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Wish every one a very Happy month of November!

Rakesh Syal

 
 
 

Cristi Bastian
 

Rakesh, this is stunning! Very well presented! Excellent job! (I'm sensing a winner with this one!!)


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November 01, 2006

 
photosbyjanine.com - Janine Russell

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  Rakesh, excellent exposure and lighting.


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November 01, 2006

 

Lynne Morris
  An awesome portrait Rakesh, love the tones and wonderful lighting!


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November 01, 2006

 

Mary C. Legg
  beautiful picture Rakesh


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November 01, 2006

 

Kate Jackson
  I never tire of seeing your masterful shots of this guy Rakesh! Expertly produced and one to linger over!


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November 01, 2006

 

Paul E. Earl
  Wonderful shot!!


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November 01, 2006

 
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  Superb execusion!


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November 01, 2006

 

Husain Akhtar
  Rakesh, it is always very refreshing to see this very strong character through your very skillful lens work! As usual, extremely well done with this portrait!!
I think I too need to come to meet this fine person!


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November 01, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Another excellent portrait of your great model, Rakesh! :)


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November 01, 2006

 

Mary K. Robison
  Your portrait work always captures a particular mood, Rakesh, and this thought-full image is a perfect example. Beautiful!!


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November 01, 2006

 

Ray Clarke
  Wonderful portrait Rakesh, love lighting


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November 01, 2006

 

David L. Luchowski
  Wonderful tone and lighting,Rakesh.Well done.


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November 01, 2006

 

Glenn E. Urquhart
  Excellent lighting, contrast, tone, well composed and fantastic portrait, Rakesh!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn.


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November 01, 2006

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  Masterful (as usual)!


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November 01, 2006

 

Paul Michko
  Our favorite portrait subject returns. Another magnificent image, Rakesh. And kudos to your photogenic friend!!!


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November 01, 2006

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  WONDERFUL, Rakesh!!


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November 01, 2006

 

Ronald Balthazor
  Terrific portrait, Rakesh.


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November 01, 2006

 

Barbara Waldoch
  What a great portrait, Rakesh!


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November 01, 2006

 

Bridgette B
  Another stunning portrait, Rakesh!


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November 01, 2006

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Wow, this guy is pure gold! You just do miracles with him! I'm in awe!


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November 01, 2006

 

Chastity Abbott
  Beautiful conversions, glorious lighting and I love the thin framing...compliments it so well!! Beautiful work~


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November 01, 2006

 

Carol Sawyer
  Beautiful picture, Rakesh!! well done!


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November 01, 2006

 

Allison & John Overton
  Awesome lighting Rakesh...excellent frame and look


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November 01, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  The most famous Character at BP is back!! Rakesh, he's your lucky GEM!! Another great portrait of your friend.


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November 01, 2006

 

Paul G Slate
  I liked this one last time you posted it! great shot!


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November 01, 2006

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Awesome portrait Rakesh...as always!


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November 01, 2006

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Outstanding work Rakesh! Very well composed with excellent use of the lighting!! Jeff


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November 01, 2006

 

Tarun Bose
  Another great portrait.Looks again a winner. Kapoor saheb to BP me super hit ho gaye hain.Ab to unse milna hi parega. Main aap ke yehan jald hi a raha hoon. Khush raho Ricky.


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November 01, 2006

 

Susan Hardman
  Absolutely beautiful photo!!


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November 01, 2006

 

Susan Hardman
  Absolutely beautiful photo!!


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November 01, 2006

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Terrific portrait Rakesh!!!
Wonderful lighting and pose!!!


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November 01, 2006

 

Mary L. Graham
  Outstanding Portrait Rakesh!! =)


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November 01, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Outstanding portrait with exquisite lighting and terrific contemplative mood, Rakesh!!!


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November 01, 2006

 

Cyn Valentine
  Excellent portrait Rakesh!! Outstanding comp and light!! Very well done!


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November 01, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  Outstanding Portrait, Rakesh!!


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November 01, 2006

 

Revonda L. Gentry
  Another outstanding portait, so well done!! Great work, Rakesh!!


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November 01, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you so much friends for so kind words!


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November 01, 2006

 

Peter Hundley
  Wonderful portrait Rakesh


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November 01, 2006

 

David Phalen
  You are the master of portraits!


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November 01, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  As always Rakesh, your portraiture is both evocative and soulful. I think you've made a lot of people want to meet this most distinguished gentleman! A stunning capture with thought-provoking mood and outstanding tones andcomposition! Well done!


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November 01, 2006

 

Ray Thoms
  Rakesh...everyone has said what I also feel...without repeating this is wonderful photograph of this gentle man!!!


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November 01, 2006

 

Barbara Helgason
  Your portraits are a favorite of mine Rakesh! Beautiful work!


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November 01, 2006

 

Roger Bernabo
  your lighting is GREAT but your subject is most photogenic too in a wonderful way!


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November 01, 2006

 

Joy Rector
  wonderful capture


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November 01, 2006

 

Stephen Zacker
  Like the lighting a lot.


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November 01, 2006

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Wonderful image, and lighting...love the choice of B&W!


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November 01, 2006

 

Robert R. Goodman
  And a Happy November to you Rakesh,And a awesome image.Beautiful lighting!!!!!!


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November 01, 2006

 

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  Beautifully capture of him deep in thought, Rakesh!


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November 01, 2006

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Stunning!!!!


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November 01, 2006

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  AWESOME, Rakesh! Perfect comp., lighting, and deep tones to the b&w! <><


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November 01, 2006

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Rakesh, I predict another Winning capture of your good friend! What an awesome portrait!!


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November 01, 2006

 

John Connolly
  Another masterfully lit, impeccable portrait, Rakesh! Totally enchanting, my friend!


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November 01, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Another wonderful portrait with superb lighting of your friend Rakesh! Hope we see this again!


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November 01, 2006

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Wonderful portrait and lighting Rakesh, what a super model you have!


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November 01, 2006

 

Tammy Scott
  Another wonderful portrait of you now famous model. Very nicely done


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November 01, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  Excellence Rakesh.


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November 01, 2006

 

Melissa A. Mannon
  fabulous tones of charcoal! love your model as usual!


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November 01, 2006

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Wonderful, wonderful B&W, Rakesh!!! The lighting is awesome!!! ^.^ Kitty


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November 01, 2006

 

Sharon King
  Fantastic!


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November 01, 2006

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Wonderufl portrait Rakesh!! I bet we see this again!! <><


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November 01, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you so much friends for so wonderful words!


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November 01, 2006

 

Lani J
  Just lovely!! :o)


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November 01, 2006

 

Jessica Jenney
  Stunning B&W portrait and lighting, Rakesh!


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November 01, 2006

 

Hector Contreras
  Stunning. Rakesh
Heco


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November 01, 2006

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Excellent portrait Rakesh!!!


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November 02, 2006

 

Kathy Reeves
  Fantastic portait!


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November 02, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you Lani, Jessica, Hector, Laurence and Cathy for your beautiful words!


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November 02, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Very nice portrait, the lighting is beautiful, great pose too!!


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November 02, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you Donna and Kevin!


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November 03, 2006

 

Pamela Shane
  Winner!! My favorite of your subjects
once again Rakesh! I love the contrasts
in this glorious b&w portrait; as well
as his intensity. :)


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November 03, 2006

 

Judyann Plante
  Wonderful pose, and excellent lighting and tones, Rakesh!

Judyann ><>


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November 03, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal
  Another Winner for sure!


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November 04, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  I wish the same to you, Rakesh. Beautiful work, as always!


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November 04, 2006

 

Hendrik Storme
  As always a masterpiece!!!


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November 04, 2006

 

Karim Abiali
  Very Impressive.


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November 05, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Awe inspiring work, Rakesh! Your lighting is superb.


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November 08, 2006

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Rakesh, I so love all of your images of this wonderful gentleman. This one is just spectacular. Wonderful pose and exquisite lighting.


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November 18, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you all for your nice words!


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November 18, 2006

 
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