Inspiring Photo: NEW MORNING #1605631

Cindy Paquette January 02, 2006

Rakesh, this is a wonderful image, love the silhoutted people in motion, especially love the one lone person directly in front of the sun! #367829

Joy Rector January 02, 2006

wonderful capture #2243646

Judith G. Secco January 02, 2006

Wow, a beautiful image, Rakesh! #2243653

Armando -. Arturo January 02, 2006

outsanding, Rakesh. the composition is excellent. #2243675

Leanne M.E. Boyd January 02, 2006

Wow, all I can say is - WOW!!!!!!!!!! #2243699

Claudia Kuhn January 02, 2006

Such a wonderfully composed and lovely toned image Rakesh! Just a terrific piece of work! #2243736

Jenny Bosmans January 02, 2006

Love everything about this outstanding capture, Rakesh!! I'd like to see this one again!! #2243757

Kirsi Bertolini January 02, 2006

What a great image! That sun rising right behind the last person is like the icing on the cake, make this even better! This will find its way to the frontpage for sure! Classic! #2243764

Daniel E. Beams January 02, 2006

Great composition and exposure. What a great travel photo! #2243770

Donald K. Cherry January 02, 2006

Terrific capture, Rakesh! The silhouettes are great! #2243778

Souha Dooly January 02, 2006

Waw...Wonderful ,Rakesh!!It is worth 128k words!! #2243787

Linda Boehme January 02, 2006

Outstanding capture, Rakesh! Love the "beginning of a new day" feel this has. Well done! #2243792

Dr Silly January 02, 2006

Super capture, this should be a winner. :o)
#2243845

Mary L. Graham January 02, 2006

Beautiful Capture Rakesh!! =) #2243850

Donna W. Neal January 02, 2006

WOW! This is gorgeous Rakesh! We will see this one again for sure!!!
#2243859

Janet L. Skinner January 02, 2006

Absolutely gorgeous image, Rakesh!! I love the sense of movement, the composition and the tone!!! #2243861

Karen Engelbreth January 02, 2006

WOW - super capture, rakesh - love it! #2243868

Nina Shields January 02, 2006

Rakesh, this has it all; outstanding work, can't even think of enough words to do it justice; like they say a picture is worth a thousand words...shots like this support the adage; beautifully presented! #2243869

Carolyn M. Fletcher January 02, 2006

Why this should be a winner in 25 words or less.....Because I said so!! #2243876

Karen E. Michaels January 02, 2006

What a great study in culture Rakesh. Peace, karen #2243879

Milan Banik January 02, 2006

Rakesh wonderful morning composition. #2243952

William C. Raco January 02, 2006

Fabulous scene, exposure and tones.
This is stunning, Rakesh!
Excellent work

Bill #2243962

Bonnie C. Lackey January 02, 2006

I bow to Carolyn's wisdom... #2244008

Susie Peek-Swint January 02, 2006

Awesome capture Rakesh ~ I think you've started the new year with a winner!!
Best wishes to you, susie #2244015

Daniel Diaz January 02, 2006

Fantastic Rakesh, stunning composition!!! #2244021

Mary Timman January 02, 2006

Fabulous capture Rakesh! Lots of detail and a great story line.
Love how you captured the one silouhette in the sun. #2244057

Stephen Zacker January 02, 2006

Wow.. looks like National Geographic material #2244148

Rakesh Syal January 02, 2006

Thank you so much my friends for nice words! #2244200

Errick L. Cameron January 02, 2006

Cartivatingt photo for a great addition to you gallery! #2244204

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. January 02, 2006

Absolutely WONDERFUL!!! I love how the silhouetted people are staggered in the picture, making the composition a work of art. And to catch the one right in front of the sun is just PERFECTO! You outdid yourself on this shot, my friend! A true winner! #2244231

Cathy Barrows January 02, 2006

what a wonderful capture to tell a story #2244236

Kaye Burazin January 02, 2006

what an exquisive image Rakesh, has winner written all over it! #2244260

Dominique Declerck January 02, 2006

WOW!!! Maître Rakesh!!! #2244322

Jeff Robinson January 02, 2006

Outstanding composition and capture! Jeff #2244398

Bishop Bastien January 02, 2006

Great job, Rakesh! A fantastic image...

Best regards -- Bishop #2244441

Kasia Elser January 02, 2006

Great shot! I am sure we will see this one again! #2244445

Susan L. Vasquez January 02, 2006

A storybook picture perfect...I am amazed, beautiful Rakesh! #2244506

Gail Vitikacs January 02, 2006

Easily could be on a cover of National Geographic...this is OUTSTANDING! #2244507

Barbara Helgason January 02, 2006

I agree with ALL of the above, a WINNER Rakesh! WOW!!! This needs to be on a calender, no wait, better yet on a magazine cover! #2244511

Laurence Saliba January 02, 2006

Definetely a WINNER Rakesh!!! This is so powerful!!!! #2244598

Shelly A. Van Camp January 02, 2006

WOW....and wow...I love this!!!!!! #2244617

Tracy Reehal January 02, 2006

Gorgeous capture, Rakesh. This photo has so much warmth. Awesome work! #2244647

Paul Sikora January 02, 2006

Rakesh, you are continuing your good form from last year into the new year with this beautiful scene. Happy New Year to you. #2244705

Goshka G. January 02, 2006

Gorgeous silhouetting, Rakesh, and that person in the sun is especially striking!! #2244724

Alison Greenwood January 02, 2006

Wonderful capture Rakesh! :o) #2244751

Sandy Landon January 02, 2006

Let me add to the Wows!!!! WOW WOW WOW!!! If this is not a winner next month, then I think we should all give up!! The comp and everything is sooooo icredible!!! Not enough words to describe it!! I am so impressed and jealous!! :) #2244852

Kara L. Hendricks January 02, 2006

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Has that been said already...?? This is outstanding in every sense and I want to see this again!! #2244918

Kate Jackson January 02, 2006

Nothing left to say! Wish I got here first! Wonderful story and capture! #2245100

Rakesh Syal January 02, 2006

Thank you so much all for your wonderful words, my friends! #2245147

Melissa A. Mannon January 02, 2006

You are a master at storytelling images! What a wonderful scene! Happy New Year Rakesh! #2245156

Silvia Nunes January 02, 2006

Magnifique Rakesh!:) #2245170

Pat Gamwell January 02, 2006

This image is very humbling, Rakesh! You have given us insight of another lifestyle...we have no idea what it would be like to carry our belongings on our heads so we can catch a bus to sell our wares in order to survive! THANK YOU. This is beautifully presented. #2245204

Deb Holmes-Hatfield January 02, 2006

What a wonderful capture of life, Rakesh, this is just awesome! Terrific presentation! #2245330

Darryl Wilkinson January 02, 2006

What precision timing and direction, Rakesh! Terrific composition! Very nice indeed!!! #2245379

Kay E. Mahoney January 02, 2006

Beautiful capture. Grat job on getting the first sunrise. Love the silhoutted people. #2245580

Susan T. Evans January 02, 2006

FANTASTIC STORYTELLING IMAGE RASKESH, I HOPE WE SEE THIS AGAIN! #2245696

Ronald F. Fischer January 02, 2006

What an awesome and dramatic capture, Rakesh! #2245697

Jen January 02, 2006

Beautiful image! #2245787

Kerby Pfrangle January 02, 2006

Wonderful image.

National Geographic's comes to mind.

Kerby #2245791

Peter Mantione January 02, 2006

GRAND PRIZE WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GREAT PHOTOGRAPH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DOES"T GET MUCH BETTER THAN THIS!!!

#2245841

Karim Abiali January 02, 2006

Very lovely silouhette Rakish. Great capture. #2246342

Evy Johansen January 02, 2006

Awesome image, Rakesh!! Beautiful! #2246419

Deborah Sandidge January 02, 2006

Beautifully captured silhouette, Rakesh! #2246461

Janine Russell January 02, 2006

Rakesh, awesome silhouettes, tones, lighting and composition. #2246644

Jill Odice January 02, 2006

National Geographic quality Rakesh!!! Wow! I am impressed:-) #2246719

Rakesh Syal January 02, 2006

Thank you so much! I am overwhelmed with your kind words! #2246721

Donna La Mattino Pagakis January 03, 2006

Excellent work Rakesh!!! A very Happy New Year to you!!!! #2247008

Federico Collazuol January 03, 2006

Breathtaking, Rakesh! This picture is perfect. It couldn't be better than this! #2247033

Debbie Hartley January 03, 2006

Absolutely Awesome Rakesh!!! #2247060

Ann Bruynseels January 03, 2006

Very beautiful ! #2247814

Marta Azevedo January 03, 2006

great shot #2247822

Rakesh Syal January 03, 2006

Thank you Donna, Federico, Debbie, Ann and Marta for your nice comments! #2248156

Navin Talwar January 03, 2006

Master piece. #2248318

Pamela Shane January 03, 2006

This image has WINNER all over it Rakesh!! Outstanding comp - love the mood of this. :) #2248386

Rakesh Syal January 03, 2006

Thank you Navin!

Thank you Pamela! #2248401

Ken Smith January 03, 2006

Rakesh, very well done.
#2248828

Sylvia Rossler January 03, 2006

Rakesh that capture is amazing !!And in my eyes a deserved winner !!!Let's see if my impression is right this time :O) #2248917

Anne D. Eigen January 03, 2006

Powerful image and capture, Rakesh! And the light and silhouettes are beautiful too!!! #2249265

Donna Roberts January 03, 2006

Blimey - its a l-o-n-g way to the bottom of all your well deserved comments!
I love everything about this *winning* image and I look forward to seeing it again later this month!
:-) ddu

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Carolyn J. Connolly January 03, 2006

I'm sure it has *ALL* been said by those above, but let me just add that I L-O-V-E this image, Rakesh!! The composition is PERFECT, and the lighting is FABULOUS!! What a WONDERFUL story-telling image!! It should DEFINITELY be in the National Geographic magazine!! :o) #2250064

Cora Miller January 03, 2006

Everything comes together here perfectly, Rakesh! An exceptional 'slice of life' image! #2250101

Kate Baumgartner January 04, 2006

Amazing, I feel like I was there will you taking the shot.Very well seen and a true winner. #2251161

Bill Houghton January 04, 2006

This is a beautiful scene and shot Rakesh. Great work. #2251704

Rakesh Syal January 04, 2006

Thank you Ken, Sylvia, Anne, Donna, Carolyn, Cora, Kate and Bill for so encouraging comments! #2251931

Dorann Weber January 04, 2006

Again I am speechless Rakesh..Wonderful, brilliant... #2253103

Jeff Lovinger January 04, 2006

Amazing !!!!!
What more can I say. I think you should team up with Steve McCurry. #2253470

S P Mukherji January 05, 2006

I can see the word winner written all over the picture!! #2254432

Rakesh Syal January 06, 2006

Thank you Dorann, Jeff and Mukherji! #2258564

Joy E. Cobb January 06, 2006

Rakesh, I agree with all of the above. It will definitely win! Magnificent! #2258755

Sergio La Spina January 06, 2006

WINNER SHOT !!!!!!!! fantastic #2259413

Cathy Stancil January 06, 2006

Rakesh, this is outstanding ! Absolute winner in every aspect... Bravo ! And can't wait to see it again in the finalists and winner circle ! #2259530

Laura E. OConnor January 06, 2006

This is absolutely a winner!!! That's the first thought I had when I saw it, now I see that many others agree with me!!! WONDERFUL IMAGE!!! #2259550

Rakesh Syal January 07, 2006

Thank you Joy, Sergio, Cathy andLaura! #2263491

Margot Petrowski January 08, 2006

Wow.....awesome image!!!!! #2265190

Randy A. Myers January 08, 2006

Truly outstanding. Another exceptional image. RAM #2266773

Rakesh Syal January 08, 2006

Thank you Margot!

Thank you RAM! #2267000

Terry L. Ellis January 09, 2006

Perfection, Rakesh! Does leave one speechless! #2269665

Renee Doyle January 09, 2006

What else can one add??? This is simply wonderful Rakesh!!! Wonderful story, wonderful silhouette - simply just wonderful!!!
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Rakesh Syal January 10, 2006

Thank you very much Terry and Renee! #2272360

Sherri Conley January 12, 2006

WOW!! This shot is outstanding, Rakesh! Wonderful capture! #2280226

January 13, 2006

Rakesh,
Thank you for forcing me to break out of my habitual thoughts of what certain times of year look like in my mind's eyes. I have never pictured New Year's like this. I have never pictured myself going to market on New Year's Day carrying my wares on my head to make sure I made a living. You succinctly capture a moment and bring the viewer into a new frame of mind. Thank you for hitting the "pause button" on my life for a moment. Congrats.... #2286183

Mary N C. Taitt January 14, 2006

Rakesh, this is an utterly incredible and stunning photo--looks like a winner to me! And Jessica is right on the button--i is very different than New Year's here. GREAT SHOT! Mary :-) #2287918

Rakesh Syal January 14, 2006

Thank you, Sherri, Jessica and Mary for your beautiful words!! #2288441

Claudette Foote January 14, 2006

Rakesh
WOW !THIS IS AN AMAZING IMAGE!
LOVE IT SO MUCH..
IT IS A WINNER IN MY BOOK
I CAN NOT STOP LOOKING AT IT.... #2289787

Sandra Freyler January 15, 2006

Beautiful image, Rakesh! I love the way you captured the people, the sun and not to mention the composition is perfect! Great work! :) #2291436

January 16, 2006

Great capture and presentation Rakesh, love this! #2295906

Rakesh Syal January 16, 2006

Thank you Claudette, Sandra and Reine, I appriciate your comments! #2295943

Cathy M. Gromball January 19, 2006

This is absolutely wonderful, Rakesh! Excellent work!

Cathy :) #2306440

Jonna Bergström January 24, 2006

Fantastic image, Rakesh!! I absolutely love it!! #2332530

Rakesh Syal January 25, 2006

Thank you Cathy!

Thank you Jonna! #2339473

Lorri Shane February 04, 2006

Rakesh--I could spend my whole evening in your gallery! The composition is wonderful--but that is what you do so well. Exposure--spot on! Nice work. #2378435

Darryl Wilkinson February 20, 2006

There was NO question we would see this one again, Rakesh! Congratulations on this OUTSTANDING finalist, my friend!!! #2443656

Marla A. Lehr February 21, 2006

Wonderful! Congratulations and best of luck in the final round. #2443873

Ann Bruynseels February 21, 2006

Congratulations ! #2444024

Renee Doyle February 21, 2006

Again, many congratulations Rakesh!!!!!! Fantastic finalist!
#2444099

Rudra Mandal February 21, 2006

I am so much happy that one of the best shot I ever seen have been selected as Finalist. I have no doubt in my mind that it will come on the Winning page. Advanced congratulations for your great win sir. #2444214

Kaye Burazin February 21, 2006

Outstanding Rakesh, congrats on your superb images being recognized as outstanding and making the finals! #2444412

Hendrik Storme February 21, 2006

Congrats Rakesh!!!! #2444418

Rakesh Syal February 21, 2006

Thank you , Lorri, Darryl, Marla, Ann, Renee and Rudra for your kind support! #2444485

Linda D. Lester February 21, 2006

WOW! Congratultions on this awesome finalist! Good luck in the next round! #2444567

Souha Dooly February 21, 2006

Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist!!! #2444710

Donna W. Neal February 21, 2006

I loved this one Rakesh, so glad to see it here in the finalist, good luck in the next round! #2444883

Barbara Helgason February 21, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh on this fantastic finalist!! #2444930

Dr Silly February 21, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh. :o)
#2445009

Melissa A. Mannon February 21, 2006

I adore this image! Congratulations and I'm hoping it goes farther! #2445243

Pamela Shane February 21, 2006

Rakesh - congratulations on this
wonderful finalist!! :) #2445261

Bridgette B February 21, 2006

Congratulations, Rakesh!!! #2445346

Life Expressions February 21, 2006

Congratulations on your awesome finalist Rakesh!!!! #2445480

Marie Fields February 21, 2006

Congratulations, Rakesh! AWESOME finalist!!! #2445622

Geraldine E. Lefoe February 21, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh, this is an outstanding photo! I love the freshness of the new day reflected in the tones and colours. The depth of colour in your silhouettes captures the efforts of these people beautifully. Good luck with the final round! #2446030

Amanda Price February 21, 2006

You never cease to amaze, Rakesh! Congrats on another well-deserved finalist! #2446184

Susan T. Evans February 21, 2006

Congrats Rakesh, not a surprise at all, this was my favorite photo for last month!!!! Awesome work. #2446537

Susie Peek-Swint February 21, 2006

I think this will go further than the finalists Rakesh ~ fantastic capture ~ many congrats and good luck with next round! #2446602

Sylvia Rossler February 21, 2006

I knew it ! Congrats Rakesh !!! #2446741

Rakesh Syal February 21, 2006

WOW!!! So many good wishes, I am owerwhelmed, this is more than award my friends! #2446834

Carla Metzler February 21, 2006

Congratulations, Rakesh!! :D #2446927

Cathy M. Gromball February 21, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Rakesh!

Cathy :) #2446964

Laurence Saliba February 21, 2006

A BIG congrats on your finalists Rakesh!!!! #2447041

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. February 21, 2006

Congratulations on this finalist, Rakesh. This is one of my favorites of all your shots. It's a winner in my books!!! #2447290

Sandy Landon February 21, 2006

This is my all time favorite!!! Huge congrats!!!!! #2447431

Patrick Campbell February 21, 2006

Evocative and timeless. Great work, Rakesh! #2447513

Rakesh Syal February 21, 2006

Thank you Cathy, Carla, Laurence, Sandy, Patrick and Marvin, my friend. I appriciate a lot! #2447590

Armando -. Arturo February 21, 2006

no surprise here Rakesh. one of my alltime favorite, congrats sir #2448013

Kay E. Mahoney February 21, 2006

Congratulations on your finalist Rakesh. Good luck in the next round. #2448023

Deborah Sandidge February 21, 2006

Beautifully captured, tells a great story, Rakesh, congratulations on your finalists! #2448267

Pat Gamwell February 21, 2006

Congrats on this emotional,inspiring & magnificently created image, my friend! #2448314

Robyn Mackenzie February 21, 2006

Awesome! Congratulations, Rakesh - this is wonderful! :o) Robyn #2448335

Sandra Freyler February 21, 2006

Congratulations, Rakesh! Awesome work! :) #2448797

Claudia Kuhn February 21, 2006

I really love this image Rakesh, glad to see it amongst the finalists! Good luck in the next round. #2449854

Terry L. Ellis February 21, 2006

I knew it!! Congratulations, Rakesh! Marvelous! #2450138

Wende Trew February 21, 2006

Congrats Rakesh!! I'm not surprised this is one of my favorites!! #2450182

Jill Flynn February 21, 2006

This is outstanding Rakesh! Congratulations on your finalist! #2450750

Joy E. Cobb February 21, 2006

I'm so happy to see this one again, Rakesh! Congratulations! #2451186

Cora Miller February 21, 2006

Congratulations on both of your outstanding finalists, Rakesh! Truly awesome work! #2451319

Federico Collazuol February 22, 2006

I was 100% sure to see this one again. Congrats Rakesh! #2451340

February 22, 2006

One can feel the heat and dust - a very nice composition. #2451555

Mary K. Robison February 22, 2006

Beautiful image that tells a story, Rakesh ~ CONGRATULATIONS to you! #2451862

Rakesh Syal February 22, 2006

Thank you friends and judges for nice words, I feel honoured! #2452147

Chris Macer February 22, 2006

Another awesome and so well deserved finalist, Rakesh!! Congrats! :) #2452488

Cliff & Patti Smith February 22, 2006

Simply wonderful feel to this photo Rakesh! A big congratulations! WINNER! #2452512

Rakesh Syal February 22, 2006

Thank you Chris and Patricia for supportive words!!! #2452740

February 22, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh, your work is so overwhelming!! #2452767

She-She Killough February 22, 2006

Love this image Rakesh!! I love the repetion and angles...the color and mood! AWESOME shot! COngrats on the multiple finalists too!!! :D #2453162

Jimmy Bhogal February 22, 2006

AWESOME Work Sir , like all of your other works, CONGRATULATIONS on the finalist too ! ! #2453507

Jimmy Bhogal February 22, 2006

AWESOME Work Sir , like all of your other works, CONGRATULATIONS on the finalist too ! ! #2453508

Jimmy Bhogal February 22, 2006

Great Work Sir ! ! #2453514

Navin Talwar February 22, 2006

Well Done. #2453587

Kristi A. Howson February 22, 2006

Wonderful capture Rakesh! Congratulations and best of luck! #2453711

Stanley J. Contrades February 22, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS and good luck to you in the next round, Rakesh!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #2454846

Rakesh Syal February 22, 2006

Thank you Joanne, She-She, Jimmy, Navin, Kristi and Stan for your supportive words! #2455308

Susan L. Vasquez February 22, 2006

Congrats Rakesh :) this belongs in National Geographic. #2455385

Rakesh Syal February 23, 2006

Thank you Susan for your kind support! #2455739

February 23, 2006

Thais is so great!
I love it Rakesh:)
Best regards #2456117

Claudette Foote February 23, 2006

Rakesh
WOW !THIS IS AN AMAZING IMAGE!
LOVE IT SO MUCH..
IT IS A WINNER IN MY BOOK
I CAN NOT STOP LOOKING AT IT....
See this is what I said the 1st time I seen it... WINNER!!

#2456939

Rakesh Syal February 23, 2006

Thank you so much, Kholoud and Claudette for your good wishes!! #2457363

Corinne M. Thompson February 23, 2006

Congrats on your Finalist :) #2459318

Wendy Stevenson February 23, 2006

AWESOME Rakesh!! Congratulations on a most superb finalist!! You are an amazing photographer!! #2460171

Rakesh Syal February 23, 2006

Thank you Corinne and Wendy for your kind words! #2460581

Jimmy Bhogal February 24, 2006

This is still one of my favorites. The light and mood really set the scene. Good luck. #2461422

Dorann Weber February 24, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh...~! #2461965

Rakesh Syal February 24, 2006

Thank you Jimmy and Dorann for your kind support!! #2462167

Rachel Scott-Renouf February 24, 2006

Wow Rakesh, congrats on this super photo!
Love all your photos Rakesh!

Rachel :o) #2462963

Margaret Sikora February 24, 2006

Congrats Rakesh on another finalist photo ,words cant describe how I feel when looking at these shots.I am waiting for your photo album to be published. #2464227

Barbara Helgason February 25, 2006

Congratulations on your win Rakesh! Wow, I loved this one from the very start!! #2466419

Goshka G. February 25, 2006

Many congrats on this terrific win, Rakesh!!! #2466460

Donald K. Cherry February 25, 2006

congrats on your 2nd place winner, Rakesh! Wonderful work! #2466461

Armando -. Arturo February 25, 2006

congrats on second place sir., there should have been two 1st place winners this time around, it will always be a 1st place winner in my mind. congrats again Rakesh. #2466474

Kerby Pfrangle February 25, 2006

Congratulations on this stunning second place winner. Beautiful. Kerby #2466515

Mary K. Robison February 25, 2006

So glad to see this with a gold medal beside it, Rakesh!
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-earned win!! #2466519

Debbie Hartley February 25, 2006

Congratulations on your second place Rakesh! This image is one of my favourites!! #2466575

Renee Doyle February 25, 2006

YEAH!!!! CONGRATULATIONS on this wonderful 2nd place win Rakesh!!!! Well deserved!
#2466636

Sharon Day February 25, 2006

Big congratulations on your 2nd place win, Rakesh!!! Well done! #2466660

Karen Rahlf February 25, 2006

Beautiful! Congratulations on your win! #2466745

Deborah Sandidge February 25, 2006

This is one of my favorites, congratulations Rakesh on this beautifully captured win! #2466774

Kay E. Mahoney February 25, 2006

Congratulations on your second place win Rakesh. #2466778

Jill Flynn February 25, 2006

LOVE this so much Rakesh. Congratulations on your win! #2466866

Ken Smith February 25, 2006

Rakesh, congratulations to you. Well done! #2466870

Susana Ms Heide February 25, 2006

Stunning image! Super exposure! CONGRATS Rakesh on your win!! #2466877

Nicole Kessel February 25, 2006

So happy for you, Rakesh! Congratulations on your awesome win!! #2466929

Sylvia Rossler February 25, 2006

Big congrats Rakesh !! I knew this one was going to make it :O) For me it's a GP :o) #2466964

Robyn Mackenzie February 25, 2006

Congratulations, Rakesh, on this superb win! :o) Robyn #2466977

Susan T. Evans February 25, 2006

No surprise on this one Rakesh, it is absolultely wonderful second place winner. #2467135

Sherri Conley February 25, 2006

Congrats on your stunning winner, Rakesh! #2467262

Lorri Shane February 25, 2006

Congratulations, dear friend. YOu are a wonderful photographer and deserve this! Lorri #2467350

Kate Jackson February 25, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh - you so deserve a winner for this wonderful image! #2467361

bob cornelison February 25, 2006

Well done Rakesh! Congrats!
~:O) #2467362

Stanley J. Contrades February 25, 2006

Bravo, Rakesh!! CONGRATULATIONS, on your Second Place Winner ... Very much deserved and a wonderful storyteller!Much Aloha,
Stan #2467397

Michelle R. Kovach February 25, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh! #2467544

Anne D. Eigen February 25, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful, well-deserved win, Rakesh!!! #2467571

Ronald F. Fischer February 25, 2006

Congratulations, Rakesh, on this well deserved winner!!! #2467573

Jenny Bosmans February 25, 2006

Big Congratulations on this fantastic winner, Rakesh!! #2467637

Deborah Lewinson February 25, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful winner, Rakesh!!!
-Debby #2467777

Pamela Shane February 25, 2006

Huge congratulations for this outstanding winner Rakesh!! :} #2467799

Jeff Lovinger February 25, 2006

Fantastic capture, and a big congratulations Rakesh. #2467857

Melissa A. Mannon February 25, 2006

Congratulations my friend! #2467872

Su Sana E. P February 25, 2006

Congratulations on your well deserved Win, my dear friend Rakesh!! #2467892

Jamil Saliba February 25, 2006

Congratulations on your great Winner Rakesh #2467941

Tammy Scott February 25, 2006

Fantastic!!! Congratulations! #2467964

Terry L. Ellis February 25, 2006

Outstanding, Rakesh! Congratulations!!!! #2467965

Darryl Wilkinson February 25, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS on your Second Place WINNER, Rakesh! Topps in my books!!! #2467968

Pat Gamwell February 25, 2006

CONGRATS on a well deserved image, Rakesh! #2468131

William C. Raco February 25, 2006

Congratulations, Rakesh
Wonderful work!

Bill #2468137

Paul Michko February 25, 2006

Big congratulations on your fantastic win, Rakesh. #2468186

Linda Boehme February 25, 2006

A big congratulation on this beautiful image, Rakesh! This is superb! #2468224

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 25, 2006

Outstanding winning image, congratulations!!! I am proud and happy for you!! #2468467

Evy Johansen February 25, 2006

Big congratulations on your beautiful and well deserved win, Rakesh! #2468541

Chris Macer February 25, 2006

Most certainly a well deserved, Rakesh!! This takes my breath away! Congrats my friend!! :) #2468604

Corinne M. Thompson February 25, 2006

CONGRATS Rakesh! A well deserved Win! :) #2468741

Navin Talwar February 25, 2006

Congratulations. #2468756

Judyann Plante February 25, 2006

I love this photo! Congratulations on a well-deserved win! #2468885

Jim Kinnunen February 25, 2006

What a dramatic scene you've captured, Rakesh...I love it!!! Congratulations on this fine winning image!!! #2468917

Laurence Saliba February 25, 2006

Congrats again Rakesh!!!!!!!!! #2469037

Terrill Province February 25, 2006

But, of course, this is a winner ~ it's wonderfully cinematic! BRAVO!!! You've done it again! #2469072

Ronda Chatelle February 26, 2006

WOW! This is so dramatic! The lighting is spectacular and the image is unforgettable! Congratulations from one of your biggest fans! #2469146

Sergio La Spina February 26, 2006

Congratulation for your fantastic shot!!!!woww #2469162

Graeme yew Chow February 26, 2006

Well done ! deserving winner, Rakesh. #2469249

Karen Engelbreth February 26, 2006

Big congrats on your win, Rakesh :0) #2469290

Vicki Hunt February 26, 2006

Congrats to you!!!!! #2469477

Rakesh Syal February 26, 2006

Thank you God and my great BP friends, this is all due to your good wishes and so stern support!!! #2469546

Stephen Zacker February 26, 2006

Well deserved. Congratulations, Rakesh #2469823

Donna W. Neal February 26, 2006

Congratulations on this outstanding winner Rakesh...:) #2469879

Life Expressions February 26, 2006

Congratulations on your winning image, Rakesh!! #2470099

Susie Peek-Swint February 26, 2006

Many congrats Rakesh ~ this one had winner written all over it ~ well done! #2470171

Bobbie Davis February 26, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh!!!! #2470213

Rakesh Syal February 26, 2006

Thank you Stephen, Donna, Robin, Susie and Bobbie for your great support!! #2470405

Janet L. Skinner February 26, 2006

Congratulations, Rakesh!!!! I love this one! #2470471

Linda D. Lester February 26, 2006

One of my favorites...congratulations! #2470656

Leanne M.E. Boyd February 26, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh! A well deserved in! #2470698

Rakesh Syal February 26, 2006

Thank you Janet!

Thank you Linda!

Thank you Leanne! #2470887

Dale Ann Cubbage February 26, 2006

Stunning image, Rakesh! Congrats!

da #2471191

Wendy Stevenson February 26, 2006

Congratulations on a most well deserved win Rakesh!! GREAT to see this in the winners circle where is belongs:-) Well done my friend! #2471427

Kristi A. Howson February 26, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful win Rakesh! Awesome! #2471696

Carla Metzler February 26, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS, on this outstanding image, Rakesh!! #2471773

Wende Trew February 26, 2006

Congratulations on your win Rakesh!! I love this image!! Well deserved!!! #2472074

Boentara Prajitno February 26, 2006

congratulation, awesome picture #2472409

Rakesh Syal February 26, 2006

Thank you Dale Ann, Wendy, Kristi, Carla, Wende and Boentara for your so supportive words!! #2472435

Monika Sapek February 26, 2006

Terrific capture with great silhouettes and color. Many congratulations on your Second Place Winner, Rakesh!
Monika
#2472559

Nancy Grace Chen February 26, 2006

This is an incredible, incredible photo. Could easily have been a First Place.

Amazing capture, and beautiful. Many congratulations.

Nancy #2472754

Federico Collazuol February 27, 2006

Only second place??? C'mon Judges! This picture should win the Grand Grand Grand Prize!
This image is not only gorgeous, it has a deep meaning, a Soul! It tells more than 1000 words!
My most sincere congratulations, Rakesh! #2472832

Rakesh Syal February 27, 2006

Thank you Monika, Nancy and Fedrico for your bold words! Judges really have broken my heart! #2472896

Margaret Sikora February 27, 2006

A big Congratulations Rakesh it truly is a beautiful scene. #2472943

Daniel Diaz February 27, 2006

Way to go Rakesh Congrats my friend!!!!! #2473078

Allan L. Whitehead February 27, 2006

Rakesh, congratulations on this magnificent win in last month's contest in the 'People' category. It is truly, richly deserved, my very dear friend - your good friend, Allan #2473301

Rakesh Syal February 27, 2006

Thank you so much, Margaret, Daniel and Allan for your valuable comments!! #2474148

Joy E. Cobb February 27, 2006

I am thrilled to see this won, Rakesh! Congratulations!!! #2474897

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. February 27, 2006

Rakesh, I officially declare you as the Marvin Gohlke judged, Grand Prize winner. There is more feeling, emotion, beauty, creativity, and technical expertise in this shot, than all the rest of the first prize winners put together. It is magnificant, a standard to which I aspire to. Don't let the approbation, or lack of, by the powers that be on this site dampen your spirit, or influence your creativity. "To thine self be true." Keep up the great work, Rakesh!! #2475071

Guy D. Biechele February 27, 2006

Absolutely fantastic image. Big congrats, Rakesh!! #2475128

Jimmy Bhogal February 27, 2006

BUT THIS ONE DESERVED THE GRAND PRIZE !!!!!!!

BELIEVE ME !! #2475166

Anita Hogue February 27, 2006

A FABULOUS and much deserved win, Rakesh! Congratulations! This is an outstanding image!!! #2475310

augustus gillian February 28, 2006

beautiful composition
great lighting
worth winning #2477407

Milan Banik February 28, 2006

Rakesh many many congratulation for this winner ,sorry I am late ,AS I TOLD EARLIER YOU inspire me with great work.thank you again for great suport . #2480052

Rakesh Syal March 03, 2006

Thank you, Joy, Marvin, Guy, Jimmy, Anita, Augustus and Milan for your kind words! #2493756

Carolyn J. Connolly March 04, 2006

Sincere CONGRATULATIONS, Rakesh - this is *MOST* deserved recognition for a really FABULOUS image!! :o)

I'm inclined to agree with others though - this SHOULD have placed *MUCH* higher than Second Place!! ;o)

Keep up the *WONDERFUL* work, Rakesh!! :o) #2493983

Marsha S. Smith March 04, 2006

I'm kind of late commenting on this, Rakesh, but I wanted you to know how gorgeous it is and I totally agree with Carolyn - it should have placed higher. Congratulations! #2497301

Christian P. Nicolas March 06, 2006

Incredible! This looks so much like one of my paintings. WOW! #2502547

Lori Carlson March 08, 2006

This is such an incredible image Rakesh! Really tells a story. Such wonderful tone, movement....well, actually every little thing about it is right-on-fantastic! Big congrats! :0) #2512294

Rakesh Syal March 08, 2006

Carolyn, Marsha, Christian and Lori, thanks for your kind words!! #2512637

March 17, 2006

Beautiful capture Rakesh, love it!
Congratulations on your win! #2545197

Cathy M. Gromball March 21, 2006

Congratulations on your Second Place win, Rakesh!

Cathy :) #2559140

Rakesh Syal March 21, 2006

Thank you Reine and Cathy!!! #2559641

Michael Khoury January 13, 2007

~ symbolic of our human condition; we are all on a journy carrying our personal burdens~
M #3815252

Roger Fry February 25, 2007

Beautiful photo like so many in your Gallery. (There arn't actually that many 'Uncle Fernandos' after all!)

Roger #3992822

Rakesh Syal February 25, 2007

WOW!! Thank you Michale! #3992984

March 03, 2007

beautifull subject #4017978

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