“Taking pictures is like tiptoeing into the kitchen late at night and stealing Oreo cookies.” ~ Diane Arbus
The Boys, Bondi Beach
Five and Alive, Glebe
Pretty in Pink, Surry Hills
“Lately I’ve been struck with how I really love what you can’t see in a photograph.” ~Diane Arbus
Window Touch Up, Darlinghurst
Dive Right In, Museum Station
Angel Wings, Darling Harbor
“The thing that’s important to know is that you never know. You’re always sort of feeling your way.” ~ Diane Arbus
Weekend Warriors, Surry Hills
Morning Walk with Thee, Surry Hills
Wish, Darling Harbor
“I never have taken a picture I’ve intended. They’re always better or worse.” ~ Diane Arbus
I Don’t Have All Day, Surry Hills
Jane Lurie Photography 
“Window touch-up” is priceless! Great work as usual Jane!
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Hi Cynthia– Thank you! I didn’t really know what I had until I got home…I saw her coming toward me and didn’t realize she was primping when she stopped. Too funny. Your kind comments are appreciated!
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I love people watching
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Hi Pommepal, And Sydney is fabulous for it, isn’t it? Having a great time walking and shooting. Looks like you are, too. Thanks for your visit and comment!
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It is a great city for walking and a photographers delight. I still have more posts to come. Look forward to more of yours. How long are you in Australia?
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We are living here until mid-February. You? That would be fun to have coffee.
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We live on the Goldcoast, would love a coffee If you get here, we will be home till end of Jan, but travel a lot. Going to NZ Feb-March, then WA April to approx. July
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Hi Pommepal- Thank you! Will send you an email so we can discuss. J
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Look forward to hearing from you
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Hi PP- would you please send me your email through my contact form? Thank you! Jane
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OK it is on it’s way
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Great set of photos showing life in Sydney!
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Thanks very much, Milka. Beautiful country.
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A nice collection of photos. With all three posts on Sydney, it’s like I went along on the trip. 🙂
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Hi David, Thank you very much. Australia is a beautiful country, the people are wonderful and it is a feast for my lens. I appreciate you traveling with me! More to come.
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Jane Had hoped to see you before you left. Now enjoying Australia again., and reminded or our travels there. Our fav – Perth- where we made friends with cardiologist and family. SO SPECIAL! Hope you do not need their services, but we know some good ones there.Thanks for sharing. photos are fantastic!
Ann & Bill
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Hi Ann and Bill, How lovely that the photos are bringing back such nice memories of your time in Australia. We won’t be making it to Perth this time but I hear it is wonderful. Thank you so much for checking in- glad you are enjoying the photos. Miss you! J
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You have caught lovely moments…I especially love those Bondi boys and the Five and Alive.
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Hi Ann Christine, The Bondi Boys was a rewarding capture and I do love bus stops and this one was a classic. Thanks so much!
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I see you are expanding your bus stop collection! Fun post Jane, and a lovely look at the city scenes down under. I’m partial to Five and Alive myself!
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Hi T- Yes, have been working on a Sydney bus stop series and particularly liked Five. Thanks!
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Very interesting shots, Jane. Each one has a story.
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Hi Jane, Thank you! That’s the way I was thinking about it when I shot them. Small vignettes on the street. Happy you like them.
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Fabulous photos. I live in Sydney but don’t get out of my suburb of Mosman much anymore. Age caught up with me, alas! So it’s wonderful to visit the familiar places in your photos. Cheers, Irina.
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Hello Irina, How nice of you to leave a comment. I am thoroughly enjoying living in your beautiful city and especially glad that you are enjoying my images. Thank you very much!
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Were you on a search for the dragon tour? 🙂
I used to know Glebe like the back of my hand when I was at uni. Crown Street and environs are a nice area. Were you here during the sculptures by the sea exhibit?
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Hi Lignum… Why yes, we were 🙂 Glebe is great and the uni campus is beautiful. We missed the sea exhibit, unfortunately. As you can see, we are enjoying every minute of your beautiful city!
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LOVE these….especially the ‘weekend warriors’…..great slice of life shots. Looks like you 2 r really becoming a part of the landscape there…..what FUN!!! ENJOY!
ps. miss u here…..
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Hi April– Thank you! We are loving walking through all the fabulous and interesting neighborhoods. Great way to spend a day. Everyone loves their weekends! Miss you, too.
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I like the « window touch up » 🙂
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Hi Meho, Thanks! I knew I wanted to catch this nice women coming down the street toward me and didn’t realize until later what she had stopped to do. A funny moment captured 🙂 Appreciate your comment.
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Your pictures are fabulous. It is great to be a part of your trip. Miss you!!
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Hi Pam, Thank you so much. Glad you are coming along for the ride. Miss you lots. J
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I don’t have all day made me laugh out loud. And I admire your restraint on titling the best fitting swim suit shot.
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Hi Leah, Ha! Glad to make you smile. That women meant business.. And the swimsuit scene is our train stop and I just loved how that guy looked sitting there. Hmm.. caption contest? Will be on the lookout for more of that scene. Thanks so much for your comment.
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I am literally in tears these pictures are so good.
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Liz, Oh, thanks so much, friend. Means a lot– glad you enjoyed this set– I had such fun shooting them.
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Fabulous scenes of life out and about Sydney. We are finalizing details of our trip, and will be in Sydney at the very end, Feb. 1-4. Missing your smiling face!
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Hi Linda- Thank you! We are so looking forward to seeing you down under! Miss you, too.
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Suzie said it well…light and line going well together. I especially liked the movement in Angel Wings. Looked like the girl was going forward and the walkway was going backward.
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Hi Sharon, That fountain area at Darling Harbor is fascinating and I was so pleased when this little girl with the pink wings flitted by! Thanks so much and it’s great to hear from you. Hope all is well.
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You are really having some fun! Though the challenge was “light” you have captured light and “line” as artistic and design companions. Thanks for your wonderful photos. Hugs, Suzie
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Thank you, Suzie, for your lovely observations. I really appreciate it. I really appreciate your comments! xo
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So happy to be here with you! The Bondi Beach Boys just made me smile… Looks like a. Clip from an old movie! Missing you… Linda
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Hi Linda– Those Bondi beach boys were having a ball and I was happy to catch that moment. So expressive…. ah, youth. Thank you so much for checking in. Miss you, too. J
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