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To commemorate my one year at Betterphoto,
I am resubmiting my first ever submit at BP, this day one year ago
this photograph of my grandson, Kuvam.
I used window light and white reflector.

Rakesh Syal

 
 
 

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Happy 1st Birthday and what a beautiful capture this is Rakesh, well worth a 2nd posting. Have a great weekend.


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July 08, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  My love and birthday wishes to your lovely grandson, Rakesh!! I expect to see him back again next month.


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July 08, 2006

 
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  Rakesh, wonderful, sweet portrait; excellent clarity and lighting.


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July 08, 2006

 

Helen N. McHugh
  What a lovely photorgaph to celebrate with, Rakesh! Happy 1st Birthday!!!


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July 08, 2006

 

Robyn Mackenzie
  This is a beautiful portrait, Rakesh - love the catchlights in his eyes, and his sweet expression.


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July 08, 2006

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Adorable portrait, Rakesh!


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July 08, 2006

 

Debbie Hartley
  Happy 1st birthday Rakesh! Your grandson is adorable, I have always loved this image!


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July 08, 2006

 

Paul Sikora
  Rakesh, very good portrait for your first entry to BP. I through mine out.


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July 08, 2006

 

Paul Sikora
  Rakesh, very good portrait for your first entry to BP. I through mine out.


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July 08, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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member since: 4/30/2006 This is such a beautiful capture Rakesh and a perfect image for such an occassion- congratulations!


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July 08, 2006

 

Glenn E. Urquhart
  Happy first, Rakesh!!! Excellent portrait! Cheers, Glenn.


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July 08, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  I remember this shot...beautiful child!
Happy 1st Birthday!!!!


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July 08, 2006

 

Paula Dwyer
  Excellent portrait of this handsome little boy!! Happy 1ST. B'Day with BP!! :)


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July 08, 2006

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  He's a gem and so is this portrait!


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July 08, 2006

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  Awwwww...I just love this little guy! He's so cute! The work you've done on this portrait is outstanding, Rakesh!


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July 08, 2006

 

David L. Luchowski
  Awesome capture,Rakesh. What a fine young man.Well done.Happy 1st birthday.


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July 08, 2006

 

Kathy Radford
  A truly treasured photo. I'ts been wonderful viewing all your shots. You are such an inspiration. Keep them coming and many more anniversaries to you. Kathy in NH


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July 08, 2006

 
- William C. Raco

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  This is an outstanding portrait, Rakesh, as is all your work.
Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary

Bill


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July 08, 2006

 

Ray Thoms
  Well done Rakwsh, worthy of a re-submit. Where did the time go?..oh well more photos...so little time!!!!


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July 08, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal
  My how time flys..when you are having fun looking at your images. Happy Anniversary Rakesh!

This is a beautiful portrait and worth a re-submit.


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July 08, 2006

 

Tressie Davis
  This was your FIRST submission? Holy ^*&^*&! Do you want to give lessons? Beautiful Rakesh!


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July 08, 2006

 

Sharon King
  I always smile when I see this photo on your icon Rakesh, adorable!


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July 08, 2006

 

Joy Rector
  beautiful shot, handsome grandson


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July 08, 2006

 

Megan p
  This is such an incredible portrait of this yound man, he is just beautiful. Congratulations on your one year!!!


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July 08, 2006

 

John Connolly
  Congratulations on your first year with BP, Rakesh! I suppose we should now see your grandson again, but another year older!
This is a brilliant portrait!


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July 08, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Cute capture. He is so adorable. Good luck with it.


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July 08, 2006

 

Terri L. Scribner
  A great one to remember your first from a year ago! He's a handsome young guy and as always your portraits are inspiring!!!


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July 08, 2006

 

Elizabeth Beaudoin
  Happy One Year On BP! This is a great portrait - he is just so handsome!


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July 08, 2006

 

Pamela Shane
  Amazing portrait of your grandson
Rakesh! Love the tones in this shot.
Happy Anniversary!!!! :)


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July 08, 2006

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  This is one of my absolut most favorite portraits. He's such a beautiful child, and those eyes are just unforgettable. I love this image.


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July 08, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  I have loved this photo ever since you began using it as your mini-pic. Your grandson is a beautiful child and this photo is absolutely stunning, Rakesh!!!


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July 08, 2006

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  Such a beautiful child Rakesh, you must be so proud of him! Wonderful portrait
Ann


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July 08, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  This is one "famous" portrait Rakesh! We love it....and one to be proud of!


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July 08, 2006

 

Ugur Erkmen
  Beautiful portrait Rakesh.


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July 08, 2006

 

Alison Greenwood
  An absolutely gorgeous portrait Rakesh! Wonderful lighting, clarity and colours. A WINNER in my book!


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July 08, 2006

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  Happy 1st Birthday at BP - love this photo of your grandson.


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July 08, 2006

 

Kathy Reeves
  Wonderful image of a beautiful child! Perfect title!


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July 08, 2006

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Rakesh this is great! My grandson's father is Philipino, and the grandchildren could pass for brothers.


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July 08, 2006

 

Melissa A. Mannon
  fabulous! He's adorable!


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Karen Engelbreth
  Fantastic portrait, Rakesh - love it so much!


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July 08, 2006

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  This is such a sweet portrait Rakesh! Lovely capture and lighting!


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July 08, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Perfect portrait of this great looking young man for celebrating your 1st year, Rakesh! Happy 1st, my friend! :)


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July 08, 2006

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Wonderful portrair Rakesh!, Congratulations!,
Amalia


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July 08, 2006

 

Hendrik Storme
  Nice tones and light! Great portrait indeed!


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July 08, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  WOW!!! Its 3.40 am here and I am wondering on your so lovely words, my friends! Great thanks!!


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July 08, 2006

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  wow! super shot! It's a beauty just like all the rest of your images!


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July 08, 2006

 

Steve Mescha
  Happy Anniversary, Rakesh!!! This is such a delightful portrait, and it's so wonderful to have you in our community :-)


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July 08, 2006

 

Mary N C. Taitt
  Happy Anniversary, Rakesh!!!! This is such a wonderful picture!! I love it! SO sweet. Does he look like you? It seems he does! Mary :-D


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July 08, 2006

 

Jenny D
  I love this portrait! He is so cute & the lighting is great! Happy 1st anniversary!


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July 08, 2006

 

Stephen Zacker
  Really lovely portrait and lighting.


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July 08, 2006

 

Tricia L. Olson-Giles
  What a great way to commemorate the anniversary here, and look back at where you were in your photography a year ago.


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July 08, 2006

 
- Evy Johansen

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  Gorgeous portrait, Rakesh!!


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July 08, 2006

 
cccphotoart.com - Candice C. Calhoun

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  Happy Anniversary, Rakesh...so happy you are part of our bp family! This is still such a stunning portrait...what a cutie!

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July 08, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Wonderful picture and dedication, Rakesh. I just went over my one year a little while ago. Great job!!


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July 08, 2006

 

Janet L. Skinner
  Outstanding portrait!! Happy anniversary, Rakesh!


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July 09, 2006

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Happy first year anniversary, Rakesh! You have a wonderful grandson, and you have done an awesome job of photographing him!


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July 09, 2006

 

David Phalen
  Happy first day of your second year Rakesh. I'm a little (lot) behind. Beautiful portrait of your grandson!


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July 09, 2006

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Congratulations on this first year anniversary, Rakesh!!! This is a beautiful portrait of this great looking young man!!!


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July 09, 2006

 

Anne D. Eigen
  Happy anniversary, Rakesh! Beautiful portrait of your grandson!


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July 09, 2006

 

Chastity Abbott
  Happy ONE year.
The backdrop is fantastic, allows the boy's features to really shine!
Love the lighting and the facail expression. Wonderfully done!


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July 09, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Rakesh, Thank you for the many lessons learned during this first year...I look forward to seeing many more. This portait is priceless. I love it!


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July 09, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you so much my friends for your love and affection!!


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July 10, 2006

 

Ross Throndson
  Kuvam is a very Handsome Boy, Rakesh!! Wonderful Portrait!! :^)


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July 10, 2006

 

Bridgette B
  Happy BP anniversary!!!!! This picture of your grandson is gorgeous!!


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July 10, 2006

 

Lavone Vannoy
  Wonderful Rakesh! I am very glad you resubmitted it. I think he is quite a handsome little boy!
Your lighting is wonderful. I love the use of the reflector. Great shot. I have really enjoyed your gallery!


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July 10, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Happy one year anniversary at BP Rakesh! Terrific portrait of your grandson, the lighting and color are perfect and so are the details!


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July 10, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Belated congratulations, Rakesh! This is a precious and beautiful portrait! Your talent still shines! So happy to be here with you.


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July 10, 2006

 

Judyann Plante
  Congratulations on your first year, Rakesh! May God bless you with many more. I just love this portrait!

Judyann ><>


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July 10, 2006

 

Al G. Juniarsam
  Very cute potrait shot, Rakesh!! Very nice lighting and details! And congrats on your 1 year in BP!


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July 10, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you my friends for your magnificent words!


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July 11, 2006

 

Roger Bernabo
  SUPER portrait and the child is most innocent in pose and expression!! It's so good to have you as a part of the BP community; you're work is masterful!


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July 11, 2006

 
- Jill Odice

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  He is so cute Rakesh :-) I like the extreme between ages with him and your other model who used to be on your mini pic :-)


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July 12, 2006

 

Tarun Bose
  Happy one year in BP, Ricky. Your grandson Kuvam is a fantastic looking guy. He will be a great ladykiller. Muhalle ki larkian to deewani ho juayengi. Lagta hai ye to hero banega. Nazar na lage. Mera bahut sara pyar dena Kuvam ko. God bless him. Regards, Tarunda.


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July 16, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you Roger, Jill and Tarunda for wonderful words!


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July 16, 2006

 

Darren K. Fisher
  He has the most beautiful eyes, and you captured them so well. I really like the natural lighting. Super job.


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July 23, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you so much Darren!


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July 23, 2006

 

Mary Timman
  He is so very handsome and those eyes are stunning. Well done and hope you are a very proud grandpa!


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July 23, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you, Mary!


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August 22, 2006

 

Helen Green
  Beautiful photo, love the softness, makes him look so innocent. Happy 1st BP birthday


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September 19, 2006

 

Remi Trepanier
  Beautiful portrrait of this little man, I love the expresion on his face so innocent, he is so adorable Rakesh!!!:)


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January 10, 2007

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you Helen and Remi for your great words!


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February 19, 2007

 
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