Exploring California.
The San Francisco Botanical Garden, Samuel Taylor State Park, Napa and Sonoma.
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“Art is a harmony parallel with nature.”
~ Paul Cezanne
Maple Leaf
Needles and Sun
“Out of clutter, find simplicity.”
~ Albert Einstein
Succulent and Dew
Pink Petals
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”
~ Mahatma Gandhi
Purity
Daisies at Rest
Plum Tree and Mustard
“Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy”
~ Isaac Newton
Redwood Bark
Tulip Tree Bloom
Wave Break
Jane Lurie Photography 
So many beautiful photos, Jane!
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Beautiful pictures. A lovely tribute to mother nature, Jane.
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Thank you, Uday. She never disappoints. Happy you enjoyed this series.
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Reblogged this on Surprising lives and commented:
More from the ever talented Jane Lurie
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I’m so glad I dropped by for a closer look again. Of course I’m not disappointed, I could just gaze at your photos for hours. lol
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I especially enjoy the needles. Excellent perspective.
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Hi Awa, I was quite pleased to notice the backlighting on these trees. Happy you like it, thank you.
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Wow, so nicely done. I’m especially fascinated with the light in green needles shot.
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Thanks, Jane. I was so pleased to find that sunlight on the needles. Glad you like them!
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gorgeous and i liked the use of back lighting in couple of pictures 🙂
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Hi Joshi, I’m really drawn to backlighting as I’m sure you are, too. Glad you like these–thanks so much.
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All in perfect harmony, well chosen for this theme Jane.
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Thank you very much, Pauline. I enjoyed shooting these.
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Marvellous set
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Thanks, Rajiv. Happy you like this series. Much appreciated.
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A beautiful series highlighted by the perfect selection of quotes, Jane. I love any view of the west coast that I can get!!
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I’m glad I could bring a bit of the west to Atlanta, Elisa. Happy you enjoyed this series and the quotes that inspire me at the moment. Thank you!
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Felicidades Jane, son unas imágenes preciosas!
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Muchas gracias, Jacinto!
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Felicidades, son unas imagenes preciosas.
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I love your macro shots! Beautiful details 🙂
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Thanks so much, Maria. Easy to get lost in shooting them. 🙂
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I bet!
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Beautiful images Jane, have a wonderful week.
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Thanks so much, Karen. Wishing you a great week, too.
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Splendid
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Thank you, Summer. I’m happy you like these nature moments.
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You are most welcome! I always do ☺
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Wonderful set Jane, loved them all.
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Thanks very much, Tina. It’s been a great few months of shooting.
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Outstanding shots…so heartwarming…a true sign of spring!!! 😘
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Thanks, April. There is a hint of spring out there… flowers are blooming and everything is green here with the rain.
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Your Needles and Sun photo is outstanding this week, Jane. The edge lighting is beautiful.
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Thanks so much, Allan. I love searching for backlighting and these were calling to me. Very happy you like this one.
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Succulent & Dew macro is balanced and captivating to my eye.
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Hi Blue Spade, I’m glad that caught your eye–one of my quieter shots. I found this in Napa one morning and just loved the details and colors. Thank you so much.
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Great series of lovely photographs of harmony in natural form.
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Hi Lim Soo, Thank you very much. I’m happy you like this series of nature’s gifts.
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Beautiful shots all round, Jane. Agree with the Gandhi quote. When we are happy and positive, there is much more hope. Love the maple leaf shot, brilliant colors.
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Thanks very much, Mabel. I do love to shoot nature’s details. Hope all is well in Melbourne.
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Lovely…. Needles and sun particularly!
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Thanks so much, Linda – seems to be a clear favorite. I sure enjoyed shooting it. Appreciate it, friend.
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All beautiful but the light on the pine needles definitely sings to me 😀
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Thanks, Sarah. That one is right up your alley. So glad you like it.
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It really is 😀 Natural light is a wonderful thing!!
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Less is More….
Needles & Sun…so pretty.
Wave action, Bam! Fun!
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Hi Diane, My mantra…less is more… Happy you liked the variety in this set. Thanks so much!
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You captured some of nature’s great abundance of beauty here, Jane. Isn’t She amazing? 🙂
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Hi Eliza, She’s a constant delight and amazement. Thank you very much.
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Love the Gandhi quote and the Needles and Sun the most.
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Thanks, Sharon. I’m always drawn to backlit and the needles were hanging there in the sun in a quiet grove in the botanical garden. Happy you like this one.
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Jane, I love botanical gardens, so thanks for taking me through a bit of a new one with your lovely photos and quotes.
janet
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Hi Janet- This garden in SF is special- so glad you liked these nature moments and quotes. Thank you, it’s much appreciated, as always.
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Love these shots and the words that so perfectly describe nature and that feeling of peace and harmony that it brings to you. Namaste ~~~
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Hi Ginny- Thanks so much–happy you like this collection. It was a great photo walk with you in the botanical garden with a sense of friendship and calm. Namaste~~~
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Fantastic serie of pictures Jane. I adore the pine needles.
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Hi Lena, I am always thrilled when there’s a scene that’s backlit. The needles were vibrant. Thank you very much.
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Suckered us in with the static shots and then WHAM! Wave Break. Almost knocked me out of my chair.
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Bob, So great that you had that reaction– exactly what I was thinking! Great minds think alike. 😀 Thanks so much for the smile and the appreciation!
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So beautiful!!
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Hi Laura, Happy you like these. So much beauty nearby, isn’t there? Thanks very much!
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We are so lucky! I’d like to plan a trip to the botannical garden…maybe after all this wet weather!
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These are all beautiful!
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Thanks so much, Mary Lynn. Good to hear from you.
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I love your photography, you have captured the simplicity and wonderful harmony of nature
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Hi Maggie, Thank you so much. I love wandering and finding these moments of natural beauty. Appreciate your visit.
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Like them all lots, favourite being , the daisies for me..
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Hi Paula, I credit my husband for spotting the closed flowers…early morning waiting to wake up. Thanks so much and I’m happy you like this series.
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