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Lily


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Lily
Lily
Lens: Sigma 70-300mm @ 200mm; Aperture: f22; Shutter: 1Sec; ISO:100. Please let me know your comments. Thanks

Sakthik .

  
 
 

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WOW this is SOOO beautiful!!


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January 18, 2006

 

Sakthik . 		  Thanks Alison. I love this frame very much. I spent long time to get the right composition and lighting. Cheers.


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January 18, 2006

 

Daniella Puente 		  As your previous one, this is really a beauty! congrats! I wish to know how you get such a wonderful light and tones


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January 18, 2006

 

Sakthik . 		  Thanks Daniella. You can see the techinical details in my description. For lighting, I just used my normal table lamp. Cheers.


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January 18, 2006

 

Cathy Gregor 		  This is so beautifully done, Sakthik.
The detail and lighting are stunning.
Very nice work.


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January 18, 2006

 

Sakthik . 		  Cathy,
Thanks a lot.
Even you do have a wonderful gallery.
I really admire your work. Cheers.


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January 19, 2006

 
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Cora Miller's Gallery 		  The warm lighting evokes a very romantic mood in this elegant floral shot! Beautifully done, Sakthik!


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January 27, 2006

 

Sakthik . 		  Thanks Cora. I am glad that you liked this frame. Cheers.


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January 27, 2006

 

Milan Banik 		  Congratulations Sakthik on this beautiful floral shot ,nicely preseted too!


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February 21, 2006

 

Sakthik . 		  Thanks a lot Milan.Cheers.


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February 21, 2006

 
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Susan T. Evans's Gallery 		  Congrasts Sakthik


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February 21, 2006

 

Sakthik . 		  Thanks Susan.


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February 22, 2006

 

BetterPhoto Member 		  Strong lines and commanding light and color.


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February 22, 2006

 

Sakthik . 		  Thanks Indeed Judges. I am very much glad that you liked it.


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February 22, 2006

 

Michael Robichaud 		  Great lighting and colors. Congrats on your 2nd place winner.


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February 25, 2006

 

Sylvia Rossler 		  Really a gorgeous light Sakthik ! So romantic !! Big congrats on your winner :O)


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February 25, 2006

 

Corinne M. Thompson 		  Well deserved win...Congrats :)


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February 25, 2006

 

Donna W. Neal 		  Congratulations on this outstanding winner Sakthik


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February 26, 2006

 

Sakthik . 		  Thanks everyone. I am very happy today.Cheers.


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February 26, 2006

 

Tracy Reehal 		  Gorgeous detail and lighting. Congrats to you:)


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March 06, 2006

 

Paul D. 		  Sakthik, just using a table lamp and getting this quality was a great inspiration for me not to give up. Sigma ought to use this in their next brochure. I'd email them the link to the photo ans see what they say!


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March 10, 2006

 

Sakthik . 		  Thanks James. I am very much impressed that you like my work. Keep me posted once you get feedback from Sigma. Cheers.


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March 13, 2006

 

Paul D. 		  I will. I jusy emailed them with the link to your gallery. I encouraged them to contact you directly. this photo needs to be in their catalog. It's so sharp and colorful, they'd be nuts not to use it.


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March 13, 2006

 

Sakthik . 		  Thanks James. I am looking forward to hear from them. I will let you know once they contact me. Cheers.


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March 13, 2006

 

Thomas Lam 		  WOW! Great shot and nicely framed and contrast.


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March 13, 2006

 

Kathleen Clemons 		  This is just beautiful, love the light.


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March 15, 2006

 

Sakthik . 		  Thanks Thomas and Kathleen. I am glad that you liked my work.Cheers.


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March 16, 2006

 

Paul D. 		  Sakthik,

I did get a response from Sigma. I sent them the link to the shot so they have a way to contact you. I hope it works out!

James

PS: I edited out the last name and email address of the Sigma rep for privacy's sake. Otherwise, the email is as written.


________________________
From: Tom S.
Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 4:00 PM
Subject: FW: Contest Winner with Sigma Lens


Thank you for your e-mail, the link and your comment. The photo is quite good. We have forwarded to Sigma n Japan for review.

Sincerely

SCA-


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March 21, 2006

 

Sakthik . 		  Thanks James. This is wonderful. I am very much glad that Sigma liked my work and photos.
I thank you once again for doing this to me. I am looking forward to hear from Sigma.


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March 21, 2006

 

Mary K. Robison 		  So classy and dramatic with the deep black surrounding that perfectly lit flower, Sakthik.
Belated Congratulations! to you on its well-deserved win. This deserves a space in a photographic art gallery.


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March 25, 2006

 

BetterPhoto Member 		  A joy forever! To what the judges said, you have a great imagination, keep it going. Congrats on the win.


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May 01, 2006

 
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