” To succeed in your life, you need these three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone…” ~ Nishan Panwar
Room With A View, Taronga Zoo, Sydney
Lick in the Face, Melbourne
“If you smile when you are alone, then you really mean it.” ~ Andy Rooney
Wake Up! Sydney Harbor
Eye of the Beholder, Sydney Train Station
“Humor is everywhere, in that there’s irony in just about anything a human does.” ~ Bill Nye
Looking for Santa, Christmas in Sydney
Collections, Sydney
The Joy of Shopping, Westfield Mall, Sydney
“Laugh a lot. A good sense of humor cures almost all of life’s ills” ~ Ritu Ghatourey
A Dignified Stance, Melbourne
Laundry Day, Harbour Bridge
“A smile is happiness you’ll find right under your nose.” ~ Tom Wilson
Mothers. Yoko Ono Exhibit, Sydney
Family Line Up, Warrnambool, SA
“Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” ~Dr. Seuss
Jane Lurie Photography 
Some inspiring sentiments and wonderful photos!
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Thank you very much, Margaret. Glad you enjoyed!
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I am surprised you didn’t include our first Cross River photo gallery where you and I laughed so hard we barely ate lunch! A great hearty laugh with you just warms my soul! The underwear and looking for Santa were priceless! Come home giggles!
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Hi Linda– Oh, how we laughed. Thanks for the reminding me. Glad this post brought a smile to your happy face. Thank you so much and see you soon!
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Enjoyed your funny bone, Jane!
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Thanks so much, Bente. 😉
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I like all the photos, especially the first one. Thank you very much Jane for all the likes. Saludos,
Silvia 🙂 🙂
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Some wonderful ironies in this set Jane. I especially like the giraffe and the underwear. Good eye as always!
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Thanks, TIna. Fun to put together.
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BRILLIANT!!! Love the ono letters……family line up…room with a view….just individual perfection….thank you for the journey but .get back here!!! HUG!
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Hi April– Thanks, friend! Fun one. Our return nears… we are busy as ever.
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Hi Jane ! … Fantastic serie of photos … Especially the first one … // Maria 🙂
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Thanks so much, Maria. Glad you enjoyed these!
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Love the shot of the laundry with the bridge behind it.
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Thanks so much, David. That was an odd and fun pairing.
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Reblogged this on Nishan Panwar and commented:
” To succeed in your life, you need these three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone…” ~ Nishan Panwar
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Thanks for sharing this post, Nishan. Glad you enjoyed it!
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Room With A View is the perfect photo to transition from nature photography to street photography.
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Hi Gordon, Thank you! Good point. I love the irony of the two environments. Hope all is well in the NW!
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Love love the museum and underwear shot..a smile to start the day!
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Hi Kathleen, Thank you! Glad you liked the pairings of disparate objects and happy it started your day out right.
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Great post- Terrific quotes and photos. the shopping crowd, art “collections” and hanging underwear from bridge brought me huge smiles! Thanks for brightening my day!
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HI Amy, Thanks! I’m happy to bring a smile to your face. It was fun finding these small moments that just hit me and I catch them. Glad you enjoyed them– hope all is well with you.
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Love this post, Jane.
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Thanks, Sharon. It was a fun one to gather shots for. You and I have good laughs together so I’m glad this tickled your funny bone, too.
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Laughter is a gift.
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Indeed, Sharon.
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Great captures of people around town. That first quote has always been one of my favorites. Sums up life just about right.
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Milka, I agree about that quote and perfect for this set. Thank you and I always appreciate your kind words and your funny bone.
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Jane! I could honestly hear you laughing while shooting these shots! Reminds me of the flying egret with his feet upward! Great sense of humor. Hugs, Suzie
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Hi Suzie– Ha! Thank you. Had fun with this post and I’m glad it made you smile. Hugs back!
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What great shots and quotes! Loved the series, especially the sweet giraffe.
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Hi Elisa, The giraffes have the best views! Thank you and I’m happy you enjoyed these.
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I absolutely love “mothers” .
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Hi Liz, Great minds think alike… thought that was a little slice of dark humor at the exhibit. Thanks and glad you liked it.
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Incredible Jane! I just had a few good laughs at the irony in some of these 🙂
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Thanks so much, Cynthia. Happy that we share the same sense of humor. Appreciate it.
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Absolutely delightful. Thanks for your delightful thoughts and pix.
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Thanks, Jane. Happy you got a kick out of this set.
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This made me laugh. Goal achieved 🙂
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Hi Anja- Excellent! That is good news. Thank you and I am glad you enjoyed this one.
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Hi Wendy– So glad. Thanks! 🙂
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