“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.”
~ W.B. Yeats
Columns, Reina Sofia, Madrid
Palace Gate, Madrid
Reflections, Guggenheim, Bilbao
“The question is not what you look at but what you see.”
~Henry David Thoreau
Shadows, San Sebastian
Aqueduct Shadows, Segovia, Spain
“The art of photography is all about directing the attention of the viewer.”
~Steven Pinker
Gaudi Columns, Park Güell, Barcelona
Iron Shadows, Madrid
Palace of Madrid
Jane Lurie Photography 
Beautiful lines collection !
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Thanks vey much, Victor.
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great shots! I love the shadows, patterns and all in b/w.
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Thanks so much, Ms. D. They call out for monochrome, don’t they? Glad you enjoyed.
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Oh yes! 🙂
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great use of lines and nice patterns 🙂
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Hi Joshi- I love working at finding them. Happy you like these, thank you.
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Such dynamic shadows Jane!
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They are fun to seek out, Patti. Happy you enjoyed them- thank you!
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Well done.
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Thanks so much, Rabirius.
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Nice relaxing compositions Jane.
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Thank you very much, Mark. It feels quieter when I am shooting these kinds of scenes.
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First you see, then you document with your camera. Finally you show your images to others to remind them of what they probably missed themselves. Does that make sense?? You have captured beautiful patterns of light and shadow that many people would not ‘see’.
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Absolutely, Karen. I think we agree, that’s the magic of making photographs. Happy you like these- I loved creating them. Thanks so much.
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ah! beautiful! great! light and shadow! perfect! these kind of observations and pictures are my favourites! greetings from berlin, daniel
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I’m so glad– thanks very much, Daniel. Greetings from San Francisco. J
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Beautiful images, Jane. I have to start looking at shadows more closely, it seems!
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Hi Emilio– Happy you like this series- thank you. I enjoy the creative challenge. Your well-trained eye is doing just fine!
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Love that quote… ” it’s not what you look at, it is what you see.” I love the way I get to see things through your lens. Lovely …
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Happy that quote spoke to you, Linda.Glad you enjoyed this bit of photographic contemplation. Thank you.
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Lovely creations 🙂
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Hi Ellen- Thank you. Happy you enjoyed these. (sorry, I somehow missed your comment) Appreciate your visits.
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Hi Jane , eye for those shadows ” hidden from view of all ” Greetings
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Thanks, Pepe. It is a good challenge to find them. Glad you enjoyed.
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A beautiful set of shots, you really do have a good eye! The one of Segovia certainly brought back some memories, as I spent 6 months in a nearby village and absolutely loved it.
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Thank you, Kathy. Spain is wonderful – you are lucky to have lived there.
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You have such a good eye for pattern and detail Jane. I enjoyed these lovely images
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That’s so kind, thank you, Pauline.
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Fabulous shots….takes me back to my trip to Spain years ago….great memories!!
You have a great eye !! 😘
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Glad I brought you back to happy memories, April. Thanks!
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Beautiful shadows
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Thanks very much, M. I do love finding shadows and patterns.
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Very nicely captured. I also have a fondness for shadows…(Suzanne)
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Hi Suzanne- Shadow play is a great creative challenge. Thanks so much.
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Masterful use of light and shadow today. Ω
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Hi Allan- It’s those moments when you find the light that are the most rewarding. Thank you.
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Jane, these are all fantastic.
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Thanks so much, Capey. Glad they spoke to you.
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What a lovely series, very contemplative.
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Hi Jane- And that is how I feel when I am capturing them. Happy you enjoyed them. Thank you.
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Amazing — love the rich textures.
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So nice that you were with me for many, Wendy. Thank you.
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So nice photos of lines. 1,5 and number 7 is my favourites. There is something pieceful for the eyes to look at lines that makes you calm I think.
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Hello Lena, I agree- there is certainly a quietness I feel when I am shooting scenes like this and focusing on specific details. Thanks so much.
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A lovely series! Substance and shadow. Regards Thom
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Very kind, Thom. Thank you.
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Beautiful photography. Love the lines and shadows.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
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I love to look for shadows, Francine. Glad you liked these, thank you.
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Wonderful Janie!!
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Hi Maria– These were loads of fun to shoot. Happy you like them, thank you!
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Beautiful pictures and quotes that match!
Herman 😉
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Glad you enjoyed these, Herman. Thanks!
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