THE HANDS OF ALCHEMIST [Celebration Photographs, Celebration Pictures ]
Uploaded: July 07, 2007 05:47:05
07-07-07
This is the DAY for me to celebrate
the completion of my two years
at BetterPhoto!! CHEERS!!
Dominick M. Dimacale
July 07, 2007
Sharon King July 07, 2007
Congratulations Rakesh on your 2nd Anniversary here at BP! I have enjoyed your photos so much, you are a true artist in every way, thank you for the inspiration. This photo is another example of your true talent! #4481458
Gail Vitikacs
July 07, 2007
Paul E. Earl July 07, 2007
Congratulations, Rakesh! Your photos are always an inspiration to me. This is yet another fantastic image!! #4481483
Su Sana E. P
July 07, 2007
Mary L. Graham July 07, 2007
Beautiful Rakesh!! I love the colors and great composition!! =) haha I agree with SuSana You are da Man...congrats!!! =) #4481648Melissa G. Meiselman July 07, 2007
This is simply gorgeous, Rakesh.. I love the golden color effects and sharp detail. Congratualtions on your second BP anniversary!!! #4481694
Dr Silly
July 07, 2007
Nancy L. Green
July 07, 2007
Jessica Jenney July 07, 2007
Gorgeous gold tones and lighting, Rakesh! Congratulations and thank you for all your beautiful images! #4481826
Nikki McDonald
July 07, 2007
Kathy Reeves July 07, 2007
Congratulations Rakesh on 2 years of superb photos!!!! This is excellent!! How did you get the hands that gold? #4481931Ross Throndson July 07, 2007
Fantastic Image to celebrate with, Rakesh....Beautiful Work....Congratulations on another Great Success!! #4481984Wendy Stevenson July 07, 2007
And such a beautiful image to do it with my friend! Masterfully shot and processed with golden results!! Here's to another two years and then some......cheers!! #4482016Pamela Shane July 07, 2007
Outstanding image, & composition Rakesh!! Love the gold, & the hands.Sandra R. Alvey July 07, 2007
CONGRATULATIONS RAKESH MY DEAR FRIEND!!Beautiful and emotion provoking work on this shot!!
Sandi #4482250
Patrick Rouzes
July 07, 2007
Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 07, 2007
You never cease to amaze, Rakesh. What a superb capture. Incredible golden tones and details not to mention the way you composed it.Alexis Yobbagy July 07, 2007
Happy two year anniversary at BP!!! Now, what a surprise... another STUNNING photo!!! As always Rakesh, you are the master!!! #4482386Karen Engelbreth July 07, 2007
Congratulations to you Rakesh :0)Tamera S. Phillips July 07, 2007
Amazing image Rakesh and congratulations on your two years! I'm sure this will be a winner for you to remember. #4482594
Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas
July 07, 2007
Sam Britt July 07, 2007
Great composition, tones & lighting, Rakesh. Congratulations on your 2nd anniversary here! #4482882Tarun Bose July 07, 2007
Congrats Ricky for completing two years in BP and delighting us with finest photographs of very high quality. I learnt a lot from your outstanding work. This resubmit is one of your outstanding work. Kahan gayeb ho gaye ho, yaar. Bahut dino se tasveer submit nahi kar rahe ho. Lagta hai koi bare assignment me jute ho. Kese ho. Jaldi hi phone per baat karunga. #4482980Carol Sawyer July 07, 2007
Beautiful image,great tones and lighting, Rakesh! Congratulations!! #4483353Barbara Waldoch July 07, 2007
Fantastic shot, Rakesh, to celebrate your Anniversary! #4483408Husain Akhtar July 08, 2007
Love your friendship over the last 2 years!Glenn E. Urquhart July 08, 2007
Really like the tones, detail, lighting and contrast... Beautiful Composiition, Rakesh!!! Happy 2 year Anniversary with BP... The last year and a half that I have participated I have enjoyed and learned from your beautiful work!!! Great job, my friend and Best wishes, Glenn. #4483979Paul Sikora July 08, 2007
Rakesh as always a beautiful job with lighting and magnificent colours in ths image #4484178
Rakesh Syal
July 08, 2007
Lynne Morris July 08, 2007
Wow what a fantastic image Rakesh, the lighting and details are outstanding. Happy 2nd anniversary and thank you for sharing your inspirational work with us. #4485601Karim Abiali July 08, 2007
Terrific Rakesh. ka. #4486348Pat Gamwell July 09, 2007
Outstanding image...almost impossible to describe the depth of it's strength! You have been an inspiration to all and given us the desire to improve and the courage to keep working towards our goals. Thank you! May we share many more years of your beautifully presented art pieces. #4486992Z. Banu July 09, 2007
Awesome image fantastic work well done. #4487337Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 09, 2007
A golden moment Rakesh. You have so much artistic ability. Congrats on your anniversary!! #4488797Kaye Burazin July 09, 2007
I have joyfully watched your last two year journey as an artist and gentleman at BP, being a teacher and inspiration to all. I'm proud to know you and your work Rakesh. #4490374Donna W. Neal July 10, 2007
Rakesh, congratulations on your anniversary here at BP. Lots to say about the friends you make on this site. Even if you never get to see them but you seem to know them somewhat through their pictures. I have enjoyed every picture you have ever posted and hope you continue for a very very long time. Your BP friend Donna #4491433Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna July 10, 2007
Congratulations, Rakesh!!!!!! Can you count all the friends you have made in the last two years?This is an awesome image with wonderful color and clarity!!!!!! k #4492970
Indrajit Hajra July 11, 2007
Marvellous composition, terrific lighting...your gallery is an asset of BP... #4497607Vikram Jamwal July 13, 2007
Fantastic - Need one say it! :-) #4504932
Lisa J. Boulden
July 13, 2007
Patricia A. Stalter July 24, 2007
Look for this one to be a winner! I always look for your work. I want to be like you when I grow up. :) Pat #4550796Amit Sheokand July 29, 2007
Great composition,great tones .... I just aspire to be like to u ....am just an amatuer though...loooooong way to go for me..... #4574220Amanda Chapman July 30, 2007
Editor's First Pick is only the beginning for this outstanding portrait of hands!!! The tones are so deep and the detail is brilliant!!!!! #4579944Megan p August 07, 2007
This is such a winner in SO many ways Rakesh, WOW, gorgeous!! Also congratulations on your 2 years, I have always enjoyed your posts! :):) #4612836
Rakesh Syal
August 07, 2007
Karen Engelbreth October 07, 2007
Fantastic image, Rakesh - big congrats on your POTD! #4892116
Su Sana E. P
October 07, 2007
Mary K. Robison October 07, 2007
Fantastic image, Rakesh! So deserving to be POTD!Susie Peek-Swint October 07, 2007
Fantastic image Rakesh ~ many congrats on your POTD and your two year anniversary.. always an inspiration! #4892131Denise Denomy October 07, 2007
Congratulations! Your photo is truly is an incredible work of art!! #4892138Darryl Wilkinson October 07, 2007
Brilliance!! Congratulations, Rakesh!! #4892150Jenny Bosmans October 07, 2007
Big Congratulations on the POTD as well, Rakesh! :) #4892170Lynne Morris October 07, 2007
This is an awesome image Rakesh, many Congratulations on POTD award, well deserved. #4892182Milan Banik October 07, 2007
Rakesh congratulations for potd with an excellent creation. #4892195Nadya Johnson October 07, 2007
Congratulations Rakesh, on your AWESOME POTD! #4892226Pat Gamwell October 07, 2007
This is truly my all time favorite, Rakesh! Congrats on this deserving POTD! #4892249Bill Houghton October 07, 2007
Awesome detail and color Rakesh. Congratulations my friend, you deserve it. BillMy Personal Photo Gallery:
Bill Houghton Photography #4892307
S P Mukherji October 07, 2007
Congratulations Rakeshji, this is another wonderful photo, as ever... #4892339Joy Rector October 07, 2007
congrats on the POTD #4892352Paul Sikora October 07, 2007
A most deserved POTD Rakesh. It is an excellently composed image #4892366Marsha S. Smith October 07, 2007
Magical, Rakesh. So beautiful - congratulations on the POTD! #4892467
Jeff Robinson
October 07, 2007
Hurk (Steve) Hurkett October 07, 2007
Congratulations on both this super POTD as well as your 2nd Aniversary here with BF ..... Steve #4892483Graeme yew Chow October 07, 2007
Congratulation on your potd WINNER, Rakesh. #4892500
Deborah Lewinson
October 07, 2007
Anna Diederich October 07, 2007
CONGRATULATIONS on your POTD, Rakesh! #4892551Morteza Safataj October 07, 2007
Beautiful shot and Congrations on your POTD, Rakesh!! #4892590Laura Clay-Ballard October 07, 2007
gorgeous! congrats! #4892628David Phalen October 07, 2007
BIG Congrats on a well deserved POTD! #4892630Mary Timman October 07, 2007
Congratulations on both...Anniversary and a beautiful POTD! #4892636JO ANN CLEVELAND October 07, 2007
Wow! What a beautiful image!Congrats on BP Photo of the Day Rakesh!
Your work is always outstanding, you are a great artistic photographer!
jo ann c.
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VISHVAJIT JUIKAR
October 07, 2007
Congrats RakeshJi on BP, POTD #4892651
Ray Clarke October 07, 2007
Congrats on this wonderful POTD Rakesh, Great capture!!!(R) #4892658
Linda D. Lester
October 07, 2007
Jenny D October 07, 2007
Wonderful image Rakesh!! Congrats!!! #4892740Carolyn M. DAlessandro October 07, 2007
Congratulation! Absolute beauty..amazing how the Alchemist can change things and you captured his work perfectly. Enjoy this special honor.Carolyn #4892743
Girish Vaghela
October 07, 2007
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 07, 2007
Congratulations on your POD, Rakesh!!!!Ronald F. Fischer October 07, 2007
WOW, Rakesh, what a powerful image!! Awesome work! Congrats on the POTD!! #4892809Stephen Zacker October 07, 2007
A powerful image indeed. Like your composition. Congratulations #4892820Judyann Plante October 07, 2007
Rakesh, Congratulationson this exquisite POTD!!!Judyann <>< #4892826
Shelly A. Van Camp
October 07, 2007
Leonard Pierce October 07, 2007
Congratulations on this fantastic POTD and on your two-year anniversary! Thank you for two years of fantastic imagery and inspiration. #4892838Cyn Valentine October 07, 2007
Outstanding Potd Rakesh..congratulations! #4892844
Nancy L. Green
October 07, 2007
Ken Smith
October 07, 2007
Cheryl Meisel October 07, 2007
OHhhhhhhhh my gosh what a WONDERFUL SHOT. How I love this. So deep and artistic. BIG BIG WOW from me on this one!Datha Y. Thompson October 07, 2007
Beautiful work Rakesh!! Congratulations :0) #4892950
William C. Raco
October 07, 2007
Bill #4892969
Katrina Thorsen October 07, 2007
Congratulation on 2 years and a POTD!! Beautiful image! You are always such a wonderful inspiration!!! #4892971
Evy Johansen
October 07, 2007
Vicki L. Filippin October 07, 2007
Tres' Magnifique, Rakesh.Thank you for sharing 2 years of your heart, soul, and amazing images with your fellow BP-er. You are truly an inspiration to us all.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY. #4893047
Elisabeth A. Gay October 07, 2007
What an outstanding picture, and the perfect one to celebrate your 2nd anniversary with BP - thank you for all that you have shared with us and all your encourgement!Jill Flynn October 07, 2007
The tones make a strong impact. What a beautiful and emotive image Rakesh. Congratulations on your POTD!!!! And a belated congratulations on your 2 years with BP! #4893084Jim Britt October 07, 2007
Really nice shot. Very dramatic. Congrats on your POTD. #4893101
Dr Silly
October 07, 2007
Lisa J. Boulden
October 07, 2007
Josselyne Klecanda October 07, 2007
Beautiful composition, congratulation Rakesh. #4893251Rahul Sharma October 07, 2007
Congratulations Rakesh Ji on this Brilliant POTD....... #4893338
Jill Odice
October 07, 2007
Mike D. Perez
October 07, 2007
Cesar J. La Rosa October 07, 2007
Wonderful photograph, Rakesh!!! Excellent composition, gold tones and lighting. Congratulations on your very well-deserved POTD!!!Vikram Jamwal October 07, 2007
Many congratulations on this wonderful picture Rakesh Ji! #4893592
Rakesh Syal
October 07, 2007
Deborah K. Kelroy October 07, 2007
You are such an asset to the BetterPhoto community, Rakesh, and inspiring to those of us who aspire to become better photographers. Though I have not been a member for long, I thank you for the things I have learned from studying your captivating photography.Congratulations on your two-year anniversary, and this outstanding photo of the day, which made my eyes open wide in awe! Blessings to you! Deborah #4893696
Tamera S. Phillips October 07, 2007
Congratulations Rakesh on this amazing Photo of the Day. Well deserved! #4893836Geraldine E. Lefoe October 07, 2007
I must join the others Rakesh on congratulating you on an outstanding image, one of many in your fine collection. You are indeed an inspirational photographer and I would also like to thank you for sharing so much during your two years. #4894074Revonda L. Gentry October 07, 2007
Congrats on this wonderful potd, Rakesh!! #4894270
Emile Abbott
October 07, 2007
Patricia Ronan October 07, 2007
Congratulations Rakesh, beautiful POTD image:) #4894576
Lindley Johnson
October 07, 2007
Jean E. Hildebrant October 07, 2007
So beautiful, Rakesh! Much congratulations on this lovely image! #4894777Sharon Day October 07, 2007
Striking and dramatic image, Rakesh!!! Belated congratulations on your POTD! #4895007Colleen Farrell October 07, 2007
Outstanding image, Rakesh! Congrats on your POTD! #4895324Sandra R. Alvey October 07, 2007
Congrats on your WELL DESERVED POTD Rakesh my friend! :DSandi #4895338
Raymond Pauly October 07, 2007
Congratulations, Rakesh! Both on your POTD and your two years on BP! Beautiful image! #4895352Lorri Shane October 07, 2007
congratulations, Rakesh! The beauty and mysticism of your images still draws me in after two years!!! Lorri #4895361Pradeep K. Kaushik October 08, 2007
Outstanding capture Rakesh ji!!,Allan L. Dy October 08, 2007
They've said it all Rakesh! Congratulations! Well done. #4898436Nadine A. Lewis October 08, 2007
Oh my goodness, Rakesh!!! This is AWESOME!!! Congrats on this AMAZING POTD!!!! <>< #4898463William Moore October 08, 2007
what a way to complete your 2nd year....Gorgeous POTD...superb congrats Rakesh.... #4899847Donna La Mattino Pagakis October 08, 2007
A golden anniversary for you Rakesh, congratulations! #4900160
Ronda Chatelle
October 08, 2007
Rakesh Syal
October 09, 2007
RC Fritz October 10, 2007
A winner for me! Big Congratulations, Rakesh! #4907779Holly J. Jackson March 19, 2008
Another for my favorites!! AMAZING!! ; ) #5664532Carolyn M. DAlessandro March 19, 2008
Rakesh, YOu did it again...OUTSTANDING!! congratulations my friend. Many more #5665323
Rakesh Syal
February 17, 2009
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