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There's No Place Like Home

© Melissa Olsen

There's No Place Like Home

Uploaded: November 01, 2009

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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

Comments

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. #1199300

Gina Cormier November 01, 2009

Such a fabulous composition Melissa!!!!I would love some ruby slippers!!! #8093397

Linda D. Lester level-classic November 01, 2009

I love this.....I really loved that movie!!!! #8093406

Monnie 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! #8093523

frank 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.
Have a wonderful Sunday my friend, enjoy. #8093588

Lindley Johnson level-classic November 01, 2009

I love the composition and the story, Melissa. Lots of memories here! #8093646

Robert R. Goodman November 01, 2009

Hi Melissa,just like movie.Beautiful capture!!!!!! #8093647

Julianne 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 #8093686

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 01, 2009

Oh how darling, a special memory & treasure image forever! excellent! 8o) #8093847

John Connolly November 01, 2009

A colorful and beautifully presented image Melissa! Fantastic work! #8093970

Tiia Vissak November 01, 2009

a cute image! #8093991

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe November 01, 2009

Wonderful capture and presentation! Jeff #8094053

Carol L. Fowler November 01, 2009

That's a wonderful costume and beautifully captured #8094068

Melissa G. Meiselman November 01, 2009

Fantastic homage to the "Wizard...," Melissa!! The shot is beautifully taken with dazzling color and wonderful effects!! #8094086

Kaye Burazin November 01, 2009

An image that brings back childhood memories as this one does, is priceless #8094401

Margaret R. Barry November 01, 2009

Beautifully captured, Melissa. Brings back a lot of memories! #8094445

Karen 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. #8094465

Melissa Olsen November 01, 2009

Thanks all for your generous comments and walking down the Yellowbrick road with me on this 1st day of November. #8094467

Janet Daniel November 01, 2009

This image is simply spectacular, Melissa!
Thanks for the wonderful walk down Memory Lane! #8094557

Julianne Bradford November 01, 2009

Thanks Again Melissa. #8094742

Tamara K. Walker level-classic November 01, 2009

Very cute and wonderful comp. #8094870

Mark Dodge November 02, 2009

This came out great, Melissa! Fantastic spin on one of the most classic movies of all time. Nice one! #8096687

Melissa Olsen November 02, 2009

Thanks to all! #8096726

Marty 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. #8097088

Melissa Olsen November 02, 2009

Thanks Marty! #8097302

Jan M. Sarazen November 09, 2009

Hi Melissa ! How cute is this? love it #8118209

Dianna Murphy November 10, 2009

How cute, love it. Great job with the composition.
Dianna #8119913

Melissa Olsen November 10, 2009

Thanks Jan and Dianna! #8120703

Susan 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. #8131487

Douglas Pignet December 15, 2009

Congrats on being a finalist, this is a beauty,Doug #8218198

Heidi Knight December 15, 2009

Fantastic finalist, melissa! CONGRATS!!! #8218248

Eivor Kuchta December 15, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist, Melissa!!! #8218324

Julianne Bradford December 15, 2009

Congratulations on this well deserved finalist award Melissa! #8218462

Patricia A. Stalter December 15, 2009

Look at you, GH... a finalist and well deserved at that.:D Pat #8218759

Courtenay Vanderbilt December 15, 2009

Fantastic Finalist, Melissa! Congratulations! #8219304

Amy M. Wilson December 15, 2009

Big congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Melissa!!! #8219341

Janet McNeil level-classic December 15, 2009

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!! #8219762

ROLAN NARMAN December 15, 2009

Congratulations on your fantastic Finalist Melissa! #8220377

Gina Cormier December 16, 2009

Congrats Melissa!!!!! #8222560

Karen Celella December 16, 2009

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Melissa. Thanks for the memories. #8223060

Ken Smith level-classic December 16, 2009

Super job, Melissa. Congrats to you!! #8224444

Anita Hogue December 16, 2009

WOW, Melissa, I absolutely love this capture! Congratulations and I really think we will see it again real soon!!!! #8224509

Ann Coates level-classic December 16, 2009

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Melissa. #8224515

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 16, 2009

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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) #8224777

Tommy E. Burgess December 17, 2009

Congratulations on your outstanding finalist Melissa!! Best of luck in the next round!! #8225675

Melissa Olsen December 17, 2009

Thanks so much all! #8226132

Bojan Bencic level-classic December 17, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist, Melissa. #8227225

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 17, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this incredible finalist, Melissa! WTG! #8227880

ALLEN O. HOWARD December 20, 2009

Excellent presentation, Melissa!!! H*U*G*E congratulations! #8235029

Helen M. Ernst level-classic October 19, 2012

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 #10376353

Melissa 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! #10376366

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