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PEAR & POTTERY

© Rakesh Syal

PEAR & POTTERY

Uploaded: November 12, 2007 17:58:10

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Wish everyone at PN a very Happy and prosporous Diwali!!

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Anita Hogue November 12, 2007 0

Beautiful presentation, Rakesh! Love that pear in the bottom corner. Excellent contrast! #784828

Linda L. Ruiz November 12, 2007 0

love, love, love it. #5063399

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 12, 2007 0

An Outstanding still-life image Rakesh!! Jeff #5063481

Liz blahh November 12, 2007 0

Love the Shadow play, lighting and contrast of colors with the pear against the blue. Niceely done! #5063527

Robert R. Goodman November 12, 2007 0

Absolutely stunning,Rakesh.Beautiful still life!!!!!!! #5063599

Tiia Vissak November 12, 2007 0

Wow! A great capture! Beautiful colors & details! #5063642

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 12, 2007 0

Absolutely perfect! A winner! #5063677

November 12, 2007 0

Beautiful.Nice art.Well done.I like the color. #5063821

Alexis Yobbagy November 12, 2007 0

Fantastic colour contrast with the pear!!! Beautifully put together!!! #5063829

Melissa G. Meiselman November 12, 2007 0

Outstanding still life with incredible color contrast between the pear and the dishes, Rakesh!! This is a really beautiful image!! #5063855

Lynne Morris November 12, 2007 0

This is a stunning still life Rakesh, I am sure we will see this beauty again! #5063960

Paul Michko November 12, 2007 0

Excellent still life, Rakesh. #5064515

Ronald Balthazor November 13, 2007 0

Another eyecatching work of art, Rakesh. #5065161

Colette M. Metcalf November 13, 2007 0

Winner!!! #5065591

Dr. Harmeet Singh November 13, 2007 0

Wow..Excellent still life capture.This one is Gorgeous.It is a Winner.. #5066470

Daniella Puente November 13, 2007 0

Light, composition, is all amazing! A still life winner already SUPERB WORK dear Rakesh... #5068353

November 13, 2007 0

Phenomenal still life - gorgeous lines and use of complimentary color w/ the pear. Wow. A sure winner. #5069391

Sandra R. Alvey November 14, 2007 0

Gorgeous Still Rakesh! I love that pop of color against the subdued lines of the plates and bowl. Wonderful lighting!

#5070670

Vicki L. Filippin November 14, 2007 0

Simply stunning image, Rakesh, as always. I love how you used the blue background to blend towards the blue plates then adding the pop of color with the pear. We can all learn SO much from you. Thank you for sharing your unique eye with us again.
:-) #5070799

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 15, 2007 0

Fantastic lighting and tones in this beautiful image Rakesh, a winner for sure!! <>< #5075329

Rakesh Syal level-classic November 15, 2007 0

Thank you so much all for your kind words of support!! #5075356

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic November 15, 2007 0

The composition and lighting are wonderful Rakesh!,
Amalia #5078268

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 16, 2007 0

Gorgeous color and design elements, Rakesh! The lighting is magnificent!
A real winner in my eyes!
--Lisa #5082086

Lynn Haack November 19, 2007 0

Outstanding and inspiring...Lynn #5092896

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 20, 2007 0

Absolutely gorgeous, deserves a win in my book!

jo ann c. #5102049

David Phalen November 21, 2007 0

Another fantastic still life. Love the shapes, color tones and the pear adds a perfect touch. #5106853

Tarun Bose November 22, 2007 0

As usual a fantastic still life shot from the Master. Outstanding natural lighting. Lovely colours. Great work Rakesh. #5109505

Guy D. Biechele level-classic November 27, 2007 0

I love your dark pottery still lifes. The pear really lights this one up! #5136387

Cesar J. La Rosa December 06, 2007 0

I knew this one was yours as soon as I saw the thumbnail. Excellent composition, colors texture and lighting. Wonderful work, as usual!!!
Cesar #5173836

Patricia Ronan December 19, 2007 0

Congratulations on your 2 beautiful finalists Rakesh:) #5228694

RC Fritz December 19, 2007 0

Beautiful still life. Great composition. Congratulations, Rakesh! #5229067

Gail Vitikacs level-classic December 19, 2007 0

No surprise on this beauty! CONGRATULATIONS! #5229173

Girish Vaghela level-classic December 19, 2007 0

You are great, I always enjoy your images, Congratulations, Rakesh! #5229255

Rakesh Syal level-classic December 19, 2007 0

Thank you for your kind support friends! #5229290

Megan p December 20, 2007 0

Ohhhhhhh Beautiful, I love yellow and blue together!!!!Gorgeous light Rakesh!! #5229396

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on your finalist! Excellent Rakesh! #5229573

Jennifer L. Alder December 20, 2007 0

Excellent in every way! Congrats on this amazing finalist, Rakesh! :) #5229613

Ronald Balthazor December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on this well deserved finalist, Rakesh. #5229812

Melissa G. Meiselman December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations, Rakesh on this beautiful finalist!! #5229900

Guy D. Biechele level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Glad to see that this gorgeous still life was picked as a Finalist. Congratulations! #5229926

Barbara Waldoch December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on this spectacular finalist, Rakesh! #5230169

Jessica Jenney December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations, Rakesh on your gorgeous still life! #5230200

Nadya Johnson December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations Rakesh, on your exquisite finalist! #5230479

Linda D. Lester level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist! Good luck in the next round!! #5230554

Deborah Lewinson level-addict December 20, 2007 0

Stunning and outstanding finalist, Rakesh!
Congratulations,
Debby #5230630

Sandra R. Alvey December 20, 2007 0

Rakesh congrats on ALL your gorgeous finalists! Good luck my friend in the next round of judging!! #5231036

Dan Holm December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on this outstanding WINNER, Rakesh! #5231181

Su Sana E. P level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Huge Congratulations on this beautiful Winner, Rakesh!! #5231222

Ken Smith level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Excellent work, Rakesh! Congrats again! #5231341

Terry L. Ellis level-classic December 20, 2007 0

An outstanding Second Place win, Rakesh! Sorry I didn't get to congratulate you sooner on your finalist. It went so quickly! So good to hear from you! #5231424

Jennifer L. Alder December 20, 2007 0

CONGRATS, Rakesh, on this sensational WINNER!!!! :) #5231449

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations Rakesh on a great Winner! #5231603

Sharon Day December 20, 2007 0

Another awesome still life, Rakesh!!! Big congratulations! #5231706

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on your second place win Rakesh! #5231770

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on your second place winner, Rakesh. #5231908

Cheryl E. Molennor December 20, 2007 0

Perfect!! Congratulations! #5231951

Susana Ms Heide December 20, 2007 0

You have a one-of-a-kind style Rakesh!!! I usually recognize your still life images form the thumbnails. Your lighting is perfection!!! Love the smooth textures!! Many CONGRATS!! #5232039

Evy Johansen level-classic December 20, 2007 0

BIG congratulations on your beautiful win, Rakesh!! #5232323

Sylvia Rossler December 20, 2007 0

This is a so beautiful still life Rakesh !! BIg Big congrats on your so well deserved win :O) #5232413

Barbara Waldoch December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations Rakesh on this wonderful win! #5232710

Mary K. Robison December 20, 2007 0

CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Rakesh! Gorgeous still life! #5232841

Laurence Saliba level-classic December 20, 2007 0

A BIG Congrats to you on this splendid winner Rakesh!!!!!!! #5232926

Manuel Barrera December 20, 2007 0

Well deserved! Congratulations, Rakesh #5232989

Renee Doyle December 20, 2007 0

I so admire your work!! Big congratulations to you Rakesh on this super win! #5233024

Autum Rhoades December 20, 2007 0

Stunning use of color and presentation - great work! Congrats on your win! #5233642

Sharon King December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations Rakesh on this terrific still life winning image! #5233659

Rakesh Syal level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Thank you so much all my friends for your kind messages! #5233937

Girish Vaghela level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Great win, Congratulations, Rakesh! #5234099

Dr. Harmeet Singh December 20, 2007 0

Big Congratulations on this big winner,Syal Ji. #5234132

Aimee S. McMaster December 20, 2007 0

....much congratulations on this wonderful winner Rakesh....Aimée #5234248

Dr Silly level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations Rakesh on this wonderful win. :O)
#5234249

Jill Flynn December 20, 2007 0

So elegant in its presentation. And the pear is the perfect touch Rakesh. BEAUTIFUL still life. No one does it better. Congratulations on your WIN! #5234382

Cathy Stancil December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on this brilliant still, Rakesh!! Excellent work, as always! #5234630

Bill Wyatt December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on your Winner!! #5234683

Emile Abbott level-classic December 20, 2007 0

Great lighting on this still life winner and a huge congratulation Rakesh on your exceptional talents. #5234696

Nadya Johnson December 20, 2007 0

Rakesh, congratulations on your very stunning Winner! #5234892

Kristi A. Howson December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on this wonderful Winner Rakesh! Contrasts and tonal values are so incredible! #5235018

David Phalen December 20, 2007 0

BIG Congrats on a well deserved Winner! #5235120

ALLEN O. HOWARD December 20, 2007 0

Beautiful Rakesh! Congratulations! #5235171

Stephen Zacker December 20, 2007 0

Stunning still life. Congratulations #5235328

Patricia Ronan December 20, 2007 0

Congratulations on your win Rakesh:)
Beautiful image:) #5235930

Colleen Farrell December 21, 2007 0

Outstanding work, Rakesh--congratulations on your win! #5236389

Anita Hogue December 21, 2007 0

Congratulations on this fabulous image, Rakesh! #5236401

Claudia Kuhn level-classic December 21, 2007 0

Beautiful still life Rakesh, congratulations to you! #5236444

Sam Britt December 21, 2007 0

Congratulations on this winner, Rakesh! #5237128

Graeme yew Chow December 21, 2007 0

Congratulation on your super win, Rakesh. #5237201

Corinne M. Thompson December 21, 2007 0

Excellent image...Congrats Rakesh! #5237598

Tarun Bose December 21, 2007 0

Big, big congrats Ricky for your excellent winner. Well done. #5237882

eileen bedford December 21, 2007 0

Congratulations on this Great Win Rakesh... #5238816

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 21, 2007 0

Congratulations on your win, Rakesh! Your still-life images are always lovely. #5240438

RC Fritz December 21, 2007 0

Congratulations on your WIN!!! #5240746

Marsha S. Smith December 22, 2007 0

Beautiful study, Rakesh. Congratulations! #5241499

Deborah Lewinson level-addict December 22, 2007 0

Hearty congrats on your win, Rakesh! #5242195

Sanjay KH December 26, 2007 0

Congrats!! very nicely done. #5253830

Ross Throndson December 28, 2007 0

Many Congratulations, Rakesh, on this Wonderful Winner......Have a Happy & Safe New Year!!! #5259658

Milan Banik December 28, 2007 0

congratulations Rakwsh #5259872

Darryl Wilkinson January 01, 2008 0

Rakesh, Really nice to see your incredible work among the winners! Congratulations on a most deserving award!

Happy New Year to you! #5274763

Vicki Hunt January 07, 2008 0

Beautiful! congrats! #5305396

Donna W. Neal April 05, 2008 0

Rakesh, I just looked at your gallery trying to catch up a bit. WOW so many beauties! Do you use filters on these to change the colors or do you really have black, blue and white. I love these shots and they seem to always be winners. Great lighting and still lifes. #5746871

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