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CURVES & SHAPES

© Rakesh Syal

CURVES & SHAPES

Uploaded: March 01, 2006

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Kerby Pfrangle March 01, 2006

Awesome colors. Love the shapes, curves and color combinations. Lovely to view. Beautiful still life. Kerby #400847

Stanley J. Contrades March 01, 2006

Remarkable still life, Rakesh! The shapes, color, textures and that red have created a superb visual!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #2481790

Evy Johansen level-classic March 01, 2006

Beautiful still life, Rakesh! wonderful composition! #2481793

Jill Odice level-classic March 01, 2006

Wonderful still life image Rakesh! #2481795

Su Sana E. P level-classic March 01, 2006

Wow!! All that white!!! Fantastic set up and capture, Rakesh!! Beautiful composition!! #2481796

Janine Russell level-classic March 01, 2006

Rakesh, great color, detail, textures, exposure and curves. #2481804

Pat Gamwell March 01, 2006

PERFECTION! Superb creativity, Rakesh! #2481815

Karen Engelbreth March 01, 2006

Pat said exactly my thoughts, Rakesh - super still life! #2481842

Rob Bishop March 01, 2006

This is just fantastic, Rakesh! #2481854

Terry Joshi March 01, 2006

lovely shot great composition and curves #2481886

Mata Patan March 01, 2006

This is FANTASTIC!!! #2481901

Debbie Hartley March 01, 2006

Totally Awesome Rakesh! #2481917

Renee Doyle March 01, 2006

WOW!!! Wonderful still life Rakesh!!! I just love how you put these together!!! Wonderfully different textures, colours and curves!! Just great!

#2481934

Margaret Sikora March 01, 2006

Beautiful Rakesh I love all your fruit and vegie photos the colours are so stand-outish. #2481938

Alison Greenwood March 01, 2006

You are so good at these Rakesh!
Your lighting is perfect and your clarity is wonderful! Your composition is fantastic and I love the way you always add a touch of colour by using a piece of fruit or a vegetable.
Superb photography Rakesh! Superb! #2481942

Ray Clarke March 01, 2006

Great composition Rakesh! Love the colours and shapes!!! (R) #2481950

Ronda Chatelle level-classic March 01, 2006

What gorgeous Tableware! The intricate texture and contrast of the red onion support another UNFORGETTABLE IMAGE! You have incredible vision, patience and disapline. These fantastic images do not just happen! I love this! #2481993

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic March 01, 2006

Perfect! #2482046

Paul Michko March 01, 2006

Wonderful still life composition, Rakesh. #2482051

Paula Dwyer March 01, 2006

Perfection!! Just beautiful! #2482071

Donald K. Cherry March 01, 2006

Beautiful still life, Rakesh! #2482078

Paul Sikora March 01, 2006

Rakesh, another gem from the master. I love it mate. #2482085

Jenny Bosmans March 01, 2006

Almost speechless, Rakesh!! This is indeed sooooo beautiful and perfect!! #2482143

Armando -. Arturo March 01, 2006

another beauty sir. love the lighting and comp. #2482155

Pamela Shane March 01, 2006

Exellent still life Rakesh! I love how you added the touch of color against all the white!! :) #2482162

Wende Trew March 01, 2006

Awesome Still life Rakesh!! Your work is fantastic!! #2482179

Glenn E. Urquhart March 01, 2006

Hi Rakesh - Great composition! Cheers, Glenn. #2482192

Rakesh Syal level-classic March 01, 2006

Thank you so much friends for so huge feedback!! #2482226

Tammy Scott March 01, 2006

Beautiful still life and awesome NATURAL selective color! #2482254

Roger Bernabo March 01, 2006

Great lighting and color..... love the effect and quality of your lighting Rakesh! #2482318

Vicki Hunt March 01, 2006

Wonderful still life! Great contrast also and DOF! #2482358

Sharon Day March 01, 2006

Awesome still life, Rakesh!!! I love this one! #2482414

Leanne M.E. Boyd March 01, 2006

I like the colour contrasts, textures and curves. An excellent shot, Rakesh! #2482415

Gail Vitikacs level-classic March 01, 2006

Excellent lightning and your composition of your objects is perfect! #2482451

Melissa A. Mannon March 01, 2006

I REALLY like this one. Gorgeous white and beautiful curving shapes. Great composition! #2482494

Navin Talwar March 01, 2006

Great Composition. #2482503

Lynn D. Wiezycki March 01, 2006

Love the curves and contrasts. #2482557

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 01, 2006

Great work on this one! Excellent!! Jeff #2482628

Peter Mantione March 01, 2006

Love this arangement! Perfect composition! Beautiful work Rakesh!!!! #2482795

Lorraine A. Cook March 01, 2006

Striking color combination, Rakesh!!<:)) #2482808

Nina Shields March 01, 2006

Dynamic presentation of a very creative concept; amazing detailing, sense of texture and terrific lighting; outstanding work, Rakesh! #2482923

Carla Metzler March 01, 2006

Beautiful still life, Rakesh! #2482928

Joy Rector March 01, 2006

fantastic composition #2483019

Ronald F. Fischer March 01, 2006

This is a fantastic still life, Rakesh. The color, composition, clarity and lighting are prefect! #2483054

Donna W. Neal March 01, 2006

Gorgeous arrangment!!! Wonderful high key still Rakesh #2483242

Rakesh Syal level-classic March 01, 2006

Thank you so much all, my frinds for such a nice words!! #2483262

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic March 01, 2006

Wow....Very nice comp..love all the white with the red!!!! Great job! #2483329

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. March 01, 2006

BEAUTIFUL lighting, lines, composition, and contrast. Wonderful still life shot, Rakesh!!! #2483489

William Moore March 01, 2006

outstanding still life this should be a winner #2483494

Margot Petrowski March 01, 2006

Lovely, Rakesh!!!!! #2483568

Cathy Stancil March 01, 2006

This is sooo good !! Excellent work once again Rakesh !!! Love it ! #2483590

Kristy A. Keene March 01, 2006

Stunning, Just absolutely stunning! #2483665

March 01, 2006

WOW!!! When I first saw this photo I was taken to how soothing it was to the eye. Based on all of the wonderful comments I am sure this is going to be a WINNER! Great Job! #2483874

March 01, 2006

Another masterpiece, Rakesh!! Incredible work!! #2483915

Judy S. Fung March 01, 2006

Lovely still life, Rakesh! #2484169

Bridgette B March 01, 2006

Fantastic still, Rakesh!!! #2484240

Rakesh Syal level-classic March 01, 2006

WOW!!! Thanks a lot for your words, they mean a lot to me, my friends!! #2484254

Terry L. Ellis level-classic March 01, 2006

Impressive still life, Rakesh! Beautiful light, shadows and curves! Love that pop of color! #2484258

Cathy Gregor March 01, 2006

So beautifully done, Rakesh! #2484477

Susan T. Evans level-classic March 01, 2006

Fantastic Rakesh, I think we will see this one again. #2484488

Cliff & Patti Smith level-classic March 01, 2006

Rakesh, you never cease to amaze me! Simply beautiful! #2484505

Ray Clarke March 01, 2006

This is a great photo Rakesh (Ac) #2484557

Rakesh Syal level-classic March 01, 2006

Terry, Cathy, Susan, Patricia and R&A thank you for your valueable comments!! #2484599

Claudia Kuhn level-classic March 01, 2006

Just love how you composed these still lifes Rakesh! That red onion adds a great touch of color. Masterful lighting! #2484690

Susie Peek-Swint March 01, 2006

Wonderful still-life Rakesh ~ the splash of colour from the onion is perfect! #2484767

Stephen Zacker March 01, 2006

Fantastic. Like the splash of color #2484780

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 01, 2006

Nice still life Rakesh. Love the colors. #2484874

Linda Boehme level-classic March 01, 2006

I really like this Rakesh! The curves and lighting with subtle shadows are striking. The splash of color from the onion just adds some punch. Great image! #2484969

Goshka G. March 01, 2006

Incredibly beautiful still life, Rakesh!! #2485165

Marthie L. Bredenkamp March 01, 2006

Excellent work. If you look at your gallery everybody can see how good you are. #2485214

Wendy Stevenson March 01, 2006

Love the clean lines and that red onion was genius! Excellent work as always!! #2485234

Life Expressions March 01, 2006

Simply beautiful, Rakesh! #2485416

Jenny D March 01, 2006

Rakesh, very nice still life! Perfect lighting! #2485484

Anne D. Eigen March 01, 2006

Outstanding composition and lighting, Rakesh! #2485728

Tracy Reehal March 01, 2006

Beautiful still life...I love the punch of color! #2485730

Rakesh Syal level-classic March 01, 2006

Thank you all so much for so nice comments! #2486138

Milan Banik March 02, 2006

Rakesh terrific white texture with beatiful mixture of form ,litle color add make it superb shot . #2487322

Myra Vos March 02, 2006

Beautifully done. The touch of color is eye-catching and I love the lines and composition. #2487788

Sergio La Spina March 02, 2006

The yours composition is fantastic and perfect wowww great image Rakesh!!!! #2488339

Deb Holmes-Hatfield March 02, 2006

Perfect comp and presentation Rakesh, nice clean lines and wonderful detail! Awesome! #2489245

Ken Smith level-classic March 02, 2006

Rakesh, I bow before the master. Well done. #2489458

Rakesh Syal level-classic March 02, 2006

Thank you Milan, Myra, Sergio, Deb and Ken for your thoughtful words!! #2490036

Donna Roberts March 03, 2006

I love your still life images Rakesh - they have such a modern twist and the contrast of the red in this capture against the white crockery is a nice touch!
Well done.
:-) ddu
#2490408

Laurence Saliba level-classic March 04, 2006

Beautiful contrast, colour and composition Rakesh!!! #2495775

Laura Clay-Ballard March 04, 2006

fabulous still life. love the two colors. #2496266

Mary K. Robison March 04, 2006

Rakesh ~ your composition of these objects, and the lighting on them, are perfect! How could the eye not enjoy the artistry of those curves? Marvelous! #2497605

Jill Flynn March 06, 2006

So, so beautiful Rakesh. The colors, composition and contrast are superb! #2502652

Graeme yew Chow March 07, 2006

Oh ! what a creative image, Rakesh. Thank you for your generous comment on my image. I really appreciated it. #2507979

Rakesh Syal level-classic March 07, 2006

Thank you Donna, Laurence, Laura, Mary, Jill and Graeme for your wonderful words! #2508698

Susana Ms Heide March 07, 2006

Your latest work is once again outstanding!! This one caught my eye because of it's subtle beauty and textures. Definitely a WINNER!!! #2508936

Nadya Johnson March 08, 2006

Rakesh, I keep seeing your name and your image (in your mini-pic). I finally made it to your gallery and I must say, I really do enjoy your work!" Picked this one to comment on for now, because it's SO outstanding and demanded a remark. So simple, yet so striking: such great composition, texture and mood. I love the subtley here, the two-color theme (if white is a color) and the clarity and cleanness of the lines. Just beautiful! Bravo! #2511438

Lori Carlson March 08, 2006

You are such a master at these (and all others!) :0) images Rakesh!! Love your design here and the textures. Wonderful wonderful work! :0) #2512300

Rakesh Syal level-classic March 08, 2006

Susana, Nadya and Lori, thanks a million. Your words means a lot to me. #2512613

Carolyn J. Connolly March 12, 2006

*EVERYTHING* about this image is just SO-O beautiful, Rakesh - I really LOVE it!! WOW - such classic lines!! :o) #2523247

April 21, 2006

i love how you capture the simple things and add a small burst of color to make everything fall in to place and make a awesome photo . well done! #2669480

Life Expressions April 25, 2006

Congrats, Rakesh!!! #2685996

Margot Petrowski April 25, 2006

Wow, Rakesh....you got a ton of finalists this month!!!! You are so very talented...Congrats on them all!!!! #2686222

Sylvia Rossler April 25, 2006

Big congrats again Rakesh :O) #2686394

Ken Smith level-classic April 25, 2006

Congrats again. #2687673

Mary K. Robison April 25, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS again, Rakesh!
Best of luck next level with this! #2688011

Carla Metzler April 25, 2006

Congratulations again, Rakesh!! #2688200

Terry L. Ellis level-classic April 25, 2006

Rakesh, I have lost count! Big congratulations again, sir! Fantastic finalist! #2689638

Renee Doyle April 25, 2006

Wonderful Rakesh!!!!! Huge congratulations once again!!!!
#2689721

Jim Kinnunen level-classic April 25, 2006

A Huge congratulations on this finalist, Rakesh!:) #2690461

Nicole Kessel April 25, 2006

Another great finalist, Rakesh!! Congratulations! #2690495

Su Sana E. P level-classic April 25, 2006

Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist, Rakesh!! #2690659

Rakesh Syal level-classic April 25, 2006

Thanks Robyn, Margot, Sylvia, Ken, Mary, Carla, Terry, Renee, Jim, Nicole and Susan for your love and big support, my friends!! #2690910

Kristi A. Howson April 25, 2006

Congratulations on your wonderful Finalist and Best of Luck in the next round Rakesh! Beautiful comp and excellent use of contrast! #2690983

Paul Sikora April 26, 2006

Congratulations, old man (I can say that Rakesh 'cause I'm older) #2691884

Jenny Bosmans April 26, 2006

Congratulations again and again, Rakesh!! :) March is definitely your month, my friend!! :) #2691969

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic April 26, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh. Way to go with all your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #2692375

Cliff & Patti Smith level-classic April 26, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS Rakesh! A WINNER for sure, good luck in the next round! #2692440

Rakesh Syal level-classic April 26, 2006

Thank you Kristi, Paul, Jenny, Kay and Patricia for your kind words!! #2692724

Shawn Jennings April 26, 2006

Great lighting on this image Rakesh! Congratulations on your finalist! #2693420

Corinne M. Thompson April 26, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh for your Finalist for this stunning still life capture! #2695869

Lorraine A. Cook April 26, 2006

Congrats on this beautiful finalist, Rakesh!<:)) #2696043

Rakesh Syal level-classic April 27, 2006

Thank you Shawn, Corinne, Lorrain and Jill for your blessings!!! #2698334

Sylvia Rossler April 28, 2006

Big congrats on your win Rakesh :O) :o) #2702491

Daniel G. Flocke April 28, 2006

Rakesh - Congratulations on your winning image!!!

~Daniel #2702510

Barbara Helgason April 28, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh!! #2702533

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic April 28, 2006

Congratulations on your second place winner Rakesh. #2702544

Laurence Saliba level-classic April 28, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh!!

#2702623

William C. Raco level-classic April 28, 2006

Beautiful work, Rakesh
Congratulations,

Bill #2702639

Melissa G. Meiselman April 28, 2006

Again, this is a stunning image. Congratulations on you win. #2702706

Pat Gamwell April 28, 2006

Gorgeous image, Rakesh! BIG CONGRATS, my dear friend! #2702713

Noel Baebler April 28, 2006

Huzzah!!! #2702783

Jim Kinnunen level-classic April 28, 2006

Big Congrats to you Rakesh...wonderful win!!! #2702826

Laura Clay-Ballard April 28, 2006

congrats!!!!!! #2702870

Darryl Wilkinson April 28, 2006

Masterful presentation, Rakesh! CONGRATULATIONS! #2702947

April 28, 2006

Congratulations on your win Rakesh! #2702954

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe April 28, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful photo win, Rakesh! Love it!
kk #2702956

Katrina Thorsen April 28, 2006

Congratulations on the win, Rakesh! It is much deserved! #2703148

Judy S. Fung April 28, 2006

Congrats on your win, Rakesh!! #2703155

Susana Ms Heide April 28, 2006

I can almost feel the textures!! This is amazing!!!! CONGRATULATIONS Rakesh on a well earned win!! #2703219

Life Expressions April 28, 2006

Congratulations, Rakesh! #2703335

Gail Vitikacs level-classic April 28, 2006

Fantastic Rakesh! CONGRATULATIONS on this beauty! #2703425

Renee Doyle April 28, 2006

Yeah!!!! Huge congratulations on this wonderful win Rakesh!!!!!
#2703439

Kay Beausoleil April 28, 2006

Such beautiful forms, Rakesh. Congratulations on your well-deserved win!! #2703498

Ronald F. Fischer April 28, 2006

A very hearty congratulations! #2703532

Linda D. Lester level-classic April 28, 2006

Congratulations on this awesome shot!! #2703614

Evy Johansen level-classic April 28, 2006

Many congratulations on your beautiful and very well deserved win, Rakesh!! #2703618

Mary K. Robison April 28, 2006

So glad to see this beautiful still life among the winners, Rakesh!
CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved win!! #2703635

Melissa A. Mannon April 28, 2006

Congrats Rakesh! #2703678

Su Sana E. P level-classic April 28, 2006

Congratulations on this marvelous Win, Rakesh!! #2703726

Jill Flynn April 28, 2006

Congratulations on your WIN Rakesh ... a CLASSIC BEAUTY! #2703750

Inge S. Lasmana April 28, 2006

Congratulations on your win, Rakesh!! #2703856

Rudra Mandal April 28, 2006

Big congratulations Sir!! #2703965

She-She Killough April 28, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS on this Great image Rakesh! You are a master of still lifes!!!! #2703971

Debbie Hartley April 28, 2006

Big Congratulations on your winning image Rakesh! #2704079

Pamela Shane April 28, 2006

Congratulations on this great winning
image Rakesh! It is an honor to be able
to view your magnificent work on a daily basis!! :) :) #2704090

Chris Macer April 28, 2006

Many congrats on your win, Rakesh!! As She-She said, you really are the master of this style! :) #2704107

Stan Kwasniowski April 28, 2006

Rakesh, congratulations on your win #2704132

Stanley J. Contrades April 28, 2006

Bravo, Rakesh! Congratulations on this superb still life!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #2704172

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 28, 2006

Fabulous still life! Congratulations on your win! #2704176

Glenn E. Urquhart April 29, 2006

Congratulations on your winning photo, Rakesh! Well deserved! Cheers, Glenn.

#2704489

Al G. Juniarsam April 29, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh on your win!! GREAT!! Wonderful still life image anyway!! #2704530

Peter Mantione April 29, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh on your win! Beautiful image! #2704605

Joline Frazier April 29, 2006

Wonderful compositional and color study. Congratulations on your win. #2704622

Rakesh Syal level-classic April 29, 2006

Thank you so much for your good wishes and support, my friends!! #2704639

Karen Bacon April 29, 2006

Congratulations on this beautiful win Rakesh! #2704686

Cindy Paquette April 29, 2006

Wonderful to see this one here Rakesh! HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS!! #2704866

Marie Fields April 29, 2006

Congratulations on this incredible image, Rakesh! Your work is truly exceptional and inspirational!!! #2704914

Sharon Day April 29, 2006

Another superb still life, Rakesh!!! Well done! Congratulations on this outstanding win! #2705274

Graeme yew Chow April 29, 2006

Big congratulation on this beautiful image, Rakesh. #2705319

KHAWLA Haddad April 29, 2006

Congratulations on your Wonderful win,Rakesh!!! #2705368

Alan L. Borror April 29, 2006

Congratulations on this excellent winning image, Rakesh! #2705399

Navin Talwar April 29, 2006

Well deserved. #2705761

Ermanno Radice April 29, 2006

Congrats on your win, Rakesh!!
Well deserved!!! #2705847

Jenny Bosmans April 29, 2006

Big Congratulations this beautiful Winner, Rakesh!! #2706042

Margot Petrowski April 29, 2006

Wow...two big winners.....you deserve them!!!! great work!! #2706176

Kristi A. Howson April 29, 2006

Fantastic seeing this one win Rakesh! Congratulations on your win! #2706252

Kate Jackson April 29, 2006

BIG congrats Rakesh - I missed this! It is fantastic! WOW! #2706420

Nadia Paul April 29, 2006

What a wonderful still life! Congrats on your win Rakesh! #2706434

Corinne M. Thompson April 29, 2006

Congrats on receiving Second Place! :) #2706586

Terry L. Ellis level-classic April 29, 2006

Rakesh, congratulations on this fantastic Second Place Win! Yeah! #2706729

Susan T. Evans level-classic April 29, 2006

Congrats Rakesh on this fantastic second place winner. #2706744

Colette M. Metcalf April 30, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS to you Rakesh on your WIN!!! #2707624

Vicki Hunt April 30, 2006

Congratulations on this WONDERFUL winner! #2707939

Lorraine A. Cook April 30, 2006

WTG, Rakesh!!! Congratulations!!!<:)) #2708623

Ray Thoms April 30, 2006

Congratulations on the win Rakesh.....your work is wonderfully done!!!! #2709530

Anne D. Eigen April 30, 2006

A big congratulations on this outstanding winner, Rakesh!!! #2710151

Rakesh Syal level-classic April 30, 2006

Thank you all for your wishes and great support my friends!! #2710392

David Phalen May 01, 2006

Congratulations Rakesh, a well earned win!! #2711312

Dr Silly level-classic May 01, 2006

Congratulations, Rakesh on you win. :o)
#2711511

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. May 01, 2006

Congratulations on your win for this very creative still life shot!!! #2711853

Monika Sapek May 01, 2006

Many congratulations on your Second Place Win, Rakesh!
Monika
#2711866

Stephen Zacker May 01, 2006

Fantastic still life. Congratulations #2713259

Rakesh Syal level-classic May 01, 2006

David, DrS, Marvin, Monika and Stephen thanks a lot for your wonderful words!! #2714528

Mary N C. Taitt May 02, 2006

Congratulations on this wonderful win Rakesh! Mary :-) #2717313

Wendy Stevenson May 04, 2006

Well no surprise seeing this here Rakesh - it's outstanding in so many way!! Congratulations my friend on this fine fine win!! #2725675

Donna W. Neal May 11, 2006

Better late than never, I am so far behind. Congratulations on this excellent win RAkesh #2752432

S P Mukherji May 13, 2006

Congrats (belated) Rakeshji for this and other stunning second prize wins! Fantastic pictures all of them. #2761316

Keith L. Clayton June 02, 2006

Beautiful image!! Well done!! #2845951

Rakesh Syal level-classic June 02, 2006

Thank you Mary, Wendy, Donna, Subhangsu and Keith for your nice words!! #2846491

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