“A photographer is like a cod, which produces a million eggs in order that one may reach maturity.”
~ George Bernard Shaw
Red Car
Dusk
City Street
Hills
“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.”
~Anaïs Nin
Red Car II
Emerging
Two Part Story
“My favorite journey is looking out the window.”
~Edward Gorey
Dangling
City Geometry
Impressions
Clearing Storm and Golden Gate
My Rainy Window series is an ongoing project. These were shot last week with the Fujifilm X-T2 and the 90mm f/2 lens.
To see more of these images, please visit the gallery on my website here.
Jane Lurie Photography 
It is different as the usual but still impressionistic. My favourites are: “Dusk”, “Dangling” and “Clearing Storm and Golden Gate”.
Best regards, Heidi
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Hi Heidi, Glad you enjoyed this series and those images especially. I’ve been working on this for a while. Thanks so much!
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Nice Shots i liked your Photography skills
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Thank you, Vtech.
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Sometimes rain blinds the windows with an aura of melancholy.
My favorite of this series is the one titled “Dangling”
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Thank you, Marcelo. That is true, and also for me, home. Dangling really caught my eye in between window shots.
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A fab series. I like the way your eye works. I need to think more about droplets. And shadows… And…
I’m a lousy photographer! 😉
But thank you for broadening my perspective.
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Hi Equinoxio, It’s a fun challenge to see things in different ways. And, I am certain you are not a lousy photographer! 🙂 So glad you are enjoying checking out my images. Thank you!
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I love these, Jane. The rain turns a regular picture into an abstract!
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Thanks, Pam. Indeed…my latest obsession. 😉 Glad you like them.
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So much mood 🙂
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Hi Joshi, Yes, the rain and light create some amazing moods. Thanks for stopping by and glad you enjoyed. 🙂
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Rain running up the car windows always fascinated me as a child. Sounds as if Shaw invented the digital camera
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Me, too, Abrie. Something about the patterns rain makes and what it obscures. Agree about Shaw.. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
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They’re all great at conveying that moody feeling of rainy days, but for me the sheeting effect in impressions takes the prize. That impressionistic blur just seems to make the world go away and leave me cocooning until the sun reappears. That’s such a superb capture.
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That makes my day, Gunta, what a beautiful description. It is fascinating all the different results depending on heaviness of the rain and aperture. Thanks so much for your appreciation.
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What a COOL post Jane!!! I LOVE these….interesting how color affects the feeling of these shots…adore the ‘red car’!!
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Hi April, Yes! The mood really shifts between color and monochrome. That red car was a perfect thing to obsess on! Thanks very much. 🙂
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You’ve so beautifully captured the light, the mood, and the mystery in each photo. I especially love the 2 b and w images. A beautiful series! Hope all’s well and the skies clear if your next project takes you outside! 🙂
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Thank you, Patti. I put the infrequent rainy days to good use. 🙂 Happy you like the series and especially the B&W images– they were favorites to envision. You may have noticed these were with the 90mm. Weather is fine now in SF and I hope you are having a good start to your week!
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Yes, I noticed that you were using the 90mm. Beautiful clarity and bokeh. Have a great time in the sunshine!
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The beauty of things obscured. 🙂
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Indeed, Julie. The mysteries of what lie ahead. Glad you enjoyed– thanks very much.
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What a wonderful project, Jane!
Each one is so unique, and all are truly beautiful.
I especially love “Dusk,” and “Emerging.”
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.
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Thanks so much, Lisa. It’s a manageable project since, sadly, it doesn’t rain that much here. I was pleased with those two images for their different take on the bridge…happy you liked them. Hope you have a great week, too!
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Great series of photos, Jane. You show that even in the dreary parts of a day/life, there is beauty to be found. This is also the first time I’ve seen this quote from Shaw, excellent and quite a bit of truth to it ~ although it seems you are much more efficient and producing quality shots 🙂
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Hi Randall, Happy you enjoyed these and the idea that the everyday can be extraordinary. Shaw gets the point across although, hopefully, we don’t have to wait for a million… 🙂 Thanks for your kind thoughts and I hope you are doing well.
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These color photos are wonderful images, but the two B&Ws are my favorites. “Dangling” makes me want to listen for a conversation.
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Thank you so much, Allan, and for noting the B&Ws… two satisfying images for me. Your thoughts are always appreciated.
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Your color photos are truly “water colors” this week, Jane.
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I’m always drawn to shots of windows covered in light refracting raindrops. I have an old photography book from back in the 80’s that refers to such a composition, and I’ve been drawn to it ever since.
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Thank you, Allan. I’m pleased that this theme spoke to you- I’m fascinated by the effects of the raindrops, too. Wonder what that book is called?
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‘A Short Course in Photography” by Barbara London and Jim Stone; (c) 1996 – not the 80’s (Third Edition); ISBN: 0-673-52439-6. It’s practically the next gen publication of a photography text book that I had to use in high school back in the 80’s.
If you find it, see page 128.
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Thank you so much, Allan!
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Great Idea! The raindrops create a very special atmosphere.
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Thanks so much, Petra. I’m glad you found this interesting.
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Wonderful images Jane. I like them all, but Impressions really jumped out for me.
Alison
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Thanks very much, Alison. The sheeting effect of the rain on Impressions was very pleasing. Glad you enjoyed this series. 🙂
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Fairly clean windows too. 🙂
Had some rain on our windows too, but not compared to yours. After a pause in the rain for a few hours, it became a heavy, wet snow last night. At least things look a little greener for the moment. It’ll be back to spring and much drier on Sunday .
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Hi David, I lucked out…. not always the case. I should do a dirty window series. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed them and that your weather is turning finer. Thanks so much!
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This is such a creative and beautifully captured shoot.
Wonderful work. Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us! 🙂
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Thank you for viewing and for your wonderful reaction, Maysa. 🙂
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Love, love, love this collection! I looked at them several times and think the vertical ‘Red Car II’ is my favorite. I would like to try this but maybe through my car window and at different locations.
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Thanks so much, Denise. Means a lot that you were energized by these. It is fun to do them in the car — better stopped…that windshield wiper can be a real photobomber! 🙂
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Beautifully done, Jane! I have a thing for rainy windows, too 🙂
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Thanks, Pete! I’m so glad we share that. 🙂
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I think you’re quite lucky to have all those large windows to look out of..especially on those rainy days! The quote from Nin was very good.
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Thank you, Sharon. I’m always looking…
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Meaningful picture story. Well done Jane. Keep at it, you have a wonderful vision to share with humanity.
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Thanks very much, Frank. I really appreciate your thoughts and visit.
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A lovely series Jane. I do see rainy days differently now!
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Well then, my job is done, Belinda! The poor maligned rainy day is getting a new persona. 🙂 Happy you enjoyed them– thank you very much.
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Fantastic moods. I love “Dangling” the most with its attention to detail and context.
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Thank you, Herbert. I get lost in shots like Dangling. I thought the light was beautiful. Glad you like this series.
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Great windows, great raindrops and most importantly, great photographs from one of my favorite photographers.
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Now that is a great compliment, Bruce. You know how to make a photographer’s day. Thank you!
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These photos inspire me to see something nice in the rain. Impressive!
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That makes is all worth it, Detlef, and a great compliment. Thanks so much!
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Some great images Jane! AndI disagree with GBS as a generalisation…some of us are a little more creative and discerning!
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Hi Sue, Very glad you like them– thank you! Well, maybe not a million, but it takes a lot to get one.
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Well, yes!
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Love your rainy day photos.
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Thank you so much, Jane. I do love making them. 🙂
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What a good idea, Jane. Excellent work. 👏 Happy days. Reinhold
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Thanks so much, Reinhold. Pleased you enjoyed them. Happy shooting to you! 🙂
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If anybody can make the banal interesting, you certainly can. I enjoyed these photos!
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Thank you, Hien. I like to think that it is seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary everyday. 🙂 So glad you like them!
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Love shots like this. I tried a few at the car wash and was delighted with results.
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Hi Lulu, Car washes are great from inside the car! Glad you enjoyed this series — thank you very much.
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You always have such a creative spin to your work, Jane. Really like the impressions shot. I almost looks like a waterfall running down that window, which isn’t always the case unless there’s torrential water coming down. From your photos behind windows and rain, your shots sort of convey the idea there’s a big world, maybe a bit bad world, mainly unknown place out there 🙂
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Hi Mabel, It is amazing to me all the different patterns the rain makes. Impressions was during a huge torrent of rain. Glad these got you thinking although I would like to say that I am not afraid of whatever is out there! 🙂 Thank you for your kind thoughts.
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Wonderful series Jane. Love that you ended with the clear window image of “Clearing Storm and Golden Gate”, subtle but powerful. The “Emerging” image is my favorite.
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Thanks so much, Mike. Two favorites and I’m so glad you like them in particular. Your thoughts are much appreciated.
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Beautiful images of horrible weather Jane, very clever! However I like the last one best a hint of sun. 🙂 Brian
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Hi Brian, Thank you! Guess I made lemonade out of lemons. Glad you like the final chapter when the sun burst through. 🙂
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Super stuff…you need a city or a car for this…You certainly created an intriguing series.
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Thank you, Paula. It does help to have interesting shapes and colors in the view. I’m so glad you are intrigued- that means a lot.
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Moody – but somehow gives hope of a meaning to rainy days except the obvious about the crops growing. Love your series really – and the quotes (Never heard GB Shaw’s before even if he is a favorite of mine…) I might even start liking rain. I will save these photos in my mind for rainy days in November. Wishing you a great weekend.
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Thank you, Ann-Christine. I love that you mentioned hope– that’s certainly one feeling we have in California given the severe drought periods. I’m pleased you enjoyed the images and quotes and even…rain! I look forward to your rainy day photos. 🙂
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Well…there will be rain tomorrow – but hardly any photos!
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Super series. Lots of mood and atmosphere in them
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Thanks very much, Rajiv. I really enjoy making these shots.
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Phew! I was relieved when it started to clear, Jane. I’m looking on the bright side. 🙂 🙂
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Thanks, Jo. There’s usually a light at the end of the storm… 🙂 🙂
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Wonderful photo’s… they give me a feeling of melancholie. And these are definitely ‘rooms with a view’!
Have a nice day (night) Jane… it just started here in Holland (bright and sunny 🙂 )
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Hi Noortje, Thank you! Yes, I agree, the rain does feel a bit somber, or maybe peaceful. Glad you are enjoying sunshine in Holland and I’m glad you stopped by.
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Wonderfully creative post. Absolutely loved the images and all they conjured.
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Thank you, Miriam. I really appreciate it.
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Beautiful photos!
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Thank you very much, Barbara!
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Lovely shots. I just love the impressionist feel of your photographs – and the raindrops have added mystery to the pictures.
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Thank you for your kind comment, Ranjeet. This has been fascinating to work on — so many different variables to explore. Glad you enjoyed them.
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Love these
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Thanks so much, Sue. Feel familiar? 🙂
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Wonderful series, Jane.
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Thanks very much, Ken. I’m becoming fixated on raindrops. 🙂 Great to hear from you.
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Terrific photography Jane! Dangling is my fav. 😊
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Thank you, HOL! Glad you like them— Dangling was a quiet moment away the view. 🙂
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I love the dreamy look of this series, Jane. I think Impressions is my favorite.
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Thanks so much, Susan. It feels dreamy creating them… I become quite immersed in the variety of effects, patterns and depths of field you can play with in creating each frame. Happy you like them. 🙂
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Great photos, Jane. Being a sun lover, I’m glad I’m not there. 😉 I’ve heard that it has been raining a lot!
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Thanks, Eliza. Not as much as last year but we’ve had a decent amount of rain. Hope we get more, although I want to go wildflower hunting. 🙂
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These are great Jane, you are definitely making the most of your city windows!! Dangling is true Jane 😊
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Thanks so much, Tina. A nice way to spend a rainy day. 🙂
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Extremely creative work Jane 😊
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Thank you, Joe. Means a lot coming from you. Happy you liked them. 😊
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Great post. Inspiring quote and stunning photos.
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Thanks very much, Drew. Glad you enjoyed this one.
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Great photos and especially liked the first quote! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Tom. I love that one, too. Appreciate you stopping by. 🙂
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Crikey! Are these the views from your windows?
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Hi Jude, First, Crikey is such a great exclamation! And, yes, these are my windows…😁 Thanks for the smile and hope you like them!
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Well, I’d never get anything done as I’d be staring out the windows all day long! And yes, great rainy windows images. Gives a whole new meaning to taking photos in the rain.
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I’m in agreement, Jude!
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We have something in common.
Also, on frosty mornings
I’ll shoot through the crystal
ice formed on the car windscreen.
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Hi David, Ice crystals are amazing. So glad you enjoyed these, thank you. You sound inspired.
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What a project…. you are so talented…. I am not a rainy day kind of girl but these are terrific!,,
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Thank you so much, Linda. Happy you liked them. Maybe I’ll take you to the rainy side… 🙂
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You’ve proven Shaw wrong.
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Well that made my day, Steve. Thank you. As you know, it’s always a thrill to get a few keepers.
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These are fantastic, Jane!! Beautiful work. 😎
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Thank you, John. I am continually fascinated by these moments– I’m really glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
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