Architecture is a visual art, and the buildings speak for themselves.
~Julia Morgan
Old and New York
Art for Art
Reflections, San Francisco
Stockholm Syndrome
“Less is more only when more is too much.”
~Frank Lloyd Wright
City Patterns
Oslo Opera House
Elements, High Line
Hilly Living
“We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.”
~ Winston Churchill
Triangles
Salesforce Looming
Helsinki Style
Sunset Windows
Jane Lurie Photography 
Thank you for sharing. Glad you enjoyed!
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Oh, yes, most excellent. I’ll reblog this quote one of these days and link to here. Very much in agreement: “Less is more only when more is too much.” ~Frank Lloyd Wright
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! Hi, I’m proud of(p) you like the contrasts of the dissimilar edifice styles– such(a) fun to find out.
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Thanks so much, Arsenio. Appreciate your thoughts and visit.
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I’ve got to get back to NYC!
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Hi Allan, Me, too! 🙂 Glad these inspired you–thanks.
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These pictures are all wonderful. The Oslo Opera house and the trigangles are my favorites.
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Thank you, Peter. I love the challenge of architectural shots…glad you enjoyed these.
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Nice how you show us the transition from ‘old en new’ New York! Also nice all this patterns, but the last one ‘Sunset Windows’ is the most beautiful! I love those colors!
Best regards, Heidi
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Hi Heidi, I’m pleased you like the contrasts of the different building styles– such fun to find. The light that night for Sunset Windows was amazing– so glad you like it. Thanks for your kind thoughts.
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I’m late getting here, sorry! Architecture makes a great subject, doesn’t it? I haven’t been to all these places, but I’ve photographed from the High Line many times, and love it. I like the variety here, of types and locations, particularly “Hilly Living” (SF?) and “Helsinki Style.” The compositions bring out the subjects so nicely in those two. Hope you’re having a good summer!
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Hi Lynn, No apologies! Life comes first! 🙂 I agree, the challenge of photographing buildings and cities is such fun. I’m happy you like these–thanks so much. Will be heading over to see what you’ve been shooting– life is definitely keeping me from my blog visits! I hope you are enjoying your travels this summer.
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There’s a strange kind of beauty in towering buildings — especially when you change the angle of the lens. Your shots are fantastic! I particularly loved the last shot with the pink hues of the sky. It adds a very different effect to the setting. 🙂
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Hi Cheryl, I’m pleased you enjoyed these, thank you. You sure have seen many cities and so your reaction means a lot. I must pop over and see what you’ve been up to. I appreciate your visit here! 🙂
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Great selection of high quality images Jane! I like them all but I would select Stockholm Syndrome as my favourite and Hilly Living b/c of the Church amidst the newer structures.
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Thank you, Michael. Glad you like those in particular. Both, for me, tell the story of their city.
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I really enjoy the great variety of buildings from different countries. Thank you for a beautiful post!
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Thanks, Maria. It’s such fun to study different styles of architecture, isn’t it? Pleased you enjoyed this series.
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Yes, it is!! I hope you’re enjoying your weekend 🙂
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A gorgeous series of photos, Jane. I love how you are able to capture the feeling of the city.
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Thanks, Otto. That means a lot, much appreciated. Hope all is well in your part of the world.
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All well indeed. Thank you. Hope likewise.
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Wow Jane, super impressed – on so many levels!
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Hi Patti, Thanks! Coming from my city shooter, that means a lot.
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Another wonderful collection Jane! You are a very prolific photographer … do you sleep? ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ is my favorite.
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Hi Denise, Ha! Thank you! Funny, sometimes I feel like I need to shoot more! 🙂 (I sleep well, thanks!)
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I had trouble deciding on a favorite until I saw Sunset Windows. The colors are stunning and the effect on the buildings is serene.
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Thank you, Anonymous. I loved the light and colors that night. Glad you agree!
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Like your B&W roofscape with all of the water towers. In the bygone days, nearly each building had their own tower to supply water. They hadn’t quite figured out how to supply water above the first and second floors. I’m glad those towers have remained and not torn down.
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Hi David, I couldn’t agree more- the water towers are my most favorite elements on the roofs in NYC. Thanks so much.
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Apparently city living isn’t for me – some of the pictures made me feel anxious so tightly in there. I did like Stockholm Syndrome, and the variety of pictures and places.
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Hi Lisa, It’s a great compliment that you had an emotional reaction to the images. 🙂 Hope you got a breath of fresh air after! Thanks very much for your kind comment.
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Hi jane, wonderful pictures for this week theme my favorites are the last one and the penultimate.
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Thanks, Robert! Two colorful favorites. Much appreciated.
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While you do great photography – period, I really like the first shot with the “contrast” of the building and the rest of the city.
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Thank you so much, Abrie. The modern contrasting the old really caught my eye.
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Looking at your amazing shots I really start missing architecture photography. And nice “playgrounds” too, Jane. Stunning series as always. Happy days! Reinhold
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Thank you, Reinhold! I love architectural details and cityscapes. Such fun to compose. Hope all is well with you.
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These are amazing shots that make me dizzy with their width and breadth and dazzled with their beauty.
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Hi Dor, You are very kind to say, thanks so much! Cityscapes are amazing to me.
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Beautifully composed, Jane. As always high class photography of yours
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Thank you very much, Cornelia.
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Very cool shots Jane. I need to get back to the city once in awhile
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Thanks, Michael. Fun to try a different genre. Glad you enjoyed these.
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so, so perfect for the theme, Jane. I like best the Hilly Living photo as it shows a collage of talents there. 🙂
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Thank you, Imelda. This was a fun one and my first thought were the hills of SF. Happy you liked them.
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Great examples of the theme, Jane.
I absolutely love “Sunset Windows.”
Have a wonderful week ahead!
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Thanks so much, Lisa. The light and colors were amazing that night! Hope all is well with you.
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I am the administrator of a flickr group called Buildings/Architecture that would welcome these pictures
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Thank you for the invitation, Stephen. Much appreciated. When I get these uploaded to Flickr I will give you a “shout”.
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A great gallery Jane; of course I love the abstract qualities of the Reflections. Best wishes
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Thanks, Andrew. I’m not surprised that one caught your eye. I am fascinated by reflections — happy you like that colorful one.
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Great architecture shots.
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Thanks so much, Irene. Glad you enjoyed them.
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Building patterns from all angles, remarkable!
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Thanks, Amy! Fun to work different compositions.
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Wonderful collage, Jane! I love the New York ones, maybe since I was just shooting very similar vistas there.
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Thanks, Susan. It’s nice to get back to NYC every so often. Glad you like them.
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Another great post.
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Thank you, Bruce. Pleased you enjoyed this one.
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Love these…..
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Thanks, Sue!
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Great choices Jane. Stockholm Syndrome is the one that most caught my eye.
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Thanks so much, Tina. Stockholm was such fun to photograph.
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Great post. Although I love your photos of nature and people, I think you’ve got a flair for architectural detail!
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Thanks, Leslee, that means a lot. It is fun to try different genres. Glad you enjoyed!
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loving the details in these shots especially ‘reflections’ just gorgeous!!
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Thank you, April, my friend.
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Hi Jane! Love the post. Interesting play with the style, shape and position of the urban graffiti on Element, High Line.
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Thank you, Suzie! Happy these were pleasing to you– the High Line is just full of wonderful scenes.
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Gorgeous images Jane 🙂
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Thank you, Joe. Happy you enjoyed these. 🙂
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Oh, some great images, Jane! Stockholm syndrome caught my eye….
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Thanks so much, Sue. Stockholm colors are a vibrant treat!
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I have yet to get to Stockholm, but the colours I saw in parts of Ronneby and Landskrona wer lovely!
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Gorgeous, Elegant series: well shot, thought through and processed.
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Thank you for your thoughtful reaction, Paula.
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beautiful images, magical lens and incredible …
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Thanks very much, Mihran.
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A wonderful series Jane! Beautiful photos showing you have a great eye for details and colours:) I normally prefer nature, but you show there is much beauty to be found in the cities as well.
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Thank you, Inger. What a nice compliment coming from a nature lover! 🙂
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What a wonderful series, Jane! I particularly like ‘Reflections, San Francisco’ and ‘Sunset Windows’. Fabulous! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Pete. Window reflections often catch my eye.
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“Hilly Living” is just awesome!
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Thanks, Herbert! Classic San Francisco. 🙂
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Ahhh so beautiful Jane, how do you do this! ❤️
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Hi John, You are so kind- thank you. I do love architecture and thanks to my husband, we do lots of architecturally focused travel.
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