“Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence.”
Henry David Thoreau
Cypress, Moss and Path
Morning Sun and Cypress Arch
“Does the walker choose the path, or the path the walker?” ~ Garth Nix
Walk Into The Light, Sea Ranch
Sunrise and Cypress
If the path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads.” ~Anatole France
Cypress Row and Road
Cypress Impressions
Jane Lurie Photography 
What a great mood !
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One of my favorite captures and places on the west coast, Guillaume. Thank you so much.
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Beautiful, I love it !
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It’s nice to see that someone else has a profound interest in photographing trees.
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Hi Allan, You, too? Trees are fascinating and there are endless opportunities to be creative. Glad you enjoyed these. Thanks.
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Beautiful place! Northern California looks so much nicer than Southern California. There are some amazing trees the more North you go.
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Hi Milka, A different topography, for sure– I do love the trees! Thanks so much for your kind comments.
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Mysterious & beckoning. Beautiful shots that pull the viewer in. Thanks for sharing!
Dsupp
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Hi Diane- A fantastic spot for shooting. Thank you!
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Trees are very special Jane and you have captured their spirit in your lovely photos
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Thank you so much, Pauline. I loved shooting these. Glad they spoke to you.
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The sunrise from behind the blue-tinged cypress is lovely. Did the theme of paths occur to you when you took these photos or later on?
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Hi Atreyee- That’s such a good question. As I think about my process, I started out thinking about trees- their power, beauty and significance (certainly as I shot that morning) and then, as I grouped my images in post-processing, I realized that the paths were the compelling element that linked the set together and that’s what I based my quotes on. Thanks so much for asking and for appreciating the series. Very nice.
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Reblogged this on Kuba Kosy.
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Thanks for reblogging this post, Kuba. Glad you liked it.
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Beautiful shots Jane – I especially like the first two.
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Thanks, Tina. Glad you enjoyed them.
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When most people think about California trees, it’s probably the sequoias they think about, and how majestic they are. I know I did until I saw these. Thanks for bringing the cypress to life for me, Jane. Great photos.
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Hi Diane, How true- most probably seek out the redwoods and sequoias…I sure do. I’m glad I gave you a peek into a different kind of CA coastal tree. Thank you very much– good to hear from you.
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Beautiful 🙂
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Thank you, Elizabeth. Glad you enjoyed this series.
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What a superb photoset Jane..these are wonderful, and I really want to go walking in this forest now I have seen them.
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Hello James, Thank you. You would enjoy shooting these landscapes. Unique beauty and a fun creative challenge. I’m glad you enjoyed them.
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Hello Jane,
I love your shots of these cypress trees. Giving me the feeling as I’m looking directly into nature’s heart.
Greetings from Germany,
Petra
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Hello Petra, What a lovely description. It is a unique feeling walking among these trees and “nature’s heart” captures it. Thank you very much.
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Thank you for all the quotes you share. And someday I must go see this Sea Ranch. How beautiful.
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Hi Dave, I enjoy hunting for quotes– glad you enjoy them. I always learn something in the process. I do hope you get to the Sonoma Coast soon. Thank you so much.
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Oh, thanks for a lovely walk … I always feel at home when I look at nature photos … Your second photo from above is just stunningly beautiful … // Maria 🙂
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Hi Maria, My pleasure. It was a magical early morning walk with my husband and able assistant.😉 He noticed those arching trees and by the time I set up my tripod, the sun was peeking through. Happy you like that shot– thank you very much.
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unique!
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Rather mystical shots with their appropriate addenda. 🙂
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Hi Salva, Thank you- the cypress trees, especially at dawn, are mystical and beautiful. I’m glad you enjoyed this post. I loved shooting them.
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These photographs display something atavistic, which you have caught masterly. 🙂
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Hi Salva- What a great description. It does feel like you are in another time- I try to imagine who walked on these paths before me. Thank you for your kind comment.
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Interesting. I very much had the same thoughts rolling through my head again and again.
May be, the medium of photography somehow works as an intermediary between the various existing realities; and from time to time we are permitted to throw a glance beyond the existing borders. Why else should we entertain such perceptions and sensations?
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Interesting thoughts and perspective, Salva. Thank you for sharing your insights and for visiting and enjoying my images.
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De rien. 🙂
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I wanted to write many other words to show my appreciation to your elite and professional art..Paradise, Elegant!
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Thank you, Mihran, for your kind comment. Happy you enjoyed these.
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Love them! I specifically noticed the colors. Hope to see you soon! Suzie
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Hi Suzie. Thanks! The sunrise added to the golden moments. Glad you enjoyed them. Yes, hope to see you soon. J
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Lovely post, Jane.
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Thanks, Jane. Glad you like these.
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How inviting…..what a great eye…fabulous shots!! Love cypress impressions….mysterious!!
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Thank you so much, April. They are mysterious, especially in the early morning light. A wonderful series of paths to explore. Glad you enjoyed!
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Wow, great photos. The light is really great and this works also in b/w!
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Thank you, Autopict. It paid to get up at sunrise… Glad you like the B&W and they also look great in Sepia tones.
I appreciate your kind comment.
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Very nice!
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Thank you very much, Imelda. Glad you enjoyed these.
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Fantastic collection!
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Thank you so much, Jürgen. Much appreciated. These trees are quite amazing and the paths are right along the rocky coast. Very special.
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You are welcome Jane! I love those trees and you captured them like friends. As you said: Very special and amazing.
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