“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.”
~John Muir
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- Brothers, Botswana
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- Leopard Eyes, Botswana
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- Baby Giraffe, Botswana
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- Lioness, South Africa
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- Zebra, Botswana
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- Kudu, South Africa
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- Day’s End, Africa
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- Just Thinking, Australia
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- Smile! South Carolina
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- Look at Me! Kiawah Island
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- Sitting Pretty, Yellow Billed Hornbill, Botswana
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- Skimmers, South Carolina
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- Afternoon Nap, Botswana
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- Stripes, Botswana
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- Leopard and Termite Mound, Botswana
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- A Cockatoo Will Do, Sydney
“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”
~ Frank Lloyd Wright
Jane Lurie Photography 
Wonderfully beautiful ! It’s so great you could travel there and return with these beautiful pictures.
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Happy Earth day!!! Oh yesss, the animals of Botswana… 🙂 https://docugraphy.wordpress.com/africa/botswana/ Great pictures!
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Thanks, Docugraphy!
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How incredible for you to be there taking these great shots!
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Thanks, Patti. I hold all these memories very close. Glad you enjoyed them.
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Your slide show makes me realise what an incredible world we live in.
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Hi Pauline- A reminder of some of our beautiful creatures. Happy you liked these. Thank you.
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You have captured their essence! Beautiful work!
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Thank you very much, Cynthia. I know how much you appreciate the world around us!
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This is the most extraordinary collection…wow and wow some more. I hope folks are taking the time to view the slide show for the full “Wow” effect.
Happy Earth Day plus one to you, Jane.
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The larger does do them justice.. glad I wowed you, Patricia and thanks for your terrific comments. Happy shooting!
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Happy Earth Day! An African safari really is such a life altering experience.
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Yes indeed, Atreyee. I am still in awe thinking about how special it was. Thanks for appreciating these.
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Magnificent animals!
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Happy you like this series, Phil. Thanks!
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Lovely series of images Jane
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Thank you, Mark. Glad you enjoyed them.
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Great series…(Suzanne)
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Thank you, Suzanne. I couldn’t resist to celebrate the day.
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Very beautiful Jane, and so suiting for the day 🙂
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Hi Maria- Happy you enjoyed these. Thought it was a good reminder for the day. Thanks!
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Jane, loved these photos. You know how much I love God’s beautiful creatures.
Thanks. Dar
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Hi Dar- Yes, I do and I am happy that you let me know. Thanks so much.
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Beautiful, Jane! Loved the John Muir quote.
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That’s quote makes you think, doesn’t it, Sharon? Thanks so much.
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Wasss, petite colecion most beautiful photos and places…
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Thank you very much, Pepe.
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Wonderful images
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Thanks so much, Helen. Amazing creatures.
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Nice quotes (and so true!) and stunning photo’s. The ones of Africa make me a bit ‘home’ sick, for years ago I was 6 months in South Africa (and Namibie)… ooooh the wildlife there!!
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How wonderful that you were in Africa for an extended time, Noortje. I would love to go back someday. Happy you enjoyed these portraits– thank you!
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Absolut Stunning!!
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Glad you enjoyed this series, Lena. Thank you.
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amazing set
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Thanks very much, Fernan. Hope they reflect the thrill I felt when taking them.
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You have such a gifted talent Jane – your photo series is perfect for Earth Day. It’s so much bigger than any of us. Must have been a trip of a lifetime.
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That is very kind of you, Mary. Africa was a thrill and a life-changing experience to be so close to such incredible wild animals. I am happy you took a walk with me. Thank you! 😉
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Jane – this is incredible, elegant images – I felt I was walking through the journey!
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Glad you joined me, Mihran. Nature experiences are a gift. Thank you!
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Fantastic series…and what a perfect quote to open this post.
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Hi Randall, This quote does epitomize what I felt, especially, in Africa. The balance is delicate. Thanks so much for your appreciation.
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Just love this earth day display….beautiful shots of our wildlife!! Thank u for sharing!!
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Thanks, April. It was fun to gather these to celebrate. Love these animals.
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What magnificent photos… It has been a long time since ” we ” have been to Africa… Thank you for the revisit!
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Very happy you enjoyed the look back on Africa with a bit of SC sprinkled in. Creatures great and small. Thanks so much, Linda.
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Stunning images, Jane. Earth and its creatures are so amazing!
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Hi Eliza, You are kind to let me know- thank you. Revisiting the amazing moments photographing these animals was a great way for me to celebrate the day. Glad you enjoyed them!
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spectacular pictures!
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So glad you enjoyed these portraits, Renee. Thank you so much.
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Happy Earth Day!
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And to you, too, Gvonkapherr. Thanks very much for your visit.
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A pleasure.
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The photos and words tell a lovely story for the Earth to embrace! Smiles, Robin
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Thank you, Robin. So glad you enjoyed these- a gentle reminder of these beautiful creatures.
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A lovely walk down memory lane Jane! What could be better for Earth Day?! Terrific
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Hi Tina- Had to pay homage to all the beautiful creatures I’ve encountered. Good memories for sure! Glad you enjoyed them once again.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
NOW THIS….IS WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT!!!! THE SALAMANDERS’ BIG NIGHT IS COMING SOON—ARE YOU READY FOR IT???? 🙂
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Hi Jonathan- Thanks for sharing. Glad you like these!
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Wow Jane…when were you in Africa? Those are terrific images :-))
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Hi Dan, Thank you! We went on a safari in 2005…it seems like yesterday when I go through the images. A life-changing experience!
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I’ll bet it was. My girlfriend did the same thing with her friends 2 years ago and was absolutely amazed. Great pics my friend 🙂
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Thanks again, Dan.
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