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AN EVENING STORM [Contest Finalists April 2007]

© Rakesh Syal

AN EVENING STORM

Uploaded: April 05, 2007 05:07:05

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Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict April 05, 2007

Great capture here Rakesh...Dominick #632386

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe April 05, 2007

This is really pretty, Rakesh! Love the pattern and the color contrast. Great capture! #4132187

Nadine A. Lewis April 05, 2007

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, Rakesh...LOVE the lighting!!! <>< #4132190

BILLY R. PARKER April 05, 2007

BEAUTIFUL LIGHTING RAKESH!! GREAT JOB!! BILLY #4132192

Lynne Morris April 05, 2007

Wow Rakesh this is so beautiful, love the colours and awesome lighting, wouldn't surprise me if we see it again. #4132212

Paul E. Earl April 05, 2007

WONDERFUL lighting Rakesh! Fantastic shot! #4132305

Paul Michko April 05, 2007

Very dramatic lighting and composition, Rakesh. #4132314

Robert Baer April 05, 2007

rakesh
you really caught "the light" it sure empasizes the design elements of your image. #4132319

Girish Vaghela level-classic April 05, 2007

Lovely repetition of buildings, lovely lighting, great gray sky, Winner, Rakesh! #4132351

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 05, 2007

Outstanding light; very nice work Rakesh! Jeff #4132377

Mary Timman April 05, 2007

Great perspective and very dramatic. #4132398

Melissa G. Meiselman April 05, 2007

Great visual impact with the contrast between the approaching storm and the sun lit buildings. Terrific design elements, as well, Rakesh!! #4132587

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 05, 2007

Oh my, the light is breathtaking here. Love the repetition in light and forms. I'm with those who expect to see this again. #4132589

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe April 05, 2007

This is really striking Rakesh...the lighting on the buildings and the dark sky - just beautiful! #4132601

Rakesh Syal level-classic April 05, 2007

Thank you all so much, Friends! #4132612

Lisa Clark April 05, 2007

My Goodness. This is outstanding photography. Some photography sites have a save to favorites area. This way you can revisit your favorite photos others have taken. This would be in mine. #4132824

Colette M. Metcalf April 05, 2007

This is beautiful, Rakesh!!! #4132828

Silvio Grech April 05, 2007

Outstanding, job, Rakesh!! Well done!! #4132836

Chua Wee Boo April 05, 2007

Gorgeous lighting,Rakesh! #4132840

Judy A. Lawhon April 05, 2007

Beautiful, dramatic image...well done, Rakesh!! #4132899

Nadya Johnson April 05, 2007

Wow! The composition, colors are the light are all PHENOMENAL, Rakesh! What a stunning shot! #4133009

Alexis Yobbagy April 05, 2007

Stellar composition with exceptional light and design elements!!! A real stunner!!! #4133110

Su Sana E. P level-classic April 05, 2007

Great capture with wonderful graphic designs, fabulous lighting and mood, Rakesh!! #4133115

Stephen Zacker April 05, 2007

Well seen and composed #4133228

Sharon King April 05, 2007

Terrific graphic design, gorgeous lighting and color tones Rakesh! #4133236

Milan Banik April 05, 2007

excellent shot with terrific light #4133305

Jessica Jenney April 05, 2007

Wonderful lighting and design elements, Rakesh! #4133322

Jayne Martin April 05, 2007

This is absolutely STUNNING!! I love the lighting, tone, just everything. Your gallery is an inspiration to me!! #4133406

Lorraine A. Cook April 05, 2007

WOW! A strong reminder of nature's power, Rakesh! Stunning colors and POV, my friend!<:)) #4133436

Tarun Bose April 05, 2007

Fantastic composition and excellent colour tones. Great capture Ricky. #4133442

Glenn E. Urquhart April 05, 2007

STUNNING, Rakesh!!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #4133476

Jim Huffield April 05, 2007

Beautiful composition, Rakesh. Jim #4133486

Kathy Reeves April 05, 2007

Awesome lighting, comp and color!! Beautiful Rakesh!! #4133531

Roxanne M. Bubar April 05, 2007

Rakesh, outstanding POV, image and clarity. #4133596

Melissa A. Mannon April 05, 2007

lovely lighting! #4133627

Terry L. Ellis level-classic April 05, 2007

Excellent light, colors and design elements, Rakesh! #4133685

Ronald F. Fischer April 05, 2007

Fantastic lighting on this awesome capture, my friend! #4133807

Carol Sawyer April 05, 2007

Outstanding lighting and color in this capture, Rakesh! #4133818

Hendrik Storme April 05, 2007

Gorgeous light and composition! Super!!! #4133895

Rakesh Syal level-classic April 05, 2007

Thanks for your great words, friends! #4133930

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer April 05, 2007

WOW! What a dramatic sky and superb light and contrasts, Rakesh. #4133994

Holly Shao April 05, 2007

GREAT capture, colors, and lighting, Rakesh! Love it!

Holly #4134040

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic April 05, 2007

Beautiful composition and lighting Rakesh!,
Amalia #4134055

Cheryl E. Molennor April 05, 2007

Awesom comp Rakesh #4134105

RD . April 05, 2007

Gorgeous lighting and capture Rakesh! #4134215

William C. Raco level-classic April 05, 2007

Outstanding light, composition and mood
Excellent work, Rakesh

Bill #4134219

Barbara Waldoch April 05, 2007

Beautiful job, Rakesh, the lighting is great! #4134407

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 05, 2007

AWESOME lighting, colors and composition, Rakesh!!!!! I LOVE this!!!!! :3 #4134421

Ken Smith level-classic April 05, 2007

Great job with the bold colors and lighting, Rakesh! #4134503

Renee Doyle April 05, 2007

Excellent capture Rakesh! Love the lighting and stron colours!!
#4134624

Regina L. Rickert April 05, 2007

Gorgeous Rakesh. I love the repeated shapes. The lighting is glorious. Nicely done. #4134628

Kenneth Mucke April 05, 2007

Another winner Rakesh...this is really a superb shot all around #4134704

Marsha S. Smith April 05, 2007

Fantastic, Rakesh. #4134845

Karim Abiali April 05, 2007

Wonderful Rakesh. #4134854

Nancy L. Green level-classic April 05, 2007

The lighting and lines here are awesoome Rakesh, beautifully done!! <>< #4135067

April 05, 2007

Absolutely stunning, Rakesh!! #4135085

Rakesh Syal level-classic April 05, 2007

Thank you so much for your kind words, friends! #4135118

Karen Engelbreth April 05, 2007

Wonderful and very dramatic image, Rakesh! #4135160

Evy Johansen level-classic April 06, 2007

WOW... Outstanding image, Rakesh!!! Beautiful light and colors!! #4135225

Pat Gamwell April 06, 2007

Outstanding colors and lighting, Rakesh! Extremely eye appealing! #4135263

Husain Akhtar April 06, 2007

Needle sharp image and superb take! Excellent work bhai! #4135284

Linda Boehme level-classic April 06, 2007

Great lighting and interest here Rakesh! #4135759

Gail Vitikacs level-classic April 06, 2007

OUTSTANDING...I love this perspective! #4136286

Karolyn J. Seeley April 06, 2007

Breathtaking drama - absolutely LOVE it. #4136868

Rakesh Syal level-classic April 06, 2007

Thank you so much for your wonderful words, friends!

#4136968

Nina Shields April 06, 2007

Rakesh, you are such a "Master of lighting" and images such as this totally document that title; truly outstanding! #4138113

Kaye Burazin April 06, 2007

The lighting is masterful on this very appealing capture. This could hang on a wall and appeal to most tastes and styles Rakesh. #4138197

Rakesh Syal level-classic April 06, 2007

Thank you Nina and Kaye!! #4138521

Rakesh Syal level-classic April 06, 2007

Thank you for your kind words of appriciation, friends! #4138536

Jenny Bosmans April 07, 2007

Absolutely gorgeous and superb captute, and I love it, Rakesh! :) #4141369

Lynn Haack April 08, 2007

I love the feeling this image give me...the calm before the storm...or just after (?)...very beautiful! Lynn #4143112

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 08, 2007

This is an Editor's Picks image, too, Rakesh. It deserves all the notice it gets. #4144267

John Connolly April 08, 2007

Fabulous lighting here Rakesh! Well seen and beautifully captured. #4144455

Rakesh Syal level-classic April 08, 2007

Thank you Jenny, great card my friend, Lynn, Nikki and John my friends for your great words! #4144508

Cassie L. Woodlee April 08, 2007

WOW what a capture Rakesh!! absolutely beautiful!!!!!!! #4144557

Graeme yew Chow April 08, 2007

Beauiful lights and mood, Rakesh. #4144916

ALLEN O. HOWARD April 09, 2007

Very dramatic! A wonderful composition Rakesh! #4146564

Rakesh Syal level-classic April 09, 2007

Thank you Cassie, Graeme and Allen!! #4146743

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 09, 2007

Impressive lighting and mood! Great design elements too Rakesh! #4147725

Susie Peek-Swint April 10, 2007

Wonderful composition with awesome stormy light ~ great shot Rakesh! #4151622

Pamela Shane April 15, 2007

WOW!! Love the deep color of the brooding sky; gorgeous lighting, & also
love the way you framed this Rakesh! :) #4169859

Inge S. Lasmana April 25, 2007

Very beautiful lighting and composition, Rakesh! a winner! #4210457

Carolyn J. Connolly May 12, 2007

Rakesh, this is a STUNNING stormy evening capture!! I LOVE that low angle golden sunlight just striking the selected faces of the buildings, too!! WONDERFUL colours, lighting, details, clarity, perspective AND composition!! :o) #4274274

Lori Carlson May 20, 2007

Yep, stunning is the first word that came to my mind when viewing this scene Rakesh! Striking color and a real pleasing design! Well seen and well shot, friend! :0) #4304151

Rakesh Syal level-classic May 20, 2007

Thank you so much all, friends!! #4304388

Dan Holm May 23, 2007

Congratulations on this BEAUTIFUL Finalist, Rakesh! #4318571

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 23, 2007

Oh, yes! I knew this would final! I'm betting it's a winner, too, Rakesh. #4318607

Lynn Haack May 23, 2007

I jut love this image. Congrats on your finalist! Lynn #4319108

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 23, 2007

Dramatic Sky and lighting Rakesh oh yes and congrats on wonderful finalist my friend. #4319125

Glenn E. Urquhart May 23, 2007

A BIG Congratulations on your Award, Rakesh!!! Well Deserved! Cheers, Glenn. #4319271

Claudia Kuhn level-classic May 23, 2007

Wonderfl lighting Rakesh, congrats!! #4319300

Su Sana E. P level-classic May 23, 2007

Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist, Rakesh!! #4319307

Barbara Waldoch May 23, 2007

WTG, Rakesh! #4319309

Gail Vitikacs level-classic May 23, 2007

Fantastic finalist Rakesh! #4319818

Holly Shao May 23, 2007

Congratulations, Rakesh, on this excellent Finalist!!

Holly #4319965

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe May 23, 2007

Congratulations Rakesh on this great Finalist! #4319974

Cheryl E. Molennor May 23, 2007

Excellent. Congratulations #4320687

Graeme yew Chow May 23, 2007

Well deserved finalists, congrats Rakesh. #4320976

Laurence Saliba level-classic May 23, 2007

Big congratulations on your finalist Rakesh!!! #4321259

Husain Akhtar May 24, 2007

Another big win bhai! Bhut bhut wadhayan! #4321832

Chua Wee Boo May 24, 2007

Congralutions & good luck in the next round,Rakesh! #4322029

Anna Diederich May 24, 2007

Congrats again Rakesh! #4322685

Hendrik Storme May 24, 2007

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist! #4322757

eileen bedford May 24, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Rakesh... #4323329

Mary Timman May 24, 2007

Congrats again Rakesh! #4323720

Rakesh Syal level-classic May 24, 2007

Thank you so much all for your big support, friends! #4323857

Carla Metzler May 24, 2007

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Rakesh! #4323925

ALLEN O. HOWARD May 24, 2007

Congratulations Rakesh!!! #4323998

Terry L. Ellis level-classic May 24, 2007

A fabulous finalist, Rakesh! Congratulations, again! #4325019

John Connolly May 24, 2007

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Rakesh! #4325267

Patricia Ronan May 24, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist Rakesh:) #4325740

Anita Hogue May 24, 2007

Hi Rakesh, haven't been able to post or comment for over a month. Great to see this beautiful image among the finalist! Beautiful!!!! #4325942

Megan p May 24, 2007

WOW I love the drama of this, it is so perfect!! Congratulations!! #4326093

Colleen Farrell May 24, 2007

This is gorgeous on so many levels, Rakesh--design, color, composition, details--congratulations on a great finalist! #4326194

Debra Booth May 24, 2007

Congrats on this excellent finalist, Rakesh! #4326229

Su Sana E. P level-classic May 24, 2007

Congratulations on this well deserving Winner, Rakesh!! #4326613

Colette M. Metcalf May 24, 2007

Congratulations, Rakesh!!! #4326664

Ken Smith level-classic May 24, 2007

Awesome job, Rakesh! Congrats on your win! #4326672

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 24, 2007

Knew this was a winner. Congratulations, Rakesh. #4326708

Chastity Abbott May 24, 2007

A*W*E*S*O*M*E work my friend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HUGE congrats to you on your winnings!!! #4326710

Jessica Jenney May 24, 2007

Congratulations, Rakesh on your beautiful win! #4326795

Evy Johansen level-classic May 24, 2007

BIG congratulations on your most deserving win, Rakesh!! #4326796

Sam Britt May 24, 2007

Congratulations on this winner, Rakesh! #4326821

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict May 24, 2007

Congratulations Rakesh on your win...Dominick #4326879

Sylvia Rossler May 24, 2007

Big congrats on your win Rakesh :O) #4326919

Darryl Wilkinson May 24, 2007

Love the drama in this beautiful scene, Rakesh! Congratulations on your win!! #4326942

Carolyn J. Connolly May 24, 2007

Rakesh, I'm SO-O pleased to see this image of yours receive MOST deserved recognition!! It REALLY is *such* a FABULOUSLY *dramatic* image!! Sincere CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist AND Second Place win here, my friend!! :o) #4327021

Barbara Waldoch May 24, 2007

Congratulations on your win, Rakesh! #4327027

Laurence Saliba level-classic May 24, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS on your win Rakesh!!! #4327043

Rakesh Syal level-classic May 24, 2007

My heartfelt thanks to all of you, my friends! #4327085

Carol Teal May 24, 2007

I love the light and shadow and the dark sky! Gorgeous! Congrats on your win! #4327115

Graeme yew Chow May 24, 2007

OH ! great winner and congrats Rakesh. #4327130

Pat Gamwell May 24, 2007

Breathtaking colors and lighting, Rakesh! BIG CONGRATS! #4327164

Dan Holm May 25, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS on your VERY well deserved WIN, Rakesh!! #4327216

Paul E. Earl May 25, 2007

A gorgeous winner, Rakesh! #4327306

Husain Akhtar May 25, 2007

What a fabulous picture and win Rakesh! Big congratulations!
#4327343

Debbie Hartley May 25, 2007

Congratulations on your awesome winner Rakesh! #4327345

Mary K. Robison May 25, 2007

Fantastic lighting and graphics, Rakesh!
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win! #4327359

Kay Beausoleil May 25, 2007

Congratulations on your win for this excellent image, Rakesh! #4327379

Holly Shao May 25, 2007

Congratulations on your wonderful win, Rakesh!

Holly #4327702

Claudia Kuhn level-classic May 25, 2007

Beautiful light, congrats on your win Rakesh!! #4327768

Glenn E. Urquhart May 25, 2007

Congratulations on a terrific win, Rakesh!!! Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #4327908

Milan Banik May 25, 2007

Congratulations Rakesh on this win .like this earlier too. #4328195

Regina L. Rickert May 25, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful winner, Rakesh! #4328290

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 25, 2007

Super lighting and design elements Rakesh, congratulations!!! #4328323

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict May 25, 2007

Superb image, Rakesh, congratulations on your win!!!
-Debby #4328582

Donna W. Neal May 25, 2007

AWESOME light!!!
Congratulations on this winner Rakesh. #4328620

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic May 25, 2007

Rakesh, Congratulations on your second place winner. #4328705

Lynne Morris May 25, 2007

WTG Rakesh, this is an awesome winner, loved it when I saw it first time! #4328738

Alexis Yobbagy May 25, 2007

Congratulations Rakesh!!! This is such an incredibly beautiful shot!!! #4329002

Megan p May 25, 2007

Congratualtions Rakesh, this is such a winning image! #4329286

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe May 25, 2007

Congratulations on your multiple Winners, Rakesh! #4329293

Rakesh Syal level-classic May 25, 2007

Thank you so much all friends! #4329316

Nadya Johnson May 25, 2007

Love this shot, Rakesh! So glad to see it got the gold!! Congratulations! #4329341

Tarun Bose May 25, 2007

Huge congrats Ricky, for your most deserving winner. #4329404

Carla Metzler May 25, 2007

Congratulations on your win, Rakesh! #4329684

Marijana Fajgl May 25, 2007

Congratulations Rakesh, wonderful capture! #4329704

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 25, 2007

Rakesh,
I am so glad to see this with a gold. Congratulation my friend. #4329743

Patricia Ronan May 25, 2007

Congratulations on your win Rakesh :0) #4330029

William C. Raco level-classic May 25, 2007

Outstanding color and light
Beautiful work, Rakesh
Congratulations,

Bill
#4330597

Sharon King May 25, 2007

A Big Congrats my friend!! #4330709

Kristi A. Howson May 25, 2007

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Rakesh. The lighting is so awesome here! #4330914

Kristi A. Howson May 25, 2007

I guess I'm a little behind..Congralations on this awesome winner...so glad to see it here! #4330919

Cora Miller level-classic May 25, 2007

The dramatic lighting and contrasts in this image really make it special. Congratulations on your win, Rakesh. #4331095

Rakesh Syal level-classic May 25, 2007

Thank you friends!! #4331203

Janine Russell level-deluxe May 25, 2007

Rakesh, excellent colors, lighting and DOF; BIG CONGRATULATIONS on your SECOND PLACE WIN! #4331243

Renee Doyle May 26, 2007

Big congratulations on this wonderful winner Rakesh!!!!
#4331358

Ross Throndson May 26, 2007

Hi Rakesh, Many Congratulations on this Wonderful Winner!! Sorry I'm late....we've had some internet problems here. Beautiful Image!! #4331904

Gail Sullivan level-classic May 26, 2007

Rakesh...big congrats to you on your win...this is gorgeous! #4331931

David Phalen May 26, 2007

BIG congrats on a well deserved winner! #4332061

Stephen Zacker May 26, 2007

Like the dramatic lighting. Congratulations #4332376

Lindley Johnson level-classic May 26, 2007

Huge congratulations on your stunning winner, Rakesh! I love the color contrast and the warm light on the repeated shapes of the buildings - superb! #4332935

Mary Timman May 27, 2007

Awesome winner Rakesh. Congratulations. #4335248

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 27, 2007

Congratulations on your winner! #4335476

May 28, 2007

Simply stunning. I wonder how you take such lovely photos. Congrats. #4339396

Terry L. Ellis level-classic May 28, 2007

Awesome light and winner, Rakesh! Congratulations! #4339969

Joan Kocak May 29, 2007

Congratulations to you Rakesh, you are an inspiration!!! #4341682

Silvio Grech May 29, 2007

Congratulations on your win Rakesh!! #4342986

ronda chatelle level-classic May 30, 2007

Congratulations Rakesh! This is SPECTACULAR in every way!!! #4346019

Rakesh Syal level-classic May 30, 2007

Thank you all so much, friends! #4346752

Vicki Hunt May 30, 2007

Congratulations!!! #4347898

Jill Flynn June 02, 2007

Gorgeous light and colors Rakesh! A big congratulations on your win! #4359777

Lori Carlson June 03, 2007

Still just love it Rakesh! And now I offer my big congrats to you!! Well done! :0) #4361093

Patrick R. McMullen June 09, 2007

Congratulations Rakesh! Great light and excellant subject matter.
Pat #4381436

Lorri Shane August 21, 2008

Very nice light, sky and design, Rakesh! Congrats. #6342460

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