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A portrait of my senior friend by window light.
Happy August to everyone!!

Rakesh Syal

 
 
 
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Rakesh, excellent detail, clarity, textures and lighting.


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August 01, 2006

 

Cathy Stancil
  Beautiful lighting !! Beautiful portrait !


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August 01, 2006

 

Paul E. Earl
  He is always such a terrific subject and you capture him so well!!


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August 01, 2006

 

Dan Holm
  OUTSTANDING, dramatic portrait, Rakesh! Awersome lighting!


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August 01, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Absolutely a great portrait capture, Rakesh!! Remarkable use of lighting and wonderful color tones!!


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August 01, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  Perfection, my friend! Every portrait of this marvelous man is a winner!


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August 01, 2006

 

Dorann Weber
  Happy August to you too Rakesh..Great natural lighting on your wonderful model..Beautiful portrait...


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August 01, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Another outstanding portrait capture of your great model, Rakesh! :)


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August 01, 2006

 

David L. Luchowski
  What a great portrait,Rakesh.Beautiful.


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August 01, 2006

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  I like the b&w portrait, Rakesh - it has a sence peace.


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August 01, 2006

 

Julie Robinson
  What a wonderful photogenic Gentleman Rakesh- very well captured!


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August 01, 2006

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Another fantastic portrait, Rakesh!


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August 01, 2006

 

Paul Michko
  What an excellent portrait image, Rakesh.


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August 01, 2006

 

Alan L. Borror
  This is TRULY AWESOME, Rakesh! The lighting and composition are amazing!


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August 01, 2006

 

Michael Khoury
  ...excellent...


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August 01, 2006

 
- William C. Raco

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  Incredible portrait, Rakesh
You are amazing at bringing out character
The light and detail are excellent
Very fine work

Bill


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August 01, 2006

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  I just love your shots of this guy! Outstanding as always!


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August 01, 2006

 

Donald K. Cherry
  Very powerful portriat, Rakesh! Another winner in my opinion!


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August 01, 2006

 

Husain Akhtar
  Highly successful portriate, Rakesh! Radiating character and fantastic expressions - all superbly captured!


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August 01, 2006

 

Glenn E. Urquhart
  Striking portrait, Rakesh!!! Fantastic lighting, use of B&W, pose and very well composed. Very Well Done! Cheers, Glenn.


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August 01, 2006

 

Judyann Plante
  wonderful pose and lighting on this Magnificent portrait, Rakesh!

Judyann ><>


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August 01, 2006

 

Daniel Diaz
  Another Brilliant portrait Rakesh!!!


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August 01, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  We soooooo love seeing his portraits!


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August 01, 2006

 

Ray Thoms
  Your portraits never fail to amaze me Rakesh....excellent work!!!!


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August 01, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Outstanding portrait, the lighting and clarity is terrific. Super work, Rakesh!


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August 01, 2006

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  Dramatic portrait, Rakesh! Love how deep the b&w is. Great comp., and lighting!

<><


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August 01, 2006

 

Melissa A. Mannon
  FABULOUS!


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August 01, 2006

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  Absolutely MARVELLOUS portrait image of your friend, Rakesh!! G-R-E-A-T work...and, I just LOVE it in sepia tone!! :o)


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August 01, 2006

 

Mary L. Graham
  Excellent Portrait Rakesh!! =)


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August 01, 2006

 
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  Powerful and peaceful portrait Rakesh. You have it all, Bravo! karen


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August 01, 2006

 

Joy Rector
  beautiful shot


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  This is a great portrait Rakesh! Wonderful detail, comp and use of the natural light! Jeff


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August 01, 2006

 

Karim Abiali
  Very lovely, your friend has a very photogenic appeal!


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August 01, 2006

 

Lynne Morris
  Wonderful portrait Rakesh, and fantastic lighting, great capture.


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August 01, 2006

 

Chastity Abbott
  LOVE the way you are starting August out!!! This portrait to me is a winner in so many ways. The lighting the expression, the detail, the exposure...all look wonderful. I esp love the eyes...the wisdom they hold and the hands folded together along with the look...is wonderful. A true masterpiece. Brilliant*


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August 01, 2006

 

Megan p
  INCREDIBLE Rakesh, I love the quiet intensity, very nice!!!


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August 01, 2006

 

Ross Throndson
  I LOVE IT !!!


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August 01, 2006

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Your friends have the most interesting faces...so photogenic. Love the window lighting, the wonderful profile and the fantastic details, Rakesh!


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August 01, 2006

 

Barbara Helgason
  Great portrait Rakesh, beautifully lit!


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August 01, 2006

 

Revonda L. Gentry
  Striking!! The lighting and pose are simply fantastic!!


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- Claudia Kuhn

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  Just terrific as usual Rakesh, Happy August to you!


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- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Wow, this is a wonderful SP...Great lighting as well.


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August 01, 2006

 

Pamela Shane
  Ah - my favorite of your subjects!
Outstanding composition Rakesh - amazing lighting, & details. He has such a presence, & aura about him, & you bring it all out so superbly Rakesh! WINNER!!!! :)


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August 01, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Another masterpiece. Not much else I can add!!!


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August 01, 2006

 

Manuel Barrera
  I am still learning Rakesh, I look at your work and study it with the hope that one day that the student can at least be equal to the master.


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August 01, 2006

 

Dale Ann Cubbage
  Another brilliant portrait of your friend, Rakesh.

da


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August 01, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you so very much for your great words!


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August 01, 2006

 

Hendrik Storme
  Great portrait as usual,Rakesh! LOve the beautiful light and the touch of sepia!!!


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August 01, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  Yet another of your MAGNIFICENT portraits, Rakesh! This one is totally phenomenal, and I think we're looking at a winner!! BEAUTIFULLY done, with excellent tones, light, clarity and mood! Bravo! A wonderful work and I could stare at it for hours!


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August 01, 2006

 

Wende Trew
  Absolutely STUNNING image Rakesh!!!


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August 01, 2006

 
- Bonnie C. Lackey

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  You do know, don't you, that we have all fallen in love with your friend? And you do know that we'd all like to kidnap him... Another fantastic piece!


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August 01, 2006

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Another beautiful winner,Outstanding Rakesh!!!!!!


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August 01, 2006

 

Tarun Bose
  Fantastic portrait. What a great lighting and clarity. Definitely winner. Last month me bhi kapoor saab ki photo bahut behtareen thi, lakin bando ne winner nahi dia. Kapoor sahib zinda bad. Kal wali mahila kaun thi. Khush raho Ricky. Tarunda.


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August 01, 2006

 

Anne D. Eigen
  Beautiful light and capture of expression, Rakesh!


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August 01, 2006

 

Kate Jackson
  Stunning b&w portrait Rakesh! The hat suits him!


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August 01, 2006

 

Mary K. Robison
  The lighting is perfect, Rakesh ~ you have such a gift for b&w portraits!
His expression is so profound...


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August 01, 2006

 

Chaba Kasanitsky
  beautiful Portrait Rakesh !


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August 01, 2006

 

Stephen Zacker
  I always enjoy looking at your portraits. Hope August is good to you


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August 01, 2006

 

Jenny D
  Another awesome portrait!


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August 01, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  I just LOVE these portraits of your friend Rakesh!!!!!!! Fantastic work again!


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August 01, 2006

 

Ugur Erkmen
  Beautiful lighting.Great expression.Congratulations.


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August 01, 2006

 

Amy JACKSON
  Wonderful portrait, Rakesh! Well done!


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August 01, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you so much all for your great words, they mean a lot to me!


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August 01, 2006

 

Paula Dwyer
  Another Outstanding portrait!! :)


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August 02, 2006

 

Lani J
  An extraordinary portrait, Rakesh. A stunning capture!


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August 02, 2006

 

Nade Badsha
  Remarkable - very interesting posture


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August 02, 2006

 

S P Mukherji
  Outstanding, Rakeshji!!


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August 02, 2006

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  An outstanding portrait Rakesh!,
Amalia


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August 02, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you Paula, Lani, Badshah, Subhangsu and Amalia for your great compliments! I will treasure these!


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August 02, 2006

 

Elizabeth Ruuska
  This is wonderful!!!


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August 02, 2006

 

Sharon King
  Your portraits of your friend are always stunning! This one is no exception. Very, very nice Rakesh.


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August 02, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  Very dramatic with perfection in lighting. Let me congratulate you in advance on a true winner Rakesh.


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August 02, 2006

 
- Jill Odice

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  Your friend is suh a wonderful model for you! I love each portrait you have done of him Rakesh!


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August 02, 2006

 

Lorraine A. Cook
  Love the portraits of this senior friend of yours. I have a friend who closely resembles him named Charles Mann. Charles was poet laureate of Bucks County. He currently teaches at Bucks County Community College. Love the lighting, Rakesh!<:))


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August 02, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal
  Such beautiful natural lighting and an extremely well done portrait Rakesh


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August 03, 2006

 

Andi Browning
  What a perfect portrait. Love all the textures.
Thank you for your super comment in my gallery (grasshopper image). It is an honor to have such a great photographer take the time to look at and to comment on my photos.


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August 03, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  Great, Rakesh!


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August 03, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you so much my friends for so great words on this portrait!


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August 03, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Very nice Rakesh!


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August 03, 2006

 

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  Terrific Light and comp Rakesh. love it!


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August 06, 2006

 

Mary C. Legg
  thank you for the beautiful portrait-- a great model for us.


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August 07, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you Donna, Reine and Mary for your beautiful words!!


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August 07, 2006

 

Marsha S. Smith
  I love every shot you have done of this wonderful gentleman. Beautiful portrait, Rakesh.


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August 15, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Rakesh, big Congratulations on this outstanding POTD Win!!


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August 18, 2006

 

Mary K. Robison
  CONGRATULATIONS on this superb portrait being selected for POTD, Rakesh!!


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August 18, 2006

 
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  Way to Go Rakesh! Congratulations on your incredible image being recognized and awarded POTD!


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August 18, 2006

 

Paul E. Earl
  Congrats Rakesh on getting POTD!! Well done!


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August 18, 2006

 

Mary C. Legg
  congrats on this photo-- is ever so beautiful


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August 18, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  My Heartiest congratulations to you, Rakesh! :) Love this portrait!


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August 18, 2006

 

Alison Greenwood
  WOW! Congratulations on your POTD Rakesh! Fantastic SP!


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August 18, 2006

 

Ronald Balthazor
  POTD! Well done, Rakesh.


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August 18, 2006

 

Carolyn J. Connolly
  Woohoo, Rakesh - I'm VERY happy for you!! Hearty congratulations on this much-deserved POTD recognition!! BRAVO...and, Phil and I trust that Kiran is recovering well, too!! :o)


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August 18, 2006

 

Kate Jackson
  Great to see this as again as POTD! Congrats Rakesh!


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August 18, 2006

 
- Sherry Stricklin Boles

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  Congratulations on your POTD, Rakesh...Well done!


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August 18, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  MAGNIFICENT! Congrats on your POTD!


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August 18, 2006

 

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  Wonderful light Rakesh !
Congrats on your POTD!


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August 18, 2006

 

Graeme yew Chow
  Rakesh, congratulation on this wonderful potd.


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August 18, 2006

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Big congrats on your POTD, Rakesh!


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August 18, 2006

 

Arya Bandyopadhyay
  Congratulations on your POTD, Rakesh!!! This one is a brilliant portrait....a treasure!!!


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August 18, 2006

 
- William C. Raco

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  Fabulous POTD, Rakesh!
My best wishes to you and your wife

Bill


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August 18, 2006

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Congratulations, Rakesh! Beautiful!


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August 18, 2006

 

Judyann Plante
  Congratulations on this magnificent POTD!

Judyann ><>


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August 18, 2006

 

Helen N. McHugh
  A truly wonderful portrait, Rakesh! Congratulations on your well deserved win!!


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August 18, 2006

 

Jenny D
  Hi Rakesh, Congrats on this lovely POTD!!


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August 18, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Congratualtions, Rakesh. I hope your wife's recovery goes very well!!


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August 18, 2006

 

Sharon Day
  Awesome portrait work, Rakesh!!! Congratulations on your POTD!


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August 18, 2006

 

Katrina Thorsen
  Congratulations on your POTD!


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August 18, 2006

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Fabulous capture of a very interesting face! Great lighting.
Congratulations on your POTD Rakesh, your portraits are always fantastic!
jo ann c.


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August 18, 2006

 

David Phalen
  Congratulations on having this excellent portrait chosen as a POTD.


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August 18, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Congratulations on this beautiful POTD, Rakesh! :)


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August 18, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your beautiful picture of the day.


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August 18, 2006

 

Cathy Barrows
  Congrats on your POTD...hope everything is better at your house


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August 18, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  Very powerful POTD. Congrats Rakesh. We certainly will see this one at the end of the month.


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August 18, 2006

 

Sharon King
  Congrats on your POTD!


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August 18, 2006

 

Lynne Morris
  Many congratulations on your POTD Rakesh, I'm sure we will be seeing this one again.


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August 18, 2006

 

Susan M. Hembree
  This is inspirationally spiritual, Rakesh. What a talent you have... I am so thankful this beautiful portrait started my day today.


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August 18, 2006

 

Jessica Hughes
  Wow! This is an amazing portrait. :) Beautiful work.


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August 18, 2006

 

Cathy Barrows
  WOW! this is too weird I was jsut showing my mom this shot last night!
Congratulations on this awesome shot!


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August 18, 2006

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  Congrats on this GREAT potd!


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August 18, 2006

 

Mary N C. Taitt
  Congratulations Rakesh on this stunning and wonderful POTD!!! Mary :-D


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August 18, 2006

 

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  Congratulations on this wonderful POTD!


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August 18, 2006

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  I LOVE THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great pick for the POTD and Congrats my friend!


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August 18, 2006

 

Casey A. Hanson
  Wonderful portrait, Rakesh. Very well done! Congrats on your POTD! :0)


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August 18, 2006

 

Karen Beri
  Magnificent portrait Rakesh!!!! You have really captured an essence of wisdom and clarity in your friend's wonderful face.


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August 18, 2006

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Rakesh, my friend, congratulations on your well deserved POTD!!!


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August 18, 2006

 

Sherri Conley
  Congrats on your wonderful POTD, Rakesh!


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August 18, 2006

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Congratulations on POTD Rakesh!! This is very well deserved!! How is your wife doing? I have been praying. <><


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August 18, 2006

 

Joy Rector
  congrats on the POTD


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August 18, 2006

 

Joy Rector
  congrats on the POTD


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August 18, 2006

 

Martin J. Preslar
  Wonderful image Rakesh! Congrats on the POTD! :)


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August 18, 2006

 

Martin J. Preslar
  Wonderful image Rakesh! Congrats on the POTD! :)


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August 18, 2006

 

Peter Mantione
  Hi Rakesh, Congrats on this beautiful POTD.

Peter


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August 18, 2006

 

Mike F. Anderson
  Excellent, Rakesh!


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August 18, 2006

 

Jill Flynn
  Beautiful lighting and work as always Rakesh! Congratulations on your POTD!


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August 18, 2006

 

Wendy Stevenson
  Congratulations dear friend on this most poignant and beautifully done POTD!! Well deserved and fine work as always Rakesh!!


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August 18, 2006

 

Darren K. Fisher
  The power of prayer. Congrats on a very well deserved POTD!!!!


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August 18, 2006

 

Carrie Scruggs
  Wow - wonderful portrait. Congrat's on POTD!


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August 18, 2006

 
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  Rakesh, much congratulations on your wonderful POTD.


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August 18, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you so much each and everyone, my friends!!!


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August 18, 2006

 

Amy JACKSON
  Congratulations on this wonderful POTD, Rakesh!!


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August 18, 2006

 

Noel Baebler
  Way, way beyond Photo of the Day quality, Rakesh! Congratulations to you and your friend.


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August 18, 2006

 

Milan Banik
  so happy to see this here ,my favourite work from your gallery.congrates on this extraordinary potd!


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August 18, 2006

 

RC Fritz
  Congrats on your POTD, Rakesh!


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August 18, 2006

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Congratulations on your POTD for this superb portrait, Rakesh!


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August 18, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you, my friends!


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August 18, 2006

 

Cyn Valentine
  Big Congratulations Rakesh!! Wonderful image...so well done!!


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August 18, 2006

 

Mary Clarke
  Congratulations on POTD Rakesh, fabulous portrait


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August 18, 2006

 

Allan L. Dy
  Congrats on your POTD. Another winner here!


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August 18, 2006

 

Armando -. Arturo
  Congrats Rakeh on POTD and my very best wishes to your wife for a speedy recovery, God bless.


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August 18, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Congratulations on POTD! I am praying for a quick and total recovery for your wife!


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August 18, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Congratulations, Rakesh, on this very well deserved POTD!!!! You and your wife have been in my thoughts and prayers!


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August 18, 2006

 

Stephen Zacker
  Outstanding. Congratulations


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August 18, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Outstanding portrait and potd!! Take care Rakesh, I hope for a speedy recovery for your wife!!


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August 18, 2006

 

Elisabeth A. Gay
  What a fabulous portrait, congratulations on the POTD. I didn't know your wife was not well, I certainly will be praying for a speedy recovery for her,
Ann


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August 18, 2006

 

Leonard Pierce
  Congratulations on a very well deserved POTD Rakesh! I hope that your wife has a very speedy recovery...you are both in my thoughts and prayers.


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August 18, 2006

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Congratulations on your PODT. Beautiful image and you capture this gentleman so well.

I pray your wifes recovery. Your in my prayers.

Very nice. Kerby


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August 18, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you so much my friends!


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August 18, 2006

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Congratulations Rakesh on your wonderful photo of the day!!


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August 18, 2006

 

Pradeep K. Kaushik
  Rakesh ji!! Advitiya!! You and your model both are wonderful.Outstanding portrait. :)


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August 19, 2006

 

Susana Ms Heide
  Your portraits are an inspiration to me Rakesh and this one is no exception! I'm a fan of your use of light! Congrats on this wonderful POTD!


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August 19, 2006

 

Carolyn Foster Spano
  Incredible as always Rakesh. Your portraits are always spectaular.


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August 19, 2006

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  WONDERFUL portrait, Rakesh!!! Excellent lighting and composition. Congratulations on your very well-deserved POTD!!!


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August 19, 2006

 

Bridgette B
  What an amazing portrait!! Congratulations on POTD!!


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August 20, 2006

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  Congratulations on this suberb POTD, Rakesh!!!


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August 20, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you all my friends!


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August 21, 2006

 

Lori Carlson
  I'm so glad you share your gift with us all Rakesh! Congratulations, friend! :0)


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August 27, 2006

 

Casey A. Hanson
  Congrats on this awesome finalist, Rakesh! :0)


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August 27, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you Lori and Casey!!

But this one is not in the finalists, Casey!


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August 27, 2006

 

Stefan G
  Congratulations on your POTD, Rakesh! Very fine work!


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August 28, 2006

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  Beautiful portrait Rakesh!!!


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August 31, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Stefan, Caccie, thank you my friends!!


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August 31, 2006

 

Noel Baebler
  Your portraits stand alone, Rakesh! Soooo beautiful!


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September 07, 2006

 

Chastity Abbott
  CONGRATS to you my friend!!!!! SOOOOOO well deserved!!!!!!!! Keep up the awesome work!!!!


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September 26, 2006

 

Glenn E. Urquhart
  A big congrats on your finalist award!!! Well deserved, Rakesh! Cheers, Glenn.


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September 26, 2006

 
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  Congratulations!

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September 26, 2006

 

Megan p
  beautiful, wonderful and intense, Congratulations!!!


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September 26, 2006

 

Revonda L. Gentry
  Congratulations, Rakesh!!


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September 26, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  I just love this and am thrilled to see it here Rakesh! Congratulations and best of luck in the next round!!!


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September 26, 2006

 

Tarun Bose
  Congrats Ricky. Mene kaha tha ye to zaroor award lega. Kapoor sahib jindabad.


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September 26, 2006

 

RC Fritz
  Big congrats Rakesh. Good luck in the next round!


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September 26, 2006

 

Mary L. Graham
  YESSSSS...yet another finalist!! Beautiful work Rakesh!! =)


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September 26, 2006

 

Tamera S. Phillips
  Congrats Rakesh! I love this model and you capture him so well.


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September 26, 2006

 

Dorann Weber
  Congrats again Rakesh.. Stunning...


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September 26, 2006

 

Susan M. Hembree
  Just wanted to say congrats on being a finalist for August! Very well deserved. Good luck on the next round!


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September 26, 2006

 

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  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Rakesh!


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September 26, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations, Rakesh!!


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September 26, 2006

 

Allan L. Dy
  Congratulations Rakesh! Another winner here!


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September 26, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  Superb Rakesh. Unbeatable!


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September 26, 2006

 

Pamela Shane
  I just knew we'd see this again!
Congratulations Rakesh on your amazing
finalist!!!! :)


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September 26, 2006

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  I love this...could you share your technique on your B&W?
Congratulations!


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September 26, 2006

 

Judyann Plante
  Congratulations, Rakesh!!!

Judyann ><>


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September 26, 2006

 

Paul E. Earl
  Congratulations on this superb finalist!!


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September 26, 2006

 
- Sherry Stricklin Boles

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  Wonderful lighting and Congrats on this finalist, Rakesh!


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September 26, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  Stunning shot! BIG CONGRATS!


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September 26, 2006

 

Dawn Leslie
  Congrats Rakesh!


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September 26, 2006

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Another big congrats Rakesh!! <><


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September 26, 2006

 

Husain Akhtar
  Warmest congratulations once again, Rakesh!


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September 26, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  Outstanding,Rakesh! Another big congratulations!


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September 26, 2006

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Congratulations on this WONDERFUL Finalist, Rakesh!!!


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September 26, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you so much all my friends for BIG support!


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September 27, 2006

 

Lorraine A. Cook
  Congratulations on this handsome finalist, Rakesh!<:))


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September 27, 2006

 
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  Magnificent portrait, Rakesh, congratulations on your finalist!
-Debby


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September 27, 2006

 

Ross Throndson
  Big Congratulations, Rakesh, on this Fantastic Finalist!! :^)


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September 27, 2006

 

Susana Ms Heide
  Your friend is lucky to have you as his personal photographer! You've created so many exceptional portraits of him! This one is amazing! Congrats Rakesh!!


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September 27, 2006

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Congrats again Rakesh!!!


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September 27, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you so much all my friends for great support and encouragement!


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September 27, 2006

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations Rakesh!!!


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September 27, 2006

 

Lynne Morris
  Delighted to see this one in the finalists Rakesh, many congratulations.


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September 27, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Wonderful portrait congratulation Rakesh!!


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September 27, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Gorgoues finalist, Rakesh, again! Congratulations!


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September 27, 2006

 

Daniel G. Flocke
  Rakesh - You are a master of portraits!!! Congratulations!!!

~Daniel


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September 27, 2006

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations Rakesh on this and all of your other fantastic finalists. What a very talented and diverse photographer you are. Best of luck in the next round!


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September 27, 2006

 

Tressie Davis
  Great portrait - congrats!!


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September 27, 2006

 

Navin Talwar
  Congratulations shall see it again.


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September 27, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you so much for your good wishes and support, friends!


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September 27, 2006

 

Mary Timman
  Superb Rakesh! Congratulations again.


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September 28, 2006

 

Revonda L. Gentry
  Congratulations on your win, Rakesh!! Superb!!


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September 28, 2006

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Congratulations on your Win, Rakesh!!


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September 28, 2006

 

Ross Throndson
  Congratulations, Rakesh...a WONDERFUL WINNER!!! :^)


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September 28, 2006

 

Graeme yew Chow
  Congratulation ! Rakes, super winner!!


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September 28, 2006

 
- ronda chatelle

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  RAKESH CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR WINNING PHOTO! Simply Breathtaking!


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September 29, 2006

 
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  Congrats for your winning Picture


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September 29, 2006

 

Lavone Vannoy
  HUGE CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING GOLD!!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Darryl Wilkinson
  My Heartiest Congratulations to you and your friend, Rakesh! Bravo!


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September 29, 2006

 

Dan Holm
  Congratulations on your VERY well deserved WIN, Rakesh!


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September 29, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  Well deserved, my friend! BIG CONGRATS!


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September 29, 2006

 

Mary K. Robison
  Congratulations, Rakesh! This wonderful portrait deserves its win!


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September 29, 2006

 
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  Rakesh, congratulations on your Second Place win.


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September 29, 2006

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Congratulations Rakesh on your second place winner. This is outstanding.


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September 29, 2006

 

Lani J
  CONGRATULATIONS Rakesh!! A wonderful winner! :o)


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September 29, 2006

 

Paul E. Earl
  Well done, Rakesh!


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September 29, 2006

 

Renee Doyle
  Huge congratulations Rakesh!!!!!!!!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Bravo!, Rakesh!! CONGRATULATIONS on this absolutely wonderful image and your 2nd Place win!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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September 29, 2006

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Big congratulations, Rakesh! :)


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September 29, 2006

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  Congratulations Rakesh!


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September 29, 2006

 

Alan L. Borror
  Congratulations, Rakesh!


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September 29, 2006

 

Michael Khoury
  Congratulatios Rakesh !...
M


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September 29, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you all my friends!


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September 29, 2006

 

Daniel G. Flocke
  Rakesh - Congratulations on this well deserving Winner!!!

~Daniel


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September 29, 2006

 

Tarun Bose
  Big, big congrats for being a winner. Mene predict kiya tha. Lekin is ko to grand prize milna chaiye tha. Kapoor saheb zindabad.


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September 29, 2006

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Outstanding! Congratulations!


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September 29, 2006

 

Carla Metzler
  Congratulations on your winning image, Rakesh!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Helen N. McHugh
  Congratulations on your win with this magnificient portrait, Rakesh!


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September 29, 2006

 
- Ken Smith

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  Rakesh, congratulations!!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Peter Mantione
  YES WINNER!

Congratulations on a superb portrait, Rakesh!


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September 29, 2006

 

Sylvia Rossler
  Big congrats on your winner Rakesh :O)


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September 29, 2006

 

Sherri Conley
  Congratulations, Rakesh, on this stunning portrait!


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September 29, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal
  Congratulations on the excelllent portrait and win Rakesh!


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September 29, 2006

 
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  Such a universal portrait Rakesh. Mon congrats on the second place take. Peace, karen


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September 29, 2006

 

Terri L. Scribner
  Congratulations, Rakesh!! Stunning portrait!


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September 29, 2006

 

Arya Bandyopadhyay
  Congratulations Rakesh....a wll deserved win!!!


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September 29, 2006

 
- Guy D. Biechele

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  Congratulations on your winning image, Rakesh! Wonderful work!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Kenneth Mucke
  Many congrats Rakesh on an outstanding winner


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September 29, 2006

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  Rakesh, congratulations on this amazing win! Excellent!


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September 29, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your 2nd place winner.


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September 29, 2006

 

Manuel Barrera
  Congratulations Rakesh, well deserved!


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September 29, 2006

 

Barbara Helgason
  Congratulations on your win Rakesh!


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September 29, 2006

 

Lorraine A. Cook
  CONGRATULATIONS on this awesome win, Rakesh!<:))


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September 29, 2006

 

Mary Timman
  Huge congratulations Rakesh. An honor.


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September 29, 2006

 

Dorann Weber
  A well deserved congratulations Rakesh..~!


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September 29, 2006

 

Stan Kwasniowski
  Rakesh, congratulations


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September 29, 2006

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  Yeah!!! A big congrats on your much deserved win!!!


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September 29, 2006

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Congratulations on this fantastic winner Rakesh!!!!!!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Kaye Burazin
  More than a winner...a piece of art. Congrats Pakesh.


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September 29, 2006

 

Karen Bacon
  Congratulations on this excellent winner!


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September 29, 2006

 

Robert R. Goodman
  A big congratulations Rakesh!!!!


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September 29, 2006

 

She-She Killough
  YES! A Huge Congrats to you Rakesh on this wonderful Second Place Win!!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Congratulations on your win, Rakesh!


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September 29, 2006

 

Jill Flynn
  Beautiful portrait Rakesh. So glad to see this here. Congratulations on your win!


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September 29, 2006

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Terrific, so glad to see this one here! Congratulations Rakesh!


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September 29, 2006

 

Wendy Stevenson
  Great to see this in the winners circle Rakesh. A very poignant and soulful portrait! I love our work!! Congratulations my friend!


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September 29, 2006

 

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  Rakesh, bigs congratulations on your win! It is a wonderful portrait!


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September 29, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you my friends!


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September 29, 2006

 

David Phalen
  Well, of course. BIG Congrats on your winner.


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September 29, 2006

 

Kanwaljit Singh
  KYA BAAT HAI( what a great Image)
So BAABA JI(meaning an old wise man in our Native Punjabi)'s portrait clicked by BAABA JI(Also meaning a wise person of a special field like Rakesh Syal is) has brought him laurels,
Nothing new,
VADHAEEAN( Cogratulations)

{The meanings written are not for Rakesh who is a proud Punjabi himself, but for other friends who do not know Punjabi Language}

- Kanwaljit Singh


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September 29, 2006

 

Stephen Zacker
  Wonderful portrait. Congratulations


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September 29, 2006

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  CONGRATULATIONS, Rakesh!!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Bill Wyatt
  Congratulations, Rakesh!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  A HUGE congratulations Rakesh on your outstanding winner!!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Hendrik Storme
  Big congrats Rakesh!!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  Rakesh I am so happy to see this photo earn that Golden Oval! Congratulations on your beautiful winner!


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September 29, 2006

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Congratulations on that very well-deserved Gold Medal, Rakesh!!!
This portrait is just BEAUTIFUL. I'm happy to see it as a Winner!!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Karen Beri
  Hi Rakesh, I am so happy to see this magnificent portrait in the winners circle! Congratualations!
Karen


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September 29, 2006

 

Anne D. Eigen
  Congratulations on this well-deserved win, Rakesh!


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September 29, 2006

 

RC Fritz
  Very well deserved. Congratulations, Rakesh!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Mike F. Anderson
  Congratulations on your winning photo, Rakesh!


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September 29, 2006

 

Noel Baebler
  Outstanding portrait, Rakesh! Huzzah!!!


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September 29, 2006

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Congratulations on your fantastic win! All of your portraits are of such interesting looking people! Wonderful!
jo ann c.


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September 29, 2006

 

Michelle J. Harvey
  CONGRATS Rakesh on this stunning portrait!! The tones and exposure are amazing!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Kay Beausoleil
  Congratulations, Rakesh, on your win for this stunning portrait!


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September 29, 2006

 

Sharon King
  Congratulations, this is a wonderful winning shot!


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September 29, 2006

 
- Evy Johansen

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  BIG congratulations on your beautiful and well deserved win, Rakesh!!


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September 29, 2006

 
- William C. Raco

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  Congratulations on the win, Rakesh
Very well deserved!

Bill


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September 29, 2006

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Such an expressive portrait, congratulations Rakesh!


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September 29, 2006

 

Karim Abiali
  Congrat on your win Rakesh.


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September 29, 2006

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Rakesh, wonderful seeing this great image on the winners page. Many congratulations to you!


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September 29, 2006

 

Sharon Day
  Congratulations on your outstanding win, Rakesh!!! Well done!


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September 29, 2006

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Hearty congrats on this marvelous win, Rakesh!
-Debby


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September 29, 2006

 

Susana Ms Heide
  You already know how much I love your portraits and lighting techniques Rakesh!! Congratulations on your win!!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Allan L. Dy
  Rakesh, big congrats to another winner from you! =)


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September 29, 2006

 
- Sherry Stricklin Boles

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  Congrats, Rakesh!! I really expected to see this one in the 'winner's circle' and I wasn't disappointed!


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September 30, 2006

 

Laura Clay-Ballard
  cograts!


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September 30, 2006

 

Judyann Plante
  So happy to see this here, my friend! Fantastic winer!!!

Judyann ><>


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September 30, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you so much my friends for so great words on this portrait!


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September 30, 2006

 

Kathy Reeves
  Fantastic win!!! Congratulations!


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September 30, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your second place win!!! I am very happy for you Rakesh!


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September 30, 2006

 

Suzy Betancourt
  Rakesh, I am thrilled to see this photo get the recognition that it got. You are an old world master of portraits. I so enjoy your work so much!

Congrats

Suzy


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September 30, 2006

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  Congratulation Rakesh on this awesome win!! <><


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September 30, 2006

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations on this fantastic win Rakesh!!!


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September 30, 2006

 
- Jim Kinnunen

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  What a wonderful portrait, Rakesh!!!! I love the how your excellent lighting highlights this classic face!!!! Congratulations!!!!:)


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September 30, 2006

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  A beautiful shot, Rakesh, as always...Huge Congrats, dude!!!


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September 30, 2006

 

Monika Sapek
  Classic! His pose, the lighting and use of B/W are truly wonderful here. Many congratulations on your Second Place Win, Rakesh!
Monika


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September 30, 2006

 

Susan Walzer
  Just wonderful Rakesh!


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October 01, 2006

 

Leonard Pierce
  Fantastic portrait Rakesh!! Congratulations on your Second Place win!


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October 01, 2006

 

Stefan G
  Congratulations on your second place win, Rakesh! Wonderful portrait!


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October 01, 2006

 

Anita Hogue
  A Big Congratulations on tis fabulous portrait as a second place, Rakesh! So very beautifully done!


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October 01, 2006

 

Ronald F. Fischer
  Congratulations on this awesome WINNER!


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October 01, 2006

 

Wende Trew
  Big Congrats on this wonderful portrait!!! Very well done!!!!


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October 01, 2006

 
- Cora Miller

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  Your use of light and the way you capture your model's character is amazing, Rakesh. Congratulations on your win.


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October 01, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you so much for your wonderful words, friends!


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October 01, 2006

 

Tammy Scott
  I am so happy to see this one here. Congratulations on a well deserved win


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October 02, 2006

 

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  Great job Rakesh!
Congratulations on your win!


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October 02, 2006

 

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr.
  A belated congratulations to you, my friend, on this win. I love your shots of this guy. You capture his inner spirit in them so well. They are awesome!!!


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October 03, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you Tammy, Reine and Marvin for your great words!!!


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October 03, 2006

 

Milan Banik
  Congratulations on your win Rakesh,sorry I am late here,bussy with Durga puja.


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October 03, 2006

 

Allan L. Whitehead
  Woderful win, Rakesh, well done my friend - Allan


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October 03, 2006

 

Dr. Harmeet Singh
  Congratulations on winning ..Well done.


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October 03, 2006

 

Mary C. Legg
  such crowd here! how do you mnage to shake hnds with all of them? really beautiful photograph and I have visited it many times, but still moved by it. thank-you rakesh for stopping by. I feel much better now.


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October 03, 2006

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you Milan, Allan, Harmeet and Mary for your kind words!


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October 03, 2006

 

Nobu Nagase
  Fabulous image!!!
Many congrats!!!


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October 08, 2006

 

Ugur Erkmen
  Congratulations Rakesh.


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October 10, 2006

 

Ugur Erkmen
  Congratulations Rakesh.


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October 10, 2006

 

Ugur Erkmen
  Congratulations Rakesh.


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October 10, 2006

 

Ugur Erkmen
  Congratulations Rakesh.


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October 10, 2006

 

Ugur Erkmen
  Congratulations Rakesh.


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October 10, 2006

 

Ugur Erkmen
  Sorry computer problem.


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October 10, 2006

 

Lynn Crawford
  Congrats Rakesh in this beautiful Second Place Win :)


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October 27, 2006

 

Jimmy Bhogal
  Gorgeous colors, gorgeous image, gorgeous person !!

regards- jimmy B


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December 06, 2006

 

Pradeep K. Kaushik
  Rakesh Ji!! Congratulations on your Second Place win!!


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December 06, 2006

 

Sabrina De Vries
  Very strong portrait Rakesh!
Congratulations on your second place win!


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November 21, 2007

 

Tayseera Al-Barram
  Beautiful lighting !! Beautiful portrait !

Congratulations on your second place win!


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October 28, 2008

 
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