The crux of a successful image is visualizing the composition. I often compose my subject off-center to create interest, however, certain scenes are perfectly balanced and call for a symmetrical alignment.
Maroon Bells, Aspen, CA
Botswana Sunset
“A good photograph is knowing where to stand”
~ Ansel Adams
Piers, Bodega Bay, CA
Prep, San Francisco
Tidal Flats, Bodega Bay, CA
“Symmetry is what we see at a glance”
~ Blaise Pascal
Silos, Clovis, New Mexico
Morning Reflection, New Zealand
Daybreak, Kiawah Island, SC
“One doesn’t stop seeing. One doesn’t stop framing. It doesn’t turn off and on. It’s on all the time.”
~Annie Leibovitz
Jane Lurie Photography 
SUPER! Gruß Alois
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This is a very nice serie of beautiful landscapes.
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Thank you very much, Ronald.
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What can I say? I agree with all the comments above. WoW!! My favourite? Botswana sunset… just because I’ve seen African sunsets in all their glory… 😉
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Thanks so much, AJ! Much appreciated. Africa is wonderful, isn’t it?
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Absolutely stunning Jane!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed this series, Cynthia. Thank you!
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Beautiful images with thoughts about symmetry that I agree with 100%!
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Hi Denise- Glad it rang true for you and you enjoyed the images. Thanks so much.
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Wow Jane, these are just some stunning pieces of art. The Botswana Sunset photo is taken at such a perfect time of day and perspective ~ with my favorite lighting and use of reflections.
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HI Randall, Don’t know how I missed your kind comment. I’m happy you like this series and coming from your well-traveled eye, much appreciated. Botswana was a spectacular place. Thanks so much.
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Where would we be in the world without the wonderful Blaise Pascal, and William Blake?
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Visionaries in their time, Patti. Thanks for your visit.
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WOW!!! These r absolutely incredible captures…..the ‘maroon bells’ blows my mind!!!
True pieces of art…every one of them!!!
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Very happy you like these, April. Some of my favorites. Thank you so much.
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Marvelous set, the prep shot is great! I love the wide angle view and the contrast is excellent.
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Hi Mark, I’m really glad that one caught your eye. A favorite and works well in monochrome with all the stainless steel . Thank you very much.
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Sometimes it is hard to new photographers, or even yourself away from those “rules” we learn. Your beautiful set of images show the reason why we need to let the scene and our vision dictate how we compose a photograph. Not the rule book.
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So true, Rich. Thanks for appreciating this set and it’s very nice you’ve stopped by. Glad you enjoyed.
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visual poetry Jane.
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Very nice of you to say, Pauline. Thanks so much.
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Beautiful set Jane – one of my favs. Reflections are wonderful.
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Hi T- Thanks so much. I enjoyed putting this series together. Hope you are doing well.
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Nice stuff. Like the B&W and the prep cooks; that’s quite the kitchen.
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Hi Bunty- Thank you! That’s a favorite spot for lunch in the Mission. Glad you enjoyed these.
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All gorgeous, Jane. 🙂 Love the quotes as well, especially the one about not turning it on and off. It’s definitely on for me as well, although not rendered as professionally as yours.
janet
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Thanks so much, Janet. You are very kind and I’m happy you enjoyed this one.
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Hola Jane, la foto de Ia isla Kiawah es una preciosidad.
Saludos
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Hola, Pepe- Muchas gracias. Mi casa durante quince años.
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Stunning reflections – breathtakingly beautiful. The NZ shot is Lake Matheson?
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Yes, Leya, Lake Matheson. What a fabulous spot, isn’t it? Glad you enjoyed these–thank you.
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Great reflections, light and composition in these…..as you say, sometimes you just have to go symmetrical.
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So true, Mark. Happy that you liked this series. Thank you. Hope all is well.
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A really good set, Jane.
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Thanks, Allan. I’m happy you like this one.
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Your photographs always take my breath away Jane, today they were simply stunning.
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That makes my day, Mary, coming from your artistic eye. Thank you very much.
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Hi Jane great series my favs is Nr.3,4,6,8.
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Hi Robert- So glad you enjoyed them– thank you very much.
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Lovely photography, looks beautiful on my iMac and id imagine even better in print 🙂
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Hi Peter– Thanks! That’s great to hear. You’re very kind and I do appreciate it.
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Hey Jane, these are some amazing images!! I really like the versatility of your work.
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Thanks very much, Sean. Much appreciated.
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What wonderful shots, showing your versatility as a photographer to the full. I like symmetry, as I like order in all things!!!
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Hi Paula, Thank you! I try to shoot lots of genres and it’s a fun challenge to arrange them thematically. So glad you liked this series.
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Beautiful images, great symmetries. And I like the quotes
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Thanks so much, Ms. D. Glad you enjoyed the quotes, too. Ansel is a hero…
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Beautiful, beautiful symetries. My favorite would be the last one, absolutely love the golden hues. Well captured 🌞
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Very kind, Mabel. That sunrise was a magical morning. Thanks so much for your appreciation of this series.
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Excellent shots, Jane. My favourite is the second one from top and the quote that goes so well with it. You knew exactly where to stand to get that composition! Beautiful work 🙂
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That’s so nice, Uday, thanks very much. That was a memorable boat ride and a favorite image. Glad you like them!
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Jane, you do know where to stand and when to snap.
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That’s so nice, Sharon, thank you. It’s even more fun when you’re standing there with me!
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Great set of images Jane!
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Hi Michael– Thank you– some favorites. Glad you like them.
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Stunning… as always!
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Thanks, Noortje! Much appreciated.
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So lovely photos!
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Thank you, Lena. Happy you enjoyed this series.
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I love Maroon Bells! Marvellous. And the Bodega Bay Piers appeal, but I .would have cropped the top off, to keep only the verticals…..
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Hi Sue, So glad you enjoyed this set. Thanks! And, I appreciate your thoughts on Piers. Will give it a look.
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Thanks Jane…I worried about posting that comment after I pressed send….
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I am so glad you gave your honest reaction. It is very helpful! Much appreciated, Sue.
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You’re a true artist Jane!
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You are very kind, Maria. Coming from you, means a lot. Thank you!
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