National Monument (Pakistan)

Recently inaugurated monument in Islamabad, Pakistan has been given the status of National monument. After a competition among many renowned architects, Arif Masood’s plan was selected for the design.

The blooming flower represents Pakistan while the four petals of the monument represent the four provinces and the remaining three small petals (only two visible here) represent the northern areas, Kashmir and the country’s tribal areas. The star (center) and crescent (along the inner walls of petals) represent the star and crescent on Pakistan's flag.

The Monument has been designed to reflect the culture and civilization of the country and also depicts the story of the Pakistan Movement, dedicated to those who sacrificed themselves for future generations.

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jacq77 says:

This is great, what a great monument and the colours, light and composition fabulous!! GOTCHA :o))))

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Incredible! Also very well composed and taken.

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Fiaz Tariq says:

Beautiful.... Perfect angle and compositoin :)

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Giuseppe Parisi says:

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What an magical place!
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milt9 says:

so impressive!fantastic shot!
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very interesting!
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perfect composition .....
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Very ncie archcitecture !!

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Absolutely stunning in excellent colours...........have a great weekend my friend!

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neloqua says:

Amazing designing! Beautiful light!
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A very beautiful location and image!!
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Great shot! Wonderfull light! Amazing! Congratulations, my dear friend!

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Mirjana Veljovic says:

bravo! powerful image!
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What an amazing monument and a wonderfully composed shot too!!! A very beautiful design!! Have a lovely week!!
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amazing place, nice shot with great light.......!!
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beautiful monument!
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Wow!!! Amazing architecture and wonderful light! Great pov too.

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Maria Yu says:

Great monument and shot!
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amazing work and so well photographed
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Outstanding capture of an outstanding architecture...
wonderful!
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Great capture of this incredible piece of architecture!

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Linda Strickland says:

What a beautiful building. You've captured the light so well here. Thanks for your kind words yesterday. I truly appreciate it.
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Lupinanto says:

fantastica prospettiva
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Simple and beautiful...
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great arquitecture and beauty shot

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bratan says:

incredible and so interesting architecture my friend!!

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Yusuf Motiwala says:

Splendid!
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Superb shot of a magic place, fantastic light and warm tones - excellently done !

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Beautifully done.
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shashamane says:

:))

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khalilshah says:

Stunning

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Awesome monument!
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beautiful shot! great contrasts and colors...

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WOW!!!

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The composition and light are stunning.

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stevenbulman44 says:

What a fabulous monument and thank you for the detailed explanation. It appears to be a vey meaningful structure with much thought behind its design.
Your photo of it really captures one's interest and this shot certainly conveys the unique look of this definitive edifice.
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WOW!! stunning compostion..the lighting is beautiful
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Nice pic Usman and great description for it.
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Fantastic building!

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moocatmoocat says:

beautiful light, and it really does look like a flower blossom

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Beautiful mood....

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wow, wonderful colors and atmosphere here. Excellent shot.
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not bad at all.

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Christian Wilt says:

really beautiful monument, well captured
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such a beautiful shot - perfect composed
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3oyon♦۩♦sa7ara says:

such a great monument , i like the lights and the blue sky looks amazing behind it , it seems gorgeous place.
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wow beautifully constructed monument........great lighting too....

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cattycamehome says:

WOWEEE!!! That is fabulous! I remain convinced that the tourist board in Pakistan should be paying you - you live in such a beautiful country.
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Fabulous shot Usama - great abstract feel to it!

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Amazing place!
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