Autumn has arrived in South Carolina when the Sweet Grass blooms.
These delicate grasses make fascinating studies and it’s a creative challenge to mine the details, colors and unusual patterns.
Sweetgrass Cascade
Sweetgrass and Dew
Sweetgrass Sparkler, Kiawah
“What the human eye observes casually and incuriously, the eye of the camera notes with relentless fidelity.”
~ Berenice Abbott
Sweetgrass, Kiawah
Delicate Dewdrops
With Fronds Like These
“All the technique in the world doesn’t compensate for the inability to notice.”
~ Elliott Erwitt
Blooming Pink
Sweetgrass Pair
Sweet Morning
Jane Lurie Photography 
Beautiful!
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Thanks so much, Cynthia. Sweetgrass is special isn’t it?
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what great detail in these brilliant shots…..the sweetgrass is truly a highlight here in SC…what a great eye….
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Beautiful sweet grasses!
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I just love them, Patti. Glad I was able to get some images…they are so delicate. Thanks so much.
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They are so thin and fragile. But so beautiful. And those water droplets that seems to broke them… You’re cool 🙂
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Thanks, Monica. You are so kind and it’s nice to be called cool every so often. 🙂 Glad you like these images.
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Reblogged this on Finding My Voice and commented:
I can’t help myself from sharing some more of Jane Luie’s beautiful photography.
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Wonderful studies Jane… and a great example of how it is possible to create many compositions from one subject!
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Thank you, Denise. So true and what a fun creative challenge to do. Glad you like them.
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Very sweet indeed!
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Thanks, Maria. Happy you like this series.
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You know I enjoy details, and you’re a master of seeing beautiful details.
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That’s very kind- thank you, Maria.
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they are simply gorgeous 🙂
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That’s much appreciated, Joshi. The small treasures of nature. Thanks very much.
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Beautiful images, every one. Nature is so interesting if we just take time to observe and enjoy……and photograph.
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So true, Karen. The marvelous details are so captivating. Thanks very much for your kind comment. Glad you enjoyed.
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How delicate and delightfully and sensitively photographed. A joy to the senses.
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It’s amazing how calming photographing close-ups can be, Paula. These were no exception and I’m happy enjoyed this study. Thank you so much.
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The pinks have arrived and they are gorgeous! Wonderful macro shots Jane ~
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So glad you like these, Mary. Thank you!
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Wonderful shots, Jane! Gorgeous colours!
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Thanks so much, Uday. They are very striking in big bunches, too.
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They look like jeweled threads. 🙂 Beautiful.
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Nature is full of wonder, isn’t it, Imelda? Happy you enjoyed. Thank you. 🙂
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Beautifully ethereal Jane – fairy grass!
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Yes, Jane! Wonderful to shoot. Glad you enjoyed- thank you!
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Pleasure! 🙂
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Great series ~ the second shot really captures my imagination. The autumn grasses are special and you have captured this so very well. A perfect series of shots to go with the quote “All the technique in the world doesn’t compensate for the inability to notice.” You notice, and it adds to your talent.
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Hi Randall, They are so beautiful from afar, but when you zero in, up close, it’s magical. Happy you agree and appreciate the quote… thank you so much.
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I can see why they call it SWEET-grass! Lovely study, Jane.
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Hi Eliza– So true! It’s a gift every year. Thank you!
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Exquisite images as always Jane! And you always find the perfect quotes to go with it!
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Hi Michael, Happy you liked this post– thanks so much.
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A great choice for the week Jane! Beautifully done.
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Thanks, Tina. Sweetgrass is special, isn’t it. This year was particularly vibrant. Glad you enjoyed them.
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The green and purple colors work well together. I like the pointillism effect by the water drops.
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Hi Allan. I love the abstract effects that happen with close-ups and the colors of sweetgrass are fabulous. Thank you!
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Somebody smarter than me will remember the author who carved in a cave wall the word “Behold!” under a geometric diagram featuring a hypotenuse. Pythagoras? Doesn’t matter. Well the word comes to mind very often in your presentations Jane. (I second loving the Twins. Nice pastels!)
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Hi Bob, You had me at Behold! and Pythagoras. Thank you for your appreciations and thoughtful responses, my friend. Much appreciated.
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You captured the many personalities of the sweetgrass in such a beautiful way! Love the sparkler and this time of year!
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Hi Allison- nice to give these beautiful plants their due- I mean dew (haha). Happy you enjoyed this study – thank you! Enjoy fabulous autumn!
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Lovely! The Sweetgrass Pair is my favorite, these colours!!
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Isn’t the color amazing? So glad you like Pait, Noortje. Thanks so much.
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Great studies of sweetgrass. The pix with dewdrops are beautiful – like tiny galaxies.
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What a great analogy, Jane, and I totally agree. Thank you -much appreciated.
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Beautiful !
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Thanks so much, Ada.
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They’re lovely studies, thank you.
Is this the grass that Native Americans use for cleansing ceremonies?
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Thanks so much, Yvonne. Yes, it was used as a sacred plant for healing, medicine and cleansing. Also, for braiding (baskets, jewelry). A versatile, beautiful plant!
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