• Photos

  • Level

  • Score

THE AIR OF DETERMINATION

© Rakesh Syal

THE AIR OF DETERMINATION

Uploaded: July 09, 2006

Description

A window light portrait of a Naamdhari sikh boy!!

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 09, 2006

Excellent portrait, Rakesh!! #480575

Melissa G. Meiselman July 09, 2006

Now this is a totally dazzling black and white image with superb lighting and and fantastic composition!!! Just wonderful, Rakesh!!! #3004495

Tricia L. Olson-Giles July 09, 2006

Rakesh,

I'm new here, and don't do portrait work myself, but in a few short days this has become one of my favorite shots I've looked at here so far. Beautiful.

Trish #3004500

Jenny D July 09, 2006

Excellent portrait! #3004507

Kathy Radford July 09, 2006

Wonderful B&W shot Rakesh. Love the lighting. Kathy in NH #3004537

William C. Raco level-classic July 09, 2006

Very striking pose, light and composition
Nicely done, Rakesh!

Bill #3004542

John Connolly July 09, 2006

An inspirational pose, together with dramatic lighting, make this an outstanding capture, Rakesh! #3004638

Lynne Morris July 09, 2006

Wonderful portrait Rakesh, lovely lighting and composition! #3004700

Kay Beausoleil July 09, 2006

A smashing B&W, Rakesh; the tones and the light are superb, as is your model's pose. #3004704

Jim Kinnunen level-classic July 09, 2006

Wonderful B&W image, Rakesh!!! The eyes and lighting are fantastic!!! #3004728

Tarun Bose July 09, 2006

Excellent portrait in b&w. Light and shade effect is great. #3004773

Graeme yew Chow July 09, 2006

Great b/w portrait with his relax pose, Rakesh. #3005298

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic July 09, 2006

A wonderful portrait Rakesh!,
Amalia #3005371

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic July 09, 2006

Super B&W! Love the lighting as well. #3005433

Anne D. Eigen July 09, 2006

Superb use of the window light, Rakesh! Amazing portrait!!! #3005482

Robyn Mackenzie July 09, 2006

First-class portrait, Rakesh! #3005725

Chastity Abbott July 09, 2006

Very dramtic lighting, and amazing expression captured! Good job. #3005962

Lavone Vannoy July 09, 2006

Wonderful lighting. Bold capture! Great job! #3005999

Su Sana E. P level-classic July 09, 2006

A very striking classic portrait, Rakesh!! #3006199

Rakesh Syal level-classic July 10, 2006

Thank you so much my friends!! #3006343

Ross Throndson July 10, 2006

Stunning Portrait, Rakesh!! Great Job!! :^) #3006538

Manuel Barrera July 10, 2006

Excellent portrait #3006706

Bridgette B July 10, 2006

Stunning portrait!! #3007791

Paula Dwyer July 10, 2006

Excellent portrait in B&W with super lighting!! An absolutely fantastic capture Rakesh!! :) #3008128

Pamela Shane July 10, 2006

Like the expression you captured Rakesh; b&w is so perfect for this image! :) #3008551

Jenny Bosmans July 10, 2006

SUPERB portrait capture, Rakesh! :) #3008692

Bill Wyatt July 10, 2006

The window light worked extremly well! Incredible portrait and B&W work, Rakesh! #3009263

Terry L. Ellis level-classic July 10, 2006

Intriguing and captivating portrait, Rakesh! Perfect light and tones. #3009670

Tamera S. Phillips July 10, 2006

Wonderful portrait Rakesh. The lighting works very well in this black and white. #3010766

Al G. Juniarsam July 10, 2006

Excellent potrait shot in BW, Rakesh! Great lighting!! #3011626

Jill Odice level-classic July 11, 2006

You seem to always find the most interesting faces to photograph Rakesh! This looks like a winner to me! #3011887

Tressie Davis July 11, 2006

Masterful portrait Rakesh - love the dramatic lighting! #3012384

Mary L. Graham July 11, 2006

Awesome Portrait!! Love your newest B&W!! =) #3012901

Rakesh Syal level-classic July 11, 2006

Thank you all my friends! #3013626

Kristi A. Howson July 11, 2006

Excellent capture of character Rakesh. Beautiful lighting! #3013945

July 11, 2006

Wonderful portrait, Rakesh!! #3013993

Cyn Valentine July 11, 2006

Beautifully done..always!!! #3013998

ALLEN O. HOWARD July 11, 2006

I've read it over and over Rakesh and I'll add, The eyes and the lighting... A great portrait! #3014350

Laura Clay-Ballard July 11, 2006

fantastic! #3015585

Roger Bernabo July 11, 2006

Wonderful image and lighting--- your trademark! #3016273

Barbara Helgason July 12, 2006

Beautiful portrait Rakesh!! #3019129

Laurence Saliba level-classic July 12, 2006

Great portrait Rakesh!!!! #3019562

Rakesh Syal level-classic July 12, 2006

Thank you all my friends!! #3021654

Megan p July 15, 2006

striking portrait!!! so well done #3033488

Keith L. Clayton July 17, 2006

Portraits don't get any better than this! I am in awe! #3042105

Cassie L. Woodlee July 17, 2006

Fantastic portrait !!! #3042634

Rakesh Syal level-classic July 17, 2006

Megan, Keith and Cassie for your kind words! #3043110

To discuss, first log in or sign up (buttons are at top center of page).

Get Constructive Critiques

Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.


 

Did You Know?

Discussions by Category: You can view photo discussions on various themes in the Community > Photo Discussions section of the site.

BetterPhoto Websites: If you see an orange website link directly under the photographer's name, it's totally okay. It's not spam. The reason: BetterPhoto is the one that offers these personal photography websites. We are supporting our clients with those links.

Unavailable EXIF: If there is no other information but 'Unavailable' in the EXIF (meaning no EXIF data exists with the photo), the 'Unavailable' blurb is not displayed. If there is any info, it shows. Many photos have the EXIF stripped out when people modify the image and resave it, before uploading.


 

The following truth is one of the core philosophies of BetterPhoto:

I hear, I forget.
I see, I remember.
I do, I understand.

You learn by doing. Take your next online photography class.

You &

Love It!

BetterPhoto.com Editor's Pick


Copyright for this photo belongs solely to Rakesh Syal.
Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer. Contact photographer via gallery
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.