11/28/2006 1:37:01 AM

Great use of natural light, Rakesh, Beautiful portrait

11/28/2006 2:10:11 AM

Wow!Beautiful sir.Baba ji looks really great.

11/28/2006 2:17:41 AM

Fantastic Rakesh!

11/28/2006 2:19:05 AM

Beautiful portrait and the lighting is great, Rakesh!!

11/28/2006 2:26:28 AM

Just as Stunning as the original, Rakesh!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn.

11/28/2006 2:26:29 AM

Wow, where do I get one of these guys? He can have my spare room! I am as always amazed by your photos of him!

11/28/2006 2:27:14 AM

I always enjoy your portraits of him, because he looks like a friend of mine. Great shot, Rakesh!

11/28/2006 2:36:46 AM

I always enjoy your portraits of him, because he looks like a friend of mine. Great shot, Rakesh!

11/28/2006 2:36:55 AM

I always enjoy your portraits of him, because he looks like a friend of mine. Great shot, Rakesh!

11/28/2006 2:39:09 AM

Very powerful and moving portrait, Rakesh!!

11/28/2006 2:40:15 AM

I always enjoy your portraits of him, because he looks like a friend of mine. Great shot, Rakesh!

11/28/2006 2:44:26 AM

I always enjoy your portraits of him, because he looks like a friend of mine. Great shot, Rakesh!

11/28/2006 2:45:07 AM

So sorry Rakesh, the page always came up with an error, I didn't relise it was posting the message :-(

11/28/2006 3:10:47 AM

Superbly done Rakesh..I love his pose...you really captured a man in deep thought.

11/28/2006 3:23:29 AM

wonderful...

11/28/2006 3:26:23 AM

Outstanding Portrait & Image, Rakesh....Beautiful!! :^)

11/28/2006 4:01:45 AM

Amazing lighting and detail Rakesh....your portraits always amaze me, well done!

11/28/2006 4:07:37 AM

very nice Rakesh!

11/28/2006 4:25:38 AM

A very beautiful capture Rakesh!!!!!!

11/28/2006 4:41:10 AM

Nice to see this one in color, just Beautiful!

11/28/2006 4:49:00 AM

Outstanding portrait Rakesh!! You have really mastered the light!! Jeff

11/28/2006 4:54:27 AM

Such a wonderful model you have! Beautiful shot!

11/28/2006 5:05:24 AM

Beautiful portrait, Rakesh!

11/28/2006 5:21:46 AM

Rakesh, this color version is absolutely captivating!! Your use of lighting is extremely impressive here.

11/28/2006 5:46:11 AM

Outstanding, I just love this series Rakesh!

11/28/2006 6:11:05 AM

I agree Outstanding work Rakesh!!! It is very captivating!!!

11/28/2006 6:36:21 AM

Truly amazing portrait. Just breathtaking.

11/28/2006 6:36:56 AM

Thank yo so much for your valueable words, friends!

11/28/2006 6:48:44 AM

With both versions, your exquisite lighting is the most prominent element. This, like the other is very expressive and well composed. They both have wonderfully sharp detail, as well, Rakesh!!!

11/28/2006 6:54:36 AM

I love this in color!!!!! The lighting is exquisite and so it really makes this so masterful!!!!! Looks like it should be huge and hanging somewhere grand!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bravo to you, this is one awesome portrait!!!

11/28/2006 7:00:08 AM

Perfection!!! Awesome image, Rakesh!!

11/28/2006 7:22:45 AM

awesome

11/28/2006 7:25:21 AM

Excellent portrait, Rakesh!

11/28/2006 7:28:46 AM

WOW, Rakesh, what a powerful capture!!

11/28/2006 7:33:55 AM

Spectacular in color Rakesh; can't decide which I like the best, as I love this gentleman in b&w too. A very
moving portrait - outstanding work as always!!!! :)

11/28/2006 7:44:11 AM

Stunning and powerful image..super lighting as well. Great job, Rakesh!

11/28/2006 8:39:23 AM

Wonderfl portrait, great lighting and colors!

11/28/2006 9:23:51 AM

Outstanding portrait, Rakesh! The color, subject pose and light are incredible!

11/28/2006 9:28:33 AM

Magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!

11/28/2006 9:30:33 AM

Wonderful lighting and colors!!

11/28/2006 9:48:41 AM

Fantastic portrait, Rakesh!

11/28/2006 9:59:53 AM

~~~Beautiful portrait, Gorgeous lighting~~~
M

11/28/2006 10:30:04 AM

OUTSTANDING, Rakesh!!! Awesome lighting, rich color, and great composition!!! <><

11/28/2006 10:31:46 AM

Very cooperative and great character, a photographer's dream! Smashing portrait, depicting mood and expression! Great work Rakesh! Tusi naraz te nein?

11/28/2006 10:52:34 AM

Gorgeous and intense portrait, wonderful pose and composition, Rakesh!!

11/28/2006 11:42:17 AM

Beautiful work and lighting on this portrait Rakesh!

11/28/2006 11:44:16 AM

Unbelievable lighting, and superb detail here Rakesh! A flawless presentation!

11/28/2006 1:40:05 PM

Outstanding portrait Rakesh!

11/28/2006 2:07:45 PM

Fabulous...perfect in so many ways!

11/28/2006 2:16:29 PM

Fabulous portrait, Rakes, great detail and capture.

11/28/2006 8:57:43 PM

Fabulous portrait, Rakes, great detail and capture.

11/28/2006 8:57:44 PM

Another masterpiece, Rakesh. You two make an excellent team!!

11/28/2006 9:08:51 PM

Thank you so much all!!

11/28/2006 9:15:34 PM

I think this one is my favorite from your series of your friend and mentor's portraits as of this date Rakesh. Exquisite as always!

11/28/2006 9:59:23 PM

Rakesh, excellent color, clarity, exposure and lighting.

11/29/2006 12:03:24 AM

Fantastic lighting and wonderful colors. The corners are well vignetted too, Rakesh.

11/29/2006 12:03:55 AM

Fantastic image Rakesh!!!!

11/29/2006 4:17:27 AM

AGAIN OUTSTANDING Rakeshji!!

11/29/2006 8:52:50 AM

Amazing as always Rakesh!

11/29/2006 12:13:35 PM

Thank you Kaye, Janine, Graeme, Kathy, Mukherji and Lavone for your so nice words!

11/29/2006 12:27:07 PM

Super portrait, as all ways. :O)

11/30/2006 1:38:36 PM

Outstanding portrait in colour. Looks again a winner. Jai ho, Kapoor sahib ki. Kapoor sahib ne aap ko bahut inam dilwaye hain.

11/30/2006 11:38:20 PM

Congratulations on another beautiful Finalist, Rakesh! :)

12/29/2006 8:55:27 AM

Congratulations Rakesh on another excellent finalist!! :)

12/29/2006 9:05:57 AM

Rakesh, congratulations on your finalist.

12/29/2006 9:09:13 AM

Congratulations, Rakesh!! :)

12/29/2006 9:09:29 AM

Congrats to you and good luck the next round!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful lighting and gorgeous colors!!!!

12/29/2006 9:16:54 AM

Congratulations Rakesh. :O)

12/29/2006 9:20:05 AM

CONGRATULATIONS Rakesh!!!

12/29/2006 9:29:07 AM

Congratulations on this exceptional and expressive portrait finalist, Rakesh!

12/29/2006 9:32:48 AM

Congratulations on this great finalist, Rakesh!

12/29/2006 9:36:27 AM

Big Congrats Rakesh!!! This is such an amazing image!!!!

12/29/2006 10:02:15 AM

Another very well deserved finalist - new that - big congratulation my friend! Kapoor bhai ko mithai zaroor khilana!

12/29/2006 10:05:02 AM

Another superb finalist....congrats

12/29/2006 10:06:24 AM

I've lost count on all of your amazing finalist! Congratulations!!!!

12/29/2006 10:34:03 AM

Congrats again Rakesh :)

12/29/2006 10:42:22 AM

Big congratulations on this awesome finalist, Rakesh... Simply BEAUTIFUL!!

12/29/2006 10:48:36 AM

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round.

12/29/2006 11:20:30 AM

Yeah! Congratulations Rakesh!!

12/29/2006 11:30:26 AM

A big Congratulations on your Finalist Award, Rakesh!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn.

12/29/2006 11:37:17 AM

Rakesh, congratulations on this stunning finalist! AGAIN!!!!

12/29/2006 11:43:28 AM

Congratulations on this wonderful portrait, Rakesh!!

12/29/2006 12:16:40 PM

Stunningly beautiful, Rakesh! Big Congrats!
Karen

12/29/2006 12:36:11 PM

Spectacular image. Congradulations.

12/29/2006 12:38:28 PM

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Rakesh!

Cathy :)

12/29/2006 12:43:03 PM

It is good to see this face has not lost favor with the judges because it is a special face.
Congratulations on your finalist!

12/29/2006 1:25:34 PM

I agree with Bill. Congrats!!

12/29/2006 1:28:53 PM

A great big congratulations, Rakesh, but I like him better as a Santa Claus, lol,

12/29/2006 3:19:36 PM

CONGRATULATIONS, Rakesh, on this elegant portrait making finalist! Best of luck to you next level with it!

12/29/2006 3:21:51 PM

Congratulations on your finalist Rakesh....a great one!

12/29/2006 3:31:14 PM

Congratulations on this great finalist and good luck with it, Rakesh!!!

12/29/2006 4:14:13 PM

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Rakesh!

12/29/2006 5:08:30 PM

Big congratulations, and Happy New Year!

ccc

12/29/2006 5:35:49 PM

Congrats once again Rakesh. Your friend makes a great subject!

12/29/2006 6:28:41 PM

Very well deserved Rakesh; congrats!! Jeff

12/29/2006 7:03:09 PM

What a phenomenal portrait Rakesh - a well deserved finalist!!! Congrats and good luck in the next round!

12/29/2006 7:27:18 PM

Big Congratulations, Rakesh!<:))

12/29/2006 8:12:29 PM

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist and best of luck in the next round Rakesh. Beautiful capture in this natural light!

12/29/2006 8:23:06 PM

The best lighting is often the most simple..soft window lighting creates a beautiful light that allows the eye to move across the portrait.

12/29/2006 8:38:22 PM

Thank you so much all and the judges!!

12/29/2006 10:09:51 PM

EXCELLENT Rakesh!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :0)

12/29/2006 10:57:50 PM

Congratulation Rakesh on this awesome image.

12/30/2006 12:42:58 AM

Congratulations on your Finalist! what a wonderful photo!

12/30/2006 4:15:19 AM

Master Rakesh, Congratulations on another classic portrait image!!

12/30/2006 4:33:05 AM

Big Congratulations, Rakesh, on this Great Portrait & all of your Beautiful Finalists!!! :^)

12/30/2006 4:39:18 AM

Congratulations Rakesh!!

12/30/2006 6:19:01 AM

Congratulations Rakesh!! Wonderful image!! <><

12/30/2006 8:12:54 AM

Outstanding portrait, Rakesh! Congratulations on your finalist and best of luck in the next round!

12/30/2006 10:38:02 AM

Congratulations on your awesome finalist! Good luck in the next round!

12/30/2006 2:49:57 PM

We love them all! Congratulations and best of luck!

12/30/2006 3:07:54 PM

Congratulations Rakesh!!! Outstanding!

12/30/2006 4:50:28 PM

CONGRATULATIONS RAKESH
JOHN

12/31/2006 12:22:35 PM

Congratulations on outstanding portrait and finalist, Rakesh.

12/31/2006 3:38:32 PM

Rakesh,Sorry this is so late. The last of my holiday company just left today.

Congratualtions on your finalists and Happy New Year!

Judyann ><>

1/6/2007 4:06:35 PM

Masterful lighting and great composition.Congratulations on this well-deserved win my friend.

1/8/2007 10:39:32 AM

Masterful lighting and great composition.Congratulations on this well-deserved win my friend.

1/8/2007 10:40:22 AM

Masterful lighting and great composition.Congratulations on this well-deserved win my friend.

1/8/2007 10:40:27 AM