Big Sur Meditations

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“Once I’m working I try to relax deeply into the work and make it into a meditation.”

~Theresa Bayer

 

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Wave Rhythms

 

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Edge of Bliss

 

“This is the way life goes in Big Sur. Waiting for the mail, watching the sea-lions in the surf or the freighters on the horizon, sitting in the tubs at Hot Springs, once in a  while a bit of drink- and, most of the time, working at what ever it is that you came here to work on, whether it be painting, writing, gardening or the simple art of living your own life.”

~ Hunter S. Thompson

 

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Big Sur

 

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Pfeiffer Sand

 

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Thank you, Trees

 

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Hello Pfeiffer

 

“A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words.”

~Ansel Adams

 

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Kelp

 

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Flow

 

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Purple Sand

 

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Rock Patterns

 

“For fast acting relief, try slowing down.”

~ Lily Tomlin

 

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Flow II

 

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Beach People

 

 

 

 

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115 comments ›

  2. homechild
    August 25, 2019 • 12:37 pm

    As you say, your stunning photo say it all!

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  3. Don Urban
    June 6, 2019 • 12:35 am

    I DREAM about this place. After travelling the world many times, the Big Sur is one of the few places I really want to go to. LOvely images to tease me even more!

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  5. LisaDay
    May 26, 2019 • 6:33 am

    I have been missing out. I love these water shots. Too many beach people for my liking, but purple sand in real life is amazing.

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  6. Andrew Seal
    May 24, 2019 • 10:20 am

    Gorgeous Jane – love the purple sand particularly.

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  7. aakanewicloudcom
    May 24, 2019 • 5:33 am

    fabulous shots…SO peaceful…also great detail!!

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  8. Manja Mexi Movie
    May 22, 2019 • 5:28 am

    Oh my, I love your photos so much. Out of all photographers that I follow I guess I like your style the most. This is how I’d aspire to do it (if I had knowledge and equipment): nothing exaggerated because the world as is is beautiful enough. (That said, I can’t even imagine how much work you must do in post-production.) And your accompanying words are just perfect too.

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    • Jane Lurie
      May 22, 2019 • 8:36 am

      Hi Mexi, What a terrific comment to read- thank you so much. I’m happy that my love for nature and light comes through in my photos. I really enjoy post-processing and generally only use Lightroom for enhancements. Many of my favorites I’ve shot with my iPhone. It’s all about “seeing” and you have a great eye. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts. 🙂

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  9. greenswardphotos
    May 21, 2019 • 3:43 am

    Wonderful photos of “your” ocean. Wish we had a rocky shore here on ”our” ocean. The purple sand is intriguing. We saw red-purple sand when we spent a lot of time in the Adirondacks. There is was garnet sand. Could be the same on “your” beach. In any event a colored sand has to have an interesting origin.

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  10. J.D. Riso
    May 20, 2019 • 2:54 pm

    Big Sur is one of those places that immediately send me into meditation. Sublime photos, as usual, Jane. Love the different waterscapes, especially. A flow can take so many different forms.

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  11. Mary
    May 18, 2019 • 11:30 am

    Wonderful to see your work again Jane – the first photograph in B&W of the waves is stunning. Missed seeing your talent ~

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  12. Sylvia Bacon www.mycolorfulexpressions.com
    May 18, 2019 • 9:23 am

    Jane, your images are beautiful! It is great how you can see interesting details in ordinary places and then share through your photography, such as in Flow. Also, the purple sand shot, along with all the shades of colors from the sky and the rocks, is terrific!

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  13. belindagroverphotography
    May 17, 2019 • 3:08 pm

    Really lovely Jane I particularly enjoyed the pairing of your photo with the Hunter J, Thompson quote.

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  14. Jet Eliot
    May 17, 2019 • 12:44 pm

    A delightfully serene visit to Big Sur, Jane, thank you. Your meditations, exquisite photos, and thoughtful quotes sum up this incredible land well. I love Big Sur, it’s such a grand place in the world. I really liked every one of your photos, but the one I liked the most was Flow II…dazzling.

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    • Jane Lurie
      May 18, 2019 • 6:41 pm

      Hi Jet, I am certain you’ve been to these spots so I’m happy you feel I’ve captured some of its essence. I became entranced by the flowing water and kelp- glad you like it. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. 😊

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  15. mdhoffmannphoto
    May 16, 2019 • 9:30 am

    My favourite is “Flow 2”!! followed by “Kelp” and “Purple Sand” Btw – I am curious Jane – what is your professional/working background? Teacher?

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  16. David
    May 15, 2019 • 6:35 pm

    Another fantastic series, Jane. The purple sand is very unusual. Your showstopper in this set, “Edge of Bliss”. Absolutely, absolutely breathtaking.

    Are you getting much rain? We’re in Ft. Worth for two weeks. A little sticky, but not oppressively so.

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    • Jane Lurie
      May 15, 2019 • 6:39 pm

      Hi David, Thank you! One of my all time favorite places. So glad you enjoyed- especially Edge.
      It is pouring here and will continue this weekend. Perfect for watching golf. 🙂 Enjoy Ft. Worth!

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  17. Miss N
    May 15, 2019 • 1:26 am

    Stunning photos! Thank you for taking me to such a beautiful place that exists across the globe from where I am.

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  18. pattimoed
    May 15, 2019 • 12:25 am

    What a wonderful photographic meditation. I love working in that creative meta-world of relaxation and intense concentration. Beautiful work, Jane. Keenly observed, as always! Somehow you can make even kelp look wonderfully interesting!!

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  19. bluebrightly
    May 14, 2019 • 7:00 pm

    What a delight, Jane, and all the more so because I know some of these subjects, and you’ve portrayed them with such love and respect. The Hunter Thompson quote was fun, too. 🙂 The colors in Edge of Bliss are fascinating….the Big Sur photo just leaves one breathless…and I love the kelp, the purple sand and the flow patterns – and the rocks!

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    • Jane Lurie
      May 15, 2019 • 6:29 pm

      Hi Lynn, Always great to read your thoughts– thank you very much. I am glad my love of this incredible place shines through. I can just see you examining interesting things with your lens on the beaches here… 🙂

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  20. Dave Ply
    May 14, 2019 • 1:33 pm

    Those big views at Big Sur are beautiful, but I kinda like those pattern pictures you finished with. Gives a more intimate feel for the place.

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  23. thereluctantpoet
    May 13, 2019 • 1:12 pm

    Awesome, Jane!!! Bellissimo!! Love your visions!! You are such an expert at making me homesick! Ha!! Loved the quote from Hunter S. Thompson!!
    xoxoxo

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  24. thirdeyemom
    May 13, 2019 • 10:27 am

    Spectacular Jane! And guess what? Me and my family are going to Bug Sur this summer! We have never been so any ideas/advice would be amazing. we are spending 4 days in Marin, 3 days in San Fran and rest in/around Big Sur. Can’t wait!

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  25. Amy
    May 13, 2019 • 10:12 am

    Breathtaking… Beautifully captured via your lens, Jane.

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  26. Allan G. Smorra
    May 13, 2019 • 9:03 am

    Beautiful photos and timely thoughts for us, Jane. I love those waves in the first photo. I can hear the thunder of them crashing on the rocks.
    Ω

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  27. Mackenzie
    May 13, 2019 • 8:21 am

    I ran the Big Sur marathon a couple years ago, and these pictures took me right back!! Stunning. I think it’s one of the most beautiful places in the world! Thank you for sharing, Jane!

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  28. plaidcamper
    May 13, 2019 • 8:12 am

    A wonderful collection – thanks, Jane! I slowed right down…

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  29. neihtn2012
    May 13, 2019 • 5:36 am

    Beautiful photography, Jane! Some of your photos reminded me of “Play Misty for Me.”

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  31. Adrian Lewis
    May 13, 2019 • 3:47 am

    Good pictures, Jane >>> but Edge of Bliss and Purple Sand just knock me flat!!! A 🙂

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  32. harrienijland
    May 13, 2019 • 2:43 am

    I just say it again: fine series! 🙂 Purple sand is my fav; great colors and texture; and that yellow stone, of course.

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  33. paula graham
    May 13, 2019 • 2:40 am

    Magnificent set of photos and quotes. It DOES you good.

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  34. Robert Baum
    May 13, 2019 • 2:36 am

    ” !!!!! ” (And heartfelt thanks!)

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  35. Fotohabitate
    May 13, 2019 • 12:56 am

    This beautiful place has all what you need! Balm for body and soul!

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  36. Sue
    May 13, 2019 • 12:24 am

    Great set of images of a wild and rugged place, Jane

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  37. cindy knoke
    May 12, 2019 • 9:46 pm

    Our oh so beautiful state! And oh so beautiful you! Thank you.

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  38. www.corneliaweber-photography.com
    May 12, 2019 • 8:46 pm

    Jane, your post deserves the words of Ansel Adams, as you quoted above.

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  39. sharonbuehler
    May 12, 2019 • 8:23 pm

    Loving all the textures!

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  40. Gunta
    May 12, 2019 • 7:03 pm

    Oh my dear Jane… you do justice to some of the places I love most in this world. It’s beyond words.

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  41. Alison and Don
    May 12, 2019 • 5:08 pm

    So many lovely images. Those that drew me in the most? Purple Sand and Flow II.
    Alison

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  42. Suzanne et Pierre
    May 12, 2019 • 4:57 pm

    Lovely images as usual…(Suzanne)

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  43. YellowCable
    May 12, 2019 • 4:45 pm

    You have captured very nice patterns of different kind. Those definitely are good to keep your mind still.

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  44. Steve Gingold
    May 12, 2019 • 4:14 pm

    I’ve never been to Big Sur and just once to Point Reyes, but your images have given a good idea what the experience might be like. Love the kelp image.

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  45. smilecalm
    May 12, 2019 • 4:06 pm

    those small & large
    shapes, so colorful
    and expressive, Jane
    of central Ca coast!
    i’ve enjoyed that view
    sitting in those tubs.
    in days of yore
    they were right
    next to the beach 🙂

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  46. Tina Schell
    May 12, 2019 • 4:03 pm

    Some wonderful scenes Jane – love the purple sands

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  47. camerapacker
    May 12, 2019 • 4:00 pm

    All the images work but the “Edge of Bliss” is to me, perfect.

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  48. Eliza Waters
    May 12, 2019 • 3:57 pm

    Lovely, Jane, pure bliss! ❤

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  49. Ana Daksina
    May 12, 2019 • 3:22 pm

    Reblogging this to my readers at sister site Timeless Wisdoms

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  50. Steve Schwartzman
    May 12, 2019 • 3:19 pm

    I remember how fascinated I was by that kind of kelp on the California coast near Monterrey. You’re fortunate to have that and the other things so close at hand.

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  51. rabirius
    May 12, 2019 • 3:18 pm

    Amazing images. Great work, Jane.

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  52. sloppy buddhist
    May 12, 2019 • 3:15 pm

    I always love the sea and things from the sea and I understand the little meditations piece as well ☺️🤓 another beautiful post Jane ~ smiles Hedy

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