And she said come into my Arms

Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
edited July 7, 2008 in Landscapes
:dunno And i was there, got tons of photos will post detailed journey later. Here is view of one the most beautiful lakes of Pakistan called Saif almluk

The lake is accessible by a 14 km jeep road from Naran. On foot, the trek from Naran to the lake takes about 4-6 hours. The water is clear with a slight green tone. The clarity of the water comes from the multiple glaciers all around the high basin feeding the lake which provides a good scenery. Malka Parbat that is shining in the lake is the biggest source.
It is speculated that an underground river empties into the lake; which is why its depth is unknown.

A fairy tale called Saiful Muluk, written by the famous sufi poet Mian Muhammad Bakhsh, is associated with the lake, which discuss a prince who fell in love with a fairy princess.

The impact of the lake beauty is of such extent that people believe that fairies come down to lake in full moon. (wikipedia)

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And here is one from Kaghan Valley near to place i was staying.

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Both with Canon 400D and 18-55 kit lens

Tips and suggestions are welcome as i will be editing many photos soon.
Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,934 moderator
    edited July 6, 2008
    :jawdrop

    Looking forward to the Journey report!
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited July 6, 2008
    ian408 wrote:
    :jawdrop

    Looking forward to the Journey report!

    Yup soon as i complete rest :D
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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  • SylarSylar Registered Users Posts: 83 Big grins
    edited July 6, 2008
    Fantastic
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    My friend it's fantastic ( picture and place ), hope one day to know this place.

    thanks for sharing this image

    Nori
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  • canon400dcanon400d Banned Posts: 2,826 Major grins
    edited July 6, 2008
    Sylar wrote:
    clap.gifthumbwings.gif

    My friend it's fantastic ( picture and place ), hope one day to know this place.

    thanks for sharing this image

    Nori

    Oh I really love that first shot. What a beautiful place and well done.
    Regards
    Bob
  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited July 6, 2008
    Sylar wrote:
    clap.gifthumbwings.gif

    My friend it's fantastic ( picture and place ), hope one day to know this place.

    thanks for sharing this image

    Nori

    Thank you Nori thumb.gif
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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  • Howard BarlowHoward Barlow Registered Users Posts: 118 Major grins
    edited July 6, 2008
    Beautiful, as usual, Awais. The color of the lake is astounding. Any chance you have a horizontal of the lake?
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  • RogersDARogersDA Registered Users Posts: 3,502 Major grins
    edited July 6, 2008
    thumb.gifclap.gifthumb.gifclap.gifthumb.gif on this one:
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  • schmooschmoo Registered Users Posts: 8,468 Major grins
    edited July 6, 2008
    WOW Awais you are really o utdoing yourself in the landscape department!!

    I am really looking forward to seeing more. thumb.gif
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited July 7, 2008
    Thank you i will be posting them in Journey coon thumb.gif
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited July 7, 2008
    Spectacular images, Awais. clap.gif What an awesome place.

    BTW, I guess your slump didn't last long, eh? mwink.gif

    Cheers,
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  • cmorganphotographycmorganphotography Registered Users Posts: 980 Major grins
    edited July 7, 2008
    I can't friggen believe you and I have the same kind of lens. I need to have a "pep" talk with mine.
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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited July 7, 2008
    kdog wrote:
    Spectacular images, Awais. clap.gif What an awesome place.

    BTW, I guess your slump didn't last long, eh? mwink.gif

    Cheers,
    -joel

    :D I think this was the cure i really dindn't want to come back from there. What a beautiful place
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited July 7, 2008
    cmorganphotography wrote:
    I can't friggen believe you and I have the same kind of lens. I need to have a "pep" talk with mine.

    headscratch.gif Results get better when processed in PS.
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

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  • Karrie McDKarrie McD Registered Users Posts: 372 Major grins
    edited July 7, 2008
    Okay, I'm ready for a field trip to Pakistan :D

    Very pretty places. Can't wait to see some more photos. Hope you have a landscape shot of that lake.
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  • cmorganphotographycmorganphotography Registered Users Posts: 980 Major grins
    edited July 7, 2008
    Awais Yaqub wrote:
    headscratch.gif Results get better when processed in PS.

    It's ok, I'll be getting my 50mm soon. I'm sure that one will live on my camera until I get the appropriate 70-200mm and a macro tip. Here's hoping.

    Good to see your slump wasn't a slump but a hiccough.
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  • jzieglerjziegler Registered Users Posts: 420 Major grins
    edited July 7, 2008
    WOW!

    Looking forward to the journey thread.
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  • ulrikftulrikft Registered Users Posts: 372 Major grins
    edited July 7, 2008
    Great, great scenery! And great captures of course :)
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  • Moogle PepperMoogle Pepper Registered Users Posts: 2,950 Major grins
    edited July 7, 2008
    I take it that your creative burnout is done. deal.gif

    The first one's water looks like waterpastel colors!
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