

Congratulations on this super winner! #8417009

Christine Lobsinger February 25, 2010

Congrats to you USMAN... RIGHT ON!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING #8417064

Usman M. Bajwa February 25, 2010

Thanks a bunch to all of you for your appreciative remarks and time!!

UB. #8417067

Baqer Mohd Jawad February 25, 2010

Big congrats for winning USMAN .. you deserved it !

Regards Baqer #8417308

Laura L. Gonzales February 25, 2010

Really beautiful Usman!!! Congratulations on this fabulous WINNER!! WTG!!! Laura #8417312

Beverley Scott February 25, 2010

Congratulations on this compelling winner, UB!!! #8417338

Jennifer van Waard February 26, 2010

Big Congratulations to you too ... a truly stunning image with a sad story to tell.

And thank you very much for your congratulations for my placing this competition, it's been a great honour.

Cheers
Jennifer

#8417374

Katarina Mansson February 26, 2010

Congratulations on your superb winner Usman! #8417495

Marilyn Cornwell February 26, 2010

This is a poignant image and title for a phenomenal result! Congratulations on your win! #8418016

Lynn M. Whitt February 26, 2010

Congratulations on this amazing image.... #8418149

Jessica Jenney February 26, 2010

Congratulations, Usman on your fabulous capture, POTD and win! #8418371

Dennis S. Brennan February 26, 2010

Great symbolism and theme. Wonderfully captured and presented. Congrats! #8418426

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton February 26, 2010

Wow... Splendid! Big Congratulations, Usman!! #8418550

Usman M. Bajwa February 26, 2010

THANKS for your time in leaving your kind comments!!

UB. #8419258

Sam Britt February 26, 2010

Big Congrats on your second place win, Usman! #8419327

Monika Sapek February 26, 2010

Big congratulations on your Second Place Win with this powerful image, Usman!
Monika #8419402

Julianne Bradford February 27, 2010

Congratulations on your well deserved wins. This is magnificent #8421114

Usman M. Bajwa February 27, 2010

Thank you Sam, Monika and Julianne for your kind comments!

UB. #8421237

Cindy Bendush February 28, 2010

Awesome capture Usman! So glad to see it among the winners -- big congratulations! #8421436

Nick Lagos February 28, 2010

Congratulations Usman.... a very well deserved win...well done #8421661

Jojie F. Alcantara February 28, 2010

The soulful eyes touched me, Usman, congrats on the win! #8421756

frank w. degenhardt February 28, 2010

Usman- Congratulations on all your awards. I love trying pictures like this and getting the eyes centered. You did an amazing job of it and wow, did you ever nail the incredible colors and features of this handsome one. I love the sharpness of the details. Fantastic my friend.
Have a great weekend. #8422131

Nadia Paul February 28, 2010

So beautiful and poignant - congrats on a well deserved win Usman! #8422453

Crystal Young March 01, 2010

When I first saw this, I knew it was a winner! Congrats!!! Beautiful detail and such great lighting! Big fan of your work!

What lens did you use? #8424825

Jeffrey R. Bange March 01, 2010

Congratulations Usman on a fantastic capture and well deserved win. #8425567

Usman M. Bajwa March 01, 2010

Thanks Cindy, Nick, Jojie, Frank, Nadia, Crystal and Jeffrey for your time and support.

Crystal, this was taken with the Nikkor 55mm - 200mm f/4-5.6 VR. #8425751

Leland N. Saunders March 02, 2010

Well done, Usman ... lots of emotion !! Congratulations !!

Lee #8427211

Inge S. Lasmana March 02, 2010

A huge congratulations for your win and POTD. You deserved it my friend! #8428265

Usman M. Bajwa March 02, 2010

Thank you Leland and Inge, your comments are very much appreciated and so is your support!

UB. #8428299

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar March 03, 2010

amazing image, congrats Usman. #8429296

Usman M. Bajwa March 04, 2010

Thanks Nolax, your time and support is very much appreciated!

UB. #8431603

Tarun Bose March 06, 2010

Congrats for your winner, Usman. #8435867

Usman M. Bajwa March 06, 2010

Thank you, Tarun!

UB. #8436064

Ellen Hodges March 20, 2010

Congrats on an outstanding image that is so beautifully focused, Usman! That was a tough shot that turned out sooooo fantastic, Huge congrats!!! #8467510

Allison & John Overton March 29, 2010

Congratulations Usman!! #8492748

Usman M. Bajwa March 29, 2010

Thanks a million Ellen and Allison&John for your time and kind remarks!

UB. #8492851

Christine Lobsinger March 29, 2010

Hello Usman, this deserves a WIN.. CONGRATS ON YOUR HEARTFELT WINNER!!

CHRIS
SMiLing #8493255

Sheri Camarda March 29, 2010

A huge congratulations!!! #8495780

Usman M. Bajwa March 29, 2010

Thanks Christine & Sheri!

UB. #8496186

Shelly A. Van Camp March 30, 2010

Amazing!! Congrats on the gold! #8497354

Usman M. Bajwa March 30, 2010

Thank you Shelly !!

UB. #8499022

Melinda B. Shiflet April 01, 2010

Wow!! Congratulations on this FABULOUS capture!! Usman, your gallery is absolutely AMAZING!!! You have a LOT of talent! Keep up the great work! #8502009

Usman M. Bajwa April 01, 2010

Thank you Melinda for your generous remarks and time!!

UB. #8502129

RC Fritz April 22, 2010

BIG CONGRATULATIONS USMAN!!! #8563060

Kenneth Mucke April 27, 2010

Heartbreaking and powerful image...CONGRATS #8574792

Dominick M. Dimacale May 04, 2010

Congratulations Usman on your Win!!!

Dominick #8589755

Usman M. Bajwa June 15, 2010

Thanks RC, Kenneth and Dominick!

UB. #8697866

Rod Partington August 14, 2010

Dude!! This is an amazing shot! Really an outstanding photo Usman! Congrats on a very deserving win! #8833624

August 17, 2010

How I overlooked this great photo from you I don't know.. This photo tells a thousand stories and the look on this creatures face says it all. Great photo Usman in every way and a very fitting title too..

And yes the flame is alive and well in me.. Thank you for that my friend.

Brian #8842909

Laura E. Swan September 17, 2010

:)))

Usman, this is one of my ALL TIME BP Favorite images. It hurts to look at it and this is why the impact is so important to us all. This should go GOLD every month! :) What do you think my friend??? :D

-Laura #8913910

Boyd L. Alexander September 18, 2010

Don't know how I missed this --CONGRATULATIONS on your terrific win's Usman!! Way to go! #8914902

Jim Baines September 19, 2010

I love this!! The depth of your gallery is inspiring! #8917338

Stephen Zacker October 18, 2010

Powerful and touching image. Congratulations #8979604

Inge S. Lasmana October 18, 2010

Congratulations on your win and POTD, Usman! #8981526

Sheri Camarda October 18, 2010

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I too knew this had to be a winner. Great capture!! #8981647

Terry Cervi October 19, 2010

A very emotive image and a well deserved win for you Usman! #8983931

Mary Beth Aiello October 19, 2010

Missed this earlier, Usman. Absolutely outstanding. Perfection... in every way, including the title. Huge congrats on this spectacular winner. Well deserved. #8984447

Laura E. Swan October 20, 2010

Huge

!!! :D #8985867

Murry Grigsby October 20, 2010

Wonderful story photo Usman! I love the framing and your timing on the moment!! #8986268

frank w. degenhardt October 21, 2010

Usman- I think photo of the year would be a better award for this amazing work with such a power message that tares at the heart. The photography is phenominal and beautiful. You got the sad face cetered so perfectly in the fence. The colors and features are gorgeous. The expression gut wrenching. a masterpeace of skilled photography and strong emotions.
Have a great day my friend. #8988762

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 23, 2010

Congratulations on your win and POTD Usman!! This is such an incredible capture! #8991059

Laura E. Swan November 17, 2010

Still a huge FAV of mine on BP! So captivating and heartbreaking.

To be able to move your viewers hearts this much is true talent! -Laura #9047540

Karen Slagle November 21, 2010

I guess I missed this one at some point. What a fantastic winning image, Usman, love those eyes peering through the fence. #9054945

Nadine A. Lewis November 21, 2010

WOW!!! OUTSTANDING and so deserving!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! <>< #9055078

Chris Schlosser November 29, 2010

Excellent capture, Usman! Congratulations on your well deserved win! #9070679

SaMi Martin December 16, 2010

Wonderful portrait and very nicely done; Congrats Usman on your win! #9109221

Emile Abbott December 18, 2010

Capture of a lifetime Usman I know you are proud of this one and it is a well deserved POTD and winner. #9113159

Stephen S. Maguire January 24, 2011

Outstanding capture!!! Congrats on photo of the day. Well deserved!!! #9189853

Bill Johnson March 25, 2011

UB, Fantastic capture and a well deserved winner. #9316018

Nadine A. Lewis March 25, 2011

EXCELLENT!!! CONGRATULATIONS, Usman!!! <>< #9316951

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer March 25, 2011

I do understand him!! An AWESOME image and message, Usman. Congratulations!! #9316959

Sheri Camarda March 25, 2011

A great capture with so many meanings! congratulations on your well deserved 2nd. place winning!!! #9317038

Ibraheem Alnassar March 26, 2011

wonderful #9317993

Reynaldo D. Reyes October 11, 2011

Usman, you've got one impressive gallery and these winning entries are testament to your commendable talents. Congrats on this POTD and Winning entry. Thank you too for visiting my gallery and posting on the Duomo of Florence entry. #9728945

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