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EBONY & IVORY

© Rakesh Syal

EBONY & IVORY

Uploaded: July 17, 2008

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Light is from a window, friends!

~Elements of Design~

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/130 seconds, Flash: did not fire., White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 85.00 mm, Model: NIKON D70

Comments

Manuel Barrera July 17, 2008

awesome, still life photography #962184

Mukesh Srivastava July 17, 2008

Wonderful still life capture with perfect exposure and comp, Rakeshji!!! #6189845

Brett Dolsen July 17, 2008

Outstanding Rakesh!!Brett #6189872

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 17, 2008

WOW as usual!! I love these! #6189888

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict July 17, 2008

Amazing image in B/W, Rakesh, very well done.

Dominick #6189942

Renee Doyle July 17, 2008

Beautiful still life Rakesh!! #6189966

Carol Sawyer July 17, 2008

Stunning still life image, Rakesh!! #6189972

Erin Appelbaum July 17, 2008

Absolutely stunning image Rakesh. Perfect lighting and B&W tones. Peter #6189993

Alan L. Borror July 17, 2008

AWESOME, OUTSTANDING and WOW are the operative words, Rakesh! #6190002

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe July 17, 2008

Beautiful arrangement and perfect light! #6190036

Randy A. Myers July 17, 2008

You are the master at thse type images. Good job with the lighting. #6190086

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 17, 2008

Another Outstanding still life image Rakesh!! Wonderful tones, lighting and presentation! Jeff #6190108

Vitor Dias July 17, 2008

Excellent work Rakesh, great light, nice b/w option too.

rgs Vitor #6190155

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 17, 2008

Beautiful still life Rakesh, your set up is perfect

jo ann c. #6190249

Ujjwal Mukherjee July 17, 2008

Wonderful setup and capture,Rakesh! Fabulous tone here! #6190253

Mary E. Lake July 17, 2008

Simplicity at its best!! Wonderful setup and lighting! :) #6190304

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 17, 2008

Perfect! Love this one, Rakesh. #6190313

Mary L. Graham July 17, 2008

Beautiful simplicity Rakesh!! =) #6190323

Avril Young July 17, 2008

OUTSTANDING...love the light...compositon...and those tones taken in Black and white...awesome work!...beautiful jugs!
Well done! #6190387

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 17, 2008

Very nice...great still life! #6190516

Barbara E. Sturgis July 17, 2008

Beautiful still life!!!well done..Rakesh. #6190537

Girish Vaghela level-classic July 17, 2008

High class still life, W I n n e r! No doubt, Rakesh! #6190558

Charlene Taylor July 17, 2008

Hi Rakesh,
A really beautiful still life composition. #6190623

Dr. Harmeet Singh July 17, 2008

Excellent composition and symmetry.Great and a winning image. #6190715

Rakesh Syal level-classic July 17, 2008

Thank you so much all for your kind words! #6190738

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic July 17, 2008

LOL! I want that window!!! Gorgeous work, Rakesh! #6190809

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. July 17, 2008

RAKESH...
REALLY, EVERYTHING IN THIS IMAGE IS EXCELLENT.!!
KARU. #6190885

Claudia Kuhn level-classic July 17, 2008

Beautiful tones and composition Rakesh! #6190905

Melissa G. Meiselman July 17, 2008

Terrific nearly symmetrical still life with eye catching tonal quality, Rakesh!! #6190917

Nadya Johnson July 17, 2008

Exquisite still life, Rakesh! #6191421

Sheila D. Robertson July 17, 2008

Simple, great tonality, composition.....beautirul. #6191909

Tiia Vissak July 17, 2008

a beautiful still life! #6191930

Christina N. Seuser July 17, 2008

Stunning still life, the composition is amazing and the light is wonderful. Excellent work Rakesh! #6192062

Patricia Ronan July 17, 2008

Gorgeous still life and title to match Rakesh:) #6192583

Tarun Bose July 17, 2008

Another unique still life shot. Lovely lighting and excxellent clarity. Great work Ricky. #6193381

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap July 19, 2008

Marvellous......... #6196988

Evy Johansen level-classic July 19, 2008

Wow... Love it, Rakesh!! Very beautiful image! #6198048

Kay Beausoleil July 22, 2008

A stunningly beautidul and simple design, Rakesh! #6217841

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic July 23, 2008

Beautiful composition and lighting Rakesh!,
Amalia #6222613

Inge S. Lasmana July 28, 2008

Amazing lighting and composition!Very beautiful BW image, Rakesh! #6243179

Arlene Krassner August 02, 2008

This is a lovely composition Rakesh. #6263001

Rakesh Syal level-classic August 02, 2008

Thank you all for your kind words friends! #6263595

Karen Engelbreth August 21, 2008

Congrats on your finalist, Rakesh! #6343775

Christina N. Seuser August 21, 2008

WhooHoo, I knew this one would make it :) Congratulations on your awesome finalist! #6343812

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 21, 2008

Awesome is right. This is as good as it gets, Rakesh. Love it. Congratulations on the finalist badge and good luck in the next round. #6343918

Nadya Johnson August 21, 2008

Congratulations on your outstanding finalist, Rakesh! #6344328

Barbara Waldoch August 21, 2008

Congratulations on this outstanding Finalist, Rakesh! #6345192

Sheila D. Robertson August 21, 2008

Congratulations and best wishes on the next round. #6345229

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 21, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist Rakesh!
Go on and go for the gold!

jo ann c. #6345954

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe August 21, 2008

Congratulations Rakesh ! #6345957

Stephanie Laird level-classic August 21, 2008

Perfect! Congrats! #6346032

Dr. Harmeet Singh August 21, 2008

Huge congrtas on this finalist. #6346609

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe August 21, 2008

Congratulations, Rakesh, on your lovely finalist!!!
kk #6346697

Melissa G. Meiselman August 21, 2008

Congratulations on this stunning finalist, Rakesh!!! #6347156

Ken Smith level-classic August 21, 2008

Excellent style, as always. Congrats, Rakesh! #6347279

Evy Johansen level-classic August 21, 2008

Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Rakesh!! #6347393

Laurence Saliba level-classic August 21, 2008

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Rakesh!!! #6347480

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic August 21, 2008

Big Congratulations Rakesh!,
Amalia #6347596

Nilesh J. Bhange August 21, 2008

Congratulations on this beautiful image,Rakesh! #6347829

Stanley J. Contrades August 22, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS on this extra special POTD, Rakesh! Stunning work!!
Aloha,
Stan #6348305

Birthe Gawinski level-deluxe August 22, 2008

simply beautiful!

Birthe #6348309

Susie Peek-Swint August 22, 2008

Wonderful still-life Rakesh ~ many congrats on your finalist and POTD! #6348313

Karen Engelbreth August 22, 2008

A big congrats on your POTD, Rakesh... #6348330

Mukesh Srivastava August 22, 2008

A big congrats on this great finalist and special POTD win, Rakeshji!!! #6348331

Renee Doyle August 22, 2008

Big congratulations Rakesh on this wonderful finalist and POTD!!! WTG! #6348339

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 22, 2008

Congratulations Rakesh, great tones and design elements! #6348346

Katarina Mansson August 22, 2008

Beautiful light, tones, shapes and composition. Congratulations on your double badge Rakesh! #6348366

Kate Jackson August 22, 2008

You won the double - congrats Rakesh. Fantastic shot! #6348383

Jessica Jenney August 22, 2008

Congratulations, Rakesh on your beautiful finalist and POTD! #6348392

Stan Kwasniowski August 22, 2008

Rakesh, congratulations #6348504

Pat Gamwell August 22, 2008

Magnificent, Rakesh! BIG Congrats on POTD and Finalist! #6348613

Michelle Alton August 22, 2008

This photo showcased your amazing talent beautifully, Rakesh. The judges have made a wonderful choice for Finalist and POTD! It's a winner, for sure! Such beautiful clean lines and perfect comp! Congratulations! #6348647

Brett Dolsen August 22, 2008

Congratulations on POTD and finalist Rakesh!!Well deserved!Brett #6348650

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 22, 2008

Congrats on your perfectly exposed shot ..deserving the Finalist and POTD. The title is great too, Rakesh. #6348652

Josselyne Klecanda August 22, 2008

Beautiful,great portrait. #6348744

William C. Raco level-classic August 22, 2008

Excellent set up and capture
Congratulations, Rakesh! #6348850

Mary K. Robison August 22, 2008

Elegant still life, Rakesh ~
Congratulations on its being selected POTD AND finalist! #6349012

Ken Smith level-classic August 22, 2008

This picture keeps giving and giving. Congrats again, Rakesh! #6349062

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 22, 2008

Cueing up for another GOLD, Rakesh, congratulations on your POTD and finalist win.


Dominick #6349073

Sirsendu Gayen August 22, 2008

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist. #6349157

Donna Dunbar August 22, 2008

Congrats on POTD, this is a stunning image!!! #6349180

Dr. Harmeet Singh August 22, 2008

Congrats on the POTD.... #6349183

Dr. Harmeet Singh August 22, 2008

Congrats on the POTD.... #6349184

Mary E. Lake August 22, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist and your POTD!! Awesome, :) #6349313

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 22, 2008

PERFECTION! Bet this gets gold too! Big Congratulations on POTD and FINALIST

jo ann c. #6349355

Eivor Kuchta August 22, 2008

Wonderful work, Rakesh! Congratulations on both your finalist and POTD! #6349418

Mary Timman August 22, 2008

Beautifully made. Congratulations on your finalist and POTD. Very well deserved in both !!! #6349454

Guy D. Biechele level-classic August 22, 2008

Wonderful still life. Congratulations on your POTD, Rakesh. #6349494

Carolyn M. DAlessandro August 22, 2008

Simple elegance...congratulations Rakesh,always inspiring to see your work. Outstanding! Regards,Carolyn #6349534

Tarun Bose August 22, 2008

Big, big congrats for your potd and the finalist. A sure winner. Great work Ricky. #6349571

David Phalen August 22, 2008

HUGE Congrats on a spectacular POTD!! #6349712

Ronald F. Fischer August 22, 2008

Congrats on this awesome POTD, my friend! #6349729

Joy Rector August 22, 2008

congrats on the POTD #6349791

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic August 22, 2008

Congrats on the POTD! #6349825

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 22, 2008

Congratulations on your POTD, Rakesh!!!!! ♫ k #6349836

Jean E. Hildebrant August 22, 2008

Congratulations Rakesh, on your finalist and POTD! Well done!! #6350027

Deborah Lewinson level-addict August 22, 2008

Superb image, Rakesh!

Congratulations on your POTD!
Debby #6350039

Dr Silly level-classic August 22, 2008

Congratulations Rakesh on this finalist and POTD. :O)
#6350216

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic August 22, 2008

Perfect!
Congratulations on your POTD!
~Lisa #6350438

Sylvia Rossler August 22, 2008

Big congrats on this excellent finalist Rakesh :o) #6350808

Tiia Vissak August 22, 2008

Double congrats! #6351544

Terry L. Ellis level-classic August 22, 2008

Rakesh, congratulations on your outstanding finalist and POTD! Awesome Day! #6351711

Cheryl Meisel August 22, 2008

Stunning! I just love the tones to this, what a super shot!
BIG CONGRATS on your wins with this!
Cherylm #6352475

Cary Rogers August 22, 2008

BIG CONGRATS on this FINALIST and POTD, Rakesh!! well-composed and exposed, with great lighting and textures! #6352686

Patricia Ronan August 22, 2008

Beatuiful image Rakesh!!! congratulations on your finalist and POTD:) #6352698

Corinne M. Thompson August 22, 2008

Congrats to you Rakesh for this fabulous Finalist and your POTD! #6352834

Stephen Zacker August 22, 2008

A Very striking image. Congratulations to you #6353022

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 22, 2008

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS Rakesh on this very well deserved POTD and finalist, WTG!! <>< #6353830

Kathy L. Clark August 22, 2008

Congrats on your awesome finalist and POTD Rakesh. #6353974

Robert K. Bemus level-classic August 22, 2008

Double congratulations for you, Rakesh on this beautiful photo!! #6353978

August 22, 2008

Heartiest congratulations,Rakeshji. Sabash! #6354247

Deepinder S. RANGER August 23, 2008

Congratulations on your POTD !
You are a master of this genre ! #6354336

Charlene Taylor August 23, 2008

Hi Rakesh,
Congratulations! This is a much deserved win for this wonderful still life. #6355247

Patricia A. Casey level-classic August 23, 2008

Hello, Rakesh....Congratulations on this potd....and all the lovely work on your website....just beautiful! Continued joy & success in your photography. Patricia #6355409

Colleen Farrell August 23, 2008

Congratulations on your POTD and finalist, Rakesh--it's terrific! #6356013

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 23, 2008

Congrats Rakesh on your POTD and Finalist!! Jeff #6356285

Nadya Johnson August 23, 2008

So glad to see your Photo of the Day! Congratulations again, Rakesh! #6356330

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 24, 2008

Wonderful finalist! Big congratulations,Rakesh!! #6358824

ALLEN O. HOWARD August 26, 2008

Congratulations Rakesh. #6370650

Gail Vitikacs level-classic August 27, 2008

Congratulations on this beauty Rakesh! #6377525

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