Heaven Sent

Uploaded: February 13, 2007

Description

f8.0, ISO 100, 1/60, 2 Shoot Through Umbrellas, Shot on Black Velvet.

Comments

Marcie A. Fowler February 13, 2007

This is so aborable and so very well done!! Excellent work Michelle. #604731

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 13, 2007

Very very cute. Adorable baby. Love the setup. #3943269

Michelle R. Kovach February 13, 2007

Thank you very much Marcie & Kay!
Have a great day!
Michelle #3943274

Katarina Mansson February 13, 2007

Sweet, adorable and well made! #3943285

Datha Y. Thompson February 13, 2007

So Very Sweet!! She is PRECIOUS!! LOVE your setup and the little note is just too cute and the lighting and color is Perfect!! Love everything about this Michelle :0) #3943303

Michelle R. Kovach February 13, 2007

Thank you so much Katarina & Datha!
Have a great day!
Michelle #3943308

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe February 13, 2007

Absolutely perfect portrait, Michelle...a sure winner! Well done!

ccc #3943326

Dr Silly level-classic February 13, 2007

Cute :O)
#3943332

Joy Rector February 13, 2007

precious #3943339

Casey A. Hanson February 13, 2007

Awwww....so well done, Michelle! :0) #3943413

Paul Michko February 13, 2007

How sweet, Michelle. #3943416

Irene M. Biery February 13, 2007

A perfect package! What a wonderful capture!
#3943442

Michelle R. Kovach February 13, 2007

Thanks everyone!
Have a great day!
Michelle #3943513

Lisa D. Greer February 13, 2007

Precious! :) #3943701

John Caruso February 13, 2007

Nicely conceived (no pun intended) and well worked. Great job. #3943711

Ray Clarke February 13, 2007

Adorable shot Michelle, lovely setting (ac) #3943813

Janine Russell level-deluxe February 13, 2007

Michelle, very cute portrait; great lighting and "pose". #3943825

Michelle R. Kovach February 13, 2007

Thank you all!
Have a great day!
Michelle #3943863

Sherry Stricklin Boles level-classic February 13, 2007

What a pretty little package! She does look Heaven sent...like a precious little angel! :) #3943995

Cathy M. Gromball February 13, 2007

Wonderful photo, Michelle! She is so precious!

Cathy :) #3944171

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic February 13, 2007

Such a beautiful baby and image..wonderful job on the lighting and set up! Love this, Michelle! #3944172

Michelle R. Kovach February 13, 2007

Thank you Ladies! I appreciate it!
Have a good one!
Michelle #3944179

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 13, 2007

Darling, great baby portrait! #3944393

Michelle R. Kovach February 13, 2007

Thank you Donna!
Have a great day!
Michelle #3944436

Christy Nichols February 14, 2007

Adorable capture, Donna! #3947084

Michelle R. Kovach February 14, 2007

Thank you Christy!
Have a great day!
Michelle #3947291

Sherri Gorman March 22, 2007

Congratulations!!! This is AWESOME!!! #4082961

Michelle R. Kovach March 22, 2007

Thank you so much Sherri!
Congrats to you as well! #4083012

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 22, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #4083827

Susana Ms Heide March 22, 2007

This is perfection down to the last detail!! Congrats Michelle!!!!!! #4084212

Datha Y. Thompson March 22, 2007

LOVE this Michelle!!!! CONGRATS AGAIN!!! WTG :0) #4084369

Les Rhoades level-classic March 23, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist! I can't believe I did not comment on this one earlier. #4084680

Janine Russell level-deluxe March 23, 2007

Michelle, congratulations on your finalist. #4084712

Rakesh Syal level-classic March 23, 2007

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist!! #4085570

Michelle R. Kovach March 23, 2007

Thank you very much Kay, Susana, Datha, Les, Janine & Rakesh!
I appreciate it!
Good luck to all of you as well! #4085667

Shawn Jennings March 23, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist Michelle! #4086746

Michelle R. Kovach March 23, 2007

Thank you so much Shawn! #4086769

Tonya R. Boles March 23, 2007

Congrats Michelle. #4086813

Michelle R. Kovach March 23, 2007

Thank you very much Tonya!
Congrats to you as well! #4086826

Christy Nichols March 23, 2007

Congratulations, Michelle!! This is too cute! #4087756

Michelle R. Kovach March 23, 2007

Thank you Christy! #4087785

Darren K. Fisher March 23, 2007

This is better than anything I have ever seen at Sears...LOL...Fantastic job and best of luck next round. #4088197

Michelle R. Kovach March 23, 2007

ROFLOL! Man I sure hope it's better than Sears!
Thank you very much Darren! #4088615

anonymous March 23, 2007

Congratulations on you finalist Michelle....such a Beautiful Image! #4089205

Dr Silly level-classic March 23, 2007

congratulations Michelle on this cute finalist. :O)
#4089391

Stanley J. Contrades March 23, 2007

Once again CONGRATULATIONS, Michelle !!
Aloha,
Stan #4089559

Michelle R. Kovach March 23, 2007

Thank you Barbara, Doc & Stan! #4090167

Ken Smith level-classic March 24, 2007

Michelle, congrats again !! #4092968

Michelle R. Kovach March 24, 2007

Thank you Ken! #4093006

Susan Fox March 24, 2007

Adorable!!! Congrats on your win Michelle!! #4093536

Shawn Jennings March 24, 2007

Congratulations on your win Michelle! #4093544

Michelle R. Kovach March 24, 2007

Thank you so much Susan & Shawn! Congrats to you both as well!
This is my first & I'm in shock! #4093633

Janine Russell level-deluxe March 24, 2007

Michelle, big congratulations on your Second Place Win. #4093666

William C. Raco level-classic March 24, 2007

Congratulations, Michelle

Bill #4093694

Michelle R. Kovach March 24, 2007

Thank you so much Janine & Bill! Congrats to you too! #4093710

anonymous March 24, 2007

Hi Michelle, Congratulations on your second place win on this absolutely beautiful image. #4093734

Michelle R. Kovach March 24, 2007

Thank you very much Barbara! I truly appreciate it!
#4093745

Sharon Day March 24, 2007

Adorable image, Michelle!!! Congratulations on this awesome win! #4093768

Michelle R. Kovach March 24, 2007

Thank you so much Sharon! #4093792

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 24, 2007

Congratulations on your second place winner. #4093919

Tonya R. Boles March 24, 2007

A BIG CONGRATS GIRL..WTG!!! #4093926

Michelle R. Kovach March 24, 2007

Thank you very much Kay & Tonya!
#4093972

Gail Vitikacs level-classic March 24, 2007

Wonderful! Congratulations!!!!!!!! #4094059

Michelle R. Kovach March 24, 2007

Thank you so much Gail! #4094143

Evy Johansen level-classic March 24, 2007

Big congratulations on your wonderful win, Michelle! #4094183

Michelle R. Kovach March 24, 2007

Thank you very much Evy! #4094226

Laurence Saliba level-classic March 24, 2007

Congratulations on your win, Michelle!!! #4094345

Michelle R. Kovach March 24, 2007

Thank you so much Laurence! Congratulations on both of your's as well! :)
Michelle #4094396

Susie Peek-Swint March 25, 2007

Many congrats Michelle ~ so adorable! #4094620

Dr Silly level-classic March 25, 2007

Congratultions, Michelle on your gold. :O)
#4094861

Sylvia Rossler March 25, 2007

Big Big congrats on your win Michelle :o) #4094905

Wally Orlowsky March 25, 2007

Congratulations on this darling winner, Michelle! #4094982

Michelle R. Kovach March 25, 2007

Thank you so much Susie, Doc, Sylvia, & Wally! #4095015

Murry Grigsby March 25, 2007

Congrats Michelle!! #4095190

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 25, 2007

You just know this is one the parents will treasure forever! Congratulations on this adorable winner! #4095227

Ken Smith level-classic March 25, 2007

Congratulations, Michelle. A beautiful winner!! #4095287

Michelle R. Kovach March 25, 2007

Thank you so much Murry, Chris & Ken! I truly appreciate all your comments! #4095371

Marie Fields March 25, 2007

Woohoo!!!!!!! Congratulations on your gold medal, Michelle! This is just priceless! :) #4095557

Michelle R. Kovach March 25, 2007

Thank you so much Marie! #4095602

Kara L. Hendricks March 25, 2007

FINALLY...!!!

The judges chose well here Chica...

You know how I feel about this... PREFECTION!!!!

I am PROUD!!! #4096587

Michelle R. Kovach March 25, 2007

Awwww Chica! You make me cry & blush at the same time!
Thank you for your encouragement & belief in me! :)
#4096605

Datha Y. Thompson March 25, 2007

WooooooHooooo Michelle!!!! I think Kara said it best... Perfection!!!! CONGRATULATIONS :0) #4096770

Michelle R. Kovach March 25, 2007

Thank you so much Datha! I truly appreciate it! #4096792

Christy Nichols March 25, 2007

Congratulations on this adorable win, Michelle!! #4096957

Ronald F. Fischer March 25, 2007

Congratulations on this awesome winner! #4097046

Jill Flynn March 25, 2007

BEAUTIFUL!!!!! Congratulations on your win Michelle! #4097197

Dale Ann Cubbage March 25, 2007

WHOOO HOOOOO! Many congrats, Michelle! This is so beautiful! A well deserved win, I knew it would only take time!

So happy for you chica!
da #4097283

Susana Ms Heide March 25, 2007

Please add my CONGRATS to the LONG list of well wishers!!! Well deserved Michelle!!! #4097288

Les Rhoades level-classic March 25, 2007

Well done...Congratulations on your winner! WTO Michelle #4097356

Terry L. Ellis level-classic March 26, 2007

An excellent win! Congratulations, Michelle! So sweet! #4098110

Michelle R. Kovach March 26, 2007

Thank you So much Christy, Ron, Jill, Dale Ann (Sista), Susana, Les, & Terry!
This means so much to me! :)
Thank you all for your wonderful comments!
Michelle #4098115

Holly Shao March 26, 2007

Congratulations, Michelle, on this awesome winner! Lovely!

Holly #4098615

Michelle R. Kovach March 26, 2007

Thank you Holly! #4098714

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic March 26, 2007

OHHHHHH, I love this!!!!!!! I am so happy for you that they chose this!!!! CONGRATS!!!!! #4099425

KHAWLA Haddad March 26, 2007


I love this so much alway told you its one of my fav wonderful job girly!!!!
Big Big congrats on your win Michelle #4099499

Michelle R. Kovach March 26, 2007

Thank you so much Shelly & Kelly! I really appreciate your support.
#4099532

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 26, 2007

Super cute Michelle!! Congratulations on your win!! #4099683

Michelle R. Kovach March 26, 2007

Thank you so much Donna! #4099688

Stephen Zacker March 27, 2007

Adorable. A Big Congratulations #4103980

Michelle R. Kovach March 27, 2007

Thank you so much Stephen! #4104011

Crystal M. Gove March 28, 2007

CONGRATS, Michelle :o)!!! This is seriously TOO CUTE!! I love it! #4105694

Michelle R. Kovach March 28, 2007

Thank you very much Crystal! #4105795

Pat Gamwell March 28, 2007

BIG CONGRATS on this priceless art piece winner, Michelle! #4107691

Michelle R. Kovach March 29, 2007

Thank you Pat! #4107908

Sherri Gorman March 29, 2007

Congratulations on your winner!!! This is so AWESOME!!! #4108393

Michelle R. Kovach March 29, 2007

Thank you so much Sherri! #4108421

Donna W. Neal April 01, 2007

Congratulations on a well deserved Win
Michelle! #4118415

Michelle R. Kovach April 01, 2007

Thank You very Much Donna! #4119872

Rob Martin April 16, 2007

Congratulations on the award Michelle. This is such a beautiful picture. #4175161

Michelle R. Kovach April 16, 2007

Thanks Rob! It was y first win & I am proud of it! #4175669

Rob Martin April 17, 2007

That's awesome. Hopefully I'll win an award someday, but its a stiff competition here. Amateurs can get anahilated lol. #4178067

Michelle R. Kovach April 17, 2007

Rob, I have total confidence you will definately win an award! Just keep shooting & practicing! :) #4178200

Elisabeth A. Gay April 19, 2007

Michelle, this is just gorgeous - congratulations! #4187513

Michelle R. Kovach April 19, 2007

Thank you very much Ann! #4188238

Diana D. McKinney May 02, 2007

What a GREAT shot. Definately a winner! #4239952

Michelle R. Kovach May 02, 2007

Thank you so much Diana! #4239955

Lynn Crawford May 03, 2007

I just love this shot Michelle, I had not seen it before, some how I missed it, I know the baby's mama just loved it :) #4243206

Michelle R. Kovach May 03, 2007

Thank you so much Lynn! Her mom did indeed love it! She loved it even more when she learned that it had made a win on here. :)
Have a great day!
Michelle #4243236

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 12, 2007

Absolutely adorable! A treasured keepsake I am sure for the family!

Have seen this set up before with angel wings, but I love yours best!

jo ann c. #4275095

Michelle R. Kovach May 12, 2007

Thank You Jo Ann! I've done the angle wings too but this time we did them without. :) #4275663

Lisa D. Greer May 21, 2007

Congratulations Michelle! :) #4308708

Michelle R. Kovach May 21, 2007

Thank you very much Lisa! :) #4308728

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett June 04, 2007

Super Capture and 2nd Place WINNER, Michelle! .......... steve #4363160

Michelle R. Kovach June 04, 2007

Thank you Steve! :) #4363476

virafoto - June 14, 2007

Oh, my God... That it exalts!
I don't have doubts that it did come from the Heaven.
Besides the whole affection there present, the picture is also beautiful.
It is very creative... It is well done.
You deserve all of the prizes, all of the executions.
This picture moved me... A lot! #4397167

Michelle R. Kovach June 14, 2007

Thank you Virafoto! I appreciate your comments! #4397175

Mary E. Heinz June 18, 2007

Oh, my dear, how absolutely precious !
Just had my fifth grandchild...hmmmm,
inspirational as well.

Is that huge bow hand made/ or where
does one get that size please? #4410961

Patrick Campbell June 30, 2007

Congrats Michelle, very nice work! #4459766

Michelle R. Kovach June 30, 2007

Thank you very much Mary & Patrick!

Mary, I made the bow. I bought a roll of wired ribbon & created it. Congrats on the new grand baby!

Thank you both!
Michelle #4459864

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic July 30, 2007

So very sweet and lovely, Michelle!
Darling portrait, so very well done.
Huge congratulations on this well-deserved winner!
--lisa #4580734

Mary E. Heinz July 30, 2007

Many congrats ! Awesome work #4580850

Michelle R. Kovach July 31, 2007

Thank you Lisa & Mary! #4581864

Jeremy Barela August 20, 2007

great use of accessories! adorable photo and baby! #4676193

Michelle R. Kovach August 21, 2007

Thank you Jeremy! #4677652

Toni Riggs August 29, 2007

This is so precious! Wonderful image and congrats on your win! #4719929

Michelle R. Kovach August 29, 2007

Thank you Toni! #4721331

Dale Ann Cubbage November 08, 2007

Congrats on this gorgeous win!! So precious!! You did a really fantastic job on this one girlie!

So happy for you! I'd die if one of my portraits ever won!!

da #5045045

Michelle R. Kovach November 08, 2007

Thanks Sista! She was my first win. I am pretty happy! #5045371

Gena L. Talbot September 13, 2008

I ~LOVE~ this portrait Michelle! Dang girl you are an amazing photographer! Everything about this image is **WOW**
Beautiful Work!!! #6451375

Michelle R. Kovach September 13, 2008

Thank you Gena! #6451478

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