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THE ORACLE

© Rakesh Syal

THE ORACLE

Uploaded: August 18, 2007

Description

This is the result of twin light source, main light is from window and the fillin from a studio strobe, aperture f5.6, as per window light, shutter speed, 1/250, camera, Nikon D70. Desaturated in PS.
Hope you like this portrait, friends!

Comments

Autum Rhoades August 18, 2007

Wow - I love the intensity of his face. This is great in b&w!! #717482

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 18, 2007

I always like his portrait...great job! #4665665

Lynne Morris August 18, 2007

Fantastic b&w portrait Rakesh, this is gorgeous! #4665761

Sandra R. Alvey August 18, 2007

This man has such an interesting and intense face, I never get sick of looking at portraits of him Rakesh! Keep em comming!! Please tell this man that his portraits are well loved here at BP. :D

©Sandi #4665945

Jane Holestine August 18, 2007

Outstanding, Rakesh. The lighting is gorgeous. #4666020

Ronald Balthazor August 18, 2007

Very sharp, Rakesh. #4666047

Dr Silly level-classic August 18, 2007

Super B&W portrait. :O)
#4666449

Diane L. Thomas August 18, 2007

Whow!! This is a great portrait. You did such a super job capturing his emotions. Diane Thomas #4666642

William C. Raco level-classic August 18, 2007

Outstanding light, detail, clarity and subject
This is an outstanding portrait, Rakesh

Bill #4666816

Alexis Yobbagy August 18, 2007

Rakesh, this is your usual stunning portrait!!! I'm always in AWE of your TALENT!!!! #4667032

Margaret Sikora August 18, 2007

An absolute stunning phot Rakesh,and of course you had a great student. #4667487

Husain Akhtar August 19, 2007

Another outstanding portrait of our friend, Rakesh! Bhai Ik din mein tohade Kapoor sahib noo apne sardarji naal milawunga - dono di dahri muchh bilkul ikko di hey! #4668189

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe August 19, 2007

The eyes make the piece, and he must be very comfortable with you to let us see is humanity. Bravo Rakesh! Peace, karen #4668317

Terri L. Scribner August 19, 2007

Perfection at it's best!! Stunning B/W!! #4668331

Rakesh Syal level-classic August 19, 2007

Thank you all for such a nice words, friends! #4668561

Melissa G. Meiselman August 19, 2007

Yes, Rakesh I really like this portrait with your fantastic lighting from your two sources plus your wonderful presentation in black and white!! #4668693

Dorann Weber August 19, 2007

Absolutely wonderful portrait..Great lighting and detail Rakesh..Love the expressional eyes of your model.. #4668942

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 19, 2007

I do not only like it but find it both captivating & incredible!!! Exceptional lighitng, detail, tones, comp & clarity here my friend!!! Impressive work indeed!!! #4669151

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 19, 2007

Wonderfully compelling portrait, Rakesh. The lighting and B&W are perfect and I love the slight tilt to the head and the direct gaze. #4669295

Ronald F. Fischer August 19, 2007

Awesome portrait! #4669882

Nadine A. Lewis August 19, 2007

I LOVE this portrait, Rakesh!!! EXCELLENT lighting & conversion!!! <>< #4670459

Darryl Wilkinson August 19, 2007

Another Masterpiece, Rakesh! Awesome!! #4670484

Dr. Harmeet Singh August 19, 2007

Wonderful portrait,as usual,sir.Liked how you have used the window light and the expressions. #4671130

BILLY R. PARKER August 20, 2007

LOVE YOUR PORTRAIT WORK RAKESH!! BILLY #4672403

Girish Vaghela level-classic August 21, 2007

Awesome portrait and the title, Rakesh!! #4677740

Judyann Plante August 21, 2007

Excellent potrait, Rakesh! Terrific tones and lighting!

Judyann <>< #4677972

Jennifer L. Alder August 21, 2007

FANTASTIC!!!
Rakesh, your work is SUCH a delight to view!
:) #4678609

Tarun Bose August 21, 2007

Perfect in every respect. Outstanding portrait. Well done Ricky. #4678950

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic August 21, 2007

Wonderful portrait and lighting Rakesh!,
Amalia #4679190

Daniella Puente August 21, 2007

He has a strong look and excellent eyes contact with the camera. Very good portrait in BW.... #4679774

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 22, 2007

Excellent tones and great expression!! #4686016

Jayne Martin August 23, 2007

Perfect portrait of a very handsome man!!! The lighting is awesome! #4686506

Rahul Sharma August 23, 2007

What a wonderful portrait Rakesh Ji.... Thats really fantastic.... #4688512

Rakesh Syal level-classic August 24, 2007

Thank you so much everyone for your so encoraging words, friends! #4693056

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 24, 2007

Gorgeous and strong portrait with exceptional use of light and shadow, Rakesh. Great in B&W #4693182

Mary Timman August 25, 2007

Wow...eye catching. Just a beautiful, elegant portrait and love the B&W. #4696557

Nadya Johnson August 28, 2007

I love this portrait, Rakesh! I have an old friend who looks like this (well, his beard is shorter); and I have to wonder, why I never tried to get his picture??? I don't think I was cut out for portraits! lol. To me, yours represent the apex of the art! Another winner, I'd predict... GREAT work! #4715587

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