Inspiring Photo: THE HANDS OF ALCHEMIST #4156271

THE HANDS OF ALCHEMIST

Uploaded: July 07, 2007 05:47:05

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07-07-07
This is the DAY for me to celebrate
the completion of my two years
at BetterPhoto!! CHEERS!!

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Dominick M. Dimacale July 07, 2007

Congratulations to you Rakesh on your wonderful 2nd year anniversary with Betterphoto.com, BTW this is very lovely and I love the composition...Dominick #686686

Sharon King July 07, 2007

Congratulations Rakesh on your 2nd Anniversary here at BP! I have enjoyed your photos so much, you are a true artist in every way, thank you for the inspiration. This photo is another example of your true talent! #4481458

Gail Vitikacs July 07, 2007

I echo all of the lovely congratulations Rakesh...and we so enjoy all of the fabulous images you share! #4481472

Paul E. Earl July 07, 2007

Congratulations, Rakesh! Your photos are always an inspiration to me. This is yet another fantastic image!! #4481483

Su Sana E. P July 07, 2007

Perfect image to celebrate this special day!! Congratulations, Rakesh!! You da man!! #4481502

Mary L. Graham July 07, 2007

Beautiful Rakesh!! I love the colors and great composition!! =) haha I agree with SuSana You are da Man...congrats!!! =) #4481648

Melissa G. Meiselman July 07, 2007

This is simply gorgeous, Rakesh.. I love the golden color effects and sharp detail. Congratualtions on your second BP anniversary!!! #4481694

Dr Silly July 07, 2007

I'm glad your here at BP. BP is richer because of your wonderful photos. You have the touch of gold. And I hope to see many more of your photos. :O)
#4481719

Nancy L. Green July 07, 2007

This is fantastic Rakesh!! The tones and lighting are exquisite!! Congratulations on two wonderful years, I echo what Doc said!! <>< #4481779

Jessica Jenney July 07, 2007

Gorgeous gold tones and lighting, Rakesh! Congratulations and thank you for all your beautiful images! #4481826

Nikki McDonald July 07, 2007

Congratulations on this BP anniversary, Rakesh. I love the detail in this beautifully composed shot as well as the concept itself and the title. I agree with everyone who has thanked you for the amazing variety of wonderful photos you have posted--your work is inspirational. I would also like to thank you for your steady support of others' efforts here at BP. Everyone who comments on images they enjoy, whether frequently or just once in awhile, knows how much time it takes to do so. Thank you for finding this time. #4481880

Kathy Reeves July 07, 2007

Congratulations Rakesh on 2 years of superb photos!!!! This is excellent!! How did you get the hands that gold? #4481931

Ross Throndson July 07, 2007

Fantastic Image to celebrate with, Rakesh....Beautiful Work....Congratulations on another Great Success!! #4481984

Wendy Stevenson July 07, 2007

And such a beautiful image to do it with my friend! Masterfully shot and processed with golden results!! Here's to another two years and then some......cheers!! #4482016

Pamela Shane July 07, 2007

Outstanding image, & composition Rakesh!! Love the gold, & the hands.
Congratulations on your 2nd anniversary
at BP. Your work is truly inspirational
to all who view it. In my eyes you are
a Master Photographer!!!! #4482188

Sandra R. Alvey July 07, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS RAKESH MY DEAR FRIEND!!

Beautiful and emotion provoking work on this shot!!

Sandi #4482250

Patrick Rouzes July 07, 2007

This incredible image tells a 1000 stories, Rakesh!
Congratulations! #4482295

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 07, 2007

You never cease to amaze, Rakesh. What a superb capture. Incredible golden tones and details not to mention the way you composed it.
Congratulations on your 2 years. #4482353

Alexis Yobbagy July 07, 2007

Happy two year anniversary at BP!!! Now, what a surprise... another STUNNING photo!!! As always Rakesh, you are the master!!! #4482386

Karen Engelbreth July 07, 2007

Congratulations to you Rakesh :0)
You are a wonderful photographer... #4482545

Tamera S. Phillips July 07, 2007

Amazing image Rakesh and congratulations on your two years! I'm sure this will be a winner for you to remember. #4482594

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas July 07, 2007

Congratualtions Rakesh!,
What a great image!,
Amalia #4482629

Sam Britt July 07, 2007

Great composition, tones & lighting, Rakesh. Congratulations on your 2nd anniversary here! #4482882

Tarun Bose July 07, 2007

Congrats Ricky for completing two years in BP and delighting us with finest photographs of very high quality. I learnt a lot from your outstanding work. This resubmit is one of your outstanding work. Kahan gayeb ho gaye ho, yaar. Bahut dino se tasveer submit nahi kar rahe ho. Lagta hai koi bare assignment me jute ho. Kese ho. Jaldi hi phone per baat karunga. #4482980

Carol Sawyer July 07, 2007

Beautiful image,great tones and lighting, Rakesh! Congratulations!! #4483353

Barbara Waldoch July 07, 2007

Fantastic shot, Rakesh, to celebrate your Anniversary! #4483408

Husain Akhtar July 08, 2007

Love your friendship over the last 2 years!
You certainly have inspired many for still life photography!
The hands speak out loud and clear, Rakesh! #4483723

Glenn E. Urquhart July 08, 2007

Really like the tones, detail, lighting and contrast... Beautiful Composiition, Rakesh!!! Happy 2 year Anniversary with BP... The last year and a half that I have participated I have enjoyed and learned from your beautiful work!!! Great job, my friend and Best wishes, Glenn. #4483979

Paul Sikora July 08, 2007

Rakesh as always a beautiful job with lighting and magnificent colours in ths image #4484178

Rakesh Syal July 08, 2007

Thank you dear friends for all your inspirations, appriciations and costructive criticism during the last two years that I have been associated with you! #4485578

Lynne Morris July 08, 2007

Wow what a fantastic image Rakesh, the lighting and details are outstanding. Happy 2nd anniversary and thank you for sharing your inspirational work with us. #4485601

Karim Abiali July 08, 2007

Terrific Rakesh. ka. #4486348

Pat Gamwell July 09, 2007

Outstanding image...almost impossible to describe the depth of it's strength! You have been an inspiration to all and given us the desire to improve and the courage to keep working towards our goals. Thank you! May we share many more years of your beautifully presented art pieces. #4486992

Z. Banu July 09, 2007

Awesome image fantastic work well done. #4487337

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 09, 2007

A golden moment Rakesh. You have so much artistic ability. Congrats on your anniversary!! #4488797

Kaye Burazin July 09, 2007

I have joyfully watched your last two year journey as an artist and gentleman at BP, being a teacher and inspiration to all. I'm proud to know you and your work Rakesh. #4490374

Donna W. Neal July 10, 2007

Rakesh, congratulations on your anniversary here at BP. Lots to say about the friends you make on this site. Even if you never get to see them but you seem to know them somewhat through their pictures. I have enjoyed every picture you have ever posted and hope you continue for a very very long time. Your BP friend Donna #4491433

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 10, 2007

Congratulations, Rakesh!!!!!! Can you count all the friends you have made in the last two years?

This is an awesome image with wonderful color and clarity!!!!!! k #4492970

Indrajit Hajra July 11, 2007

Marvellous composition, terrific lighting...your gallery is an asset of BP... #4497607

Vikram Jamwal July 13, 2007

Fantastic - Need one say it! :-) #4504932

Lisa J. Boulden July 13, 2007

Congratulations on two years of mastery!!!
You certainly are an inspiration to me. Your gallery on BP is an asset to this site. Well done!!!
--lisa #4504957

Patricia A. Stalter July 24, 2007

Look for this one to be a winner! I always look for your work. I want to be like you when I grow up. :) Pat #4550796

Amit Sheokand July 29, 2007

Great composition,great tones .... I just aspire to be like to u ....am just an amatuer though...loooooong way to go for me..... #4574220

Amanda Chapman July 30, 2007

Editor's First Pick is only the beginning for this outstanding portrait of hands!!! The tones are so deep and the detail is brilliant!!!!! #4579944

Megan p August 07, 2007

This is such a winner in SO many ways Rakesh, WOW, gorgeous!! Also congratulations on your 2 years, I have always enjoyed your posts! :):) #4612836

Rakesh Syal August 07, 2007

Thank you so much all friends for such a wonderful words!! #4613281

Karen Engelbreth October 07, 2007

Fantastic image, Rakesh - big congrats on your POTD! #4892116

Su Sana E. P October 07, 2007

Rakesh, huge Congratulations on this outstanding POTD Win!! #4892120

Mary K. Robison October 07, 2007

Fantastic image, Rakesh! So deserving to be POTD!
CONGRATULATIONS to you, both for the POTD, and for two years + on the bp site! To say your work is inspiring barely begins to describe how brilliant it is! #4892130

Susie Peek-Swint October 07, 2007

Fantastic image Rakesh ~ many congrats on your POTD and your two year anniversary.. always an inspiration! #4892131

Denise Denomy October 07, 2007

Congratulations! Your photo is truly is an incredible work of art!! #4892138

Darryl Wilkinson October 07, 2007

Brilliance!! Congratulations, Rakesh!! #4892150

Jenny Bosmans October 07, 2007

Big Congratulations on the POTD as well, Rakesh! :) #4892170

Lynne Morris October 07, 2007

This is an awesome image Rakesh, many Congratulations on POTD award, well deserved. #4892182

Milan Banik October 07, 2007

Rakesh congratulations for potd with an excellent creation. #4892195

Nadya Johnson October 07, 2007

Congratulations Rakesh, on your AWESOME POTD! #4892226

Pat Gamwell October 07, 2007

This is truly my all time favorite, Rakesh! Congrats on this deserving POTD! #4892249

Bill Houghton October 07, 2007

Awesome detail and color Rakesh. Congratulations my friend, you deserve it. Bill

My Personal Photo Gallery:

Bill Houghton Photography #4892307

S P Mukherji October 07, 2007

Congratulations Rakeshji, this is another wonderful photo, as ever... #4892339

Joy Rector October 07, 2007

congrats on the POTD #4892352

Paul Sikora October 07, 2007

A most deserved POTD Rakesh. It is an excellently composed image #4892366

Marsha S. Smith October 07, 2007

Magical, Rakesh. So beautiful - congratulations on the POTD! #4892467

Jeff Robinson October 07, 2007

Congrats Rakesh on your outstanding image and well deserved POTD! #4892470

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett October 07, 2007

Congratulations on both this super POTD as well as your 2nd Aniversary here with BF ..... Steve #4892483

Graeme yew Chow October 07, 2007

Congratulation on your potd WINNER, Rakesh. #4892500

Deborah C. Lewinson October 07, 2007

Congrations on your POTD, Rakesh, for this gorgeous artwork!
-Debby #4892504

Anna Diederich October 07, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS on your POTD, Rakesh! #4892551

Morteza Safataj October 07, 2007

Beautiful shot and Congrations on your POTD, Rakesh!! #4892590

Laura Clay-Ballard October 07, 2007

gorgeous! congrats! #4892628

David Phalen October 07, 2007

BIG Congrats on a well deserved POTD! #4892630

Mary Timman October 07, 2007

Congratulations on both...Anniversary and a beautiful POTD! #4892636

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 07, 2007

Wow! What a beautiful image!

Congrats on BP Photo of the Day Rakesh!

Your work is always outstanding, you are a great artistic photographer!

jo ann c.

#4892639

VISHVAJIT JUIKAR October 07, 2007

wow what a lovely picture

Congrats RakeshJi on BP, POTD #4892651

Ray Clarke October 07, 2007

Congrats on this wonderful POTD Rakesh, Great capture!!!(R) #4892658

Linda D. Lester October 07, 2007

Beautiful....Congratulations!!!! #4892688

Jenny D October 07, 2007

Wonderful image Rakesh!! Congrats!!! #4892740

Carolyn M. DAlessandro October 07, 2007

Congratulation! Absolute beauty..amazing how the Alchemist can change things and you captured his work perfectly. Enjoy this special honor.Carolyn #4892743

Girish Vaghela October 07, 2007

Congratulation! Perfect, Rakesh! #4892802

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 07, 2007

Congratulations on your POD, Rakesh!!!!
Wonderful image!!!!! ♫ k #4892803

Ronald F. Fischer October 07, 2007

WOW, Rakesh, what a powerful image!! Awesome work! Congrats on the POTD!! #4892809

Stephen Zacker October 07, 2007

A powerful image indeed. Like your composition. Congratulations #4892820

Judyann Plante October 07, 2007

Rakesh, Congratulationson this exquisite POTD!!!

Judyann <>< #4892826

Shelly A. Van Camp October 07, 2007

Beautiful! Congrats on POTD!! #4892837

Leonard Pierce October 07, 2007

Congratulations on this fantastic POTD and on your two-year anniversary! Thank you for two years of fantastic imagery and inspiration. #4892838

Cyn Valentine October 07, 2007

Outstanding Potd Rakesh..congratulations! #4892844

Nancy L. Green October 07, 2007

One word my friend...OUTSTANDING!!! Congratulations on a fantastic POTD!!! <>< #4892860

Ken Smith October 07, 2007

Super job, Rakesh! Beautiful photo, and congratulations! #4892900

Cheryl Meisel October 07, 2007

OHhhhhhhhh my gosh what a WONDERFUL SHOT. How I love this. So deep and artistic. BIG BIG WOW from me on this one!
Big CONGRATS on your wins with this it is just AWESOME!
Cherylm #4892908

Datha Y. Thompson October 07, 2007

Beautiful work Rakesh!! Congratulations :0) #4892950

William C. Raco October 07, 2007

Congratulations on the POTD, Rakesh
Excellent work!

Bill #4892969

Katrina Thorsen October 07, 2007

Congratulation on 2 years and a POTD!! Beautiful image! You are always such a wonderful inspiration!!! #4892971

Evy Johansen October 07, 2007

Big congratulations on this awesome POTD, Rakesh! #4893040

Vicki L. Filippin October 07, 2007

Tres' Magnifique, Rakesh.
Many congratulations on this winner.

Thank you for sharing 2 years of your heart, soul, and amazing images with your fellow BP-er. You are truly an inspiration to us all.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. #4893047

Elisabeth A. Gay October 07, 2007

What an outstanding picture, and the perfect one to celebrate your 2nd anniversary with BP - thank you for all that you have shared with us and all your encourgement!
Ann #4893056

Jill Flynn October 07, 2007

The tones make a strong impact. What a beautiful and emotive image Rakesh. Congratulations on your POTD!!!! And a belated congratulations on your 2 years with BP! #4893084

Jim Britt October 07, 2007

Really nice shot. Very dramatic. Congrats on your POTD. #4893101

Dr Silly October 07, 2007

Congratulations Rakesh on your super POTD. :O)
#4893144

Lisa J. Boulden October 07, 2007

Congratulations on this WONDERFUL POTD!!!
Congrats also on 2 years AND 3 months here at BP!!!
--Lisa #4893155

Josselyne Klecanda October 07, 2007

Beautiful composition, congratulation Rakesh. #4893251

Rahul Sharma October 07, 2007

Congratulations Rakesh Ji on this Brilliant POTD....... #4893338

Jill Odice October 07, 2007

Rakesh! OMG this has to be one of the very best POTD's I have seen here at BP! Worthy of the Grand Prize!!! Beautiful and going into my favs! I haven't been here much lately, but had to log in just to say Congrats to you for this amazing image! #4893367

Mike D. Perez October 07, 2007

Congratulations on yout great POTD, Rakesh! #4893415

Cesar J. La Rosa October 07, 2007

Wonderful photograph, Rakesh!!! Excellent composition, gold tones and lighting. Congratulations on your very well-deserved POTD!!!
Cesar #4893545

Vikram Jamwal October 07, 2007

Many congratulations on this wonderful picture Rakesh Ji! #4893592

Rakesh Syal October 07, 2007

Thank you friends and BP for your great and continuous support, my best regards to you all, Rakesh #4893603

Deborah K. Kelroy October 07, 2007

You are such an asset to the BetterPhoto community, Rakesh, and inspiring to those of us who aspire to become better photographers. Though I have not been a member for long, I thank you for the things I have learned from studying your captivating photography.

Congratulations on your two-year anniversary, and this outstanding photo of the day, which made my eyes open wide in awe! Blessings to you! Deborah #4893696

Tamera S. Phillips October 07, 2007

Congratulations Rakesh on this amazing Photo of the Day. Well deserved! #4893836

Geraldine E. Lefoe October 07, 2007

I must join the others Rakesh on congratulating you on an outstanding image, one of many in your fine collection. You are indeed an inspirational photographer and I would also like to thank you for sharing so much during your two years. #4894074

Revonda L. Gentry October 07, 2007

Congrats on this wonderful potd, Rakesh!! #4894270

Emile Abbott October 07, 2007

Lighting, Tones, Presentationl, Detail it has it all Rakesh. Well done and POTD to boot. #4894516

Patricia Ronan October 07, 2007

Congratulations Rakesh, beautiful POTD image:) #4894576

Lindley Johnson October 07, 2007

Congratulations, Rakesh, on this wonderful POTD! This is only one of your many inspiring images. #4894624

Jean E. Hildebrant October 07, 2007

So beautiful, Rakesh! Much congratulations on this lovely image! #4894777

Sharon Day October 07, 2007

Striking and dramatic image, Rakesh!!! Belated congratulations on your POTD! #4895007

Colleen Farrell October 07, 2007

Outstanding image, Rakesh! Congrats on your POTD! #4895324

Sandra R. Alvey October 07, 2007

Congrats on your WELL DESERVED POTD Rakesh my friend! :D

Sandi #4895338

Raymond Pauly October 07, 2007

Congratulations, Rakesh! Both on your POTD and your two years on BP! Beautiful image! #4895352

Lorri Shane October 07, 2007

congratulations, Rakesh! The beauty and mysticism of your images still draws me in after two years!!! Lorri #4895361

Pradeep K. Kaushik October 08, 2007

Outstanding capture Rakesh ji!!,
Big Congratulation on POTD & 2nd anniversary. #4896547

Allan L. Dy October 08, 2007

They've said it all Rakesh! Congratulations! Well done. #4898436

Nadine A. Lewis October 08, 2007

Oh my goodness, Rakesh!!! This is AWESOME!!! Congrats on this AMAZING POTD!!!! <>< #4898463

William Moore October 08, 2007

what a way to complete your 2nd year....Gorgeous POTD...superb congrats Rakesh.... #4899847

Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 08, 2007

A golden anniversary for you Rakesh, congratulations! #4900160

ronda chatelle October 08, 2007

WOW Rakesh!!!!!! This is sooooo AMAZING! Congratulations!!! This fasinating image is filled with spectacular details, great hues and intense emotion! I love it!! #4901139

Rakesh Syal October 09, 2007

Thank you all so very much friends for your encouraging words, they mean a lot to me!! #4903867

RC Fritz October 10, 2007

A winner for me! Big Congratulations, Rakesh! #4907779

October 10, 2007

excellent photo!! #4908194

October 10, 2007

Excellent work like the details. Congrats Rakesh. #4908916

Holly J. Jackson March 19, 2008

Another for my favorites!! AMAZING!! ; ) #5664532

Carolyn M. DAlessandro March 19, 2008

Rakesh, YOu did it again...OUTSTANDING!! congratulations my friend. Many more #5665323

Rakesh Syal February 17, 2009

Thank you all for your kind considrations... #7176173

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