“There is a pleasure in the pathless woods,
There is a rapture on the lonely shore,
There is society, where none intrudes,
By the deep sea, and music in its roar:
I love not man the less, but Nature more” ~ George Gordon Byron
Coastal Flowers, Bodega Bay
Arch Rock, Bodega Bay
“I have never found a companion that was so companionable as solitude.” ~ Henry David Thoreau
Rock and Surf, Sonoma Coast
Morning Fog, Sonoma
Cliffs and Foam, The Headlands
“For most of history, man has had to fight nature to survive; in this century he is beginning to realize that, in order to survive, he must protect it.” ~ Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Rocks, Bodega Headlands
Waves, Bodega
“Sit in reverie, and watch the changing color of the waves that break upon the idle seashore of the mind”
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Jane Lurie Photography 
Stunning; just stunning!
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Hi Sherry, Thanks so much! Love the coast.
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Love these vistas… May have to just satisfy me this summer as we are not traveling, whitlow on the mend,, doing well. Linda
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Hi Linda, Thanks, friend. I’m so glad Whitlow is doing well.
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Beautiful photographs Jane, the scenes fill my soul. I used to live in San Francisco and your post brought back my wonderful memories.
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Hi Mary, I’m so glad! Thank you for enjoying and letting me know.
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love the “morning fog”! Gives me a very peaceful feeling….all r great photos…from one with a great eye!!
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Hi April, Thank you, friend!
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Beautiful shots Jane! Love the B/W one, got a nice feel to it!
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Thank you, Uday. Those rocks are at a favorite location and I was happy with the b&w conversion. Glad you like it.
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Thank you for swinging by, you have been a great help in making my mind up! 🙂 Love your pics btw
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Hi VOI- Thanks so much for the mention! I am happy that I inspired you. You’ve got some beautiful photographs on your blog.
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I liked the Cousteau and Longfellow quotes – great photos to go with them, Jane.
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Thanks, Lynne. The Cousteau quote hit home when I was thinking about the incredible beauty of this area. Glad you enjoyed them.
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Beautiful post Jane. And no fog 🙂 !
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Thanks, Tina. Yes, clear as a bell. We usually go up in July and have never seen the coast so clear and the colors so intense.
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Beautiful, Jane. It appears you are having a satisfying summer! Hugs, Suzie
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Hi Suzie, Thank you! Yes, it has been terrific and full of photographic adventures, too. xox
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I can almost feel the smell of the sea , beautiful photos. Your last one, of Bodega waves, is so full of life . // Maria 🙂
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Thank you so much, Maria. Glad you enjoyed them.
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A lot of the San Diego coast can look like that too, except for your first shot with the coastal flowers. I’ve never seen this much here and it looks very pretty.
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Hi Milka, Thank you. I love that red Ice Plant and all the succulents along the coast. Might be too hot for them in San Diego? They are gorgeous. Appreciate your comment.
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We have some plants but they don’t look as colorful. Unless I don’t know the right spots. 🙂
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Absolutely some of the prettiest shots of the Ca. coastine that I’ve seen in a very long time.
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Thank you so much, Yvonne. Very nice of you to comment.
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Pretty Coastal flowers my fav with the winding twisty coastline in the distance; the Cliffs & Foam beckons me to climb down there to just lay and gaze skyward. Watch out for rogue waves when you are doing this stuff Jane, Holy cats! dsup
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Hi Diane, Coastal Flowers is a spot that I’ve returned to many times. I think the Ice Plant was radiant this time!
I never venture out on the rocks and you never see people swimming- just surfers- a treacherous stretch of coast. Thanks so much for your comments.
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I think the “morning fog” is my favorite. Always enjoy following your journey. Things on the East Coast have been wet and steamy. Your photos are like nature’s air conditioning.
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Hi Linda, Thank you! Nice to hear from you. I’ve been seeing all the reports of rain in the SE… hope it dries up for you on the 4th. Enjoy your holiday!
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Lovely collection of photos Jane! And as always, the quotations are so perfectly suited.
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Hi Pam, Thank you for your kind comment. I’m glad you liked the quotes, too.
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Jane, great shots all of them. You can hear the sea. Looks as though you all are having a great summer. K
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Hi Kath, Thank you–so nice to spend some time on the coast. Glad you enjoyed these!
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I can hear the surf breaking in your pix. There’s a wonderful immediacy about them.
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That’s so nice to hear, Jane. Thank you!
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Jane,
Your first quote, from Byron, was my father’s all time favorite. We said it over and over to one another, in the words of Faulkner….. “as he lay dying”. Your photos do the quotation the justice it deserves and bring tears to my eyes.
xo
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Ginny, That is very touching and I am pleased that the quote along with the images brought back some fond memories of your wonderful father. Thank you for sharing that.
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Jane – these are amazing shots….thanks for sharing
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Hi Reggie, Thank you! I’m glad you liked these. Hope you’re having a good summer.
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Fantastic seaside views Jane!
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Thank you so much, Phil. It’s a special place.
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Beautiful landscape shots.
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Thanks very much, Rabirius.
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It has to be the best coastline in America. I will never forget that coast. I only went as far South as Carmel and not too far North. Unfortunately I did not have a camera with me at the time. You must have some nice prints. Print them big!
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I agree, Andaremos. It is spectacular and well preserved. You must return with your camera sometime. I agree, the images do call for a large print! Thanks so much for enjoying these.
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Amazing post and incredible photos, they´re great! 😀 One of them has inspired me to write, can I share a link to this post in my blog? 😉
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Hi Lorelei, Thank you very much! Yes, of course, I’d be honored. So happy you are inspired, that’s lovely.
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Love the Coast photos!!!
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Thank you, John. It was amazing there this visit.
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