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Excellent image. Amazingly powerful.

Trust the maestro to get the last laugh! You did not get mad. You got even. 7/7!

 

See, this site worked the way it was supposed to. You got some harsh commentary, you listened, and you reshot the image, incorporating that constructive criticism, and created work on par with the high level of expectation you have earned. Bravo.

In photo and subject ! Impressionable !Regards Robert 7/7

Rakeshji, yet again, an outstanding picture. Did you have him remove the lenses from the frame? Did you use fill-flash? Thanks, Satish.

Thank you friends for your kind words and ratings, and Satish, my boy, this image was captured in window light which is a gift to me by the grace of God and no chance of fill in flash! Jab sahib kuch karna lore, sou sabab ik pal me

joure!!! My best regard to you and your family!

Great image, Rakesh! Congrats!

Twee and sentimental. I get no feeling for the man and find it much too staged. The composition is OK, but I find the worry beeds distracting - I'd much rather see the face closer in and those eyes looking at camera.

another excellent indoor portrait..............!!!

Great tones & detail. Calming expression.

Charanvandana to Gurudev:-)

Sat Sri Akal sir,

Just found this marvellous image on the home page of Photo.net.Congrats ..

Regards

Harmeet

Like Always, It is Great excellant work.

YOU DID IT AGAIN RAKESH.SUPERB LIGHTING AND TONES.Best regards.

Simply a GORGEOUS portrait. This is one of the finest I've ever seen. It is so engaging and so interesting ... I love the expression, the pose, the tones, the lighting. Everything is perfect here. Great, great work. -David

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/4481421-md.jpgShadowMan awaits ...

Stunning light and shades..Really liked the B&W patterns to compliment the emotions..Very soothing!! great work..

Beautiful. And what a vain-looking man!

Hi rakesh this is a gorgeous portrait, regards, RK

Congrats again for this on the front page,Syal ji..

What a wonderful portrait. I love the expression. You have captured this gentleman well and a portrait that will last forever!

Great use of available light.

too good to be true!!! congratulations!!!

 

Ok.......this wins the prize for technical excellence..........so what........the plastic facial expression and bearded subject reminds me of those PMA photos from the 70's. Very dated. In the days of 1/8 sec f16 with a 4 x 5 camera I would expect this type of image, not today with fast shutter speeds and the ability to capture an instant moment. Keep up the good work....with just a little more flair.

 

I am no pro, but I have to say, that this is an awesome portrait. I wish to posses the skill to do this myself one day.

Just perfect

Thanks for your kind words, friends! They mean a lot to me.

 

My best regards to you all, Rakesh.