“Water is the driving force of all nature.”
~ Leonardo da Vinci
Hug the Sea
Solitary Swimmer
We forget that the water cycle and the life cycle are one.”
~ Jacques Cousteau
Family Swim
Wave
“When the well is dry, we learn the worth of water.”
~ Benjamin Franklin
Morning Swim
Icebergs Swim Club
These images were made on the magnificent coast of Australia.
Jane Lurie Photography 
I really like your style. 🙂
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Thank you, Pollux, for your visits and your kind thoughts. 🙂
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I can just hear the ocean waves as I look at these.
Okay okay I am at Exit 0 with my windows open … But I would still hear them were I not 😉
Love the Hug. Tis how we all feel & you captured it!
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Hi Diane, You make me smile. There is something about the call of the ocean, isn’t there? Happy you liked this love letter to mother earth. 🙂 Thanks so much.
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Gorgeous shots, Jane, of everyone enjoying the water. I especially love the family swim. When were you in Oz?
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Thank you, Patti. We lived in Sydney for three months a couple of years ago. During that time we drove the entire southern coast from Brisbane to Adelaide in two separate trips.
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Heavenly!
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Benjamin Franklin’s quote is certainly appropriate for many places these days. Will be looking to “hug the sea” when next I am near it!
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Thanks very much, BT. Send a little hello from me next time you hug the sea!
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So beautyful photos. I love them all. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Rozie. 😊
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You´re welcome! 🙂
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that is wonderful 🙂
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Thanks, Joshi. This little guy made my day.
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“Hug the Sea” is just wonderful….such an amazing photo. Have a great night!
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Thank you, Mark. Much appreciated and I hope you are doing well.
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Hi Jane. I’m doing well, thanks for asking. Just been so busy that my blog time has been almost non existent but managed to finally post again earlier today. Have a great day
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All wonderful, but the little lad with his arms flung wide is beyond words. (I am making enthusiastic clapping sounds here. 🙂 )
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And I hear you, Patricia. Thank you! He was a joy to watch and photograph. Great moment.
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I love all of these beautiful engaging elegant images although the moment of embracing the sea is pure joy ! Thank you.
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Thank you, Lita. It makes me happy that you enjoyed these. That was a great memory in Australia.
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Well, these are just lovely aren’t they? Love the one with the kid hugging the sea, but they are all simply very…coool…YAY, Earth!
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What an absolute stunner to start this brilliant series with Jane, fantastic! Love the new look page as well, puts us right in the frame on the sand with the water . . .!
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Thanks very much, Patti. That little boy was so thrilled to be on the beach. The red hat was a gift to me. 🙂 I’m glad I switched my theme– displays the images nicely. Appreciate that your keen eye noticed.
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Australia has some of the most beautiful coastlines. Great series, Jane. There is something so soothing being near the sea.
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That’s for sure, Eliza. Astounding beaches and rocky coasts. I’m glad these images called to you– thanks so much.
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Each visual captures the theme beautifully. Love the last shot! The waves look stunning! And reminds us of who’s in control really. 🙂
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Thanks very much, Cheryl and Basil. Made me miss my time living in Australia. Maybe I’ll go back someday. Agree, we should respect the power of water in many ways!
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I love all these glorious images of a very special country Jane. You need to come back.
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Oh, Pauline, I would love to! Going through them for this post brought back many great memories and made me miss Australia. Happy you like them– thank you very much.
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Photos are so good to look back on.
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That’s why we do it, isn’t it, Pauline? It’s my “diary”, as I’m sure it’s yours.
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Yes it is good to look back on, it jogs the memory
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Hi Jane ! … Fantastic photos in your blogpost … I just love your first ” hug the sea ” … // Maria 🙂
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Hello Maria, Thank you! Brought back many great memories of Australia, especially that little boy running to the sea. Appreciate your visit. 😀
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Bonitas fotos, me quedo con la primera. Saludos
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Muchas Gracias, Pepe! Es mi favorita. 😀
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Love all of the photos! 👌
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Hi Meazzam, I’m so glad- thank you very much!
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Love, love, love…
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Wow…fantastic images Jane.
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Hi Edith- Thank you! I was captivated by the coast when we lived in Australia. Happy you liked these.
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Beautiful pics and tribute.. Linda
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Thank you, my friend. Always great to hear from you, Linda. Hope all is well.
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water is amazing and you highlighted that here
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Hi Yvette, One of our most squandered commodities. I love the dynamic power and beauty of water. Thanks so much for appreciating.
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Awesome photographs.
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Hi Don, Glad you enjoyed these favorites from Australia. Thank you!
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Beautiful shots, and a lovely take on the theme 🙂
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Much appreciated, Su Leslie. Thank you. 🙂
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Beautiful Tribute to Mother Earth.
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Thank you, Larry, my friend.
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Just beautiful ‘mother earth’ shots!!! loving the sky in the solitary swimmer….happy mom day to u.😜
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Hi April, The water calls to me… it is such a big part of the Aussie lifestyle and I loved shooting along the coast. Thanks for your sweet comments and Mother’s Day wishes. 💕
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Gorgeous post, especially the iceberg swim club.
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Thanks, LW- Icebergs is such a famous spot and it’s amazing when the waves crash near the pool. Glad you enjoyed this water theme and tribute.
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Stunning Idea and series of photos.
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Hi Paula, Love to pay tribute to the Mother of all Mothers…and water makes up a large part of her. 🙂 We need to take care of it, right? Thank you, as always, for your lovely comments.
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beautiful!
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Thanks very much, Ann. Happy you stopped by and enjoyed the images.
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What an awesome photo. I love the ocean.
Tim
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Thanks, Tim. Me, too, and living in Australia for a few months showed me how much the Aussies love their coast. Happy you enjoyed this one.
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Excellent post!
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Thanks very much, Belinda. Water is a precious commodity. Glad you liked these.
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Beautiful!!
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Thank you very much, John. Much appreciated.
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Beautiful photos, Jane. That is quite a wave in the 4th photo.
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Hi Allan, Thanks! I was astounded that the people were so close to the crashing waves. Had to document. 🙂
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Yikes! No sneaker waves down under?
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I’m sure there are, Allan, but they didn’t seem to be concerned!
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I especially like Hug the Sea.
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Thank you, Sharon. Brings back very happy memories from when we lived in Australia. Happy Mother’s Day!
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Very clever tying earth day to mothers day Jane! Love the little boy 🙂
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Thanks, Tina. Hug the Sea is a very special memory from our time in Australia. Glad you like it.
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