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PEAR & POTTERY


 

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PEAR & POTTERY
PEAR & POTTERY
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Elements of Design

Rakesh Syal

 
 
 

Anita Hogue
 

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


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November 12, 2007

 

Linda L. Ruiz
  love, love, love it.


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November 12, 2007

 
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  An Outstanding still-life image Rakesh!! Jeff


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November 12, 2007

 

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


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November 12, 2007

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Absolutely stunning,Rakesh.Beautiful still life!!!!!!!


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November 12, 2007

 

Tiia Vissak
  Wow! A great capture! Beautiful colors & details!


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November 12, 2007

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  Absolutely perfect! A winner!


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November 12, 2007

 

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


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November 12, 2007

 

Alexis Yobbagy
  Fantastic colour contrast with the pear!!! Beautifully put together!!!


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November 12, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Outstanding still life with incredible color contrast between the pear and the dishes, Rakesh!! This is a really beautiful image!!


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November 12, 2007

 

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


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November 12, 2007

 

Paul Michko
  Excellent still life, Rakesh.


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November 12, 2007

 

Ronald Balthazor
  Another eyecatching work of art, Rakesh.


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November 12, 2007

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Winner!!!


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November 12, 2007

 

Dr. Harmeet Singh
  Wow..Excellent still life capture.This one is Gorgeous.It is a Winner..


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November 13, 2007

 

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


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November 13, 2007

 

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


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November 13, 2007

 

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


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November 13, 2007

 

Vicki L. Filippin
  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.
:-)


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November 13, 2007

 
- Nancy L. Green

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


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November 14, 2007

 
- Rakesh Syal

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


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November 14, 2007

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  The composition and lighting are wonderful Rakesh!,
Amalia


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November 15, 2007

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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


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November 16, 2007

 

Lynn Haack
  Outstanding and inspiring...Lynn


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November 18, 2007

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Absolutely gorgeous, deserves a win in my book!

jo ann c.


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November 20, 2007

 

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


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November 21, 2007

 

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


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November 22, 2007

 
- Guy D. Biechele

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


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November 27, 2007

 

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


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December 05, 2007

 

Patricia Ronan
  Congratulations on your 2 beautiful finalists Rakesh:)


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December 19, 2007

 

RC Fritz
  Beautiful still life. Great composition. Congratulations, Rakesh!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  No surprise on this beauty! CONGRATULATIONS!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Girish Vaghela

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


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December 19, 2007

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  Thank you for your kind support friends!


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December 19, 2007

 

Megan p
  Ohhhhhhh Beautiful, I love yellow and blue together!!!!Gorgeous light Rakesh!!


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December 19, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your finalist! Excellent Rakesh!


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December 19, 2007

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  Excellent in every way! Congrats on this amazing finalist, Rakesh! :)


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December 19, 2007

 

Ronald Balthazor
  Congratulations on this well deserved finalist, Rakesh.


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December 19, 2007

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Congratulations, Rakesh on this beautiful finalist!!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Guy D. Biechele

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


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December 19, 2007

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations on this spectacular finalist, Rakesh!


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December 19, 2007

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Rakesh on your gorgeous still life!


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December 19, 2007

 

Nadya Johnson
  Congratulations Rakesh, on your exquisite finalist!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Linda D. Lester

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


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December 19, 2007

 
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  Stunning and outstanding finalist, Rakesh!
Congratulations,
Debby


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December 19, 2007

 

Sandra R. Alvey
  Rakesh congrats on ALL your gorgeous finalists! Good luck my friend in the next round of judging!!


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December 19, 2007

 

Dan Holm
  Congratulations on this outstanding WINNER, Rakesh!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Su Sana E. P

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  Huge Congratulations on this beautiful Winner, Rakesh!!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Ken Smith

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  Excellent work, Rakesh! Congrats again!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  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!


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December 19, 2007

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  CONGRATS, Rakesh, on this sensational WINNER!!!! :)


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December 19, 2007

 
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  Congratulations Rakesh on a great Winner!


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December 19, 2007

 

Sharon Day
  Another awesome still life, Rakesh!!! Big congratulations!


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December 19, 2007

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your second place win Rakesh!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your second place winner, Rakesh.


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December 19, 2007

 

Cheryl E. Molennor
  Perfect!! Congratulations!


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December 19, 2007

 

Susana Ms Heide
  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!!


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December 19, 2007

 
- Evy Johansen

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  BIG congratulations on your beautiful win, Rakesh!!


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December 19, 2007

 

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


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December 19, 2007

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Congratulations Rakesh on this wonderful win!


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December 19, 2007

 

Mary K. Robison
  CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win, Rakesh! Gorgeous still life!


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December 20, 2007

 
- Laurence Saliba

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


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December 20, 2007

 

Manuel Barrera
  Well deserved! Congratulations, Rakesh


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December 20, 2007

 

Renee Doyle
  I so admire your work!! Big congratulations to you Rakesh on this super win!


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December 20, 2007

 

Autum Rhoades
  Stunning use of color and presentation - great work! Congrats on your win!


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December 20, 2007

 

Sharon King
  Congratulations Rakesh on this terrific still life winning image!


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December 20, 2007

 
- Rakesh Syal

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


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December 20, 2007

 
- Girish Vaghela

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  Great win, Congratulations, Rakesh!


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December 20, 2007

 

Dr. Harmeet Singh
  Big Congratulations on this big winner,Syal Ji.


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December 20, 2007

 

Aimee S. McMaster
  ....much congratulations on this wonderful winner Rakesh....Aimée


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December 20, 2007

 
- Dr Silly

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  Congratulations Rakesh on this wonderful win. :O)


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December 20, 2007

 

Jill Flynn
  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!


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December 20, 2007

 

Cathy Stancil
  Congratulations on this brilliant still, Rakesh!! Excellent work, as always!


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December 20, 2007

 

Bill Wyatt
  Congratulations on your Winner!!


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December 20, 2007

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


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December 20, 2007

 

Nadya Johnson
  Rakesh, congratulations on your very stunning Winner!


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December 20, 2007

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Congratulations on this wonderful Winner Rakesh! Contrasts and tonal values are so incredible!


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December 20, 2007

 

David Phalen
  BIG Congrats on a well deserved Winner!


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December 20, 2007

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Beautiful Rakesh! Congratulations!


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December 20, 2007

 

Stephen Zacker
  Stunning still life. Congratulations


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December 20, 2007

 

Patricia Ronan
  Congratulations on your win Rakesh:)
Beautiful image:)


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December 20, 2007

 

Colleen Farrell
  Outstanding work, Rakesh--congratulations on your win!


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December 20, 2007

 

Anita Hogue
  Congratulations on this fabulous image, Rakesh!


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December 20, 2007

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Beautiful still life Rakesh, congratulations to you!


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December 20, 2007

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on this winner, Rakesh!


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December 20, 2007

 

Graeme yew Chow
  Congratulation on your super win, Rakesh.


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December 20, 2007

 

Corinne M. Thompson
  Excellent image...Congrats Rakesh!


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December 20, 2007

 

Tarun Bose
  Big, big congrats Ricky for your excellent winner. Well done.


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December 21, 2007

 

eileen bedford
  Congratulations on this Great Win Rakesh...


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December 21, 2007

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


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December 21, 2007

 

RC Fritz
  Congratulations on your WIN!!!


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December 21, 2007

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Beautiful study, Rakesh. Congratulations!


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December 21, 2007

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Hearty congrats on your win, Rakesh!


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December 22, 2007

 

Sanjay KH
  Congrats!! very nicely done.


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December 26, 2007

 

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


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December 27, 2007

 

Milan Banik
  congratulations Rakwsh


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December 28, 2007

 

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

Happy New Year to you!


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December 31, 2007

 

Vicki Hunt
  Beautiful! congrats!


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January 07, 2008

 

Donna W. Neal
  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.


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April 05, 2008

 
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