“Great photography is about depth of feeling, not depth of field.”
~ Peter Adams, Sydney
When I analyze a scene to frame in my lens, I often see nature’s colors and patterns in black and white. The details and tones of these leaves were a great example of a monochrome moment.
Leaves, Russian Hill
I have admired these rugged trees at Baker Beach in San Francisco for years. The unique shapes, the texture of the bark and the linear patterns on the hillside make for a captivating landscape.
Tree Grove, Baker Beach
I found this Bougainvillea brightening my walk on city block in San Francisco. A quiet nature scene coupled with a little urban grit.
Red Flower and Fence
San Francisco’s crown of natural beauty within an urban environment is The Presidio. An early morning walk among the trees is a peaceful escape. I can smell the Eucalyptus when I look at this image.
Eucalyptus and Morning Sun
The Weekly Photo Challenge is Depth.
Jane Lurie Photography 
Beautiful images, Jane 🙂
The last one looks magical 🙂
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The Presidio is a magical place…beautiful walking paths and nature. Thank you.
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Thanks for sharing, Nick!
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beautiful photos Jane.
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Thanks so much, Bente. I find that the simplest moments of beauty are right out the door. I know you do, too.
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this is so artistic 🙂
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Thanks so much, Joshi.
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Especially loved the eucalyptus photo. I could get lost in it.
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Thank you, Jane. And we have on our walks there, haven’t we?
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Love the way you have captured the light and colour in eucalyptus in morning sun, all of your photography is stunningly beautiful Jane!
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HI Aussiebirder, How nice to hear from you and thanks so much for your kind words.
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Jane, the way you capture trees and forests always enchants me. The eucalyptus grove in The Presidio is especially moving.
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Hi Atreyee, I’m so glad we share a love of trees and that you enjoyed the Presidio shot. One of my favorite places to explore. Thank you very much.
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Beautiful shots! I love the quote too.–Patti
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Thank you, Patti. Thought it was a good combo. Glad you liked the images.
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Stunning photos Jane and the smell of the eucalypts will always be the song lines of Australia to me.
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Hi Pauline– Yes, how true. A scent that brings up all kinds of memories. I loved seeing Koalas lounging in the Eucalyptus groves. Magical.
Glad you enjoyed these- thank you.
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Beautiful response jane-love the leaves. Struggling w serious wp issues while on the ipad grrrrr.
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Thank you, Tina. The WP updates have been very challenging lately.
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They have created a monster. We’ve given up using WP on the Ipad until they can sort out all the problems. Just using the computer now…
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Me too, Pauline. I miss some of the old features but getting used to it.
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Thank goodness they do not seem to have messed up the workings in the computer by “improving” things, yet…
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Thank you!
I have had this discussion/argument a few too many times. People insist that I can’r see in B/W but I can when visualizing a scene or subject to photograph in B/W. Try as I might, I can’t get them to understand that it’s not a physical optics type of seeing in B/W but a mind’s eye matter of seeing.
Beautiful shot.
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Hi Allan, Completely agree with you. A similar idea is when a photographer begins to see in shapes and patterns instead of just seeing things. Thank you for appreciating and for letting me know.
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FABULOUS shots…..loving the tree groves….thank you for helping us ‘your viewer’ to see the light!!! GREAT EYE!!
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Thank you, April, for your interest and encouragement! Means so much.
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Lovely Jane – the Eucalyptus did it for me, I too smelt their wonderful fragrance.
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Thank you, Mary. Isn’t it wonderful when photos evoke the senses!
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All wonderful, but eucalyptus trees are pure magic, and so is their scent!
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Thanks, Leya. They are magnificent trees!
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Love the quote by Peter Adams. A simple way to think about what WE do. Awesome images as well as the simple titles. Bravo Jane!
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Hi Dan, Thank you so much. I loved that quote and thought it paired well with these nature moments. Happy you enjoyed this one!
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That monochrome treatment really brings out the differences in texture and light between the veining and the rest of the leaves. Really nice!
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Thanks, Rebecca. Those qualities weren’t as apparent in the color version. Happy you like this one.
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What a terrific quote! Beautiful pictures. Such a lovely post.
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Thank you very much, Mar. I’m glad you enjoyed this one.
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Here we are too in SF but I think I lack your artistic perspective! Great photos.
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Thanks, Alma and I am so thankful we are in the same city. Glad this gave you a new frame of reference for your walks.
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Hi Jane
I am visiting my mother in PA and we are snowbound so your photos ( looked at best of – stunning 2013 and 2014 as well) made me feel not so captive. Best Jennifer
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Hi Jennifer- How nice to hear from you and I’m really happy you’ve been enjoying some of my posts. Thanks so much and I will be in touch!
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Beautiful Jane. I absolutely love the last image.
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Hi Edith– Thank you! I’m sure you walked in the Presidio when you were here. Amazing place and they are in the midst of a huge renovation that will give you direct access to the water and Crissy Field. Glad you like these.
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Lovely captures, Jane! You are gifted. I loved ” eucalyptus and morning sun” and ” bougainvillea”.
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Hi Randomwordstorm- You are very kind, thank you. I see you are starting a new blog– good luck and enjoy!
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Jane, these are wonderful photos, I particularly like the first two, the leaves and those ethereal trees, now I will go explore your blog some more!
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Hi Andy, That’s very nice– thank you. So many photo opps…glad you enjoyed these.
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You are welcome Jane, look forward to seeing more!
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I saw your first photograph in the reader and intended to tell you how much I enjoyed it, then I opened your post and saw the rest. Wow! I love the feeling of the morning light working its way through the trees in the Presidio. All the others, too, of course – but right now light’s still a little in short supply here and that last photo warmed me right up!
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Hi Dave, That is so kind of you and I’m happy that the California light warmed you. Thanks so much.
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You have a wonderful gift for capturing and portraying the exquisite beauty you see in nature. Thank-you for sharing with us!! 🙂
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Hi Mary, You are very kind, thank you! Happy you enjoyed this series.
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Your photo of the eucalyptus trees is breath-taking!
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Each of these is very powerful…scrolling down I was mesmerized . So I kept scrolling up and down …taking in all the details. Great shots Jane!
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Hi Jeannie, It means a lot when images provoke you to look again and ponder. So nice to hear! Thank you very much.
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Wow the last photo is stunning 🙂
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Hi Ellen, A gorgeous morning walking in the trees. The mist helped with the effect. Thank you.
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Jane, when we lived out there and took visitors on an area tour, I would get to the Presidio and always say, “And just smell the Eucalyptus.” I did it so often, our son would sometimes beat me to it.
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Hi Sharon- That’s a great story! It’s incredible how strong it is. Glad it brought back some good memories. Thanks for letting me know.
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Beautiful Jane!
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Thanks so much, Jaap.
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Wow black and white makes this so much more interesting, great texture and lighting .
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Thank you, Mark. I’m glad you agree. Appreciate it.
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Great depth photos! Really like the trees and the bougainvillea near fence, beauty and stark metal.
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Thank you, Lola Jane. I thought they were a good contrast. Glad you like it.
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Beautiful images Jane.
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Thank you very much, Karen.
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Beautiful, Jane! The ordinary becomes exraordinary with a change of perspective! ….and a shift of the focus!
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True, Suzie. You just have to look. Thank you and glad you liked these.
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