Tending the Rice Paddies, Hanoi
“We live, in fact, in a world starved for solitude, silence, and private: and therefore starved for meditation and true friendship.” ~ C.S. Lewis
Moment of Inspiration, Bryce Canyon
“Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds. Discard them and their value will never be known. Improve them and they will become the brightest gems in a useful life.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hitting the Wall, Bend, Oregon
“If you’re lonely when you’re alone, you’re in bad company.” ~ Jean-Paul Sartre
Morning Solitude, Kiawah Island, SC
“I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.” ~ Henry David Thoreau
Best Seat in the House, Yosemite
Jane Lurie Photography 
You’re shot in Hanoi is tops. Quintessential Vietnam. I wish that I shot it, and I don’t just see solitude but also discipline and dedication.
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Hi Allan, Thank you very much. It was an exciting image to capture because, I agree, it captures the essence of this part of the world. Glad you enjoyed it!
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Hitting the wall? In this case, much better than hitting the ground. Sheesh! What some people get up to.
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Leah– so true! The ranger said that most of their emergencies are falls…lots of brave people out there. Thanks for your comment!
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From a true fan of solitude, these photos are the best, especially morning on Kiawah!
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Hi Linda, Me, too. Glad these photos resonated with you… thank you so much for letting me know!
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Good post & good memories! Well done.
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Tina, thank you! Nice of you to comment.
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Beautiful, as always. Loved the theme.
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Hi Jane– thank you for your comment from so far away… hope you are having a great trip.
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love the photos….and the words that accompany them….so thoughtful….soothing!!
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April, Thank you- glad you found it thoughtful. Appreciate your comment! xo
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Really good lighting! When you were taking these shots, did you imagine your theme or was there something in seeing lone people in each shot that grabbed you?
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Hi Sharon, what a great question… I am drawn to “solitary moments” in which I do feel one person enhances the composition and perspective. Glad you enjoyed this one. Thank you so much!
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my goodness, your work is so beautiful. Today’s offering, like so many, makes
for good meditation time.
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D- Thanks so much and I am very glad to inspire your morning meditation.
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Love the photos…………adore the quotes!!! xo B
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Barbie, Thanks so much! Happy you enjoyed these. xo
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