“The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.”
~Jacques Yves Cousteau
Crashing Wave, Mendocino Coast
Hikers on the Matt Davis Trail, Marin
Morning Sun and Eucalyptus, Presidio
“Sit in reverie, and watch the changing color of the waves that break upon the idle seashore of the mind”
~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Rocks and Ocean, Sonoma Coast
Fence and Sun, Sea Ranch
Point Arena Lighthouse
“All my life I have lived and behaved very much like the sandpiper just running down the edges of different countries and continents, looking for something.”
~ Elizabeth Bishop
Pelicans Three, Mendocino
The Viewpoint, Sonoma Coast
Jane Lurie Photography 
Cousteau is spot on. The sea is mesmerizing. Sea ranch fence & Viewpoint are personal favs… Can hear the waves crashing.
Thanks for sharing! – dsup
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Diane– Love that this set took you to moments by the sea. There’s an allure that is captivating. Thank you so much.
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” The sea once it casts its spell…” So true! Can feel the ocean mist as you capture these scenes so beautifully! Linda
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Linda, The allure of the sea… I’m glad these captivated your eye. Thank you so much.
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Incredible images Jane… Thanks for the escape into tranquility!
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Hi Cynthia, Aren’t you kind, thank you! Glad you enjoyed a moment of zen…
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Mendocino is a gorgeous part of Northern California! Could watch the waves along those rugged shores for hours….
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I agree, Atreyee. Its unspoiled beauty is astounding and mesmerizing. Thanks so much for enjoying these.
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gorgeous and the second picture is outstanding 🙂
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Thanks so much, Joshi. That’s one of our favorite hiking spots. Glad you like it.😊
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Awesome clicks !
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Thank you very much, Deeptesh. Appreciate it.
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Outstanding scenes! Well done.
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Thanks so much, Phil. Such a lovely coastline.
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Love the hiker scene Jane.
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Tina, That’s one of our favorite hiking spots and that time we had just encountered an angry rattlesnake. A rarity. Mostly, it’s a docile beautiful spot. Glad you like this image, thanks.
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Hi Jane ! … Fantastic serie of photos ! … My favorite is the Rocks and Ocean, Sonoma Coast … // Maria 🙂
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Hi Maria– That spot where I shot Rocks was stunning. The Pt. Arena lighthouse in the distance and the crashing waves around me. Thanks so much– glad you like these.
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Unos paisajes tremendos!!!
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Muchas gracias, Pepe! 😀
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LOVE these shots….the ‘crashing wave’ is quite magical….a great moment captured!!
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Hi April– I stand for long periods of time shooting waves and am very happy when one behaves for me. 😊 Thanks so much!
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Jane, every time I see your photographs it feels as though I have stepped into another world. How is it that you can take such gorgeous scenes – thank you for sharing this series. I love each of them.
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Hello, Mary- You are too kind– I really appreciate it. How satisfying for me that an image transports you… what more could I ask for? Thank you very much.
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Beautiful photos! 😀
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Thank you very much, paranoiasnfm. Appreciate it! PS. Love your latest post.
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You’re welcome, Jane. 🙂
I saw that. Made me smile. 🙂
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Really amazing pictures. I also like these qoutations. Awesome post 🙂
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Hi Moritz, I enjoy researching the quotes to go with the images. Glad you like them both– I appreciate it, thank you.
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Beautiful, weather-worn seascapes…
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Hi Stephen, Thank you– very glad you enjoyed them. This is one of my favorite parts of the country.
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One of my dreams when this present phase of my life is over with, is to travel to see the world and to photograph what I see. You’ve just given me more “fuel” for my dream. Thank you. Love, Amy
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How lovely, Amy. Thank you for your kind words. We all need to keep on dreaming.
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Thanks for sharing.
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So fascinating captures… 🙂
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Thank you very much, Le Drake. Much appreciated.
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Beautiful!
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Thank you very much, Andy. The California coast is full of wonderful scenes. Glad you enjoyed.
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Hope I get to see it someday 🙂
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Great memories. When did you have time to post these?
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Thank you, Jane. Usually have images I’m working on in the hopper 😉 I shot a lot over the past few months. Glad you enjoyed these.
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