There's No Place Like Home [55686 Digital Darkroom]
Uploaded: November 01, 2009 06:14:07
I will never forget watching the Wizard of Oz for the first time when I was a little girl. I got my first glimpse of a magical and faraway place and secretly wished for a pair of Ruby Red Slippers.
My grand-daughter was Dorothy for Halloween and I loved the trip down the Yellowbrick road through her eyes.
“Close your eyes and tap your heels together three times. And think to yourself, there's no place like home.”
Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Jack Ryan November 01, 2009
We saw several dressed as Dorothy yesterday as well...neat photo of the ruby slippers...excellent color...nicely composed. Well done. #1199300Gina Cormier November 01, 2009
Such a fabulous composition Melissa!!!!I would love some ruby slippers!!! #8093397Linda D. Lester November 01, 2009
I love this.....I really loved that movie!!!! #8093406Monnie Ryan November 01, 2009
Wonderful capture, Melissa -- sure brings back memories for me, too! This year, the middle school our granddaughter attends did a production of the Wizard of Oz; she was a very entertaining Wicked Witch of the West and her mom (our daughter who teaches at a middle school in a different district) helped direct. As for the original movie, both our kids were terrified of it! #8093523frank w. degenhardt November 01, 2009
Melissa- Now this is way cool. One of the nursed brought her little girl into work last night and she was dressed as Dorothy. Sam exact shoes and the dress is identical. As with this young lady, she looked so cute. Love how you focused on the shoes for this picture as we are all so familiar with the story. Beautiful colors, lighting and clarity superb, an adorable capture.Lindley Johnson November 01, 2009
I love the composition and the story, Melissa. Lots of memories here! #8093646Robert R. Goodman November 01, 2009
Hi Melissa,just like movie.Beautiful capture!!!!!! #8093647Julianne Bradford November 01, 2009
Wonderful composition and great story Melissa. Grandchildren are so much fun. I had a fabulous time with mine last night. I'll go along with Monnie, I was too sheltered, my first movie was the Wizard of Oz and I ran screaming out of the theatre when the house came down on the witch. Kids now are used to scarey stuff. Check out my grandaughter at 9 as a vampire #8093686Nancyj E. Hovey November 01, 2009
Oh how darling, a special memory & treasure image forever! excellent! 8o) #8093847John Connolly November 01, 2009
A colorful and beautifully presented image Melissa! Fantastic work! #8093970Tiia Vissak November 01, 2009
a cute image! #8093991Jeff Robinson November 01, 2009
Wonderful capture and presentation! Jeff #8094053Carol L. Fowler November 01, 2009
That's a wonderful costume and beautifully captured #8094068Melissa G. Meiselman November 01, 2009
Fantastic homage to the "Wizard...," Melissa!! The shot is beautifully taken with dazzling color and wonderful effects!! #8094086Kaye Burazin November 01, 2009
An image that brings back childhood memories as this one does, is priceless #8094401Margaret R. Barry November 01, 2009
Beautifully captured, Melissa. Brings back a lot of memories! #8094445Karen Celella November 01, 2009
Wonderful capture Melissa. I also vividly remember my first time seeing the movie and I STILL think it is the best movie ever made. It has so many underlying meanings and is such an inspirational story. Thanks for the memories. #8094465Melissa Olsen November 01, 2009
Thanks all for your generous comments and walking down the Yellowbrick road with me on this 1st day of November. #8094467Janet Daniel November 01, 2009
This image is simply spectacular, Melissa!Julianne Bradford November 01, 2009
Thanks Again Melissa. #8094742Tamara K. Walker November 01, 2009
Very cute and wonderful comp. #8094870Mark Dodge November 02, 2009
This came out great, Melissa! Fantastic spin on one of the most classic movies of all time. Nice one! #8096687Melissa Olsen November 02, 2009
Thanks to all! #8096726Marty Straub November 02, 2009
When I was a kid I had the album and can still recite most of by memory. Ah, the good memories stay forever, and you've captured a wonderful memory for you and your granddaughter. Thanks for sharing with us. #8097088Melissa Olsen November 02, 2009
Thanks Marty! #8097302Jan M. Sarazen November 09, 2009
Hi Melissa ! How cute is this? love it #8118209Dianna Murphy November 10, 2009
How cute, love it. Great job with the composition.Melissa Olsen November 10, 2009
Thanks Jan and Dianna! #8120703Susan Weisensel November 14, 2009
You are not going to beleive this but I am watching the "Wizard of Oz" right now. I remember always wanting a pair of shoes just like this when I was a kid. Super image. #8131487Douglas Pignet December 15, 2009
Congrats on being a finalist, this is a beauty,Doug #8218198Heidi Knight December 15, 2009
Fantastic finalist, melissa! CONGRATS!!! #8218248Eivor Kuchta December 15, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist, Melissa!!! #8218324Julianne Bradford December 15, 2009
Congratulations on this well deserved finalist award Melissa! #8218462Patricia A. Stalter December 15, 2009
Look at you, GH... a finalist and well deserved at that.:D Pat #8218759Courtenay Vanderbilt December 15, 2009
Fantastic Finalist, Melissa! Congratulations! #8219304Amy M. Wilson December 15, 2009
Big congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Melissa!!! #8219341Janet McNeil December 15, 2009
Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!! #8219762ROLAN NARMAN December 15, 2009
Congratulations on your fantastic Finalist Melissa! #8220377Gina Cormier December 16, 2009
Congrats Melissa!!!!! #8222560Karen Celella December 16, 2009
Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Melissa. Thanks for the memories. #8223060Ken Smith December 16, 2009
Super job, Melissa. Congrats to you!! #8224444Anita Hogue December 16, 2009
WOW, Melissa, I absolutely love this capture! Congratulations and I really think we will see it again real soon!!!! #8224509Ann Coates December 16, 2009
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Melissa. #8224515Nancyj E. Hovey December 16, 2009
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving Finalist! 8o) #8224777
Tommy E. Burgess December 17, 2009
Congratulations on your outstanding finalist Melissa!! Best of luck in the next round!! #8225675Melissa Olsen December 17, 2009
Thanks so much all! #8226132Bojan Bencic December 17, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist, Melissa. #8227225Patrick Rouzes December 17, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Melissa! WTG! #8227880ALLEN O. HOWARD December 20, 2009
Excellent presentation, Melissa!!! H*U*G*E congratulations! #8235029Helen M. Ernst October 19, 2012
HI MELISSA.. SOME PHOTOS HAVE INFINITEMelissa Olsen October 19, 2012
Why thank you Helen. What a treat to get an email years after I first posted this photo. It has always been one of my favorites. Thanks for making my day! #10376366Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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