Inspiring Photo: THE THINKER #1586024

THE THINKER

Uploaded: December 26, 2005 00:07:36

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This photograph mas made with window light.

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Janine Russell December 26, 2005

Rakesh, excellent detail, clarity and lighting; great portrait. #364292

Corinne M. Thompson December 26, 2005

Fantastic capture Rakesh! #2222936

Evy Johansen December 26, 2005

Excellent portrait, Rakesh! Awesome lighting and beautiful composition! #2222938

Darryl Wilkinson December 26, 2005

Wonderful profile and mood, Rakesh!!! #2222997

Pat Gamwell December 26, 2005

Your model is so versatile, Rakesh! One day he is handing out Christmas presents, the next day he is meditating! lol. WONDERFUL image, as usual, my friend. I pray your back is healing well. #2223016

Milan Banik December 26, 2005

excellent portrait. #2223060

Alison Greenwood December 26, 2005

Fabulous Rakesh! Love the tones! :o) #2223083

Carolyn M. Fletcher December 26, 2005

Just marvelous!!!!! What a model he is! #2223084

Paul Michko December 26, 2005

Wonderful portrait, Rakesh. Very inspiring. #2223124

Sergio La Spina December 26, 2005

An other fantastic portrait Rakesh woww I like the B&W perfect!!!! #2223145

Carla Metzler December 26, 2005

Excellent portrait, Rakesh! #2223273

Mary L. Graham December 26, 2005

Beautiful portrait Rakesh!! =) #2223304

Bridgette B December 26, 2005

Simply Beautiful. #2223308

Brian Cassar December 26, 2005

Another great portrait Rakesh. You have a brilliant model. Well done! #2223391

Linda D. Lester December 26, 2005

Beautiful...love the lighiting and detail!!!! #2223499

Gail Vitikacs December 26, 2005

Wonderful portrait Rakesh....he is a fantastic model for sure, but I love the way you are able to capture different emotions from him... #2223621

Rakesh Syal December 26, 2005

Thank you so much all, friends! #2223676

Jill Odice December 26, 2005

Thanks x3 Rakesh for your comment! This is such a wonderful portrait of your handsome friend Rakesh! Happy New Year! #2223720

Jenny Bosmans December 26, 2005

Superb portrait capture of your thinking model, Rakesh!! Simply beautiful indeed!! #2223798

Cathy Barrows December 26, 2005

excellent portrait #2223832

Stephen Zacker December 26, 2005

Powerful image and superb lighting #2223859

Laurence Saliba December 26, 2005

Powerful portrait indeed Rakesh!!!! Another WINNER!!! #2223935

Adilson F. Ferreira December 26, 2005

Terrific portrait Rakesh!!! #2223970

Rakesh Syal December 26, 2005

Thank you Jill, Jenny, Cathy, Stephen, Laurence and Adilson for your encouragement my friends!! #2224072

Hendrik Storme December 26, 2005

Stunning light in this wonderful portait, GREAT work!!! #2224093

Barbara Helgason December 26, 2005

Beautiful Rakesh, I desperately want to learn to take portraits the way you do! My resolution for the coming year! #2224134

Mitch Spence December 26, 2005

Really beautifully done! #2224444

Tammy Scott December 26, 2005

BOY! I think this is my favorite! Very nicely done! #2224467

William C. Raco December 26, 2005

Outstanding photo with wonderful light, detail and pose
Excellent!

Bill #2224574

Daniel Diaz December 26, 2005

Such joy it must be photographing this beautiful man Rakesh, Excellent work my friend!!! #2224579

Karen Engelbreth December 26, 2005

Excellent portrait, Rakesh!

#2224648

She-She Killough December 26, 2005

Excellent portrait Rakesh! I must say you are quite photogenic also!
Sheesh #2224782

Susan T. Evans December 26, 2005

Fantastic Rakesh, you photograph him so well. #2224904

Lori S. Aschbrenner December 26, 2005

This is such a wonderful portrait, Rakesh. I love the Rembrandt lighting. Well done.
#2224947

Terry L. Ellis December 26, 2005

Such character, so strikingly captured, Rakesh! You are a man of many faces and so much talent! #2225063

Orsi December 26, 2005

Excellent portrait, Rakesh! Well done!!! #2225304

Deborah C. Lewinson December 26, 2005

Beautiful and expressive portrait, Rakesh, excellent lighting, pose, and tone!
-Debby #2225321

Kerby Pfrangle December 26, 2005

Very nice. Love the pose, the lighting and detail are excellent.

Kerby #2225322

Pamela Shane December 26, 2005

I love all your portraits of this model Rakesh, & this is no exception. Fantastic comp & lighting. I agree with Gail - you capture the different emotions superbly!! :) #2225378

She-She Killough December 26, 2005

Rakesh, I have a question for you? Is That You in the picture or a model?
I thought because it is on your website in the area where the photographers picture goes that it was you? But of course lots of people put up some of their favorites there instead of themselves. So is it you or is it not? Just curious. :D Sheesh #2225382

Susie Peek-Swint December 27, 2005

Wonderful composition and light Rakesh ~ well done!
susie #2225638

She-She Killough December 27, 2005

Thanks for answering my question Rakesh. I might have been the only one who thought it was you. :O Glad to know who the real Rakesh is! :D
#2225640

Rakesh Syal December 27, 2005

Thank you so much for so nice words, my friends! #2225688

Ann Bruynseels December 27, 2005

Very beautiful ! #2226197

Rudra Mandal December 27, 2005

Outstanding Lighting Sir!! Great composition too!
Your model is looking like Rabindranath Tagore to me :o)
A definite winner of December. #2226222

Jill Flynn December 27, 2005

I love the way you light your subjects Rakesh. This is a beautiful and poignant portrait. Outstanding work! #2226398

Rakesh Syal December 27, 2005

Ann, Rudra and Jill, thanks a lot for so genuine comments! #2226471

Navin Talwar December 27, 2005

Too Good. #2226993

Nina Shields December 27, 2005

Very dramatic image exuding dignity and wisdom, beautifully captured; fantastic portrait work....again!!! #2227241

Michael S. Baker December 27, 2005

I'll jump on the bandwagon here. This is a Beautiful capture. Love the composition, rich black & whites...I think you've got a winner in this image!

Regards,
Mike B- #2227282

Candice C. Calhoun December 27, 2005

I am totally sure that this is one of the most incredible portraits I have ever seen, and it is a grand prize winner in my book! I would love to spend a week just following you around, it would be the learning experience of a lifetime! I am humbled and awed by this photo!

ccc #2227389

Goshka G. December 27, 2005

Fantastic portraiture, Rakesh, with such perfect lighting and comp!!! And a winner it should be indeed!! #2227654

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. December 27, 2005

Rakesh, this is nothing short of fantastic!! The lighting, contrast, tones, pose, etc., are all so wonderful. I say, "Bravo" to you, my friend! #2227910

Mary Timman December 27, 2005

Oh my..I don't know what to say.
This is just fantastic. You do these portraits so beautifully.
Great light, detail, perfect compositon...just everything and more. #2227952

Nicole Kessel December 27, 2005

Outstanding capture, Rakesh!! #2228075

Kara L. Hendricks December 28, 2005

Another stunning and intense portrait Rakesh... I love your style!! #2229139

Anne D. Eigen December 28, 2005

Masterful use of natural light in this very moving portrait, Rakesh! #2229157

Dale Ann Cubbage December 28, 2005

So gorgeous Rakesh! The lighting is superb, your model is a wonderful study of character . . . love it in bw, the details just jump out at you. Fantastic!

da #2229937

Dan Holm December 28, 2005

Powerful, intense...and absolutely GORGEOUS, Rakesh!! Wow!! #2230642

Rakesh Syal December 28, 2005

Navin, Nina, Michael, Candice, Goshka, Marvin, Mary, Nicole, Kara, Anne, Dale Ann and Dan, thank you so much for nice words! #2231110

Amanda Price December 29, 2005

Another winner! Wonderful lighting and tones! #2232507

Lynn Crawford December 29, 2005

Beautiful portrait Rakesh, the window lighting looks really great on this profile image, wonderful clatiry as well, great B&W :) #2232511

Rakesh Syal December 29, 2005

Thank you Amanda!

Thank you Lynn! #2232570

Jamil Saliba December 30, 2005

This capture is talking to me , it is perfect B&W portrait , you know rakesh I found with your photographs a real master have done them
Happy New Year #2235951

Stan Lubach January 01, 2006

I think this is a beautiful image. The tones and the lighting are fantastic, but my favorite is the composition. It has a complex simplicity ( if that makes any sense ) that says, "Show them what they need to see, but nothing more." Very nice work. #2240519

Rakesh Syal January 02, 2006

Thank you Jamil and Stan! #2246739

Wende Trew January 03, 2006

This is one of the most beautiful portraits I have ever seen! Fantastic job Rakesh!! #2249430

Alisha L. Ekstrom January 03, 2006

WOW...LOVE THIS!!! I love the b&w & the meditation look & the wonderful feel it sends. SUPERB work!! #2249519

Roseann E. Dreasher January 04, 2006

fabulous! #2251598

Cathy M. Gromball January 19, 2006

Wonderful, thoughtful portrait, Rakesh! Excellent light!

Cathy :) #2306465

Lisa Clark January 20, 2006

Rakesh, I did not see this photo when it posted. It is a stunning and powerful portrait. I love your use of natural light. A winner in my book. A well deserved finalist. #2312546

Desiree M. Bento January 20, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh! Aloha, Desiree #2312554

Sandy Landon January 20, 2006

Wonderful!!!!! Congrats!! #2312576

Renee Doyle January 21, 2006

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist Rakesh!!! Good luck!!!
#2312624

Darryl Wilkinson January 21, 2006

The great THINKER!!! Congratulations, Rakesh!!! #2312629

Evy Johansen January 21, 2006

Big congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Rakesh! #2312811

Corinne M. Thompson January 21, 2006

I'm thinking this will go all the way...Congrats! #2312824

Dr Silly January 21, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh. :o)
#2313098

Laurence Saliba January 21, 2006

A Big Congratulations Rakesh!!!! #2313139

Leanne M.E. Boyd January 21, 2006

Congratulations, Rakesh! #2313140

Candice C. Calhoun January 21, 2006

Congratulations!

ccc #2313141

Sylvia Rossler January 21, 2006

Big congrats Rakesh :o) #2313256

Karen Engelbreth January 21, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist, Rakesh! #2313314

Rudra Mandal January 21, 2006

Congratulations on your all Great finalists!! #2313346

Bridgette B January 21, 2006

Congratulations, Rakesh... I love this image!!! #2313362

Ann Bruynseels January 21, 2006

Congratulations ! #2313419

Linda Boehme January 21, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist, Rakesh! #2313430

Linda D. Lester January 21, 2006

Congratulations on the wonderful finalist!!!!!!
Good luck in the next round! #2313491

Chris Macer January 21, 2006

Congrats on this wonderful finalist, Rakesh! Best of luck :) #2313696

Janet L. Skinner January 21, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Rakesh!! #2313717

Paul Sikora January 21, 2006

Rakesh, well done again. Congratulations and good luck with the next stage #2314092

Cindy Paquette January 21, 2006

INCREDIBLE RAKESH!!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS! #2314148

Cliff & Patti Smith January 21, 2006

A BIG Congratulations my friend! This is awesome and a well deserved finalist. I hopt to see this one again!

#2314265

Claudia Kuhn January 21, 2006

So wonderful Rakesh, congrats and good luck! #2314313

Michael S. Baker January 21, 2006

Congrats, Rakesh on your making the finals with this capture. This is a winner in my mind! Good luck at the next level!!
Regards,
Mike B-
#2314379

Life Expressions January 21, 2006

Congrats on your finalist Rakesh!!! #2314474

Rakesh Syal January 21, 2006

Thank you so much for good wishes, friends! #2314611

Kerby Pfrangle January 21, 2006

Rakesh congratulations on your finalist. Job well done. Good luck in the next round. Kerby #2314673

Kirsi Bertolini January 21, 2006

Did not have to be a rocket scientist to see this one coming.. Congrats! #2314785

Tammy Scott January 21, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS!!! #2314878

Sergio La Spina January 21, 2006

Fantastic shot!! congratulation!! #2315162

Dorann Weber January 21, 2006

Congratulation's Rakesh... Beautiful portrait.... #2315206

Adilson F. Ferreira January 21, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Rakesh!!! #2315243

Jamil Saliba January 21, 2006

Congratulations on you great Finalist good luck in the second round my friend #2315281

Sharon C. Hinze January 21, 2006

Nice work! And congratulations on your deserved Finalist! S #2315309

KHAWLA Haddad January 21, 2006

Congratulations on This wonderful finalist,Rakesh well don my friend this is so awesome have great mood best of luck in the next round!!!!!!
#2315703

KHAWLA Haddad January 21, 2006

Congratulations on This wonderful finalist,Rakesh well don my friend this is so awesome have great mood best of luck in the next round!!!!!!
#2315704

Robyn Mackenzie January 21, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS on this well-deserved finalist! Good luck in the next round! :o) Robyn #2316296

Anne D. Eigen January 21, 2006

Congratulations, Rakesh! How I love this image! Wishing you best of luck in the next round! #2316655

Roxanne M. Bubar January 21, 2006

Outstanding image. Congrats, Rakesh #2316757

Susie Peek-Swint January 21, 2006

Many congrats on this wonderful capture Rakesh! #2317164

Terry L. Ellis January 21, 2006

Rakesh, congratulations on this superb finalist! #2317614

Hendrik Storme January 21, 2006

Congratulations!!!SUPER! #2317682

Kristi A. Howson January 21, 2006

Wonderful detail, comp and light here Rakesh! Congratulations on your Finalist and Best of Luck in the next Round!!!! #2318217

Jenny Bosmans January 21, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Rakesh!! :) #2318462

Jill Flynn January 21, 2006

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Rakesh! #2319384

Deborah C. Lewinson January 21, 2006

Awesome image, Rakesh, congratulations on another excellent finalist!
-Debby #2319524

Leonard Pierce January 21, 2006

Congratulations on another finalist, Rakesh!!! #2319624

Lori S. Aschbrenner January 21, 2006

Congratulations, Rakesh! This is such an excellent portrait. #2320120

Barbara Helgason January 21, 2006

A very BIG CONGRATULATIONS on this OUTSTANDING portrait Rakesh! Good luck in the next round! #2320268

Rakesh Syal January 21, 2006

Thank you all so much, friends!

#2320658

Monika Sapek January 22, 2006

Excellent lighting and tones here! Many congratulations and good luck in the next round, Rakesh!
Monika
#2320727

Alisha L. Ekstrom January 22, 2006

OH YAY!!!! I'm sooo glad to see this one again! AWESOME & BIG CONGRATS!!!! Good luck!!!! #2320769

Silvia Nunes January 22, 2006

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!!!!! #2320784

Jonna Bergström January 22, 2006

Congratulations, Rakesh!! #2320844

Rakesh Syal January 22, 2006

Thank you Monika, Alisha, Silvia and Jonna for your great support! #2321029

Margaret Sikora January 22, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh on being a finalist and a awesome shot. #2321030

Gail Vitikacs January 22, 2006

Powerful and beautiful....congratulations! #2321792

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. January 22, 2006

Congratulations on this "winner", it is nothing short of GREAT!!! I love it, Rakesh! Good luck in the finals! #2321810

Kate Jackson January 22, 2006

Congratulations on your finalists Rakesh! So good to see this one again! #2322112

Deborah Sandidge January 22, 2006

A very expressive image, Rakesh, congratulations! #2322574

Rakesh Syal January 22, 2006

Thank you Margaret, Gail, Marvin, Kate and Deborah for big support!!! #2322660

Susana Ms Heide January 22, 2006

Superb portrait Rakesh! Congratulations! #2322948

Donna J. Taff January 22, 2006

Congratulations on your outstanding finalist win, Rakesh!!! #2323535

Theresa Marie Jones January 22, 2006

Rakesh, I think it's THE BEST!
Congratulations on this terrific black and white super portrait!! #2323746

Sharon Day January 22, 2006

Outstanding black & white portrait, Rakesh!!! Congratulations on such a great finalist! Good luck with this in the next round! #2324331

Dale Ann Cubbage January 22, 2006

Congrats on this moving and brilliant portrait, Rakesh! Good luck!

da #2324338

Rakesh Syal January 22, 2006

Thank you Susana, Donna, Theresa, Sharon and DaleAnn for your kind support! #2324448

Wendy Stevenson January 23, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh, on your two Finalists, this superb portrait and your beautiful wine and grapes still life. A fine show of your diverse talent with the camera! Best of luck to you also in the next round!! #2325117

Jen January 23, 2006

Congratulations to YOU Rakesh! Excellent portrait! #2325421

Kay Beausoleil January 23, 2006

Rakesh, your entire gallery is an inspiration; your intense vision comes out in every image. This superb portrait tells an intriguing story as well as being a Dutch Masters study in lighting. Congratulations on this finalist! #2325521

Rakesh Syal January 23, 2006

Thank you Wendy, Jen and Kay for boosting me up!! #2326216

Donna W. Neal January 23, 2006

I am so glad to see this, I was looking under people and didn't see it and was shocked.
Congratulation on a well deserved finalist Rakesh #2327649

Lorri Shane January 23, 2006

What a beautiful, spiritual portrait of a very interesting subject, Rakesh!
Congrats and good luck. #2327688

Deb Holmes-Hatfield January 23, 2006

Way to go Rakesh, congratulations! #2328083

Cathy M. Gromball January 23, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Rakesh!

Cathy :) #2328229

Susan L. Vasquez January 23, 2006

Your model is so wonderful! I love the lighting in this shot Rakesh, well done and congratulations! #2329169

Rakesh Syal January 23, 2006

Thank you Donna, Lorri, Deb, Cathy and Susan for big support I need! #2329282

bob cornelison January 23, 2006

CONGRATS AGAIN Rakesh!
~:O) #2329487

She-She Killough January 23, 2006

Rakesh, with all these thank you's to attend to it is a surprise you can get any photographs made! LOL again well done! #2329491

Su Sana E. P January 24, 2006

Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist, Rakesh! #2330378

Mary N C. Taitt January 25, 2006

Outstanding, this is truly wonderful. Congratulations Rakesh. Mary :-) #2336673

Rakesh Syal January 25, 2006

Thank you Bob, She-She, Susan and Mary for nice words! #2337083

Stanley J. Contrades January 27, 2006

Superbly done, Rakesh, and CONGRATULATIONS on this exquisite Finalist!! Love it!
Much Aloha,
Stan #2347813

Rakesh Syal February 03, 2006

Thank you Stan! #2375002

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