Spring weather came early to Northern California this week.
Cliff Dwellers
“Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean.”
~John Muir
Tree Tunnel Walker
Headland People
In the Curl
“Take nothing but pictures
Kill nothing but time
Leave nothing but footprints
To show you came by.”
~John Kay
Two Friends
Surfer and Inlet
Beach Gazer
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. “
~John Burroughs
Rock Dwellers
Ridge Walker
Nature’s Wonders
To see some more of my work from this area, please visit my website here.
Jane Lurie Photography 
Amazing views and great pictures, Jane! But my favorite here is “Tree Tunnel Walker”. Love it! Have a nice week… 🙂
Warm regards, Heidi
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Hi Heidi, Some of my favorite spots along the CA coast…so pleased to take you there. 🙂 The Cypress Tree Tunnel is a very cool spot that I drove right by for a long time before discovering it! Thanks very much and hope all is well with you. 🙂
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I feel like I am in a convertible going for a ride with you along the Cali coast —
Fun!
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Haha! I love it, Diane. What a great reaction..thank you!
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Okay, now I am extremely homesick! Oh Jane, living on the central coast of California for almost 20 years, I know these sights from our travels so well. My author FB header shows me looking out over Montana de Oro with the same rocky terrain and pristine skies. After the ‘Beast from the East meets Storm Emma’ blizzard raging through the West Country of England this past week, your photos are a joy to behold and a promise of the spring to come to our colder climes. But I am desperate to return to California for a visit…time to dust off the passport 😉
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Hi Sherri, I see that you raised your children in CA so many of my posts will be familiar to you. I’m glad I warmed your heart a bit and brought back some good memories. I hope the storms have passed in England and that all is well there. Thanks so much for your kind comments and for being connected here. 🙂
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Thank you so much Jane, you have indeed 🙂 The storms have now passed – at least in our southern parts, not so much in Scotland, as is the norm! It is a pleasure to find you and your blog, thank you so much for visiting mine and taking the time to connect at the Summerhouse. I am always delighted to meet someone from California, my other home 🙂
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Stunning scenery so beautifully captured, I like the way the people in the images, though very small, are not ‘lost’ Brian
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Thanks, Brian. A favorite pastime finding tiny humans on the landscape. Puts it into perspective…
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I so enjoyed these photos of the California coast, Jane. I live on this coast so you highlighted all of my favorites here, what a treat!
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Thanks so much, Jet. How nice that this is familiar territory and I’m pleased you enjoyed these shots. 🙂
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Outstandingly beautiful captures from your coastline, Jane. It’s very hard to pick a favourite here. 🙂
Wishing you a lovely evening,
Dina
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Thanks so much, Dina. It was a warm and gorgeous week exploring the coast. Happy you enjoyed and hope all is well with you. 🙂
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Wonderful photos of the coastline, the colours are jewel-like.
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Thanks so much, Belinda. I love this part of the northern coast. Glad you enjoyed.
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Spectacular images Jane. Thanks for sharing them. Have a great week.
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Thanks, Andrew. I took advantage of a week of spring weather. It’s cold again now. 🙂 Hope all is well with you.
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Beautiful, Jane. I especially love the b&w shots. Looks like you had a great week. 🙂
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Thanks, Patti, and glad the B&W images caught your eye. It’s very cold now in SF so I am glad I took advantage of a spring-like week. 🙂
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Such stunning and astonishing pictures of the California coast, Jane! When would it be the best time of the year to explore this place?
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Thank you! Every season has its beauty. Spring for wildflowers. Fall for colorful leaves and winter for wild surf. Summer can be quite foggy and cold.
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Those tiny figures put the grandeur of nature into perspective. Beautiful images Jane
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Thank you, Pauline. I love finding tiny humans. 😉
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Hi Jane, I am currently using my email to read and comment on wp-posts and blogs. I’m finding it very handy to be able to read and comment directly, without leaving, my email.I have noticed and apologies if you already know this, that you used more than 15 categories and tags, (In total). If you use more than 15 your posts won’t show up in the wp-reader. Which will, therefore, deny any new readers from discovering your beautiful photography.I also noticed that you only display short word snippets via your feed, which is what I then see in my emails. No problem if that’s your wish. I just thought I’d mention it because it means that I can’t see anything from your post without going to your site. Everyone has their own preference. Have a great day. Amanda 🙂
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Hi Amanda, Thanks so much for the tips. I was aware of the 15 limit but thought it was only for tags, not tags and categories, however, I do see my posts in the Reader. I appreciate your thoughts on this– you are much more techie than I! Hope all is well with you! 🙂
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Yes, I’m well thanks. As for seeing your posts in the reader: you can undoubtedly see them because it’s your blog but potentially new readers who aren’t already following you won’t be shown your posts if they do a tag search or are searching for new photography sites to follow. I hope that makes more sense. Have a great day. 😀
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Yes, thanks Amanda. Much appreciated!
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I’ve been doing quite a bit of this “techie” wp, blogging, social media, etc stuff the last few years, for income, which is why I noticed.
Keep well. 😀
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Yes, I read your posts and tweets. 😉
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Silly me. Thanks. 😀
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You have good quotes, too. 😉
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Gorgeous photos, Jane. I particularly love the Tree Tunnel Walker with its a almost suggestive composition. Where I am we are far from any spring feeling. It snowed once again this morning, but I don’t mind. I like snow. 🙂
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Hi Otto, Hmmm, hadn’t thought about that in the composition…perhaps you are right. 🙂 Glad I brought some warmth to your day and that you enjoyed the tiny people landscapes.Thank you. I do miss the beauty of snow, but not having to get around in it!
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Jane, are you sure you didn’t people your photos with tiny, tiny figurines? 😉 How wonderful to see how these nature folks are dwarfed: a good thing! I particularly love the meeting of man and nature in the Surfer & Inlet photo – the elements of water, sand, birds and man, the composition – it has such a nice feeling. I think I saw in Insta that you got away for a bit – great!
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Thanks very much, Lynn. I love seeking tiny humans on the landscapes and the surfers are irresistible to me…I could never! We enjoyed a couple of nights away on the coast. Great photo ops. 😉 Hope all is well with you.
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Surfers, and paragliders? I don’t get to the coast very often but when I do, I know what you mean, it’s really fun to watch. Have a good week!
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Your nature photography is something extraordinary Jane. You are surrounded by equally beautiful nature. I’m always intrigued by your posts.
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Thank you, Maria. That means a lot coming from a fellow nature lover.
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what was the boy thinking???? GREAT photos….always dreamy!!! brilliant eye…..xo
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I wonder, April. Glad you like a glimpse into spring. Thanks so much!
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Wonderful 🙂
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Thank you, Joshi. Happy you like them. 🙂
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Very soothing images, Jane
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Thank you, Cornelia. That’s how I felt making them.
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Aye Aye John. Love your your “River round through it photo in particular
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Thanks so much, Abrie. Not sure who John is but glad you like that shot! 🤣
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Oops!! No Jane I do not you can be accused of being a John!
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These are some of my absolute favourites, Jane. I love grand landscapes with people in them!
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Thanks, Michael. One of my favorite things to seek out, too. It sure gives some perspective on our smallness in the world.
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Nature’s Wonders is very sweet. The red shoes and green pants make a wonderful contrast to the blues of the ocean and sky.
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Thanks, Tim. I was very happy to get a quick shot before he moved on. Glad you liked it.
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Marvelous, as always. I’m sure you know that the coastal scenes are close to my heart and you do them so well.
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Yes, Gunta, we are kindred spirits with coastal photography. I’m glad you like this perspective with my tiny humans, thank you so much.
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Nothing like a walk on the coast to restore your joy in nature’s beauty Jane. Beautiful landscapes
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Thanks, T. It was a spectacular week to get lost in nature. Glad you like them.
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Sigh. Well spring may have come (jealous. We got more snow), that surfer looks cold.
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Hi Lisa, It chilled back down a bit.. 🙂 Glad I warmed you up a bit despite the freezing surfer. Thanks!
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I could spend hours walking up and down that tree tunnel, Jane! What a magnificent scene that is (amongst so many other magnificent scenes, I must add!)
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Thanks, de Wets! It’s a very peaceful spot. Glad you enjoyed and great to hear from you.
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Such beautiful photographs, Jane, and I just love the quote by John Kay.
Have a wonderful week ahead!
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Thanks so much, Lisa. It’s a great quote, isn’t it? Hopefully, people follow it.
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Dwarfed by the majesty of nature. Beautiful photos, Jane!
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Thank you, Eliza. Pleased you enjoyed this perspective. 🙂
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This moving series express both your internal harmony and natural spirituality and your perfect communion with Nature.
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What a wonderful response to this post, Marcelo. Thank you so much. Whoever said “nature is my church” got it right.
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Most of the time, It is very difficult for me to express my feelings in English.
I know my English is not as good as it should to post on the net, so I apologize in advance for any of the mistakes I may make.
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Your comments are beautiful, Marcelo, and I really appreciate them. No apologies necessary- your English is excellent. Thanks again for them.
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What wonderful perspectives of the smallness of humanity in the face of overwhelming nature. I love every single one of these photos, and especially the last one.
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Thank you very much, Dor. I do love to spy the small human on the landscape–so glad you enjoyed this perspective.
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Beautiful, Jane.
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Thanks so much, Maralee.
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Beautiful, Jane, and I always love your quotes. We are so lucky to live in California!
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Hi Susan, I’m sure you’ve been to many of these places. California is astounding!
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Great images, as usual.
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Thank you so much, Bruce.
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Don’t you wonder what was going through the little boy’s mind?
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Hi Sharon, Oh, I do! He was so calm and mesmerized. Glad you enjoyed- thanks.
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A nice tour, Jane. The tree tunnel is one of my favorite spots in Pt. Reyes.
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Thank you, Allan. Me too. I was surprised it was quite empty on a weekend. I lucked out. Glad you enjoyed!
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Have you ever visited the Life-saving Cemetery just down the road from the tunnel? It’s on a knoll of trees and goes back to the 1800s.
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I haven’t, but will look next time. Sounds interesting.
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It is less than a mile before you get to the tree tunnel.
Here’s a link: https://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/directions_inpark_sfdb.htm#CP_JUMP_150035
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Thanks, Allan!
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Jane, these are absolutely gorgeous as always. Oh how I love nature and the ocean! Beautiful!
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Thanks, Nicole. What a week! So nice to explore on the coast. Sunday, the winds pick up and the temps dropped. (kind of glad it’s not full on spring yet!)
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OH how I needed to see these pictures!!! Glorious! Oh yes Nature rejuvenates and HEALS. Thank you SO much for this post! Big sighs from New York …… 😉
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Hi AmyRose, I’m glad to warm your heart a bit. Thank you for stopping by and enjoying. 🙂
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Beautiful landscapes, Jane! Miss my Oregon coast!! But the summer family vacation to the PNW is booked 🙂 !! Have a splendid Sunday! Marcus
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Thanks so much, Marcus. So glad you are all set for your PNW family adventures! 🙂
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Thank you Jane, ….such pretty, bright pictures to see on a gloomy day in Kiawah!
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Thank you, Lee Anne. Happy to brighten your day!
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All lovely shots but Headland People resonated the most with me. It looks like an abstract painting. Only nature could arrange such gorgeous colors and design.
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Thank you, Jane. I am in love with that scene on the headlands. Nature is wondrous.
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”Take nothing but pictures
Kill nothing but time
Leave nothing but footprints
To show you came by.”
~John Kay
A quote that says it all – together with your pictures. I am so happy that we, humans, are so small…but wish our impact on this Earth was just as small and insignificant.
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Hi Ann-Christine, I couldn’t agree more. Glad you enjoyed the quote and landscapes. Thank you very much.
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Just shows how tiny we are in the scheme of things, yet..our impact so huge. Wonderful series, Jane..the love for nature shows in these and so much of your work.
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I totally agree with you.
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Thank you, Marcelo. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Paula, for your beautiful reaction.
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Wonderful images by the coast. Lovely to hear some spring weather is here for you already. It must be enticing to go out know and take more photos 🙂 Love how you made the world so free, big and wild in your shots – great expanse of land and sea 🙂
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Thank you, Mabel. It was a surprising springlike week. Happy you enjoyed the wide open spaces and its tiny people. 🙂
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Absolutely beautiful!
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Thanks very much, Marika!
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Stunning images capturing all the wonder and beauty, Jane!
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Thanks so much, Pete! Coming from a nature lover like you, that means a lot.
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Amazing landscape shots.
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Thank you, Rabirius. Pleased you like them. It’s been a great week on the coast.
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