Inspiring Photo: THE PHILOSOPHER #2567326

THE PHILOSOPHER

Uploaded: August 19, 2006

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Today is the
WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY
Let us all celebrate this day.

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David L. Luchowski August 19, 2006

Beautiful.A great portrait in all regards.Excellent contrast and clarity of detail.Well done my friend. #506017

Julie Robinson August 19, 2006

A wonderful image Rakesh! #3183763

Darla C. Sammons August 19, 2006

very nice portrait. love the black and white. #3183783

Donna Roberts August 19, 2006

WOW - I had no idea that today was so special Rakesh....!
I love this signature style image from you....fantastic presentation in b&w.
:-) ddu
#3183788

Allan Farnsworth August 19, 2006

Well done. #3183861

Pat Gamwell August 19, 2006

AWESOME! Another winner here, my friend! #3183883

Lynne Morris August 19, 2006

WOW Rakesh, this is another stunning portrait, fantastic capture. #3183900

Su Sana E. P August 19, 2006

Rakesh, what a Great image to celebrate this day!! Bet we see this image again.
#3183902

Helen N. McHugh August 19, 2006

Stunning portrait Rakesh! Prfect for World Photography Day! #3183940

Glenn E. Urquhart August 19, 2006

Outstanding portrait, Rakesh!!! Very fitting image for an important day! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #3183994

Jim Huffield August 19, 2006

Marvelous portrait Rakesh. Jim #3184137

Kathy Radford August 19, 2006

Excellent shot to celebrate World Photography Day. His eyes tell the story. Kathy in NH #3184139

Kathleen K. Parker August 19, 2006

Happy World Photography Day! And of course, a superb portrait!!! Cheers!
kk #3184237

Kathleen K. Parker August 19, 2006

Happy World Photography Day! And of course, a superb portrait!!! Cheers!
kk #3184239

Rakesh Syal August 19, 2006

THE PHILOSPHER

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member since: 5/24/2005 Perfect image for today, Rakesh! And another outstanding portrait of your friend! Have a peaceful weekend, my friend! :)

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Mary Timman August 19, 2006

What a beautiful portrait. Great clarity and light.
Thanks for the info also...didn't know that. #3184328

William C. Raco August 19, 2006

Fantastic portrait, Rakesh!
Excellent light, texture, pose and detail
Very well done

Bill #3184431

Joy Rector August 19, 2006

beautiful job #3184433

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. August 19, 2006

WONDERFUL, my friend, simply wonderful! I think it's my favorite that you have taken of your friend. Bravo!! #3184452

Tony Gough August 19, 2006

Great portrait Rakesh, well composed and lit, also very sharp. #3184615

Chastity Abbott August 19, 2006

Gorgeous!!! Happy Photographers day!! :o) #3184657

David Phalen August 19, 2006

Another wonderful portrait Rakesh. Outstanding details and light. Well done!

Thanks for the info on World Photography day. Didn't know. #3184675

Melissa A. Mannon August 19, 2006

Happy world Photography! You can't take a photo of this man that is less than superb! love it! #3184723

Joyce Baldassarre August 19, 2006

SPECTACULAR AS USUAL!!!!!!!!!! TRULY A MASTERPIECE! #3184882

Revonda L. Gentry August 19, 2006

Beautiful clarity, composition and lighting, Rakesh!! #3184892

Carolyn J. Connolly August 19, 2006

Yet another W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L portrait image of your friend, Rakesh - I LOVE *everything* about it!! It's PERFECT in sepia tone, too!! :o)

*Happy World Photography Day* everyone...and thanks, Rakesh, for alerting us all to this very special day for us as photographers!! :o) #3184930

Peter Mantione August 19, 2006

Perfection!!!!!! #3185056

Tamera S. Phillips August 19, 2006

Great shot Rakesh. You have chosen an awesome photo to celebrate the day. A sure winner. #3185096

S P Mukherji August 19, 2006

Again flawless Rakeshji! #3185182

Melissa G. Meiselman August 19, 2006

I love your dramatic lighting, sharp details and wonderful composition. This is a terrific portrait, Rakesh!!!! #3185258

Leonard Pierce August 19, 2006

What a fantastic portrait for World Photohraphy Day Rakesh. If we were to select the world's best photographer to represent this day, it would have to be YOU!! #3185288

Nicole Kessel August 19, 2006

Awesome Rakesh! #3185456

Kay E. Mahoney August 19, 2006

Fantastic portrait. Love the close up and the color. #3185459

Kerby Pfrangle August 19, 2006

Excellent model and closeup. Lovely portrait. #3185472

Shelly A. Van Camp August 19, 2006

Wonderful picture, Rakesh!!! #3185499

Rakesh Syal August 19, 2006

Thank you so much my friends, your words means a lot to me! #3185519

Darryl Wilkinson August 19, 2006

WOW! I didn't know of such... I better go find a picture :) SUPER portrait and concept, Rakesh! #3185534

Ronald F. Fischer August 19, 2006

Happy WPD to you, Rakesh! As usual, this portrait is incredibly powerful! #3185740

ALLEN O. HOWARD August 19, 2006

Another exceptional portrait! The clarity is stunning!!! Nor did I have any Idea of the day! #3185744

Cathy Barrows August 19, 2006

WOW!!! This is amazing...you do such a wonderful job! I know we will see this again! #3186056

Lisa D. Greer August 19, 2006

Fantastic portrait Rakesh! :) #3186075

Ken Smith August 19, 2006

Wow!! Another masterpiece. Very well done, Rakesh!! #3186088

Robert R. Goodman August 19, 2006

Let us Celebrate this Masterpiece,A beautiful portrait Rakesh!!!!!!!! #3186118

Tarun Bose August 19, 2006

Again a Fantastic winner portrait. Happy photographers day. Yaar Kapoor saheb jindabad. Meri tammana hai ke main bhi kapoor sahib ki photo utaroon. Mulakat karva dena. Khush raho Ricky. #3186376

Tarun Bose August 19, 2006

Again a Fantastic winner portrait. Happy photographers day. Yaar Kapoor saheb jindabad. Meri tammana hai ke main bhi kapoor sahib ki photo utaroon. Mulakat karva dena. Khush raho Ricky. #3186378

Judyann Plante August 19, 2006

outstanding portrait, Rakesh!

Judyann ><> #3186637

Nadine A. Lewis August 19, 2006

OUTSTANDING, Rakesh! I really thing we will see this again! Very well done!

<>< #3186684

Pamela Shane August 19, 2006

Amazing portrait, & lighting Rakesh -
my favorite of your subjects!! WINNER!!
:) #3186739

Lorraine A. Cook August 19, 2006

Fantastic Portrait to celebrate this day, Rakesh!<:)) #3187138

Susan M. Hembree August 19, 2006

Another beautiful portrait of your very photogenic friend, Rakesh! He appears to be a very intelligent and spiritual person. Happy Photograph Day to you as well! And thank you for sharing your wonderful gift here at BP. #3187159

Janine Russell August 19, 2006

Rakesh, wonderful portrait; excellent detail, lighting and textures. #3187190

Rakesh Syal August 19, 2006

Thank you all so much for beautiful words, friends! #3187305

Dorann Weber August 19, 2006

Such great clarity and wonderful lighting..Beautiful portrait Rakesh! #3187315

Ross Throndson August 20, 2006

One of your Best, Rakesh...The Light & Clarity here is STUNNING....A Winner in my book!!! #3187366

Navin Talwar August 20, 2006

Winner once again. #3187393

Daniel Diaz August 20, 2006

Masterpiece yet again my friend!!!!!! #3187709

August 20, 2006

Such excellence in your skill, Rakesh!!! #3190127

Wende Trew August 20, 2006

I agree this is such a Masterpiece!!! Love your lighting and clarity!!! Just wonderful Rakesh!! #3190188

Rakesh Syal August 20, 2006

Thank you friends! #3190898

August 21, 2006

Wonderful shot Rakesh! Great light and comp, job well done!

Best
Reine #3191562

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 21, 2006

Your friend is very photogenic. Well done, great expression Rakesh! #3196439

Mary L. Graham August 22, 2006

Beautiful Portrait Rakesh!! =) #3198070

Rakesh Syal August 22, 2006

Thank you Reine, Donna and Mary for so nice words! #3198768

Carla Metzler August 23, 2006

Outstanding portrait, Rakesh! #3204074

Guy D. Biechele August 25, 2006

Striking portait! Tones, clarity, and expression are first rate! #3213809

Rakesh Syal August 25, 2006

Thank you Carla and Guy!!! #3213906

Alison Greenwood August 28, 2006

I see winner written ALL over this Rakesh! You do the most fantastic SP's. And your use of light is just perfect! #3230746

Peggy J. Maguire September 03, 2006

Stunning!!! #3262676

Priya Vishwakarma September 22, 2006

A beautiful b/w portrait...I wish they had a Vote button....Voted!! #3346124

Rakesh Syal September 22, 2006

Alison, Peggy and Priya, you are welcome! #3347960

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