“Serenity now!”
~Frank Costanza
Tidal Pool
Surf’s Up
Stairway to Blue
“When people ask me what equipment I use – I tell them my eyes.”
~ Anonymous
Egret and Wave
Morning Swim
“I see something special and show it to the camera. The moment is held until someone sees it. Then it is theirs.”
~Sam Able
Wave Break
Malibu Lagoon
I’ve Got The Blues
I made these photographs at Malibu Lagoon State Beach with my Fujifilm X-T2 and 18-55mm f/2.8 lens. I hope you enjoyed these Fuji Blues.
Jane Lurie Photography 
They are all so beautiful blue 🙂 I certainly enjoyed …! My favorite is “I’ve Got The Blues”. Have a nice day, Jane
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Hi Heidi, Thanks! It was a spectacular blue day. Glad you enjoyed. 🌊
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You make me wish I was there right now. It’s too cold where I am currently.
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Glad I warmed you, Allan. Thanks so much. 🙂
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Beautiful! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Lisah. 😊
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Gorgeous 🙂
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Thank you, Joshi. 😊
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Hi Jane, looks like you’ve been wandering….I love that staircase! And I hope Malibu won’t succumb to the fires, like way too many places have.
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Hi Lynn, Spending the holidays in Santa Monica so we are quite close to some of the fires. Awful and frightening. Hope all is well up north!
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Ugh. Don’t you feel like there are some huge shifts happening? The new prevalence of more extreme weather, more extensive wildfires, and the cultural shifts too, not least being me too and the incredible change in conversations. We have to get ahead of the climate and fire issues, and behind the me too shift. Sorry! Not all relevant but there ya go. All is well here – an unusual spell of dry weather that may be unprecedented for December. But it’s certainly easier to live with than the norm of cold drizzle. Take care down there!
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I share your sentiments, Lynn. Climate change must be a priority. As CA burns down…. Cultural shifts abound, too, and tonight a glimmer of a political shift. There may be hope in the midst of all the darkness. Thanks for sharing your honest, candid thoughts.
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“When people ask me what equipment I use – I tell them my eyes.”
Nice! 🙂
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Thanks, Alan. That one rang true. Glad you enjoyed. 😀
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Wonderful blue photographs and quotes. You always put such nice collections together. I love this quote and hope to be able to use it the next time someone asks! “When people ask me what equipment I use – I tell them my eyes.”
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Hi Denise, It’s gratifying to read your reaction, thank you so much. That quote is hitting home with many….wonder who the brilliant “anonymous” is? 🙂
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Terrific images Jane. My favourite is “Stairway to Blue”.
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Hi Edith, Thank you so much. That shot felt good when I saw it. Too bad the skies look nothing like that now with the terrible wildfires… hoping for some relief soon.
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A symphony in beautiful blues.
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Thank you, Pauline. It was a spectacular day. Much like those Aussie blues…. 🙂
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I do proclaim that the most useful accessories I have, anonymous also has. Like that quote!!!! As for the photos; Stairway to Blue 🙂
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Thank you, Abrie! That quote hits home. Glad you like the vibrant Stairway. Much appreciated. 🙂
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My favourites are “Egret and Wave” and “I’ve got the Blues”
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Thanks so much, Michael. These were such fun to shoot. Glad you like them.
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Beautiful Jane! 🙂
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Thank you, Nicole! Sending some warmth your way. 🙂
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it’s nice to see that “the blues are still blue, Jane. The clouds in the first photo are absolutely gorgeous and the staircase to blue is spot on. It looks like you had an amazing trip to the SouthLand.
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Bonus Blues for youz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQwcqwHvrus
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Thanks, Allan. Yes, indeed. It was an incredibly vibrant blue morning (not so much now with the wildfires…yikes) Pleased you like them. Love the tune and the video is funny. Thank youz for the blues. 🙂
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My pleasure, Jane.
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thanks for sharing these magical moments
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Thank you, Eddie, for viewing and enjoying. Much appreciated.
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I love the blues here. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Imelda. The blues made me smile. 🙂
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The blue tones really stand out in the Fujifilm X-T2, which somehow seems to fit perfectly with Southern California in the winter.
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Thank you, Atreyee. Yes, they do pair quite well. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
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Truly beautiful blues, Jane!
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Thanks very much, Lisa. It was a marvelous morning walking the beach.
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Love these Jane! Especially the last one.
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Thanks so much, Karen. The Malibu pier was filled with vivid scenes like the umbrellas. I shot quite a few, as you can imagine!
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Blue makes me very happy as does the the fact someone, somewhere gets to still be in the water.
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Me, too, Lisa. I was rather amazed that there were people swimming…it wasn’t exactly hot outside. Pleased you enjoyed these blues- thanks very much.
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Gorgeous photos, Jane.
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Thank you, Maralee. Glad you enjoyed.
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This kind of imagery is so hard to do and these are so well done.
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Thank you, Bruce. Lighting on the beach can be challenging. Pleased you like them.
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Blue and white are such cliché coastal colours, but you can see why! Love the steps and the parasols.
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Hi Jude, I suppose that’s the reason…to match the sky and egrets. 🙂 Happy you like those vivid architectural shots. Thanks so much.
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Love this series, Jane. Thank you for sharing your images, these are truly beautiful.
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Thank you, Isabel. I hoped to convey the quiet beauty of this beach. Glad you enjoyed them.
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That’s a lot of blue. My favourite, the parasols.
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Glad you like the California blues, Mike. The Malibu pier is fun and these parasols were so appealing. Thanks so much.
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Love those umbrellas and waves breaking!
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Thanks so much, Linda. Such a great California morning.
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Beautiful images Jane 🙂 I could recognize those Fuji blue’s immediately. The skin tones are awesome also. Great work.
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Hi Joe, They are distinct, aren’t they? Glad you noticed the skin tones, too, I was pleased with them. Thanks very much. 🙂
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Love the expansiveness of the beach shots, especially the first one. The depth of field looked as if went on forever.
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Thanks so much, Jane. I thought that scene was gorgeous and I’m happy you picked up on the same feeling I had when I was taking the shot. 🙂
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The blues are memorizing!
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Thank you, Paula. It was surely mesmerized walking the beach that day. Glad you like them. 🙂
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I loved your blues. To me blue is a color that means serenity, partially these blue tones that you have chosen.
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Thanks so much, Amy. I agree, and that beach was completely serene. (Maybe not so much on a weekend. :)) The Fuji processors love blues.
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Yes, indeed, I enjoyed your blues 🙂
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Thank you very much, Helge. Great to hear from you.
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Loving your beautiful images as always, thank you for sharing. Your quote of ” when people asking me about……………..” sounds very familiar to me, as I have could written it.
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Hi Cornelia, Pleased you like the blues. And that quote…did you write it? 🙂 I love it because photogs get so hung up on equipment and sometimes forget to “see”. Thanks so much for stopping by.
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Jane, I’m not totally sure.
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Absolutely my favorite shades of blues! 😀 Lovely shooting. Particularly liked the stairway to blue heaven!
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Thanks so much, Gunta. The vibrant colors were eye-popping that morning. Glad you like the stairs– I thought they were cool.
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Hi, Jane –
Your photos are always amazing.
We’ve been to Malibu.
Malibu doesn’t do your photos justice.
You make it look even better than we remember!
Thanks.
Yer ol’ pals,
Dan & Lindsi
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Hi Dan, How great to hear from you! Happy you’ve been there- I guess I make my subjects shine 🙂 Thanks so much for letting me know and it’s nice that you follow my work. Much appreciated. Hi to Lindsi!
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I enjoyed the blues very much and love how the placement of each photo flowed so well too – like the stairs and then ending with a more back view of similar (or same stairs).
and while the water here is awesome – and cool surfers (the duo and their spacing has a friendship adventure vibe) my fav is that one of the stairs to the blue.
from the reader – the lines and shadow of that one stood out.
thanks for the beach trip via a post today
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Thank you for your thoughtful reaction to this series, Yvette. As much as I love the landscapes and nature, I was really enjoying the graphic feel of the shadows and colors of the stairs and umbrellas. As you can imagine, I have a lot of images…maybe for a future post. 🙂
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yes -I can imagine the photos and I bet it was hard to select.
and for some reason – the blue of the beach just goes so well with white trim – eh?
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Agree! 😉💙
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OMG do i wish i was in every one of these amazing shots……so relaxing & peaceful!!! beautiful Jane!!!
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Hi April, I sure wish we were there together! Miss you. Happy you enjoyed this series– thank you so much!
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Gorgeous Jane.
Sent from my iPhone
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Thank you, Sue. It’s a beautiful beach.
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I’m with Eliza! Love the umbrellas 🙂
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Thank you, Tina. Eliza has some great taste. 🙂
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Hi Jane was it you who influenced Tina to buy a filmless Fujifilm camera I mean mirrorless?
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Hi Abrie, Well, I made a very strong recommendation over the summer and Tina finally made the leap. 🙂
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Indeed I did enjoy! Blue, my favourite colour! Beautiful photos Jane! ❤️
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Hi John, Thank you! It was a pretty fabulous blue day. Pleased you liked them.
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You are such an amazing photographer Jane! I can feel the serenity in your pictures. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks very much, HOL. That’s very kind and I’m happy you enjoyed my morning in Malibu.
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Nice – love the umbrellas!
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Thanks, Eliza. That was a vibrant moment of seeing them. Glad you like the image.
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Wonderful series. So appealing when it’s cold and grey here!
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Hi Belinda, So glad to warm you up! I was happy to find this amazing beach. It’s also a hot surfing area. Thank you!
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Nice photographs. The blue sure sets the mood of the picture.
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Hi Keith, Glad you enjoyed the blues. It was a magnificent day in Malibu. Thanks very much.
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Hi jane interesting series my favorites is the 1st, 3rd and the last one.
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Thank you, Robert. I was really enjoying the landscapes and then I hit the pier and found those great umbrellas and stairs. Glad you enjoyed them.
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