THE ASCETIC

RakeshSyal

THE ASCETIC

A moment comes in life when the man is nearing God, he is totally aloof with the rest of the world.
My model, Shammi Kapoor, is my senior friend, a retired officer from BSNL, the Indian Telecomunication Company, a stage actor, a photographer, a makeup artist and above all a great humantarion.
May God bless him and his family.

Nikon D 200, Nikkor 85mm, F2.2, @ 1/80 Sec. light is from window

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THE ASCETIC by RakeshSyal
THE ASCETIC by RakeshSyal
  • Naveen Sharma

    Naveen Sharma

    wow fantestic portrait ….......& pic. detail…...........

  • RakeshSyal replied

    Many thanks, Naveen!

  • RajeevKashyap

    RajeevKashyap

    Outstanding Portrait Sir Ji!

  • RakeshSyal replied

    Thanks a lot, sweetaRt!!

  • charitygrace

    charitygrace

    This is perfect!

  • RakeshSyal replied

    Thanks a million, my friend!

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Its good to take time with God, Very beautiful image to express that.

  • RakeshSyal replied

    Many thanks, Ellen!

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    very well done perfect

  • RakeshSyal replied

    Thanks for your kind visit!

  • Allan  Erickson

    Allan Erickson

    And again… great stuff. The effect of quicksilver light that b&w gives, bravo!

  • RakeshSyal replied

    You are so welcome, Allan!

  • Morgana Creely

    Morgana Creely

    Beautifully done. :)

  • RakeshSyal replied

    Thanks for your kind visit, Morgana!

  • ellcot

    ellcot

    Beautiful portrait!!

  • RakeshSyal replied

    You are so welcome, ellcot!

  • Charuhas  Images

    Charuhas Images

    Absolute Great Portrait.

  • RakeshSyal replied

    Many thanks Charuhas!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Excellent portrait of this gentleman! And a wonderful study in human nature and expression! He exudes wisdom and peace!

  • RakeshSyal replied

    You are so welcome, Joanne!

  • Jack Grace

    Jack Grace

    The light and clarity of your portraits is so pleasing to my eye, love them,

  • RakeshSyal replied

    Thank you my friend!

  • shararat

    shararat

    nice B&W looking tense ..... is he tense about WORLD!!

  • RakeshSyal replied

    Many thanks!

  • nishagandhi

    nishagandhi

    awesome!!

  • RakeshSyal replied

    You are so welcome, nisha!!

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Just amazing brilliant capture

  • RakeshSyal replied

    Thanks a million, my friend, Jeff!

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Glorious wonderful portrait study, the expression in his eyes is so beautiful and so serene and you have captured it perfectly. I am in awe of this magnificent photograph.

  • RakeshSyal replied

    Thamk you so much, Sandra!

  • JayneLogan

    JayneLogan

    I find this positively poetic, both image and words. An exceptional portrait. Cheers

  • RakeshSyal replied

    You are so welcome, Jayne!

  • Kartoon

    Kartoon

    powerful image! it’s a fabulous portrait of a beautiful wise man.

  • RakeshSyal replied

    Many thanks!

  • Mukesh Srivastava

    Mukesh Srivastava

    The light, pose,expression and the exposure….all are perfect!!!!! An OUTSTANDING portrait,Rakeshji!!!!!!

  • RakeshSyal replied

    Thank you so much!

  • Jeff Harris

    Jeff Harris

    A very beautifully capture portrait.

  • RakeshSyal replied

    You are so welcome my dear!

  • MaluC

    MaluC 11 days ago

    Woww Rakesh he looks like a wonderful man. God Bless him
    Beautiful portrait, love the look in his eyes.
    Amazing image in b&w :)
    Malu

  • RakeshSyal replied 9 days ago

    Many thanks for your kind visit and words, Malu!

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