“They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for.”
~Tom Bodett
Three Bells and Me, Chiang Mai
Leaves and Rain, Washington
Young Monks, Chiang Mai
“I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.”
~ Lao Tzu
Women, Halong Bay
Silos, Clovis, New Mexico
“There are three classes of people: those who see, those who see when they are shown and those who do not see.”
~ Leonardo da Vinci
Lanterns, San Francisco
Beach Blooms, Kiawah Island
Wat Detail, Siem Reap
“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.”
~ Confucius
Jane Lurie Photography 
Beautiful set Jane , love the bells, brollies and silos and especially the three ladies at the window – really splendid!
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Hi Jane– I’m so glad you enjoyed this one. I do love groupings of threes. Thank you very much!
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Always a pleasure Jane !
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Beautiful set, Jane.
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Thanks, Allan. That was a fun theme for me since I love things in threes.
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A delightful series of photos. I love the variety of both subject, approach and processing. A beautiful portfolio, Jane.
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That means a lot, Otto. Thank you very much.
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these are ALL great. But I think I like the first one best, the three bells and the kid, I’d even like it without the kid…maybe I have a “thing” for bells. I’ve been to Thailand a few times, always wanted to go to Chang Mai, never have quite made it there….so thanks for some insight
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Hi badfish- I love bells, too. I wish I had taken more shots with and without kiddies. Chiang Mai is a magical place for photography. Thanks for your appreciation.
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You cover the concept of trio so well ~ the Lao-zi quote is a perfect guide as the holiday season is upon us. Great series of photos, but the young boy along with the historical 3 bells at the buddhist temple is a great way to start this post. Cheers to a great week Jane.
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Happy you like this one, Randall. I sure love things in threes and I agree, the Lao Tzu rings so true. Thank you for your kind comment and I wish you a wonderful week.
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Beautiful photos and great idea – about 3! I like it :)! Bye. K
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Thank you very Kamila– have to give WP the credit for the theme but it’s a favorite for me as I love to shoot in threes. Glad you enjoyed!
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Enchanting photos and wonderful quotes, Jane. I particularly love the first image.
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That little boy was so adorable and curious about the bells. Glad you like this series, Sylvia. Thank you very much.
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Put together with such effortless style Jane and so much wonderful food for thought.
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You are so nice to let me know, Patti. Thanks and much appreciated coming from your eye.
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Ah, the magic of three! Here’s another one to add to yours, “Three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.” -Buddha
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Hi BT- Funny, I had that one in the line-up from another time…love it! Thanks so much.
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right oN! 😎
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Hi Mike- Glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks!
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Ha, what a fun series…I think a lot of work went on to put these together. well done.
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Thank you, John. Indeed, and I do enjoy reworking images and thinking through a theme. Glad you like this one. Much appreciated.
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Hi Jane, your photos are gorgeous, you cover eveything with them, all angles.
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Thanks, Elizabeth. Sometimes I get down but I can’t get back up! 😉
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Das sind schöne Fotos. L.G. Wolfgang
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Danke schön, Wolfgang.
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So many beautiful trios in here! I particularly loved the young monks in Chiang Mai.
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A highlight of SE Asia was photographing the monks…respectfully as possible. This one was a quick moment that I really loved. Thanks, Lexi.
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What a gorgeous collection of photos, Jane. Thank you so much for sharing them and the quotes 🙂
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Thanks for your visit and kind comment R2T. Happy you enjoyed this one.
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Love how you’ve carefully composed each of these images. A lovely post, Jane.
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Hi Uday- I love things in threes…works for my eye. Glad you like them– thanks so much.
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Wonderful pictures. I love the one of the 3 women in the window.
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Hi Sonya, We were about to get on a boat on Halong Bay and they were just hanging out. I loved that moment. Thanks so much.
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Love all your pictures especially the Three Monks and Three Bells!
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Thank you very much, Sujatha. Threes are enticing, aren’t they?
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Yeah, you are right 🙂
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What a beautiful set of threes… I especially like the three young monks and the women in the window. And I always love your quotes! Have a nice day Jane (well… it’s morning here 😉 )
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Thank you so much, Noortje. Those were memorable moments on my trip to SE Asia. Have a good night! 😀
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The monks stood out for me as well but all of them are perfect. Well done.
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I enjoy shooting in threes so this theme came pretty naturally for me Maverick. Happy you like them- thank you.
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Nicely done photos and quotes. The first one reminds me of Quasimodo. I hope the little guy in the picture doesn’t mind.
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Ha- funny Steve! Happy you enjoyed this set. Thanks so much.
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Reblogged this on Surprising lives and commented:
I always make sure that I do my Photo challenge posts before I go and see Jane Lurie’s posts because I know she will manage to just blow me away. That’s what she does every single post she does!
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Amanda, You are inspiring, as well, and your support is much appreciated. Thank you!
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It’s like taking a wonderful trip that just immerses you in another place. I can’t explain it any other way. 🙂
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Beautiful photos and love the opening quote.
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Thank you, Ruth–that quote spoke to me, too. Glad you enjoyed.
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A wonderful gallery of threes Jane. The young monks is a beautiful photo. Best wishes 🙂
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Hi Andrew- Thank you so much. I’m so glad you like the young monks image- a great memory for me. Much appreciated.
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My pleasure
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All beautiful choices Jane, many bringing some wonderful memories. So of course I’m partial to the monks and the ladies :-). Excellent choices for the week’s challenge.
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Hi Tina, Thank you and of course I thought of you and our travels together. Reworked all of them in LR and enjoying Topaz Textures as well. Glad you enjoyed them.
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Fantastic post. The photography is phenomenal and the quotes, truly uplifting. Thank you for sharing!
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Hi PP- Thanks so much! I am very happy you enjoyed this one.
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Nice series Jane…like the beach blooms in b/w and great shot of the women in the window.
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Thanks so much, Andy. Two of my favorites. Glad you enjoyed them.
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Oo Jane, this is so beautiful! Extraordinary beautiful!
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Hi Maria, Thank you so much! I’m happy you like this one…much appreciated.
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The quotes, and the photos speak volumes.
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That’s very nice to hear, Maria. Amazing how involved I get. Love it. As I know you do, too.
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🙂
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Wonderful series and such perfect quotes; I always enjoy your creativity!
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Hi Cynthia– You’re so kind. Thank you!
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This is my favourite entry so far this week. It’s a great compilation of pictures. The rain on leaves shot is hauntingly beautiful (I love the contrast of the big alchemilla mollis leaves against a tapestry of geranium leaves).
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Hi Susan, It’s so nice to have a master gardener come by for a visit! So glad you like that image- a favorite from a beautiful garden at a B&B we stayed at in Washington state. Thank you for your kind comment.
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Very lovely Jane. I wonder if the Vietnam/Cambodia pictures are recent ones or from another trip? Love, Jennifer
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Hi Jennifer, Thank you! Our trip to SE Asia was a number of years ago. Oh, how I would love to go back. Great to hear from you and hope to see you soon.
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gorgeous and loved your idea for the series 🙂
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Thanks so much, Joshi. Happy you liked this theme. Had a little help from WP 🙂
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Awesome!
Xoxo Helen
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Glad you like this series, Sis. Thanks so much! 💕
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Outstanding shots of ‘3’……especially loving the ‘young monks’ & ‘beach blooms’…
you have a great eye for special details….
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Hi April- Two of my favorites. So glad you like this theme. Thanks very much!
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Wonderful collection!
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Thanks so much, Herbert. Much appreciated!
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Brilliant trios of shots, Jane. Such variety, too, all around the world. I really like the three women in Halong Bay. That was well framed and they look like they are wondering why you are taking their photo 😀 I am sure they didn’t mind anyway. Hope you’re well and have a good weekend 🙂
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Hi Mabel, What a gift to find them relaxing and leaning out the window. They tolerated me…
Happy you enjoyed my take on the theme. Thanks so much and hope you have a great weekend, too. 🙂
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I’ve heard in the food biz they serve pieces in threes and fives and leave you wanting more. More please!
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Hi Bob- No wonder I eat a lot– I love things in threes! Glad you do, too. Thanks, friend.
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Yes, yes, yes! Thom
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😀Thanks, Thanks, Thanks!
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What a great photo essay! Love it!
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Hi Shereen- Thanks for stopping by and I’m happy you enjoyed it!
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Excellent!
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Thank you very much, Fabio.
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Lovely captures, especially love the one of the monks!
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Hello Inger- Photographing the monks in Thailand was memorable. Most were quite friendly and shy. Happy you enjoyed. Thanks very much.
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What a lovely post–both words and pictures. Well-executed and well-thought-out.
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Hi Judy- Your kind words are much appreciated. Thank you and I’m glad you stopped by.
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What a wonderful theme, Jane and a nice way to mix things up. The colors and textures in the last shot beg the viewer to reach in and touch .
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Hi Patricia- It was amazing to me at the Wats in Siem Reap that these historic artifacts were laying right there within reach. I really wanted to touch them… but didn’t, promise. The light and textures, as you can imagine, were astounding. Glad you enjoyed this theme- thank you!
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The silos are fantastic, but the rain on the leaves blows me away. Good job, Jane.
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Hi Allan, The silos are along a fascinating agricultural/industrial corridor in NM. I got some great shots there. And the leaves..I was captivated by them in a garden on the Olympic Peninsula after a rain. Could have stayed there all day. Glad you like them- thanks so much!
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Great variety in this sequence. All are very effective compositions.
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I’m happy you enjoyed this one, elmediat. Thanks very much.
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Love the theme and the variety of photos you selected – very moving, my friend 💕
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That’s so nice to hear, Wendy. Thank you. 💕
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