SPECTRUM #2 [Contest Finalists July 2006]
Uploaded: July 07, 2006 00:30:23
Its one year today!
Thank you dear BP friends for all your inspirations, appriciations, constructive criticism, love and ignore during the last one year that I have been associated with you. I have enjoyed sending each and every post at BP and receiving each and every post by you at BP.
I wish and pray you be there with me always and I be there with you always.
Special thanks: BP organisers for putting everybody together.
~~!!Special Effects!!~~
Evy Johansen July 07, 2006
Wonderful image, Rakesh! Beautiful colors and great DOF! #479002Dan Holm July 07, 2006
Another gorgeous, colorful graphic shot, Rakesh!!! ... Your description reads more like a farewell... You're not going anywhere are you? #2995046Renee Doyle July 07, 2006
How lucky am I to be next to you tonight!!!! Wonderful image and beautiful sentiment Rakesh!!! Many many thanks to you - you are a true inspiration!Mata Patan July 07, 2006
The photo is wonderful and I bet we'll see it again!Rakesh Syal July 07, 2006
No no no Dan I am not going anywhere, I am there rest of my life!Su Sana E. P July 07, 2006
Rakesh, reading your lines I felt sad and thought you were leaving us...lol. And then I see your message and smiled like a baby...lol. BTW, you've got yourself another stunning close up shot here. #2995087Helen N. McHugh July 07, 2006
Wonderful capture as ever, Rakesh! I share your sentiments about BP, it is a wonderful place to learn & enjoy the comradery of like minded people! #2995088Donald K. Cherry July 07, 2006
Wonderful image and dedication, Rakesh! I think you echo the sentiments of all of us here at BP! #2995091Mary K. Robison July 07, 2006
Happy First of many years to come at betterphoto, Rakesh!Ray Clarke July 07, 2006
Great image and dedication Rakesh, I always enjoy seeing your work!!!!(R) #2995147Tressie Davis July 07, 2006
Love this image Rakesh, great POV and colors. Happy BP Anniversary! #2995163Kerby Pfrangle July 07, 2006
I bet we see this again. Very nice closeup shot and right to the point.Great shot, Rakesh. #2995193
Carolyn M. Fletcher July 07, 2006
This is wonderful! And we look forward to your posts every day! #2995210Gail Vitikacs July 07, 2006
Wonderful capture....lovely message...and we have enjoyed your inspiring images Rakesh! #2995289Kathy Radford July 07, 2006
Wonderful shot. Rakesh, you're work has been so inspiring, you are such an important part of BP. I can't tell you how much this site has ment to me. The members are so incredible giving to help each other and watch each other grow. It's people like you that make it happen. Look forward to many more years of viewing your incredible shots. Happy anniversary. Kathy in NH #2995339Bill Wyatt July 07, 2006
Terrific SC and Dof! Very colorful, Rakesh! #2995340Paul Michko July 07, 2006
I see you're coming right to the point, Rakesh. :) Beautiful shot and congratulations on your year anniversary. And thank you for sharing your wonderful vision with all of us. You are a true inspirations to the community. #2995348Joy Rector July 07, 2006
perfect comp and lighting #2995451Nadine A. Lewis July 07, 2006
Another great macro, Rakesh! Great colors and detail!<>< #2995485
Ross Throndson July 07, 2006
Ah Ha!! I see you borrowed my son's colored pencils again....lol! Happy BP B-Day, Rakesh!! Great Image!! :^) #2995571William C. Raco July 07, 2006
Love the colors, the arrangement and DoFBill #2995589
Hendrik Storme July 07, 2006
Great colors and comp!Excellent!Jeff Robinson July 07, 2006
A wonderful image and such a great message! I have always enjoyed seeing your wonderful work! Jeff #2995827Kathy Reeves July 07, 2006
Wonderful image Rakesh! Your creativity is amazing! The details and colors are wonderful! #2996010Rakesh Syal July 07, 2006
Thank you so much all for lovely words!! #2996373Pamela Shane July 07, 2006
Be still my heart - I thought you wereMelissa G. Meiselman July 07, 2006
WOW!!! One year!! Like a first birthday, Rakesh!! You have certainly been an inspiration to me since I joined the BetterPhoto family!!!Your DOF in this image is amazing and could be held up for all to see the true definition of shallow DOF!! Superb image, Rakesh!!! #2996425
Jane M July 07, 2006
Great detail and fantastic POV! #2996537Manuel Barrera July 07, 2006
As I look at all the responses and all the people that participate your choice of photo is excellent. Very creative and excellent photo. #2996576Laura Clay-Ballard July 07, 2006
fabulous macro! love the color and all those fine points! Fabulous tribute .... :>) #2996656Pat Gamwell July 07, 2006
We can all give a collective sigh of relief that you are not leaving!!! At the beginning of your wonderful narrative I was afraid to continue reading for fear you were leaving!!!! CONGRATS on your anniversary....it has been a year of joy & inspiration for ALL of us! Your master pieces have moved us emotionally & pushed us to higher creative heights! Thank you, Rakesh...you are a humble & gracious teacher & friend! #2996816Bobbie Davis July 07, 2006
I'm with everyone here Rakesh when I say "Thank goodness you aren't leaving us!" Happy anniversary and I love each and every one of your images! #2996871Linda D. Lester July 07, 2006
Wonderful shot...love your imagination with the shots you come up with. I always enjoy going to your site to see what you have posted.Goshka G. July 07, 2006
Happy Anniversary, Rakesh! I, too, thought you were leaving us after reading your farewell speech!;-) Thanks for inspiring us all with your beautiful images! #2997245Kay E. Mahoney July 07, 2006
Nice capture Rakesh. Happy one year anniversary. Glad to hear that's what it was. This is the best site on the web. I'd be lost without it and all the friends I have gotten to know are so fantastic. Hope we all have many many more years of being on BP. I'm so glad I came across this site. Wouldn't it be neat if all of us could meet. My first and last site I look at everyday is BP. Keep up the good work. #2997255Terry L. Ellis July 07, 2006
Very creative and splendid macro, Rakesh! Happy Anniversary and so glad you'll still be around to inspire me! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #2997283Claudia Kuhn July 07, 2006
Happy Anniversary at BP Rakesh! This image really gets to the point! Great macro! #2997471Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 07, 2006
Magnificent image! They're all in focus! Great work. And wonderful color symphony. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. and happy anniversary. #2997510Rakesh Syal July 07, 2006
Thanks my friends for so encouraging words!! #2997669Sharon King July 07, 2006
My family doesn't understand why I spend so much time on BP. It is just so great to be appreciated and inspired by so many fellow photographers and friends. Happy Anniversary Rakesh! Your work is amazing! #2997785Ronald F. Fischer July 07, 2006
Rakesh, it is you who inspire us with your awesome talent, displayed day after day, whether it be portrait, still life, action, you name it!! Congratulations on your one year anniversary, and here is to many many more!! #2997799Karen Engelbreth July 07, 2006
Wonderful image - as always, Rakesh - Happy BP birthday :0)) #2997919Tarun Bose July 07, 2006
My God these coloured pencils seems to be coming out of the screen. What a depth. As usual another masterpeice from grandmaster of photography. Happy anniversary Ricky.We are looking forward for more and more excellent work of yours year after year. Great going. by the way where is the champegne bottle for celebrations. God bless you. Best wishes from the core of my heart. Tarunda. #2997934Lorraine A. Cook July 07, 2006
Happy One Year Anniversary Rakesh (with BP). I echo your sentiments, my friend!Love the pencil perspective!!<:)) #2997984
Lynne Morris July 07, 2006
Happy 1st BP birthday Rakesh :) And what a posting to celebrate it, this is awesome, and I too think we will see it again! Great work, keep them coming! #2998193Anne D. Eigen July 07, 2006
Magnificent, Rakesh! Such an original POV for these colored pencils, beautiful light, contrast, and colors!!! Happy 1st year anniversary! Looking forward to many more years of seeing your amazing work! #2998288Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 07, 2006
Really great image, nice design and focus! #2998340Jenny D July 07, 2006
Excellent image, Rakesh! #2998428Janine Russell July 07, 2006
Rakesh, excellent colors, detail and selective focus; awesome capture. #2998598Laurence Saliba July 07, 2006
Another lovely image Rakesh!!! Happy 1st anniversary!! #2998904Rakesh Syal July 07, 2006
Thank you so much for so encouraging words, my friends! #2998965Cathy Stancil July 07, 2006
Yes, Happy 1st anniversary, Rakesh ! Beautiful image, beautiful words... I feel fortunate to be part of BP as well, and thank you for the inspiration !! #2999025Patrick Campbell July 08, 2006
Thank you for expressing sentiments that many of us share, Rakesh. It is hard for non-photographers to understand our obsession, that is for certain! I love this series. Wishing you the very best, Pat #3000443John Connolly July 08, 2006
This is a wonderful tribute, I'm sure we all share with the BP organization, Rakesh!Glenn E. Urquhart July 09, 2006
Very unique, creative composition, Rakesh!!! Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #3002635Ray Thoms July 09, 2006
Very creative photo Rakesh but your message is beautiful and very meaningful, I wish you continued good health and hope we can share images for a long time to come.....the difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra that you always seem to give!Sandra Freyler July 09, 2006
Awesome detailing rakesh! Very nice image... #3003226Al G. Juniarsam July 10, 2006
What an excellentshot, Rakesh!! Love the DoF, colors, and composition! #3011634Shelly A. Van Camp July 11, 2006
Beautiful! #3013484Rakesh Syal July 11, 2006
Thank you so much for your wonderful words, my friends! #3013619Sergio La Spina July 13, 2006
Very beautiful image and great composition end colors I like it11! #3025135Kate Jackson July 14, 2006
Thank you for being there Rakesh! I am sure we all learn so much from you!Daniella Puente August 01, 2006
Rakesh wonderful feelings and great color exposure, like a lot your picture and agree totally with your words,Rakesh Syal August 01, 2006
Sergio, Kate and Daniella, thank you my friends! #3112501Kay E. Mahoney August 26, 2006
Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3218273Kristi A. Howson August 26, 2006
Congratulations on your Finalist Rakesh and Best Of Luck in the next round. Awesome DOF and presentation! #3218597Melissa A. Mannon August 26, 2006
Congratulations on your finalists Rakesh! #3218771Carla Metzler August 26, 2006
Congratulations, Rakesh!! :D #3218948Hendrik Storme August 26, 2006
Congratulations, Rakesh! #3219069Candice C. Calhoun August 26, 2006
Congratulations!ccc #3219262
ALLEN O. HOWARD August 26, 2006
More congratulations Rakesh!!! #3219296Bill Wyatt August 26, 2006
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Rakesh! #3219978Dorann Weber August 26, 2006
Cingratulations on this splendid finalists! #3220374Glenn E. Urquhart August 26, 2006
Rakesh, a BIG Congrats on being chosen a finalist!!! Well Deserved! Cheers Glenn #3220637Anne D. Eigen August 26, 2006
Such beautiful focus, Rakesh! Congratulations on tis awesome finalist! #3220726Ronald F. Fischer August 26, 2006
Rakesh, congratulations on all your well deserved finalists and good luck in the next round!! #3220883Deborah Lewinson August 26, 2006
Congratulations on your wonderful finalists, Rakesh!Tarun Bose August 26, 2006
Big congrats Ricky. Ye too aur age jayega. Khush raho mere yaar. #3220912David Phalen August 26, 2006
Congrats Rakesh! #3221079Kaye Burazin August 26, 2006
So glad you're here Rakesh. Congrats again! #3221089Tressie Davis August 26, 2006
Big congrats on this one Rakesh - GREAT image! #3221502Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 26, 2006
Outstanding image Rakesh, truly professional. Thanks for the sentiment, I feel the same way!!!Congratulations on your finalist win! #3221845
eileen bedford August 26, 2006
Congratulations Rakesh on your finalist win and great image. #3221945Terry L. Ellis August 26, 2006
Big congratulations again, Rakesh! Wonderful finalist! #3222391Megan p August 26, 2006
Wonderful color, and detail, wonderful Finalist!!! #3222704Nancy L. Green August 26, 2006
Congratulations Rakesh!! <>< #3222723Lorraine A. Cook August 26, 2006
Cool Colors! Congrats, my friend#3222879Manuel Barrera August 26, 2006
Congratulations Rakesh #3223059Su Sana E. P August 26, 2006
Rakesh, Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist!! #3223195Lynne Morris August 27, 2006
Many congratulations on your finalists Rakesh, well deserved. #3224022Marijana Fajgl August 27, 2006
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist! Best of luck! #3224190Paul Michko August 27, 2006
Congratulation on another great finalist, Rakesh. #3224513Revonda L. Gentry August 27, 2006
Wonderful words, wonderful image, congratulations Rakesh!! #3224530Judyann Plante August 27, 2006
Congratulations once again, Rakesh!!! Outstanding work!Judyann ><> #3224941
Graeme yew Chow August 27, 2006
Rakesh, congratulation on outstanding finalist. cheers for next round my friend. #3225121Cyn Valentine August 27, 2006
Congratulations Rakesh!! #3225124Rakesh Syal August 27, 2006
Thank you my dear friends for your great wishes and support!! #3226352Sandra Freyler August 27, 2006
congratulations! #3226545Patrick Campbell August 27, 2006
Wonderful image, congrats Rakesh! #3226952Melissa G. Meiselman August 27, 2006
Congratulations, Rakesh on this wonderful finalist!!! #3229549Pat Gamwell August 27, 2006
Wonderful! Another BIG CONGRATS! #3229632Rakesh Syal August 27, 2006
Thank you Sandra, Patrick, Melissa and Pat for such a great support! #3229808Dan Holm August 28, 2006
Woo HOO!! CONGRATULATIONS, Rakesh!! #3229854Ross Throndson August 28, 2006
OK Rakesh, you gotta give my Son part of the Credit for this Fantastic Finalist...lol....Big Congratulations...Best of Luck in the next round!!! :^) #3230727Sylvia Rossler August 28, 2006
Big congrats again Rakesh :o) #3231006Kate Jackson August 28, 2006
Great big congratulations Rakesh! This is fantastic! #3233253RC Fritz October 28, 2006
Wonderful finalist. Congratulations! #3515737Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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