What the human eye observes casually and incuriously, the eye of the camera notes with relentless fidelity.
~ Berenice Abbott
Daybreak and Tidal Pool Reflection
Shrimp Boat at Low Tide
“I am not interested in shooting new things – I am interested to see things new.”
~Ernst Haas
Beach Walk and Clouds
Tide Line Reflection
“The eye should learn to listen before it looks.”
~ Robert Frank
Morning Sky
Clouds
Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.
~Dorothea Lange
Jane Lurie Photography 
Kiawah Island seems to be almost surrealistic in your beautiful photos here. No wonder you are sad to say goodbye as you mention in another post.
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Hi Amanda, It’s a magical place… loved it for many years. Have traded barrier island life for a big city. A welcome change. Thank for your sweet comment.
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Wow Jane, these are all magnificent…I want to climb into each image and soak in that beautiful sea and sky!
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Hi Susan, Thank you! The winter skies on Kiawah and the expansiveness of the flat lowcountry are wonderful. Happy you like these.
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looks awesome with those reflections 🙂
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Hi Joshi, Those tidal pools really gave me some nice mirrored shots. Thank you. 🙂
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If you teach your eye to listen, be sure to pass that on!
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Haha, Jay. Yes, that’s a high level concept– like a mind meld. Or something like that. 🙂
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Another wonderful set of images Jane… very peaceful feeling. Beach Walk and Clouds and Morning Sky are my favorites!
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Hi Denise, That means a lot, thanks so much. I was shooting like crazy when all those elements started coming together with the light. You know the feeling. 🙂
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That last capture of the clouds above the beach is enthralling. So many different sorts adding up to a lot of texture. I had no idea that South Carolina had such expansive skies. Love it!
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Hi BT- The way the clouds were bursting up from the horizon that morning was such a thrill. This area, known as the Lowcountry, is incredible for wide open landscapes. Thank you so much!
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OMG these are just breathtaking….WOW…really couldn’t comment on just one….OUTSTANDING eye!!
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Hi April– So glad you enjoyed my early morning homage to the island. Thanks, friend!
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Such a far horizon Jane ! Skies and reflections like that are irresistible to a photographer 😉 beautiful captures of your early morning wandering along the tide line …
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Hi- Thank you, Poppytump. Those tidal pools worked their magic. Amazing effects. Your thoughts are much appreciated.
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Amazing clouds and love the b&w choices…great series Jane.
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Thanks, Andy. Those clouds…they were a treat. Glad you like the B&W versions, too.
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I love early morning…I can feel the quiet in your work…beautiful…
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Hi Hedy, It’s very rewarding that what I was feeling when shooting comes through to you as the viewer. Thank you so much.
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Lovely happy shooting to you Jane!
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So peaceful, you’ve done it again! Great post!
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HI Maria, That’s so nice, thank you. It is the epitome of peaceful this time of year. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Gorgeous shots, as always, Jane! Lovely images that make me wish I was there…instead of a very gray and foggy Michigan 🙂
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Thank you, Patti! Moderate winters in the south 🙂 Glad you enjoyed this set.
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These are lovely lovely lovely and the tidal line shot is wonderful. So balanced and yet so unexpected.
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Hi Patricia- Thank you so much. Quiet, beautiful morning to work (and no mosquitoes!). Glad you like tidal line- had to try it in monochrome and was pleased. Appreciate your thoughts.
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Beautiful photos, Jane. And, another early morning sojourn. 🙂
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Hi David– Yes! Aren’t you proud of me 🙂 Amazing, the positive outcome of jet lag! Thanks so much.
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Just love the 2nd B&W, there is a very soft silkiness to it.
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Hi Mark, The beach had that feeling with the soft tones in the reflections– very calming. Thought this one worked well in B&W– glad you like it. Thank you for your thoughts.
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Your eye is an excellent listener, beautiful shots Jane!
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Thank you, Patti– that is so kind!
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Great choices Jane – you’ve seen some beautiful moments on that beach, and shared them generously with all of us. Beautifully done.
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Thanks, Tina. And I’ve shared many with you. Glad I had some time to get out there this week.
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You have embraced every aspect of nature while on Kiawah all these years…thank you for sharing your beautiful pics …. These are spectacular..
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Linda, Your friendship and encouragement of my photography has meant so much to me all these years. Thank you so much for it all.
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Good quotes and lovely captures Jane.
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Thanks, Maverick. A fruitful sunrise stroll. Glad you enjoyed it.
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Stunning, love the open sweeping views.
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Hi Charlie- A signature feature of the lowcountry in SC. Flat and wide open. Glad you like these– thanks so much.
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Thanks for sharing, Daniel.
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Gorgeous images, Jane. 🙂 I especially like the first quote and sunrise photo.
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Thanks, Sylvia- happy they spoke to you. Much appreciated!
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Fab shots, Jane!
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Hi Uday- Thanks very much!
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Absolutely superb photoset Jane – the early light is amazing and you have captured it so very well…just wonderful 🙂
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Hi James, Thank you so much. The light cooperated well that morning. 🙂
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Beautiful beyond words! Will you be doing a sunset series before you leave 😔
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Hi Wendy– Oh, I hope so! They’ve been beautiful with all the cloud cover lately. Thanks, friend!
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Beautiful reflection Jane 🙂
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Thank you very much FifePhotos. The conditions were pretty perfect. 🙂
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It’s a great feeling when you go somewhere, and the conditions are good AND you have a camera of some sort! 🙂 So often I see great photo opportunities whilst I’m driving, and don’t have the opportunity to stop 😦
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So true! Then we just have to take an “eye photo”.
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I like that idea, an ‘eye photo’!! 🙂
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Jane. Great to see you last night. Really will miss you but so glad someone reminded me that I will see you in March. Always love, love your photography so know I will keep seeing the world through your eyes by following your posts. What a treat that is. Raw talent at work!!! Hope I may bump into you. Anne
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Great to see you, Anne. Will be very nice to keep connected through photography. I appreciate your encouragement. Thanks so much and see you in a couple of months!
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The Tide line reflections photo is a beauty, Jane. I like the way the curve of the water pulls the eye to the intersection with the straight strip of sand.
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Hi Allan, I’m so glad that one caught your eye. I thought it worked especially well in black and white. Thanks very much.
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B&W is definitely the way to go with this photo.
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Yes, I thought the graphic leading line called for it. Glad you agree.
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Lovely set of shots by the sea, Jane. Stunning cloud cover, and I’m sure you loved that 😀 The waters can look so calm while sometimes the clouds menacing, especially if they have shades of grey. Hope you enjoyed your walks by the beach 🙂
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Hi Mabel, We agree, clouds are such a gift. The varying tones were amazing as the sun rose. Thanks so much.
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Gorgeous studies of our winter clouds. Thanks.
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The best time of year for the sky, Jane. Glad you enjoyed. Thank you.
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Magnifiques photos ! ❤
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Merci, Ada!
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While you have these in your memory bank, you’ll not forget Kiawah.
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So true, Sharon. Beautiful memories. Thanks.
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All very true 🙂
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Glad you like these, Jo. It was a spectacular morning. Thank you.
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nice symmetry Jane. Regards
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Thanks, Pepe. Amazing reflections that day.
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Thanks for sharing, Chris. 🙂
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Beautiful 😄 I love that first one and the forth – Tide Line Reflection.
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Thanks so much, Alastair. Amazing cloud break in the first and I thought that Tide Line worked well in monochrome. Glad you enjoyed!
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Thanks Jane. Marvellous sense of space and the seemingly endless grandeur os sea, sky and shore. Regards Thom.
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Hi Thom- The Lowcountry of SC has a wonderful feeling of openness. Happy you like this set. Thank you.
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