“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.”
~Native American Proverb
Protect
Adore
Save
Explore
“In every outthrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is the story of the earth.”
― Rachel Carson
Conserve
Applaud
Marvel
Cherish
“Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.”
~Frank Lloyd Wright
Respect
Wonder
Bask
Love
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.”
~Gary Snyder
Refresh
Share
Remember
Celebrate Earth Day, April 22nd and National Park Week, April 20-28, 2019.
Helpful links to learn more about the environment and conservation:
Every day is Earth Day.
Jane Lurie Photography 
Beautiful post,…We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children, great lines….do visit my blog… hope you will like it…
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Thank you very much, Dream and Destiny. Happy you enjoyed it.
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Stunning photos. We really do love in an amazing world so we need to find ways to look after it better
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Thanks so much, Carly, and I couldn’t agree with you more. We need to wake up…
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Wow wonderful imagery!
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Thanks so much, Antonia. I appreciate your visit. 🙂
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I immediately felt like being in all the places covered here. Fantastic photos! Shared on our blog. 🙂
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Hi P Squared, Then my work is complete! Thank you very much for your great comment and for sharing. Much appreciated.
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Fantastic tribute to nature, Jane. I could see these shots and their captions as a perfect calendar for any nature lover (or any lover of photography!).
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Hi Randall, Happy you enjoyed this year’s collection…hmm, a calendar with a message….good idea. 🤗 Thanks so much for your positive reaction– much appreciated! 🌏
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Yet another great series and you timed it perfectly…
The single word captions with each image is really interesting and as you said, we need to consider every day as earth day …
Thanks again for sharing 🙂
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Hi Sreejith, I enjoy reflecting on my past nature images for this Earth Day tribute. Pleased you enjoyed the images with the message. Thank you very much. 🌏
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You could go on and on, right? 🙂 I appreciate that Gary Snyder quote…and the Nature Conservancy’s been a favorite organization for many years. I’m wondering where the photo captioned “Wonder” was taken? Well done, Jane!
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Hi Lynn, Yes, indeed. Fun to look back on favorite nature moments. I made “Wonder” on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. The famous Twelve Apostles rock formations are found along here. I’m happy you enjoyed my tribute to Mother Nature- thanks very much!
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Ah, Australia! Beautiful! Thanks Jane….
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Such beautiful reminders of how precious our earth is, Jane. “Love” made me smile!
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Thank you, Susan. I feel like it’s an honor to record her beauty. I’m happy you enjoyed “Love” especially, and my tribute to Mother Earth. 🌏
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love these ‘breathtaking’ shots and all of the words!! gorgeous post!!
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Thanks, April, my friend. So glad you like my tribute to Mother 🌎. Miss you!
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Jane! What an amazing post and such wonderful pictures. Marvel indeed. What an amazing shot.
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Thank you, Lisa! Happy you enjoyed my love letter to our earth. That dolphin calf was really showing off for us that day- a thrilling and memorable nature moment. Glad it brought a smile. 🌎🤗
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I absolutely did. An amazing shot. To see a dolphin in real life…I need to be closer to an ocean.
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I lived on a barrier island in SC for many years and the dolphin population there offered many fantastic nature experiences. Amazing creatures!
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Sounds amazing. So many amazing places on this planet.
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Jane, your images are spectular, hard to pick and favorite, and also love your quotes. Thank you for sharing your work!!
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HI Sylvia, I’m so glad you enjoyed this homage to Mother Nature’s gifts. Thanks very much and I hope all is well with you! 🌏
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Your photos captured the divine glory of our earth so perfectly, Jane, and your words and quotes, the message, were also much appreciated. I studied and enjoyed each photo, and loved them all, but that one of the lupine with the suspended bumblebee took my breath away. Thanks so much for sharing your gifts, and the gifts of our planet.
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Hi Jet, Thank you for your wonderful response and coming from your keen eye, it means a lot. I was hiking on Matt Davis Trail last week and found those Lupines buzzing with bees and spent a lot of time observing and photographing their busy lives. Fascinating. I’m pleased you enjoyed my tribute to Mother Earth and also for spending some time with the work. Much appreciated. 🌎
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You’ve captured our planet beautifully, Jane! Love every picture. Thanks for taking me on this virtual tour. xoxo
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Thank you, Cheryl. Happy you enjoyed my love letter to Mother Earth. Appreciate you visiting. xoxo 🌎
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LOVE the koala!
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Thank you! That little Joey had just woken up and looked me right in the eye. 😍Taken on Kangaroo Island, Australia. Glad you enjoyed.
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The Earth is the most versatile beauty.
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Isn’t she? Happy you enjoyed some favorites in her honor, Jay. Thanks so much. 🌏
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What a brilliant display, Jane! Awesome.
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Thanks so much, Hanne. Pleased you enjoyed my tribute to Mother Earth. My best to the Fab Four. 🌎
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So many great photos – a wonderful tribute to our planet. Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Jeff, Happy you liked my love letter to Mother Earth. Thanks so much. 🌎
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Amazing post.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed this tribute, Rupali. Thanks very much. 🌎😊
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Beautiful set. And good thoughts. Maybe the world needs more landscape photographers, it might give the land more respect.
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Thank you, Dave. I hope that sharing photographs not only gives the viewers pleasure but also educates and motivates them to protect it.
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A remarkable collection, Jane. Both words and photos are beautiful and very moving…
Yes, Every day is Earth Day! 🙂
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Thanks very much, Amy. I’m happy you found this moving. Happy every day Earth Day. 🌎
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What a gorgeous blend of photos and words to celebrate this wonderful day.
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Hi Julie, Thank you so much. Glad you liked this tribute. Hope you were out there enjoying. 🌏
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Such a beautiful collection of images to remind us how important this big world is. Loved this post! — Marsi
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Thanks very much, Marsi. I hope that photography helps people to see the beauty and importance of nature in our lives. Appreciate your visit! 🌏
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Amazing collection of landscapes, nature and animals.
Even though I’m a little late: HAPPY EARTH DAY!
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Thank you, Rabirius. Happy Earth Day to you, too. Let’s keep on celebrating nature with our art. 🌏
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Your post is amazing! Thank you for sharing
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Thanks very much, Luisa. I’m so glad you like it. Happy Earth Day! 🌏
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Stunning images – perfect for finding inspiration in nature.
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Thank you very much, MM. I’m happy you found these nature moments inspiring. Thanks, too for following. 🙂
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Very nice post! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Nisha. I’m happy you enjoyed these nature moments. 🌏
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Happy Earth Day! Beautiful photos to remember our earth. I love the words you paired with each one, Jane !
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HI Mackenzie, Hope you had a wonderful Earth Day. Pleased you enjoyed the images and the message. Thank you so much! 🌎
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what a beautiful beautiful post, Jane. The images with their captions are sublime and the quotes are perfect accompaniments. ❤
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Thank you for your warm reaction to this post, Diana. Pleased you enjoyed the message and images and I appreciate your visit. 🌍
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This is perfect. The images, the quotes, perfect.
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I’m pleased you like this one, Jeff. Thank you and Happy Earth Day! Hope you are out there enjoying. 🌎
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Beautifully said and captured ❤
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I’m happy you like this homage, Donna. thanks very much. 🌏❤️
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And your incredible photos show us just why we need to make an effort to respect, applaud, conserve and save etc. etc. Such a brilliant way to grab our attention.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed the images and the message, Jude. Thank you so much. 🌎😍
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Wonderful shots to commemorate Earth Day!
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Thanks so much, Rebecca. That means a lot. Hope you are out there enjoying her today! 🌏❤️
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These are all so beautiful.
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I am happy you enjoyed this homage to earth, Amy. Thanks very much. 🌏
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So beautiful and powerful, Jane. A testament to earth’s beauty and the wonder of nature. At the same time, it’s a plea for us to protect it. I couldn’t agree more.
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Thank you very much, Patti. So glad you enjoyed the images and the moment for a message…of course, that’s every day… but today especially to consider Earth’s beauty and how to protect her. I think we, as photographers, can play a role in celebrating nature and its importance in our lives. 🌏
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Absolutely, Jane. I agree!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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🌍Thank you, Chuck!🌍
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You are so welcome! Always love sharing your posts with followers, Jane!
xoxo
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It is indeed Earth Day, today and every day and hopefully forever.
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Thank you, Paula. Indeed, every day is Earth Day and I hope we take care of her so there is a forever. 🌍
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Truly some of your best work in this Earth Day tribute. The dolphin playing, a real fave. (Kiawah Island?)
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Thank you so much, David. That means a lot. Some great nature memories here. Yes, that dolphin calf was showing off for us one amazing day on Kiawah. Unforgettable! 🌏
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Every day is Earth Day!!!
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Indeed it is, Ken. My message exactly. Thanks so much.
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Wow what an incredibly beautiful tribute to our planet! I am so sad about what is happening to our world. I just wish we could do more. Thank you for this gorgeous tribute. Have you ever watched “Out Planet” or the “Blue Planet”? It is an incredible documentary on the state of our amazing world. Happy Earth Day Jane!
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Thanks so much, Nicole. Yes, I have seen them and the message couldn’t be more important than it is today. I’m glad you enjoyed this and I hope you are out there loving nature right now! 🌏🌈
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Happy Earth day🌿
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Thanks very much, Solitaire. Wishing you a Happy Earth Day, too. 🌏
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No matter how we might explore ‘outer’ space, humankind will always have a need to return home.
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Hi Eddie, So true….and we better take better care of her or there won’t be a home. Thanks so much for stopping by. 🌏
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Beautiful pictures.. The koala bear picture is lovely and the dolphin picture is a cool shot. Such a great timing.
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Thanks very much, YC. Both of those captures were moments of pure joy. I’m happy you like them and this homage. 🌍
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Well said with great images. Happy Earth Day,
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Thanks so much, Sherry. Happy you enjoyed this tribute. Happy Earth Day. 🌏
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It’s like the Ode to Joy in images! Beautiful captures with great quotes. Hoping some inspiration has rubbed off on me. 🌺
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What a beautiful analogy, Gunta, thank you so much. Pleased you enjoyed this homage to Mother Earth. I am sure you are inspired every day. 🌏🤗
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Very fine post!; every day should be Earth Day!.. 🙂
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Hi Harrie, Thank you so much! Yes, every day… 🌏
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What a versatile photographer you are! These images are awe-inspiring. I particularly like the rock formations, which remind us of the Earth itself and our scale; maybe how we should remember that we are small and Earth is huge, and keep to our place. Your rhino image too is incredible. Happy Earth Day, Jane.
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Hi Ali, Thanks so much for your kind words. I agree, tiny people on the landscape remind us that we are small, but have a big impact. I’m happy you enjoyed these nature moments. 🌍
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Jane, with each image of yours I viewed, I literally said out load ….. OMG this is beautiful.
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oops , I meant to say out loud !!!
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How wonderful, Cornelia. Your reaction makes me smile. Thanks so much! 🌏
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I am glad it made you smile, that’s the whole purpose!
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Great images for your message, Jane. The first one is an attention-grabber.
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Thank you, Allan. I am in awe of Bryce Canyon. Happy you enjoyed my tribute and message. 🌏
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What great sentiments describing each photo.. all my favorites!
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Thank you, Friend! I’m so glad you enjoyed this homage to her.
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Wonder is wonderful👍
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Thanks so much, Detlef. The Great Ocean Road in Australia is a Wonder! Glad you enjoyed. 🌎
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Some real beauties in this one Jane, and I really like the way you organized the post with the one-word titles. Terrific
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Thanks, Tina. Glad you enjoyed this year’s tribute. Hope you are out there having a great day.
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Glorious photos, Jane! ‘Every day is Earth Day’ is an awareness we need to be at the forefront of everyone’s mind. May it be so! ❤
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Thank you, Eliza. Yes! Celebrate nature and spread the word. 🌏
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Glorious set Jane. Happy Earth Day!
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Thanks so much, Cindy. Happy you enjoyed- wishing you a fabulous day! 🌏🌈
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You’ve been to some wonderful places and taken wonderful photos. Thanks for sharing them.
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You are so kind, Garry. Some very memorable nature moments. Thank you. 🌎
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LOVE these!! Beautiful!
On Sat, Apr 20, 2019 at 9:45 AM Jane Lurie Photography wrote:
> Jane Lurie posted: “”We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we > borrow it from our children.” ~Native American Proverb “In every > outthrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is > the story of th” >
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Thank you, Sue! 🌎
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I was reading your post about April 22 at 2:22 Texas time. Happy synchronicity. Happy Earth Day.
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Thanks, Steve. Happy Earth Day 2 You!
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Every shot deserves individual praise… Awesome!
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Thank you so much, Moazzam. I really appreciate it and I’m happy you enjoyed them. 🌏
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Fantastic post Jane beautifully imaged!
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Thank you, Brian. Means a lot, fellow nature lover. 🌏
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Especially remember.
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Yes indeed, Michael. Thank you. 🌏
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Wonderful collection of marvelous photos!
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Thanks so much, Jack. 🌍🤗
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Well-done.
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Thanks very much, Bruce. 🌍
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Ms Jane….a beautiful tribute to “remember”, “share”, “adore” etc.etc, etc…..thanx…BUILD BRIDGES NOT WALLS….peace out…jw
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Yes, Jim! So glad you enjoyed these— thank you. Peace out. 🌏🌈
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Stunning photos Jane!
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Thanks very much, Carolyn. Pleased you enjoyed my nature moments. 🌍
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Such beautiful photos Jane. It puzzles and saddens me that so many people have lost contact with nature, and it is the thing that could heal their frightened and aching hearts. We must protect it.
Alison
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Hi Alison, Oh, yes, I agree with you that nature brings peace and perspective. Thank you for visiting and for sharing your important words. 🌏❤️
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Glorious! Your explorations of this beautiful earth are always so touching, Jane. 💕
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That means so much, Karen. Thank you. 💕🌏
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mother earth
remembered
beautifully!
hope you
are well
as i’ve not heard
from you for awhile 🙂
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Thank you so much, David. Happy you enjoyed my tribute. Will pop over– don’t know where the time goes! 🙂
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Smashing photography! Well done 👍🏻
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Thank you, PP. I’m so glad you enjoyed this moment of nature. 🌏
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These are all outstanding images Jane. Beauty work.
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Thanks so much, Joe. Fun to look back on many wonderful nature adventures. Glad you enjoyed—- and I really appreciate your comment. 😉
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Just divine sit back and reminisce I can honestly say the picture shows such grace traveling through smiling nature and faces well loved dining who could ask for more your photos win hearts
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How lovely, Robin. Thank you for your warm words. 🌏
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Soooooooooo Wundervoll !!!
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Thank you very much, Mathilda. 😊
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💝🌷🐰
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Jane, this is a very powerful post. The images are gorgeous and the text is perfect.
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Hi Jane, I’m happy you enjoyed these and the descriptions. Thanks so much and I hope you are out there revelling. 😊 🌎
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