“The true New Yorker secretly believes that people living anywhere else have to be, in some sense, kidding.” ~John Updike
Lines and Colors, Soho
New York at Night
Manhattan Sneeze
“I like the rain. It washes memories off the sidewalk of life.”
~ Woody Allen, Manhattan
Afternoon Rain, New York
Reds and Rain, Manhattan
Rain and Flag, Times Square
“Every man’s ability may be strengthened or increased by culture.” ~John Abbott
Reflecting at MOMA, New York
Bagels, Russ and Daughters
Smile More, New York
Freedom Tower and Clouds
Jane Lurie Photography 
I really enjoyed your photographs because you capture a New York I’ve only ever witnessed on a movie theatre or television screen. Maybe one fine day, I’ll make it there!
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Hi Paul, I hope you visit NYC sometime very soon. I see you’re a movie buff so it would be a great time for you. Happy you like these New York moments. Thank you!
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Those lights at night! & rain! Fabulous.
Thanks! Dsupp
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Diane, That was one magical cab ride! Glad you like these– I sure loved shooting them. Thanks!
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Love the variety of urban shots in this post. I have visited NY half a dozen times – but not yet with my camera. That’s an ambition yet to be fulfilled.
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Hi John, I love street photography and NYC is perfect, as you know. The architecture and people are fascinating. Since I grew up near the city, I must test myself to look with new eyes each time I visit. Thank you very much for letting me know. J
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Having been one of those residents for many years (though no more) I love that quote. You did a great job here, capturing a variety of “essence of NY” shots. The first one especially!
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Lynn, I laughed when I came upon that quote. Rings true. Had fun putting together mixed bag of NY moments. Thank you!
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I absolutely love New York! Every time I think of it, I get butterflies! We have been blessed to travel very extensively, and New York remains my # 2 destination. . . . behind Venice!
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Hi Anne, And I have to put San Francisco and Sydney on my list. So many fabulous destinations. Thanks so much for stopping by!
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San Francisco is very European for a North American City. Have never been to Australia .. . . . travelling is fun planning and then, of course, executing. . . is the best!
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I love the blurry, rainy shots! Great perspective 🙂
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HI Lesley– Thank you so much. The rain in the city that day was a gift. Lots of interesting scenes. Glad you liked the abstract ones.
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Just loved your second photo of New ork at night … // Maria 🙂
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Hi Maria– Thank you. It was a beautiful evening and the Freedom Tower is quite a highlight in this view. Glad you like it.
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ABSOLUTELY LOVE these…being a New Yorker, I truly appreciate the significance of each shot!!! But OMG the shots in the rain …BREATHTAKING!!! Definitely makes a rainy day in NY look SPECTACULAR!!! Just GREAT stuff!!
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Thank you so much, April. Glad it brought you back to your NY days. The rainy day was perfect to shoot.
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Splendid photos. How you captured the rain, very cool. And, the night skyline, that is breathtaking.
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David, The rain shots were a nice moment of inspiration… glad you like them. The NY skyline is one of the best to shoot. Thanks very much!
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Lovely series Jane – I especially like the rain shots. As you know, I’m a sucker for impressionism and these definitely struck a chord.
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Thanks so much, T. The rainy day really was a gift. Glad you enjoyed this set.
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how obliging the weather was …. when you wanted movement and drama – rain – and
a beautiful day to capture the Freedom Tower. Hmmmmmm, maybe that’s the gifted photographer!
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Mary Lynn, aren’t you sweet. Yes, the mixed bag of weather was perfect…so glad you enjoyed this set. Thanks so much!
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LOVED the rain shots and reflection at MOMA.
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Thanks so much, Jane. The rainy day was a gift as were those boys relaxing at the museum. Good moments…
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These are great–especially the rain pieces.
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Hi Patricia– Glad you liked these. The rain shots were really fun to create. Thank you!
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Great images Jane, and a nice cross section. That looks like the New York I grew up in. Those bagels, kill me. And forgive me for this, very nice profile photo too.
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Hi Mike, Glad you enjoyed the variety and those bagels were delicious. Thank you very much!
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Ironically, I saw on news last night: most unhappiest city in the U.S.:….New York City. Hmmmm…. Hope you guys have a great birthday celebration. Hugs
Sent from my iPad
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Hi Leslee– Yes, I saw that report, too. I was very surprised. We had a great time. Thank you!
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Beautiful photos. I love to visit NY. The photo of NY at night and the rain photos are great.
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Thank you so much, Pam. So much to take in!
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Beautiful photographs of a special city.
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Thank you, Mary. It is a unique and vibrant place, especially to photograph.
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Hi Jane! Your pictures are terrific, I especially like Afternoon Rain and the City at Night. These make me want to return soon!
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Thanks, Sylvia. Glad these made you nostalgic for the city. Appreciate your comment.
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Great shots!!
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Thank you very much, Kathy!
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I can’t remember last time I was in NY!! Thanks for such an interesting tour! Love those bagels and the red in the rain.
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Hi Linda, Happy you enjoyed a little tour of the Big Apple. The bagels tasted so good, too. Thanks so much.
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love your rain shots of my “home town”.
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Thanks so much, Ann. The rainy day was very fruitful. Glad you enjoyed this one.
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Wow!
Nice photo selection!
Love all ! 😀
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Thank you, Paranoiasnfm– happy you liked this set.
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Beautiful photoset. Normally I dislike cities intensely, but I would like to see ‘The Big Apple’…
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Hi James, Thank you very much. NYC is an exciting place especially for a photographer. So many choices. Hope you get there someday…
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oh,. I miss New York ❤
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Hi Corina, Then I’ve done my job. 🙂 Thank you!
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Very nice pictures of New York, a city I like very much…on the list to go back once we come back to Canada. (Suzanne)
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Hi Suzanne- Thank you very much. I find it a very inspiring place in which to shoot, tour and… eat. Glad you enjoyed this series and I appreciate you letting me know.
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as an ex-nyer for close to 20 years, makes me nostalgic. can totally relate to John Abbott’s above and this city….and this city alone has that to offer, provided one stays open. To me it was a ‘world’ unto itself and was just not part of USA. I’m grateful for having LIVED there !!
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Hi Anantha, That’s wonderful that you had the experience of living there. It is a unique city and culture! I love shooting street scenes there (in between meals). Thanks so much– I’m glad you enjoyed this slice of the Big Apple.
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Superb capture
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Thank you, Rajiv.
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