Welcome to My Heart

© Michelle R. Kovach

Welcome to My Heart

Uploaded: March 20, 2008

Description

f8.0, ISO 100, 1/60, 1 Shoot through Umbrella & a reflector.

My Entry for the 101 Photogroup's Dean Martin Song title theme.


Welcome to my heart where have you been
Welcome to my world please walk walk right in
Welcome to my days they'll all be sunny now
Every doubt and fear will disappear somehow
Welcome to my arms they're open wide
Step in to my heart it's warm inside
Everything I ever wanted just came true
Welcome to my heart I need you
Ever

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 46.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict March 20, 2008

This is beautiful, Michelle.

Dominick #881869

Michelle R. Kovach March 20, 2008

Thank you so much Dominick! #5667675

Wally Orlowsky March 20, 2008

Beautiful interpretation of the title, Michelle! #5667691

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic March 20, 2008

Excellent!!
And thanks for the lyrics! #5667696

Dolly L. Davis March 20, 2008

Excellent portrait and theme entry! Great lighting, comp! So meaningful! #5667700

Michelle R. Kovach March 20, 2008

Thank you Wally, Melinda & Dolly!

Happy Theme Day! #5667712

Cheryl E. Davis March 20, 2008

I love this shot, Michelle! The lighting is excellent and the father is really showing emotion. Wonderful capture. Happy Theme Day! #5667734

Michelle R. Kovach March 20, 2008

Thank you very much Cheryl! #5667835

Tonya R. Boles March 20, 2008

Beautiful Michelle. #5667857

Michelle R. Kovach March 20, 2008

Thank you Tonya! #5667874

Kristy A. Keene March 20, 2008

Great Capture and Theme Entry! Happy Theme Day! #5668007

Bob Cournoyer level-classic March 20, 2008

Stunning shot! Beautiful connection with the title.. :-)

Bob #5668106

Les Rhoades level-classic March 20, 2008

This is wonderfully done! I'm sure they were very happy with this image. #5668174

Michelle L. Frick March 20, 2008

I LOVE IT Michelle! Gorgeous composition, colors and tones - just beautiful! #5668191

Michelle R. Kovach March 20, 2008

Thank you Kristy, Bob, Les & Michelle! #5668196

Lisa D. Greer March 20, 2008

Fabulous! :) #5668295

cheryl m. phillips March 20, 2008

Very sweet Michelle!
~cheryl #5668330

Mitch Spence level-classic March 20, 2008

A beautiful, emotional shot, Michelle, with exceptional tones. And what a wonderful present this photo will be for the child some day. #5668335

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 20, 2008

What a beautiful photo, Michelle. The lighting and tones are wonderful and you have captured this special moment in their lives so expressively. Great title fit. Happy Theme Day. #5668458

Cindy Harter March 20, 2008

This is fantastic!!!! I LOVE it !! #5668958

Michelle R. Kovach March 20, 2008

Thank you Lisa, Cheryl, Mitch, Nikki & Cindy! #5669279

Joy Rector March 20, 2008

awesome shot #5669351

Michelle R. Kovach March 20, 2008

Thank you Joy! #5669392

Jillian Danielson March 20, 2008

soooooooo perfect for the theme!! this is just gorgeous,hon!!! Love it! #5669558

Tiia Vissak March 20, 2008

a great capture! #5669583

Michelle R. Kovach March 20, 2008

Thank you Jillian & Tiia! #5669928

Susan Fox March 20, 2008

So sweet and wonderfully done! Happy theme day :-) #5670237

Dr Silly level-classic March 20, 2008

The lighting on this shot is perfect. :O)
#5670393

Corinne M. Thompson March 20, 2008

Absolutely perfect capture Michelle, one I'm sure they will always treasure! #5670422

Susan M. Hembree March 20, 2008

Exquisite, Michelle! It's a beautiful shot! A winner! Happy theme day! #5670926

Michelle R. Kovach March 21, 2008

Thank you Susan, Doc, Corinne & Susan! #5672547

Marcie A. Fowler March 24, 2008

I absolutely love this image Michelle. So well done and so powerful. #5686422

Michelle R. Kovach March 24, 2008

Thank you Marcie! :) #5686644

Ronald F. Fischer March 24, 2008

Fantastic capture, Michelle!! #5690521

Michelle R. Kovach March 24, 2008

Thank you so much Ron! #5690611

Cynthia L. Deters March 25, 2008

I love the emotion captured in this picture! Lovley lighting and comp! Great work Michelle! #5694465

Michelle R. Kovach March 25, 2008

Thank you Cynthia! #5696201

Datha Y. Thompson April 14, 2008

How BEAUTIFUL!!! They have to LOVE this!!! I must have been in la la land on this theme day, I dont know how I missed this!!!!?? Love it :0) #5785879

Michelle R. Kovach April 14, 2008

Thank you Datha! LOL La la land is fun to visit once in a while. ;) #5785894

Erin Tyler April 21, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist! #5817944

Elida Gutierrez level-classic April 21, 2008

Congratulations on your Finalist!!! #5818198

Michelle R. Kovach April 21, 2008

Thank you Erin & Elida! #5818468

Michelle L. Frick April 21, 2008

Congratulations Michelle! I LOVE this one (but you knew that!). #5819049

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 21, 2008

This is just a magnificent capture, Michelle. The warm tones, the perfect lighting, the impeccable composition--great job! Congratulations on the finalist badge and best of luck in the next round. #5819222

Michelle R. Kovach April 21, 2008

Thank you Michelle & Nikki! #5819259

Dolly L. Davis April 21, 2008

Congratulations on you finalists, Michelle! I LOVE this portrait! :) #5819283

Michelle R. Kovach April 21, 2008

Thanks Dolly! Congrats to you as well! #5819297

Wendy Moghadam April 21, 2008

Congratulations on your finalist. What a tender moment. And your gallery is amazing! #5820296

Michelle R. Kovach April 21, 2008

Thank you so much Wendy! #5820348

Susan M. Hembree April 21, 2008

This has always been a winner in my book, Michelle, so hope to see it go the next step! Congratulations on the finalist! #5820501

Michelle R. Kovach April 21, 2008

Thank you Sue! #5820515

Datha Y. Thompson April 21, 2008

WoooHooo!! Congratulations my friend!! Im not in la la land today!! LOL :0) So BEAUTIFUL Michelle!!! WTG :0) #5821803

Corinne M. Thompson April 21, 2008

Congrats on your Finalist Michelle! #5821875

Katarina Mansson April 22, 2008

Congratulations Michelle! #5822797

Katarina Mansson April 22, 2008

Congratulations Michelle! #5822847

Pat Gamwell April 22, 2008

Incredible work, Michelle! This SHOULD win gold! Big congrats! #5823505

Michelle R. Kovach April 22, 2008

Thank you Datha, Corinne, Katarina & Pat! #5823892

Mitch Spence level-classic April 22, 2008

Congratulations, Michelle. I'm so pleased to see this with the finalist button. #5824377

Susan M. Smith April 22, 2008

What an amazing, expressive capture Michelle! WTG on your Finalist :) #5824595

Sylvia Rossler April 22, 2008

Big congrats on this beautiful finalist and good luck in the next round Michelle :o) #5824766

Dr Silly level-classic April 22, 2008

Congrats Michelle on your finalist. :O)
#5825190

Susan Fox April 22, 2008

Congratulations Michelle! #5825368

Michelle R. Kovach April 22, 2008

Thank you Mitch, Sylvia, Doc & Susan! #5825532

Cassie L. Woodlee April 25, 2008

Congrats Michelle!!!! #5841771

Michelle R. Kovach April 25, 2008

Thank you Cassie! #5842098

Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 03, 2009

This is such an incredible keepsake capture Michelle. Congratulations on your finalist award!

Take care,

Donna #7813266


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