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There's No Place Like Home


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   There's No Place Like Home
There's No Place Like Home
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.”

Melissa Olsen

 
 
 

Jack Ryan
 

We saw several dressed as Dorothy yesterday as well...neat photo of the ruby slippers...excellent color...nicely composed. Well done.


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November 01, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  Such a fabulous composition Melissa!!!!I would love some ruby slippers!!!


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November 01, 2009

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  I love this.....I really loved that movie!!!!


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November 01, 2009

 

Monnie Ryan
  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!


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November 01, 2009

 

frank w. degenhardt
  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.
Have a wonderful Sunday my friend, enjoy.


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November 01, 2009

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  I love the composition and the story, Melissa. Lots of memories here!


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November 01, 2009

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Melissa,just like movie.Beautiful capture!!!!!!


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November 01, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
 
 
 
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


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November 01, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  Oh how darling, a special memory & treasure image forever! excellent! 8o)


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November 01, 2009

 

John Connolly
  A colorful and beautifully presented image Melissa! Fantastic work!


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November 01, 2009

 

Tiia Vissak
  a cute image!


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November 01, 2009

 
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  Wonderful capture and presentation! Jeff


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November 01, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  That's a wonderful costume and beautifully captured


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November 01, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Fantastic homage to the "Wizard...," Melissa!! The shot is beautifully taken with dazzling color and wonderful effects!!


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November 01, 2009

 

Kaye Burazin
  An image that brings back childhood memories as this one does, is priceless


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November 01, 2009

 

Margaret R. Barry
  Beautifully captured, Melissa. Brings back a lot of memories!


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November 01, 2009

 

Karen Celella
  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.


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November 01, 2009

 

Melissa Olsen
  Thanks all for your generous comments and walking down the Yellowbrick road with me on this 1st day of November.


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November 01, 2009

 

Janet Daniel
  This image is simply spectacular, Melissa!
Thanks for the wonderful walk down Memory Lane!


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November 01, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Thanks Again Melissa.


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November 01, 2009

 
- Tamara K. Walker

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  Very cute and wonderful comp.


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November 01, 2009

 

Mark Dodge
  This came out great, Melissa! Fantastic spin on one of the most classic movies of all time. Nice one!


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November 02, 2009

 

Melissa Olsen
  Thanks to all!


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November 02, 2009

 

Marty Straub
  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.


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November 02, 2009

 

Melissa Olsen
  Thanks Marty!


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November 02, 2009

 

Jan M. Sarazen
  Hi Melissa ! How cute is this? love it


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November 09, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  How cute, love it. Great job with the composition.
Dianna


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November 10, 2009

 

Melissa Olsen
  Thanks Jan and Dianna!


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November 10, 2009

 

Susan Weisensel
  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.


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November 14, 2009

 

Douglas Pignet
  Congrats on being a finalist, this is a beauty,Doug


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December 15, 2009

 

Heidi Knight
  Fantastic finalist, melissa! CONGRATS!!!


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December 15, 2009

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Congratulations on your finalist, Melissa!!!


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December 15, 2009

 

Julianne Bradford
  Congratulations on this well deserved finalist award Melissa!


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December 15, 2009

 

Patricia A. Stalter
  Look at you, GH... a finalist and well deserved at that.:D Pat


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December 15, 2009

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Fantastic Finalist, Melissa! Congratulations!


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December 15, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Big congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Melissa!!!


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December 15, 2009

 
- Janet McNeil

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  Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!!


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December 15, 2009

 

ROLAN NARMAN
  Congratulations on your fantastic Finalist Melissa!


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December 15, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  Congrats Melissa!!!!!


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December 16, 2009

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Melissa. Thanks for the memories.


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December 16, 2009

 
- Ken Smith

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  Super job, Melissa. Congrats to you!!


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December 16, 2009

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, Melissa, I absolutely love this capture! Congratulations and I really think we will see it again real soon!!!!


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December 16, 2009

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Melissa.


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December 16, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving Finalist! 8o)


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December 16, 2009

 

Tommy E. Burgess
  Congratulations on your outstanding finalist Melissa!! Best of luck in the next round!!


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December 17, 2009

 

Melissa Olsen
  Thanks so much all!


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December 17, 2009

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations on your finalist, Melissa.


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December 17, 2009

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Melissa! WTG!


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December 17, 2009

 

ALLEN O. HOWARD
  Excellent presentation, Melissa!!! H*U*G*E congratulations!


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December 20, 2009

 
- Helen M. Ernst

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  HI MELISSA.. SOME PHOTOS HAVE INFINITE
MEMORY for us, your photo IS ONE OF THOSE.. the smithsonian museum has to constantly replace the carpet surrounding the display of dorothy's shoes ..congrats Helen


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October 19, 2012

 

Melissa Olsen
  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!


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October 19, 2012

 
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