“The journey, Not the destination matters…”
~T.S.Eliot
Where To?
Make Waves
Uphill Climb
“The seeker embarks on a journey to find what he wants and discovers, along the way, what he needs.”
~ Wally Lamb
It’s Complicated
Sunset Lovers
Joyful
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.”
~George Bernard Shaw
Taking Time
Where Life Leads You
Making Tracks
“And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been”
~Rainer Maria Rilke
It’s Turbulent
Serenity Now
“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… It remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”
~Aaron Siskin
These images were made in Santa Monica, California with my Fujifilm X-T2.
Happy New Year to all!
Jane Lurie Photography 
Happy New Year, Jane!
Hopefully not too many waves, but more of calm seas. 🙂
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Thanks so much, David. So true… we need some calm. Wishing you all the best this year!
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so wunderful Jane. I love your Photography and the matching poems . I wish you a very exciting new year and hope all your dreams come true !! Love and best wishes…Dorie
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Thank you so much, Dorie, for your sweet comment. I wish you much happiness in the coming year!
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An inspiring collection of images and quotes Jane. The final serenity leaves me with a feeling of peace. Looking forward to following your photographic journey through 2018
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A wonderful review Jane. Happy New Year 🙂
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Thank you, Andrew! A very happy and creative 2018 to you, too. 🙂
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Great photos! Every single one is a piece of art!
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Thanks very much, Cecilia. It was a good month exploring here.
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A wonderful collection of superb images and matching quotes, Jane. A true delight! As every one is saying, you are an inspiration to us all.
Wishing you a Happy 2018! x
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Thank you, Hanne! I really appreciate your kind encouragement. Wishing you an inspiring and beautiful 2018 to you and yours! 🙂
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Wow! My favourites are “It’s complicated” and “Serenity Now” You are an inspiration to many followers!
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Thank you so much, Michael. That means a lot to me! Happy you enjoy my posts.
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Stunning pictures – as always! All the best for you!
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Thanks so much, Cecilia. Warm wishes for a great 2018!
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I love that final quote, Jane. Whether complicated, turbulent, or joyful (I especially love those images!) the new year will surely surprise us. I look forward to seeing what surprises pop up here in future months!
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Thank you, Lynn. Let’s hope the new year brings good things… I look forward to seeing where your lens takes you. Much happiness to you.
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Happy New Year 🙂
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Thank you, Caryl. All the best to you in the new year.
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Wish You the best for the New Year, 2018. Thank you for 2017!
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And thank you, Ann-Christine. Great to share our adventures and photography together. Wishing you a wonderful 2018!
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Oh, I learn much from you, Jane. You are a great inspiration!
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You’ve made my day, Ann-Christine. Thank you.
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Great Jane, love them all! Happy New Year to you and your family! Also wishing you many beautiful and joyful photo moments! 🙂
Best regards, Heidi
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Thank you so much, Heidi. Wishing you a creative and inspiring 2018! Appreciate being connected on WP.
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I’ll try to remember, when I forget. Happy New Year!
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Happy New Year, Bente. Wishing you much beauty, creativity and inspiring photography moments in 2018!
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Really great post jane…very inspiring for this new year👍👍👍😜😜🍾I’m ready for the climb 😘wishing u 2 everything magical in 2018👍👍🍾🍾🍾
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Thank you April, my friend, for your encouraging words and steadfast following of my work. It means so much to me. Wishing you and Gary a marvelous 2018 and I sure hope our paths cross sometime soon! 😘
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Excellent use of patterns 🙂
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Hi Joshi, This theme was percolating for a bit as I wandered and found these scenes. Glad you like them- thank you. 🙂
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Just a gorgeous photoset Jane – I really enjoyed viewing them. Have a Happy New year – James 🙂
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Thanks very much, James. Wishing you a wonderful 2018 filled with many beautiful and inspiring walks. 🙂
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Thank you Jane – all the best to you too 🙂
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Happy New Year Jane. I’m looking forward to more of your outstanding photography in 2018.
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That means a lot, Edith. Thank you and wishing you a most creative and exciting year!
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A wonderful way to start the new year, Jane! May 2018 bring you peace, good health and endless photo opportunities.
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Hi Susan, Thank you! Warm wishes for a year full of adventures, inspiration and creativity. And Peace. 🌈
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Happy New Year Jane! Wonderful post
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Jane, what beautiful and striking images to end the year.
Without question, “It’s Complicated” is my favorite. It is as the title implies, complicated but my eye keeps returning the the three workers. What’s fun about the image is I keep looking for new information. It’s not an image to look at briefly and move on. That makes it special for me.
Happy New Year and my 2018 be a year of continued success.
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Hi Tim, Your reaction to that image means a lot– thank you so much. I was so taken by that scene and envisioned it in monochrome. The composition of the figures working in the grid was so pleasing to me. Glad you agree. Wishing you a wonderful and creative 2018! It’s been great sharing work together on WP.
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Jane, you’re welcome. As always thank you for your kind words and yes it wonderful to see your photographs.
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Wonderful collection of relatable and thought-provoking images! All my best to you in 2018! 🙂
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Thanks, Denise. I’m happy you like the theme through the images. Appreciate it! Wishing you a fabulous 2018! 📷🙂
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Beautiful series, Jane. Have a happy and healthy new year.
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Thanks so much, Maralee. Wishing you a inspiring and wonderful 2018.
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This is so great, Jane. Love the combo of your beautiful images and the wisdom for a starting a new year. Wishing you a most inspired and creative one!
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Thank you, Sherry. It was formulating as I shot the pier….pleased you enjoyed it. Warm wishes to you for a wonderful 2018 filled with inspiration– you are a source for me!
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Yep! It’s going to be quite a year!
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Hi Allan, Wishing you a fantastic 2018. We can hope, can’t we? 🙂
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🙂 Happy New Year to you, too!
Are you based in Santa Monica? Some of the places look so familiar (even before I saw the Santa Monica sign on one of your pics).
All the best to you!
Claudia 🙂
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Hi Claudia, No, San Francisco, but spent a month in Santa Monica over the holidays visiting family. Happy New Year and I’m glad you enjoyed the pics–thanks so much!
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Amazing photography as always, Jane! Have a wonderful and inspired 2018!
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Thanks, Pete! You, too. Warm wishes for a fabulous 2018! 🙂
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Thank you, Jane 🙂
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Beautiful contribution for a New Year’s beginning, Jane. Wish you a splendid New Year 2018, filled with inspiration and creativity
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Thank you, Cornelia. Wishing you a year filled with magnificent moments and happiness. I really appreciate your encouragement and connection here.
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Thank you Jane.
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Wonderful images. I especially love “Taking Time”. Happy New Year Jane. May 2018 be all you could wish for.
Alison
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Thanks so much, Alison. I’m glad you liked that favorite moment. Wishing you and Don a happy and healthy 2018!
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Great cross section of remembrances … Happy New Year my friend!
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Thank you, Linda. Wishing you and Whitlow a fantastic 2018. Happy New Year, too you, friend!
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And a fab 2018 to you too Jane. With many more wonderful images to make and share 🙂
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Thank you, Jude! Wishing you a creative and adventurous 2018. I appreciate all the sharing and support. 🙂
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Beautiful images, Jane. I esp. love the last one. Wishing you wonderful adventures in the year ahead!
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Hi Eliza, Thank you! Wishing you a fantastic New Year and a creative and fulfilling 2018!
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Your photos are magnificent. Thanks!
Happy New Year!
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Thank you, Isabel, for your kind support. I’m happy you enjoy my photos. Wishing you a terrific new year! 🎉
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Beautiful, as always. Looking forward to what you capture in 2018. Happy New Year!
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Thank you, Vanessa. I really appreciate it! And, looking forward to yours, too. Wishing you a beautiful and creative 2018. 📷🎉
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Wonderful images, inspiring captions, what a lovely tribute to the departing year!
Wishing you all the very best for 2018!
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Thanks very much, Gunta. It’s so nice to be connected on WP. Wishing you a wonderful New Year! 🎉
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Wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful 2018…full of lots of visual treasures, peace, satisfaction, and good health. Beautiful images and wise words are always inspiring.
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Hi Patti, Thank you for your kind and inspiring words and support. Wishing you a creative and happy 2018. 📷🎉
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Thank you for all your beautiful posts this year. Our warmest wishes for the New Year to you both, Sally and Jock in Sydney
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Sally! How wonderful to hear from you! I think of you and Jock often. Thank you so much for continuing to follow my work. We miss Sydney and you. Wishing you a wonderful 2018! 🎉❤️
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Wonderful 2018 to you too. And thank you for all your photo inspirations from 2017.
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Thank you, Awa. I really appreciate your support. Wishing you a fantastic 2018!
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Excellent choices Jane. You’re becoming a real So Cal gal 😊. Are u still there??
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Thank you, Tina. We are back in SF after five weeks of wonderful family time and fabulous photography days. Happy New Year! 🎉
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Happy. New. Year. 😍
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Hi Cynthia, Thank you- so nice to hear from you. Happy New Year to you, too. Wishing you many beautiful pots in 2018! 🎉❤️
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Wonderful as always! It was been interesting to watch your development as an artist (and photographer). Happy new year from all of us!
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Thank you so much, Jack. That means a lot coming from you and I really appreciate your ongoing encouragement. Wishing you and Katie a fabulous 2018! 🎉📷
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Some great images, Jane Happy New Year!
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Thanks, Sue. Wishing you a fabulous 2018! 🎉📷
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Thank you, Jane!
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Great images Jane especially the one with the construction workers. Seems like they posed for you!
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Thanks, Michael. That was a fun moment and luckily they were spaced apart perfectly. 🙂 Glad you like it! Happy New Year– wishing you a wonderful year of great photography. 📷
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Happy new year
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Thanks, George! Wishing you a Happy New Year, too! 🎉
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Hi jane wonderful pictures my favorite are the 1st, 4th and 10th one.
I wish you a happy and interestig new year
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Hi Robert– You’ve picked some favorites. I am enjoying shooting in the film simulation, Acros on the Fuji. Wishing you a wonderful and creative new year.
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Happy New Year Jane! It’s been a real treat seeing your photography all year long. I’m look forward to more great images in 2018!
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Hi Freddiegeorgia…aka Freeka, Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Wishing you a fabulous new year and all the best on the farm in 2018. 🙂
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Uniquely your own vision, which I think is great.
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Thank so much, Bruce. That means a lot. Wishing you a wonderful new year!
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Happy New Year Jane 🙂 It looks like you are giving your XT-2 a real workout and enjoying it. Isn’t Fuji Love awesome ?
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Hi Joe, Thanks! I had a good number of weeks shooting in LA with only the Fuji and yes, loving it! Wishing you a wonderful 2018- so nice to be connected through WP and Monochromia. 🙂
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PS. Love shooting in Acros!
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Great images Jane……wishing you all the best for 2018
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Thanks, Mark. Glad you like them. Happy New Year and wishing you a creative and fun 2018.
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your photographs are passionate and show all your sensitivity and look. 2018 of much peace and harmony.
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Thank you so much, Fernando. Appreciate your visit here. Wishing you a wonderful 2018!
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