“What we see depends mainly on what we look for.”
~ John Lubbuck
San Francisco Bay
Bridge Patterns
“You don’t make art, you find it”
~ Pablo Picasso
Golden Gate and Hoodoos
Fort Point Lighthouse
“The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera.”
~Dorothea Lange
Heavy Metal
Fort Point Shadows
“Your photography is a record of your living, for anyone who really sees.”
~Paul Strand
Golden Gate and Chain
Jane Lurie Photography 
I LOVE your shot; how on earth did you ever get that angle at the Golden Gate? Wonderful image!
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Thanks so much, Mitch. I wandered into Fort Point which is under the bridge one afternoon and the shadows that were cast by the underside of the bridge were fantastic. I am definitely going back. Glad you like this!
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Wow, gorgeous captures Jane. I found your post because one of your images was featured on the Daily Post – Photos We Love. Well deserved recognition. You have quite an artistic gift.
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Hi Mar, Thank you very much. I am excited to be featured. What a nice way to start the day. So glad you enjoyed this post. Very kind.
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Fantastic B&W series of the bridge.
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So glad you enjoyed these, David. Thank you.
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I believe this to be the most beautiful bridge in the world, and you have done it great justice with these photographs 🙂 Wonderful work Jane, bringing the angles of the bridge to life.
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I agree with you Randall, the GG wins the prize. 🙂 She is a rewarding muse to study in varying light and weather. Thanks so much for your kind comment.
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I’ve always loved the quote by Dorothea Lange, it’s so accurate. Great series, particular the last one really caught my eye.
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Me, too, Mark. And Berenice Abbott’s,”Photography helps people to see”. So true. Happy you liked my different views of the bridge. Thanks!
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I find these photos to be very calming …I just love the B&W….GREAT stuff!!!
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Glad you like the B&W, April. Shows off the shadows nicely. Thank you!
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Love the dramatic shadows.
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Thank you, Pauline. Late afternoon under the bridge. A neat discovery.
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Great quotes and photos. If I were still teaching I’d share with my students ( with your permission) .
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That’s very kind, Ruth, that would have been a pleasure. Thanks so much.
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Jane, these are great photos and you made such good use of your POV. They remind me of the feeling that I had my first week as an employee at the GGB. I was more impressed when I climbed over the rail and went underneath the bridge than when I climbed the cable to the top of the tower. It is a sensation similar to flying: What is holding this big thing up in the air?
BTW, Ft Point also looks good in your photos.
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Hi Allan, I cannot imagine the incredible viewpoints of the bridge you have seen! What an exciting story. Just the words climbing over the rail… or top of the tower…amazing. Makes me happy that you found this series interesting. Thank you so much for sharing and for your appreciation–nice that it brings back memories.
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Inspiring words from an inspiring photographer. Cheers Jane :-))
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Thanks very much, Dan. Glad you enjoyed! Have a great day.
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i love the BNW and shadow play here! Great captures!
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Thanks so much, Quirkywanderer. Appreciate your visit.
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Stunning photos of the Golden Gate Bridge, Jane. I love the last photo the best. Beautiful cloud cover yet the bridge still stands out, and I supposed the black and white composition added to this. The hoodoos look interesting. For a moment I thought they were animals or tiny people looking out into the river. Cute 🙂
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Thank you, Mabel. When I see a shot that has contrasting elements I go black and white. Glad you agree. The hoodoos to me, are zen-like creations from people that are interesting when I pass by.
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Fabulous shots of the “Bridge!”
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Thank you so much, Mary. She’s a beauty in any light, isn’t she?
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Incredibly so, the shadows are fantastic. Iconic. Your photographs give us a whole new perspective of this beautiful structure Jane! I had two great photographs that I took from the other side as the fog was rolling through and darn if I can find them now – hope one day they show up.
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I would love to see them, Mary. Each side of the bridge has a different feel. Happy these bring back some good memories.
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That first shot is just magical when the eye follows the shadow right up to the shoreline and the bridge.
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Laughing…apparently we were commenting on each other’s work at exactly the same time!
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Karma… 😊
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A good moment– thanks, Patricia.
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The sky has no limit for your elegant images!
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You are so kind, Mihran. Thank you very much!
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I love the shadows and the use of negative space in the first shot Jane!
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Hi Michael– I was so pleased when I saw that amazing shadow. Glad you enjoyed this set. Thanks very much.
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You’re welcome! I just love shadows too!
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I know– you have an amazing eye for detail. Hope all is well with you.
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Thank you Jane! Doing good, just crazy busy lol! Hope you’re doing good too.
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Busy is good! 😉
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Yes! 🙂
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Lovely images, i enjoyed them.
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Hi Ellen– Thank you very much. It’s a rare week when I’m not taking portraits of this beauty. Glad you liked this series.
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Beautiful play of light and shadow on the water, Jane! -Jesse
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Thanks so much, Jesse. That was a special moment of light.
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I think you are like a monkey climbing all around to get your amazing angles!!!
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Ha, Linda! What a funny image. I was enjoying climbing Fort Point– it’s wonderful when you reach the top right under the bridge by the lighthouse. Thank you!
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Very striking! Although the color of the bridge is iconic the black and white is a great touch
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Thanks so much, Wendy. She’s very dramatic in color but her introspective nature comes out in black and white. Glad you liked this POV.
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Wow, impressive !
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Hi Ada- Happy you enjoyed this one. Thank you!
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A beautiful record of your living Jane!
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That’s so nice-thank you, Patti.
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Beautiful assortment of views. The angles- as everyone says- are the key!
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So true, Emilio. An exciting spot under the bridge. Glad you liked this series. Thank you!
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Love the hoodoos (never knew they were called that) with the bridge. Good to see it from all your different perspectives.
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Hi Leslee- I borrowed that term from Bryce Canyon- those rocks remind me of the hoodoos there. Glad you liked this set– thanks very much!
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Impressive – excellent captured… 🙂
Wonderful to see the bridge in nem angles… 🙂
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Hi Ledrake– Thank you! A fun challenge to find a new point of view. Appreciate your visit.
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Golden Gate never ceases to charm.
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I can’t help myself, Sharon! Thanks so much.
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Jane, your angles are perfect! Are you taking these photos at the very end of Crissey Fields? Great photography!
Renée M. Black
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Hi Renee- Yes, all were taken at the base of the bridge at Fort Point. Most from inside the brick building under the bridge. What a fabulous historic spot. Nice to hear from you – thank you!
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