Inspiring Photo: INTROSPECTION #2 #3077941

INTROSPECTION #2

Uploaded: November 28, 2006 09:26:42

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

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Revonda L. Gentry November 28, 2006 0

An amazing and wonderful portrait, Rakesh!! #563687

Manuel Barrera November 28, 2006 0

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

Dr. Harmeet Singh November 28, 2006 0

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

Renee Doyle November 28, 2006 0

Fantastic Rakesh!
#3641284

Carol Sawyer November 28, 2006 0

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

Glenn E. Urquhart November 28, 2006 0

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

Carolyn M. Fletcher November 28, 2006 0

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 0

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

Barbara Waldoch November 28, 2006 0

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

Barbara Waldoch November 28, 2006 0

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 0

Very powerful and moving portrait, Rakesh!! #3641357

Barbara Waldoch November 28, 2006 0

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

Barbara Waldoch November 28, 2006 0

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

Barbara Waldoch November 28, 2006 0

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 0

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

Colleen Braun November 28, 2006 0

wonderful... #3641502

Ross Throndson November 28, 2006 0

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

Ray Thoms November 28, 2006 0

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

Melissa A. Mannon November 28, 2006 0

very nice Rakesh! #3641749

Robert R. Goodman November 28, 2006 0

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

Sharon King November 28, 2006 0

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

Jeff Robinson November 28, 2006 0

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

Linda D. Lester November 28, 2006 0

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

Ken Smith November 28, 2006 0

Beautiful portrait, Rakesh! #3641934

Su Sana E. P November 28, 2006 0

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

Barbara Helgason November 28, 2006 0

Outstanding, I just love this series Rakesh! #3642132

Wende Trew November 28, 2006 0

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

Mary Timman November 28, 2006 0

Truly amazing portrait. Just breathtaking. #3642257

Rakesh Syal November 28, 2006 0

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

Melissa G. Meiselman November 28, 2006 0

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 0

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 November 28, 2006 0

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

Amy JACKSON November 28, 2006 0

Excellent portrait, Rakesh! #3642484

Ronald F. Fischer November 28, 2006 0

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

Pamela Shane November 28, 2006 0

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 November 28, 2006 0

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

Claudia Kuhn November 28, 2006 0

Wonderfl portrait, great lighting and colors! #3642962

Terry L. Ellis November 28, 2006 0

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

Bridgette B November 28, 2006 0

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

Bill Wyatt November 28, 2006 0

Wonderful lighting and colors!! #3643052

Karen Engelbreth November 28, 2006 0

Fantastic portrait, Rakesh! #3643082

Michael Khoury November 28, 2006 0

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

Nadine A. Lewis November 28, 2006 0

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

Husain Akhtar November 28, 2006 0

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 0

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

Agnes Fegan November 28, 2006 0

Beautiful work and lighting on this portrait Rakesh! #3643414

John Connolly November 28, 2006 0

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

Karen Bacon November 28, 2006 0

Outstanding portrait Rakesh! #3643699

Gail Vitikacs November 28, 2006 0

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

Mary N C. Taitt November 29, 2006 0

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

Mary N C. Taitt November 29, 2006 0

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

Darryl Wilkinson November 29, 2006 0

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

Rakesh Syal November 29, 2006 0

Thank you so much all!! #3644737

Kaye Burazin November 29, 2006 0

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 November 29, 2006 0

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

Graeme yew Chow November 29, 2006 0

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

Kathy Reeves November 29, 2006 0

Fantastic image Rakesh!!!! #3645569

S P Mukherji November 29, 2006 0

AGAIN OUTSTANDING Rakeshji!! #3646767

Lavone Vannoy November 29, 2006 0

Amazing as always Rakesh! #3647533

Rakesh Syal November 29, 2006 0

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

Dr Silly November 30, 2006 0

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

Tarun Bose December 01, 2006 0

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 0

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

Paula Dwyer December 29, 2006 0

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

Janine Russell December 29, 2006 0

Rakesh, congratulations on your finalist. #3751151

Carla Metzler December 29, 2006 0

Congratulations, Rakesh!! :) #3751158

Chastity Abbott December 29, 2006 0

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

Dr Silly December 29, 2006 0

Congratulations Rakesh. :O)
#3751342

Laurence Saliba December 29, 2006 0

CONGRATULATIONS Rakesh!!! #3751485

Deborah Sandidge December 29, 2006 0

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

eileen bedford December 29, 2006 0

Congratulations on this great finalist, Rakesh!

#3751588

Wende Trew December 29, 2006 0

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

Husain Akhtar December 29, 2006 0

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

Kenneth Mucke December 29, 2006 0

Another superb finalist....congrats #3752113

Stephanie Laird December 29, 2006 0

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

Lynn Crawford December 29, 2006 0

Congrats again Rakesh :) #3752691

Evy Johansen December 29, 2006 0

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

Kay E. Mahoney December 29, 2006 0

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

Renee Doyle December 29, 2006 0

Yeah! Congratulations Rakesh!!
#3753132

Glenn E. Urquhart December 29, 2006 0

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

Terry L. Ellis December 29, 2006 0

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

Revonda L. Gentry December 29, 2006 0

Congratulations on this wonderful portrait, Rakesh!! #3753547

Karen Beri December 29, 2006 0

Stunningly beautiful, Rakesh! Big Congrats!
Karen #3753802

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) December 29, 2006 0

Spectacular image. Congradulations. #3753843

Cathy M. Gromball December 29, 2006 0

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Rakesh!

Cathy :) #3753911

Bill Wyatt December 29, 2006 0

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 December 29, 2006 0

I agree with Bill. Congrats!! #3754298

Manuel Barrera December 29, 2006 0

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

Mary K. Robison December 29, 2006 0

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

Ray Thoms December 29, 2006 0

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

Anne D. Eigen December 30, 2006 0

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

Barbara Waldoch December 30, 2006 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Rakesh! #3755618

Candice C. Calhoun December 30, 2006 0

Big congratulations, and Happy New Year!

ccc #3755749

Tamera S. Phillips December 30, 2006 0

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

Jeff Robinson December 30, 2006 0

Very well deserved Rakesh; congrats!! Jeff #3756287

Denise M. Snyder December 30, 2006 0

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

Lorraine A. Cook December 30, 2006 0

Big Congratulations, Rakesh!<:)) #3756765

Kristi A. Howson December 30, 2006 0

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

December 30, 2006 0

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 December 30, 2006 0

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

Datha Y. Thompson December 30, 2006 0

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

Graeme yew Chow December 30, 2006 0

Congratulation Rakesh on this awesome image. #3757880

Paul G Slate December 30, 2006 0

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

Su Sana E. P December 30, 2006 0

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

Ross Throndson December 30, 2006 0

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

Barbara Helgason December 30, 2006 0

Congratulations Rakesh!! #3758884

Nancy L. Green December 30, 2006 0

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

Jennifer Rennison December 30, 2006 0

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

Linda D. Lester December 30, 2006 0

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

Gail Vitikacs December 30, 2006 0

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

Kathy Reeves December 31, 2006 0

Congratulations Rakesh!!! Outstanding! #3761435

John V. Roscich December 31, 2006 0

CONGRATULATIONS RAKESH
JOHN #3763673

Emile Abbott December 31, 2006 0

Congratulations on outstanding portrait and finalist, Rakesh. #3764285

Judyann Plante January 07, 2007 0

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 0

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

Ugur Erkmen January 08, 2007 0

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

Ugur Erkmen January 08, 2007 0

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

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