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This is the result of twin light source, main light is from window and the fillin from a studio strobe, aperture f5.6, as per window light, shutter speed, 1/250, camera, Nikon D70. Desaturated in PS.
Hope you like this portrait, friends!

Rakesh Syal

 
 
 

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Wow - I love the intensity of his face. This is great in b&w!!


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August 18, 2007

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  I always like his portrait...great job!


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August 18, 2007

 

Lynne Morris
  Fantastic b&w portrait Rakesh, this is gorgeous!


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August 18, 2007

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  This man has such an interesting and intense face, I never get sick of looking at portraits of him Rakesh! Keep em comming!! Please tell this man that his portraits are well loved here at BP. :D

©Sandi


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August 18, 2007

 

Jane Holestine
  Outstanding, Rakesh. The lighting is gorgeous.


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August 18, 2007

 

Ronald Balthazor
  Very sharp, Rakesh.


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August 18, 2007

 
- Dr Silly

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  Super B&W portrait. :O)


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August 18, 2007

 

Diane L. Thomas
  Whow!! This is a great portrait. You did such a super job capturing his emotions. Diane Thomas


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August 18, 2007

 
- William C. Raco

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  Outstanding light, detail, clarity and subject
This is an outstanding portrait, Rakesh

Bill


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August 18, 2007

 

Alexis Yobbagy
  Rakesh, this is your usual stunning portrait!!! I'm always in AWE of your TALENT!!!!


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August 18, 2007

 

Margaret Sikora
  An absolute stunning phot Rakesh,and of course you had a great student.


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August 18, 2007

 

Husain Akhtar
  Another outstanding portrait of our friend, Rakesh! Bhai Ik din mein tohade Kapoor sahib noo apne sardarji naal milawunga - dono di dahri muchh bilkul ikko di hey!


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August 19, 2007

 
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  The eyes make the piece, and he must be very comfortable with you to let us see is humanity. Bravo Rakesh! Peace, karen


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August 19, 2007

 

Terri L. Scribner
  Perfection at it's best!! Stunning B/W!!


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August 19, 2007

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you all for such a nice words, friends!


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August 19, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Yes, Rakesh I really like this portrait with your fantastic lighting from your two sources plus your wonderful presentation in black and white!!


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August 19, 2007

 

Dorann Weber
  Absolutely wonderful portrait..Great lighting and detail Rakesh..Love the expressional eyes of your model..


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August 19, 2007

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  I do not only like it but find it both captivating & incredible!!! Exceptional lighitng, detail, tones, comp & clarity here my friend!!! Impressive work indeed!!!


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August 19, 2007

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Wonderfully compelling portrait, Rakesh. The lighting and B&W are perfect and I love the slight tilt to the head and the direct gaze.


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August 19, 2007

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Awesome portrait!


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August 19, 2007

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  I LOVE this portrait, Rakesh!!! EXCELLENT lighting & conversion!!! <><


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August 19, 2007

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  Another Masterpiece, Rakesh! Awesome!!


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August 19, 2007

 

Dr. Harmeet Singh
  Wonderful portrait,as usual,sir.Liked how you have used the window light and the expressions.


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August 19, 2007

 

BILLY R. PARKER
  LOVE YOUR PORTRAIT WORK RAKESH!! BILLY


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August 20, 2007

 
- Girish Vaghela

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  Awesome portrait and the title, Rakesh!!


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August 21, 2007

 

Judyann Plante
  Excellent potrait, Rakesh! Terrific tones and lighting!

Judyann <><


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August 21, 2007

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  FANTASTIC!!!
Rakesh, your work is SUCH a delight to view!
:)


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August 21, 2007

 

Tarun Bose
  Perfect in every respect. Outstanding portrait. Well done Ricky.


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August 21, 2007

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Wonderful portrait and lighting Rakesh!,
Amalia


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August 21, 2007

 

Daniella Puente
  He has a strong look and excellent eyes contact with the camera. Very good portrait in BW....


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August 21, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Excellent tones and great expression!!


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August 22, 2007

 

Jayne Martin
  Perfect portrait of a very handsome man!!! The lighting is awesome!


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August 23, 2007

 

Rahul Sharma
  What a wonderful portrait Rakesh Ji.... Thats really fantastic....


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August 23, 2007

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you so much everyone for your so encoraging words, friends!


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August 24, 2007

 
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  Gorgeous and strong portrait with exceptional use of light and shadow, Rakesh. Great in B&W


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August 24, 2007

 

Mary Timman
  Wow...eye catching. Just a beautiful, elegant portrait and love the B&W.


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August 25, 2007

 

Nadya Johnson
  I love this portrait, Rakesh! I have an old friend who looks like this (well, his beard is shorter); and I have to wonder, why I never tried to get his picture??? I don't think I was cut out for portraits! lol. To me, yours represent the apex of the art! Another winner, I'd predict... GREAT work!


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August 28, 2007

 
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