ROAD TO VILLAGE
Uploaded: January 03, 2006 08:34:50
Another winter morning village scene, I took last winters. Villagers are so simple and down to earth. It is always a pleasure to shoot them.
Paul Sikora January 03, 2006 0
Rakesh, how am I going to get anyone to look at my images if you continue to put up these magnificent pictures, that both tell a story and are visually beautiful. I almost gave up #368329Darryl Wilkinson January 03, 2006 0
Love the atmosphere you capture so well in your nature images, Rakesh! Beautifully done!!! #2246892David L. Luchowski January 03, 2006 0
Well done, Rakesh.Beautiful tone and composition.Every picture tells a story, and there is a story behind every picture. #2246894Kate Jackson January 03, 2006 0
I love all those rich dark tones and that wonderful light Rakesh. How rewarding it must feel to produce an image like this. #2246896Rob Bishop January 03, 2006 0
I was about to go to bed out here in California, when this image caught my eye! Just wonderful atmosphere, Rakesh! I love it! #2246910Robyn Mackenzie January 03, 2006 0
That lighting is really magical, Rakesh! I think this one will feature again. :o) Robyn #2246915
Evy Johansen
January 03, 2006
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Janine Russell
January 03, 2006
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Pat Gamwell January 03, 2006 0
The lighting is exquisite, Rakesh! This is also a very moving & emotional image! #2247039Paul Michko January 03, 2006 0
Wonderful light and composition, Rakesh. #2247050Debbie Hartley January 03, 2006 0
This image is beautiful Rakesh!! #2247064
Carolyn M. Fletcher
January 03, 2006
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Donald K. Cherry January 03, 2006 0
Very powerful silhouette, Rakesh! Well done! #2247085Karen Engelbreth January 03, 2006 0
Fantastic atmosphere, Rakesh - just wonderful!
William C. Raco
January 03, 2006
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Bonnie C. Lackey
January 03, 2006
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Joy Rector January 03, 2006 0
Ohhh, I love this! #2247242Janet L. Skinner January 03, 2006 0
I love your shots of life in India, Rakesh!! Makes me want to go back! #2247322Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. January 03, 2006 0
Beautiful silhouette shot, Rakesh! I love the contrasts and the dreamy effect with the haze in the picture. A really remarkable ARTISTIC shot. Wonderful work, my friend!! #2247477Nina Shields January 03, 2006 0
What a dynamic and thought provoking image; love the insight into the lives portrayed; wonderful lighting revealing this "story"; great work! #2247488Mary L. Graham January 03, 2006 0
Fantastic shot Rakesh, love the haze and the detail is amazing! =) #2247562Nicole Kessel January 03, 2006 0
I love this! It is so beautiful, Rakesh! #2247614Milan Banik January 03, 2006 0
like ur wonderful painting Rakesh!!! #2247640Cindy Paquette January 03, 2006 0
Whoa...this is gorgeous Rakesh! Love how you've silhouetted the people in this shot with the mist in the background and long shadows in the front of the image! #2247713Judith G. Secco January 03, 2006 0
This is wonderful, Rakesh! #2247805Donna W. Neal January 03, 2006 0
Very emotion based picture. Has some great mystery with the darkness of the morning. Great catch Rakesh! #2247863Bridgette B January 03, 2006 0
Very dramatic!! Excellent image, Rakesh!! #2247874Paula Dwyer January 03, 2006 0
Absolutely stunning!!! #2247939Kaye Burazin January 03, 2006 0
What an emotionally impacting capture Rakesh. So superb! #2248159
Rakesh Syal
January 03, 2006
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Sandy Landon
January 03, 2006
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Navin Talwar January 03, 2006 0
Great work. #2248325Goshka G. January 03, 2006 0
The atmosphere and mood are incredible indeed, Rakesh!! Great work!! #2248331Pamela Shane January 03, 2006 0
This belongs in National Geographics
Terry L. Ellis
January 03, 2006
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Rakesh Syal
January 03, 2006
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Laurence Saliba
January 03, 2006
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Alison Greenwood January 03, 2006 0
Lovely natural capture Rakesh! :o) #2248574Jenny Bosmans January 03, 2006 0
And another breathtaking image from you, Rakesh!! Awesome and excellent indeed!! #2248604Melissa A. Mannon January 03, 2006 0
a nice peaceful scene. #2248609
Dr Silly
January 03, 2006
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Lisa D. Greer January 03, 2006 0
Fantastic scene Rakesh! Makes for a truly gorgeous image! :) #2248795Ronald F. Fischer January 03, 2006 0
Another awesome capture! #2248889Jamil Saliba January 03, 2006 0
Rakesh another Stunning capture of your wonderful images the view and the soft lighting great #2248929Corinne M. Thompson January 03, 2006 0
You make such a simple scene look extraordinary! #2248937Lynn Crawford January 04, 2006 0
What a lovely image, I especially like the foggy look to it and the way the sun comes down, great job :) #2249203Anne D. Eigen January 04, 2006 0
Another superbe and moving image of light, silhouette, and simplicity, Rakesh! How much I enjoy seeing what you see!!! #2249269Tammy Scott January 04, 2006 0
Great image and mood capture! #2249310
Gail Vitikacs
January 04, 2006
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Donna J. Taff January 04, 2006 0
Wonderful image and fantastic lighting, Rakesh!!! #2249408Trisha Moe January 04, 2006 0
This is stunning...absolutely stunning! #2249436Stephen Zacker January 04, 2006 0
Another amazing image. The lighting is just fantastic. #2249455
Guy D. Biechele
January 04, 2006
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Cathy Barrows January 04, 2006 0
fantastic..love the misty light to sihouette them #2249538Dan Holm January 04, 2006 0
Wow!Simply GORGEUS,Rakesh!! ... An EXCELLENT capture!!!! #2249924Carolyn J. Connolly January 04, 2006 0
No doubt you have *deservedly* received ALL these wonderful comments on your image, Rakesh, but I feel I just HAVE to add another one to them!! ;o) This scene is SO-O beautifully captured, and I love E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G about it!! BRAVO!! All the best for 2006, to you and yours, my friend...and keep on clicking!! :o) #2250045
Shelly A. Van Camp
January 04, 2006
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Mary Timman January 04, 2006 0
Just wonderful. I love the walkers going down the path. And capturing that mist is really stunning. Love it.Kirsi Bertolini January 05, 2006 0
Can I just say that you mastered the light here! Among everything else.. #2253079Dorann Weber January 05, 2006 0
What a beautiful, outstanding photo Rakesh.. Wonderful coloring and lighting... #2253117
Jeff Lovinger
January 05, 2006
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Randy A. Myers January 05, 2006 0
Another outstanding image. It's a joy to see your work. RAM #2253524Chris Macer January 05, 2006 0
Wonderful earthy feel to this, Rakesh! Outstanding! #2253541Donna Roberts January 05, 2006 0
Dare I say this is *another* finalist waiting in the wings to become a winner?Desiree M. Bento January 05, 2006 0
Ah Rakesh, how this image just makes me feel like I am right there! Aloha and Happy New Year my friend! #2253772S P Mukherji January 05, 2006 0
Absolutely magical Rakeshji! This is the real Rakesh Syal that I know!! #2254428Cathy Stancil January 06, 2006 0
Love the feel this image evoques...another beautiful image Rakesh ! #2259536Susie Peek-Swint January 06, 2006 0
Another wonderful capture Rakesh ~ I love the light in these early morning shots! #2259852John Connolly January 07, 2006 0
A delightful classic morning image Rakesh, and what a creative presentation! #2262713Wendy Stevenson January 08, 2006 0
Stunning shot Rakesh! Everything's just perfect - I have no doubt this is a winner!! Great light, composition and mood! #2263546
Rakesh Syal
January 08, 2006
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Mary N C. Taitt January 09, 2006 0
WOW, Rakesh, this is stunningly beautiful. The lighting is Amazing, and so it the composition, love the sihouettes! Mary :-) #2267870Renee Doyle January 09, 2006 0
Fabulous lighting and mood Rakesh!!! Another stunning image!!
Rakesh Syal
January 10, 2006
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Thank you Renee! #2272353
Claudette Foote January 15, 2006 0
WOW...#2289784
Cathy M. Gromball January 19, 2006 0
Wonderful mood evoking photo, Rakesh!Cathy :) #2306436
Lorri Shane February 05, 2006 0
Wow--another Wow. I love these images that conjure up questions for me--who are they, where are they going? The exposure/light is magnificent. A beautiful image, Rakesh! #2378428Beth F. February 11, 2006 0
This image is truly stunning....very beautiful! #2405232Darryl Wilkinson February 21, 2006 0
Another BIG congratulations on your finalists, Rakesh! Bravo!!! #2444074Renee Doyle February 21, 2006 0
Fantastic Rakesh!!! Congratulations!!!!Rudra Mandal February 21, 2006 0
Big Congratulations Sir!!
Rakesh Syal
February 21, 2006
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Souha Dooly February 21, 2006 0
Congratulations on your wonderful Finalists!!! #2444687Laura Clay-Ballard February 21, 2006 0
very exotic! love it! congrats! #2444961Melissa A. Mannon February 21, 2006 0
congratulations Rakesh! #2445229Ronald F. Fischer February 21, 2006 0
Congratulations, Rakesh, on your well deserved finalists, and good luck! #2445320Wendy Stevenson February 21, 2006 0
Congraulations Rakesh on this excellent finalist!! Best of luck to you in the next round!! #2445459
Gail Vitikacs
February 21, 2006
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Life Expressions February 21, 2006 0
Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Rakesh! #2445741
Guy D. Biechele
February 21, 2006
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Rakesh Syal
February 21, 2006
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Susie Peek-Swint February 21, 2006 0
Many congrats rakesh ~ wonderful shot and well deserved finalist! #2446586Bridgette B February 21, 2006 0
Congratulations Rakesh!! This is a beautiful image! #2446626Carla Metzler February 21, 2006 0
Congratulations, Rakesh!! #2446889Cathy M. Gromball February 21, 2006 0
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Rakesh!Cathy :) #2446932
Sylvia Rossler February 21, 2006 0
Another wonderful finalist ! Big congrats Rakesh :O) #2446970Jamil Saliba February 21, 2006 0
BIG CONGRATS RAKESH GOOD LUCK IN THE SECOND ROUND #2447245Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. February 21, 2006 0
Congratulations Rakesh, good luck in the finals, my friend!! #2447269Roger Bernabo February 21, 2006 0
Wonderful work Rakesh, Congratulations! #2447556
Kay E. Mahoney
February 21, 2006
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Daniel Diaz February 21, 2006 0
Big Congrats on your finalists Rakesh, this one's my fave!! #2448307Robyn Mackenzie February 21, 2006 0
Congratulations on this truly magical image, Rakesh - it deserves to go further! :o) Robyn #2448323Pat Gamwell February 21, 2006 0
Congrats, my friend! This definetly belongs in an art gallery! #2448493Lorri Shane February 22, 2006 0
Congrats on all your finalists Rakesh!Goshka G. February 22, 2006 0
Congrtas on your wonderful finalists, Rakesh!! #2449275
Ken Smith
February 22, 2006
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Corinne M. Thompson February 22, 2006 0
Great to see this again...Congrats on your Finalist :) #2449656Barbara Helgason February 22, 2006 0
Congratulations Rakesh on this beautiful finalist! #2449918
Terry L. Ellis
February 22, 2006
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Rakesh Syal
February 22, 2006
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Jill Flynn February 22, 2006 0
Congratulations on your finalist Rakesh and good luck in the next round! #2450730Joy E. Cobb February 22, 2006 0
Such a beautiful image, Rakesh! Congratulations and best of luck to you! #2451166
Su Sana E. P
February 22, 2006
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Debbie Hartley February 22, 2006 0
Congratulations on your awesome finalist Rakesh! #2451454
Rakesh Syal
February 22, 2006
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Chris Macer February 22, 2006 0
Awesome as always, Rakesh! Many congrats to you! Best of luck as well!! :) #2452420
Cliff & Patti Smith
February 22, 2006
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Rakesh Syal
February 22, 2006
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Rakesh Syal
February 22, 2006
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Vicki Hunt February 22, 2006 0
I love this so much, I wish it was mine! We are all pulling for a win on this one! Congrats! #2453426S P Mukherji February 22, 2006 0
Both your finalists are winners Rakeshji! At least I hope so! #2453544Navin Talwar February 22, 2006 0
Congrats. #2453593Milan Banik February 22, 2006 0
Congratulations Rakesh ,my favourite one! #2453671Kristi A. Howson February 22, 2006 0
Love this mood Rakesh! Congratulations and best of luck! #2453695Stanley J. Contrades February 23, 2006 0
CONGRATULATIONS once again, Rakesh, and continued good luck to you in the next round with your Finalists!!
Rakesh Syal
February 23, 2006
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Claudette Foote February 23, 2006 0
Congratulations on your wonderful Finalists!!! #2456977
Rakesh Syal
February 23, 2006
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Jeff Lovinger
February 23, 2006
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Judy S. Fung February 23, 2006 0
Congrats, Rakesh! #2458274
Rakesh Syal
February 23, 2006
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Stephen Zacker February 23, 2006 0
Thought we might see this one again. Congratulations on a great image #2458757Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 24, 2006 0
Beautiful work, congratulations on your finalist win!! #2459977
Rakesh Syal
February 24, 2006
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Thank you Donna! #2460583
Jimmy Bhogal February 24, 2006 0
Beautiful and very creative ! #2461424Donna W. Neal February 24, 2006 0
I loved this from the moment I saw it.
Rakesh Syal
February 24, 2006
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Tammy Scott February 25, 2006 0
Congratulations on this amazing finalist! #2463553Margaret Sikora February 25, 2006 0
Congratulations Rakesh on such a beautiful photo and being a Finalist, #2464224
Rakesh Syal
February 26, 2006
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Niels Sandal March 03, 2006 0
Great picture! Perfect light. #2492279
Rakesh Syal
March 04, 2006
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Carolyn J. Connolly March 04, 2006 0
Rakesh, this was a *MOST* deserving Finalist...and, IMHO, should have received a placing!!! ;o) It's SUCH a BEAUTIFUL image!!! :o) #2493995Sandra Freyler April 17, 2006 0
This is really beautiful, Rakesh! Wonderful work and Congratulations! :) #2652162
Rakesh Syal
April 17, 2006
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Melissa G. Meiselman April 19, 2006 0
Happened to come upon this image while surfing. For me, this is a stand out image...absolutely beautiful. There are many scenes that I see while browsing BP...this one has an elusive quality that none of the others have. #2661813
Rakesh Syal
April 19, 2006
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Mike F. Anderson May 18, 2006 0
Rakesh, this is truly excellent! I'm so impressed with the lighting and mood you have captured here. So well done!! #2779011Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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