“Mountains are not stadiums where I satisfy my ambition to achieve, they are the cathedrals where I practice my religion.”~ Anatoli Boukreev, mountaineer
Morning Glory, Bryce Canyon, UT
“A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral.” ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Sunrise at the Towers, Torres Del Paine, Chile
“Some keep the Sabbath going to the Church —I keep it, staying at Home —With a Bobolink for a Chorister —And an Orchard for a Dome” ~ Emily Dickinson
Morning Glow, Bryce Canyon
“And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything.” ~William Shakespeare
Redwoods, Armstrong State Park, CA
“If you wish to know the divine, feel the wind on your face and the warm sun on your hand.” ~Buddha
Nature’s Door, Patagonia
“Great things are done when men and mountains meet. This is not done by jostling in the street.” ~William Blake
Patagonian Awe
“Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike.” ~ John Muir, The Yosemite
Butte at Sunset, Monument Valley, UT
“The earth has music for those who listen.” ~ George Santayana
Rocks and River, Bend, OR
Jane Lurie Photography 
Stunning photos! I’m glad my search for the Torres led me here. The Patagonia images are wonderful but so are all the others!!
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Jane, a spectacular set of images. You do a lot of traveling, it seems. These are breathtaking.
I’ve been dying to go to Bryce Canyon.
The closest I’ve been is to Zion which is spectacular in itself. Have you ever hiked Angel’s Landing at Zion?
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Hi Karen, Thanks so much! Yes, we’ve enjoyed some fun travels over the years. You would love Bryce especially with your artistic eye capturing the unusual rock formations and colors. I have been to Zion but wasn’t brave enough to take on Angel’s Landing! I know it’s amazing. Enjoying your blog very much. Thanks again for your feedback!
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Nature’s door: powerful photo! majestic! Loved all the photos! You have such an ‘eye’ for beauty! Happy to ‘travel with you’ on all these adventures outdoors! xo Beach Barbie
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Hello Beach Barbie! Glad you like Nature’s Door. Your support and appreciation means a lot to me! Thank you so much. xoxo
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Photos are beautiful and the quotes made them even better.
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Hi Wardentee- I’m glad you enjoyed the photos along with the quotes. Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Ahhh….love “sunrise at the towers”… God is good. So is your art. ; – )
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Leslee– thank you so much! 🙂
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Outstanding and amazing scenics!
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Hi Phil, Thank you so much!
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Lovely post Janie, enjoyed reliving many of the moments!
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Thanks, Tina- glad you enjoyed the memories!
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Indeed, all your photos are awesome, and the quotes just reinforced the inspiration or your photos. Thanks!
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Hi Millicanphotography (Larry and Gayle) Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the pairing of the quotes to photos. I enjoyed creating it. Appreciate your comment!
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Are you sure Art Wolfe doesn’t travel with you? Well done, Creator….and you, too, Jane.
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Sharon, his work is incredible- that would be awesome. Thank you for such lovely feedback!
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I know you are finding your solace in the nature that speaks so boldly ” you will know Me from my creation without or your conscience within.” Love you friend welcome back
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Linda, I certainly am. Thanks so much for your response to these!
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Your photos are always awesome! You have such a wonderful eye. The sunrise and nature’s door were especially lovely.
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Mary Lynn, thanks so much- what a nice compliment. I’m glad that sunrise and nature’s door spoke to you.
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I cannot pick out a favorite..all are amazing! Love that close up on Nature’s Door.
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Thanks, Kathleen. So glad you enjoyed…especially Nature’s Door.
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Just SPECTACULAR!!! WOW!!
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Thank you, April! Xoxo
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What would you think about trading jewelry for photographs?
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Your beautiful creations…I’d be thrilled. We shall talk:) thanks for your enthusiasm!
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OMG, Bryce Canyon. Take that Mormon Tabernacle–this is the real deal when it comes to a cathedral that encompasses God’s majesty and more spiritual presence than humankind can ever hope to craft.
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Well said, Leah. Thank you! Your comments are always appreciated!
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Nature’s Door, Patagonia, WOW!
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Thank you, Linda. A favorite- glad you like it!
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