“How much of human life is lost in waiting.”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Shadows and Blue, The Mission
Who Loves You?
“I have noticed that the people who are late are often so much jollier than the people who have to wait for them.”
~ Edward Verrall Lucas
Looking, San Francisco
Crock Pot and Flower, San Francisco
“For a while” is a phrase whose length can’t be measured. At least by the person who’s waiting.”
~ Haruki Murakami
Daily Patterns
Waiting, San Francisco
Anticipation, San Francisco
“If you are not too long, I will wait here for you all my life.”
~ Oscar Wilde
Watching, The Mission
We See You, Fillmore Street
Gone, San Francisco
Jane Lurie Photography 
Interesting photo project with a lot of variety.
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great observations, Jane. such patience, as well as your usual great eye for framing, perspective, color, people of interest–and I love this one: “I have noticed that the people who are late are often so much jollier than the people who have to wait for them” tee hee! guess it’s personal
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Thanks so much, Camille. It’s been something I’ve been working on for a while. So glad you like the theme and quotes! 🙂
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Our lives are nothing but waiting!
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Hi Paula, There are times when I definitely feel that! I am captivated by the poses while waiting. Thanks, as always for your nice comments.
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Great series and quotes!
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Hi Cynthia, Thank you! It was a fun theme to work on. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Great observational series.
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Thanks so much, Lignum. I have had an interesting time with these photos. There’s a lot going on in these small vignettes.
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amusing tribute to the topic bus stop!
my version:
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Excellent shot, Frizztext! Great capture.
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Beautiful bus stops, Jane! you have make beautiful photographs..
Thanks.
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Hi Ajay, Thank you very much for your kind words. I am happy you enjoyed these.
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Great idea for a photoshoot! There’s nothing worse that waiting for a bus that’s not coming…
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Thanks, Milka. So true… Glad you liked this one and I do appreciate your kind comment.
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Love the second photo and the second quote. This photo is very interesting visually, I love how all three are looking in very different directions and the negative space you have on the left. Great idea too!
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Hi Mark, I really appreciate your specific feedback. This image epitomizes the interactions I would see at the stops and the disconnection that is felt here. I really liked the way the woman is looking away from her seat mates. I’m so glad you enjoyed the series and the quote. Thank you very much for letting me know.
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It seems they have a wide variety of bus stops in SF.
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Yes, they do, David. They are fun to look at. Thanks so much for your visit and comment.
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A lovely series, Jane. The first picture is my favourite 🙂
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Thank you so much, Uday. That image is what began my journey photographing bus stops. Glad you like it– appreciate your visit.
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Nice series. Glad I don’t have to do this too often.
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Thank you, Bente. People have their routines down.
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Reblogged this on Nic Sharkey – Life.Love.Photography and commented:
This is absolutely amazing! Such a great idea. Such a mundane, everyday chore really captured here in this series! I recommend checking it out
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Thanks so much, Nic, for your kind words and reblog. Happy this series spoke to you!
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Yo, Jane….
Cool pictures – when you get mad, do you yell “F-stop!!”???
Seriously, ever been to Cleveland? It’s easy to make fun of Cleveland, but they have lots of beautiful, ornate, stately old churches there.
Somebody should do a photo album of them. I nominate YOU.
Besides, when you’re done, you can hit the Rock ‘n Roll Hall o’ Fame. I’m sure they’ll be saluting Lou Reed any day now. Oh, and the World’s Largest Rubber Stamp is right near it. THAT’s “when cameras go crazeeeee.”
Boo! The Artist Formerly Known as Disco Dan
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Hi Disco Dan– Ha! Your humor only gets better as the years go by… you always make me smile. Glad you like the bus stops.. have been to Cleveland but not in a long while. Will put it back on my list. Thanks for your great comments. Here’s to Lou… Sweet Jane
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Cool idea, Jane, cool pictures. The bus stops in Miami are covered benches – all one piece – that look like the giant brontosaurus ribs that Fred Flintstone orders at the drive- in. Next time you’re back East, we’ll have to take you to see Sue in Pitman. She works at the BUS STOP Music Cafe!
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Hi Dan, Thank you! I never really noticed the bus stops in Miami… will look next time we’re there. And yes, I am well aware of the famous (psycho) Sue of Bus Stop Cafe fame!
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Nice going, Jane. The first photo is especially mysterious.
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Thanks, Jane. That image is what sparked the bus stop series. Happy you like that one.
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I love these…found that if i look at them for a bit, the ‘waiting folks’ become alive….each having a very interesting story….the ‘crock pot’ lady perhaps cooked something great for a lover…….hmmmmmmm…..wonderful EYE!!!
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Hi April, I’m so glad you enjoyed these. I agree, each one could have an accompanying script, and yours is a great one! Thanks for letting me know.
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This made me start singing Bus Stop by the Hollies
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Hi Wendy, I thought about using the lyrics for this. Glad it got you singing. Thanks for your comment.
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Favorite shot–Daily Patterns (from one who no longer has one), favorite quote–Oscar Wilde does pithy and trenchant riposte best in the world.
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Leah, We share favorites. In the series I have for Daily Patterns, the man in the middle finally sees me and starts to smile. Thanks for checking in and I’m glad you enjoyed these.
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Wonderful series.
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Thanks so much, Maralee.
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Excellent series Jane.
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Thanks so much, Edith. Glad you enjoyed these.
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‘Looking’ is my personal fav. I am drawn in and can’t help but keep ‘looking’ at it. I see it hanging in a famous gallery exhibit some day! dsupp
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Aha, the long-awaited bus stops! Loved it 🙂 well done Jane!
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Yes, they have arrived! Thanks, Tina.
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Jane, those were really fun. I could just feel the patience, the impatience, and the anticipation. Also loved the Oscar Wilde quote.
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Thank you, Sharon. This has been an interesting project- happy you enjoyed this set.
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