INTROSPECTION #2

© Rakesh Syal

INTROSPECTION #2

Uploaded: November 28, 2006

Description

Color version of my earlier post, of course light is from a window.

Comments

Revonda L. Gentry November 28, 2006

An amazing and wonderful portrait, Rakesh!! #563687

Manuel Barrera November 28, 2006

Great use of natural light, Rakesh, Beautiful portrait #3641272

Dr. Harmeet Singh November 28, 2006

Wow!Beautiful sir.Baba ji looks really great. #3641281

Renee Doyle November 28, 2006

Fantastic Rakesh!
#3641284

Carol Sawyer November 28, 2006

Beautiful portrait and the lighting is great, Rakesh!! #3641310

Glenn E. Urquhart November 28, 2006

Just as Stunning as the original, Rakesh!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #3641311

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 28, 2006

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! #3641313

Barbara Waldoch November 28, 2006

I always enjoy your portraits of him, because he looks like a friend of mine. Great shot, Rakesh! #3641342

Barbara Waldoch November 28, 2006

I always enjoy your portraits of him, because he looks like a friend of mine. Great shot, Rakesh! #3641343

Barbara Waldoch November 28, 2006

I always enjoy your portraits of him, because he looks like a friend of mine. Great shot, Rakesh! #3641351

Donald K. Cherry November 28, 2006

Very powerful and moving portrait, Rakesh!! #3641357

Barbara Waldoch November 28, 2006

I always enjoy your portraits of him, because he looks like a friend of mine. Great shot, Rakesh! #3641375

Barbara Waldoch November 28, 2006

I always enjoy your portraits of him, because he looks like a friend of mine. Great shot, Rakesh! #3641377

Barbara Waldoch November 28, 2006

So sorry Rakesh, the page always came up with an error, I didn't relise it was posting the message :-( #3641473

Kenneth Mucke November 28, 2006

Superbly done Rakesh..I love his pose...you really captured a man in deep thought. #3641490

Colleen Braun November 28, 2006

wonderful... #3641502

Ross Throndson November 28, 2006

Outstanding Portrait & Image, Rakesh....Beautiful!! :^) #3641643

Ray Thoms November 28, 2006

Amazing lighting and detail Rakesh....your portraits always amaze me, well done! #3641665

Melissa A. Mannon November 28, 2006

very nice Rakesh! #3641749

Robert R. Goodman November 28, 2006

A very beautiful capture Rakesh!!!!!! #3641801

Sharon King November 28, 2006

Nice to see this one in color, just Beautiful! #3641826

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 28, 2006

Outstanding portrait Rakesh!! You have really mastered the light!! Jeff #3641852

Linda D. Lester level-classic November 28, 2006

Such a wonderful model you have! Beautiful shot! #3641899

Ken Smith level-classic November 28, 2006

Beautiful portrait, Rakesh! #3641934

Su Sana E. P level-classic November 28, 2006

Rakesh, this color version is absolutely captivating!! Your use of lighting is extremely impressive here. #3642018

Barbara Helgason November 28, 2006

Outstanding, I just love this series Rakesh! #3642132

Wende Trew November 28, 2006

I agree Outstanding work Rakesh!!! It is very captivating!!! #3642255

Mary Timman November 28, 2006

Truly amazing portrait. Just breathtaking. #3642257

Rakesh Syal level-classic November 28, 2006

Thank yo so much for your valueable words, friends! #3642303

Melissa G. Meiselman November 28, 2006

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!!! #3642334

Chastity Abbott November 28, 2006

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!!! #3642354

Evy Johansen level-classic November 28, 2006

Perfection!!! Awesome image, Rakesh!! #3642455

Amy JACKSON November 28, 2006

Excellent portrait, Rakesh! #3642484

Ronald F. Fischer November 28, 2006

WOW, Rakesh, what a powerful capture!! #3642510

Pamela Shane November 28, 2006

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!!!! :) #3642554

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 28, 2006

Stunning and powerful image..super lighting as well. Great job, Rakesh! #3642746

Claudia Kuhn level-classic November 28, 2006

Wonderfl portrait, great lighting and colors! #3642962

Terry L. Ellis level-classic November 28, 2006

Outstanding portrait, Rakesh! The color, subject pose and light are incredible! #3642980

Bridgette B November 28, 2006

Magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!! #3642988

Bill Wyatt November 28, 2006

Wonderful lighting and colors!! #3643052

Karen Engelbreth November 28, 2006

Fantastic portrait, Rakesh! #3643082

Michael Khoury November 28, 2006

~~~Beautiful portrait, Gorgeous lighting~~~
M #3643186

Nadine A. Lewis November 28, 2006

OUTSTANDING, Rakesh!!! Awesome lighting, rich color, and great composition!!! <>< #3643195

Husain Akhtar November 28, 2006

Very cooperative and great character, a photographer's dream! Smashing portrait, depicting mood and expression! Great work Rakesh! Tusi naraz te nein?
#3643260

Ermanno Radice November 28, 2006

Gorgeous and intense portrait, wonderful pose and composition, Rakesh!! #3643410

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe November 28, 2006

Beautiful work and lighting on this portrait Rakesh! #3643414

John Connolly November 28, 2006

Unbelievable lighting, and superb detail here Rakesh! A flawless presentation! #3643650

Karen Bacon November 28, 2006

Outstanding portrait Rakesh! #3643699

Gail Vitikacs level-classic November 28, 2006

Fabulous...perfect in so many ways! #3643715

Mary N C. Taitt November 28, 2006

Fabulous portrait, Rakes, great detail and capture. #3644705

Mary N C. Taitt November 28, 2006

Fabulous portrait, Rakes, great detail and capture. #3644706

Darryl Wilkinson November 28, 2006

Another masterpiece, Rakesh. You two make an excellent team!! #3644727

Rakesh Syal level-classic November 28, 2006

Thank you so much all!! #3644737

Kaye Burazin November 28, 2006

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! #3644828

Janine Russell level-deluxe November 29, 2006

Rakesh, excellent color, clarity, exposure and lighting. #3644993

Graeme yew Chow November 29, 2006

Fantastic lighting and wonderful colors. The corners are well vignetted too, Rakesh. #3644995

Kathy Reeves November 29, 2006

Fantastic image Rakesh!!!! #3645569

S P Mukherji November 29, 2006

AGAIN OUTSTANDING Rakeshji!! #3646767

Lavone Vannoy November 29, 2006

Amazing as always Rakesh! #3647533

Rakesh Syal level-classic November 29, 2006

Thank you Kaye, Janine, Graeme, Kathy, Mukherji and Lavone for your so nice words! #3647594

Dr Silly level-classic November 30, 2006

Super portrait, as all ways. :O)
#3651537

Tarun Bose November 30, 2006

Outstanding portrait in colour. Looks again a winner. Jai ho, Kapoor sahib ki. Kapoor sahib ne aap ko bahut inam dilwaye hain. #3652886

Jenny Bosmans December 29, 2006

Congratulations on another beautiful Finalist, Rakesh! :) #3750920

Paula Dwyer December 29, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh on another excellent finalist!! :) #3751081

Janine Russell level-deluxe December 29, 2006

Rakesh, congratulations on your finalist. #3751151

Carla Metzler December 29, 2006

Congratulations, Rakesh!! :) #3751158

Chastity Abbott December 29, 2006

Congrats to you and good luck the next round!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful lighting and gorgeous colors!!!! #3751282

Dr Silly level-classic December 29, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh. :O)
#3751342

Laurence Saliba level-classic December 29, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS Rakesh!!! #3751485

Deborah Sandidge December 29, 2006

Congratulations on this exceptional and expressive portrait finalist, Rakesh! #3751533

eileen bedford December 29, 2006

Congratulations on this great finalist, Rakesh!

#3751588

Wende Trew December 29, 2006

Big Congrats Rakesh!!! This is such an amazing image!!!! #3752044

Husain Akhtar December 29, 2006

Another very well deserved finalist - new that - big congratulation my friend! Kapoor bhai ko mithai zaroor khilana! #3752092

Kenneth Mucke December 29, 2006

Another superb finalist....congrats #3752113

Stephanie Laird level-classic December 29, 2006

I've lost count on all of your amazing finalist! Congratulations!!!! #3752579

Lynn Crawford December 29, 2006

Congrats again Rakesh :) #3752691

Evy Johansen level-classic December 29, 2006

Big congratulations on this awesome finalist, Rakesh... Simply BEAUTIFUL!! #3752771

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 29, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3753055

Renee Doyle December 29, 2006

Yeah! Congratulations Rakesh!!
#3753132

Glenn E. Urquhart December 29, 2006

A big Congratulations on your Finalist Award, Rakesh!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #3753183

Terry L. Ellis level-classic December 29, 2006

Rakesh, congratulations on this stunning finalist! AGAIN!!!! #3753239

Revonda L. Gentry December 29, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful portrait, Rakesh!! #3753547

Karen Beri December 29, 2006

Stunningly beautiful, Rakesh! Big Congrats!
Karen #3753802

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) December 29, 2006

Spectacular image. Congradulations. #3753843

Cathy M. Gromball December 29, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Rakesh!

Cathy :) #3753911

Bill Wyatt December 29, 2006

It is good to see this face has not lost favor with the judges because it is a special face.
Congratulations on your finalist! #3754269

Ken Smith level-classic December 29, 2006

I agree with Bill. Congrats!! #3754298

Manuel Barrera December 29, 2006

A great big congratulations, Rakesh, but I like him better as a Santa Claus, lol, #3755126

Mary K. Robison December 29, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS, Rakesh, on this elegant portrait making finalist! Best of luck to you next level with it! #3755140

Ray Thoms December 29, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist Rakesh....a great one! #3755189

Anne D. Eigen December 29, 2006

Congratulations on this great finalist and good luck with it, Rakesh!!! #3755435

Barbara Waldoch December 29, 2006

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Rakesh! #3755618

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe December 29, 2006

Big congratulations, and Happy New Year!

ccc #3755749

Tamera S. Phillips December 29, 2006

Congrats once again Rakesh. Your friend makes a great subject! #3756075

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 29, 2006

Very well deserved Rakesh; congrats!! Jeff #3756287

Denise M. Snyder December 29, 2006

What a phenomenal portrait Rakesh - a well deserved finalist!!! Congrats and good luck in the next round! #3756447

Lorraine A. Cook December 29, 2006

Big Congratulations, Rakesh!<:)) #3756765

Kristi A. Howson December 29, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist and best of luck in the next round Rakesh. Beautiful capture in this natural light! #3756854

December 29, 2006

The best lighting is often the most simple..soft window lighting creates a beautiful light that allows the eye to move across the portrait. #3756988

Rakesh Syal level-classic December 29, 2006

Thank you so much all and the judges!! #3757498

Datha Y. Thompson December 29, 2006

EXCELLENT Rakesh!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! :0) #3757679

Graeme yew Chow December 30, 2006

Congratulation Rakesh on this awesome image. #3757880

Paul G Slate December 30, 2006

Congratulations on your Finalist! what a wonderful photo! #3758273

Su Sana E. P level-classic December 30, 2006

Master Rakesh, Congratulations on another classic portrait image!! #3758331

Ross Throndson December 30, 2006

Big Congratulations, Rakesh, on this Great Portrait & all of your Beautiful Finalists!!! :^) #3758358

Barbara Helgason December 30, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh!! #3758884

Nancy L. Green level-classic December 30, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh!! Wonderful image!! <>< #3759444

Jennifer Rennison December 30, 2006

Outstanding portrait, Rakesh! Congratulations on your finalist and best of luck in the next round! #3760122

Linda D. Lester level-classic December 30, 2006

Congratulations on your awesome finalist! Good luck in the next round! #3760934

Gail Vitikacs level-classic December 30, 2006

We love them all! Congratulations and best of luck! #3761025

Kathy Reeves December 30, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh!!! Outstanding! #3761435

John V. Roscich level-deluxe December 31, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS RAKESH
JOHN #3763673

Emile Abbott level-deluxe December 31, 2006

Congratulations on outstanding portrait and finalist, Rakesh. #3764285

Judyann Plante January 06, 2007

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

Congratualtions on your finalists and Happy New Year!

Judyann ><>
#3789434

Ugur Erkmen January 08, 2007

Masterful lighting and great composition.Congratulations on this well-deserved win my friend. #3795949

Ugur Erkmen January 08, 2007

Masterful lighting and great composition.Congratulations on this well-deserved win my friend. #3795954

Ugur Erkmen January 08, 2007

Masterful lighting and great composition.Congratulations on this well-deserved win my friend. #3795955

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