“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.”
~John Burroughs
Hitting the Trails
Old Friends
Father and Son Time
Banff Morning
Badlands Buds
“Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity…”
~ John Muir
Alone and In a Fog
Rainforest Green
Beach Walkers
Meditate
Free
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.”
~Gary Snyder
Half Dome Awe
Headlands Retreat
Gone Swimming
My Mimi
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”
~Albert Einstein
Jane Lurie Photography 
Such wonderful shots that give u a warm feeling of summer nature….quite amazing to lose yourself in😜
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Thanks, April. Some of my favorite “humans in nature” images. Glad you enjoyed! 🙂
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Such beauty shared – thanks
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Thanks so much, Ecopoet. These are all great memories of being out there in nature.
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This is such a beautiful collection, Jane. A morning visit to your blog provides an inspiring start to my day!
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How lovely to read, Marsi. Thank you very much! 🙂
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They all speak to me, but I think Father and Son time says it best. Einstein was right.
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Thanks very much, Dave. I love that one, too. Important moments. Glad you enjoyed this series. 🙂
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Inspiring start to my day here with my granddaughter. Loved the picture of you with yours from your interview with Jane. Warm wishes.
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Thanks so much, Andrew, and I love picturing you with your granddaughter. 💕 Glad you enjoyed the interview and photo of mine. 😍
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I didn’t know whether to take “My Mimi” as “My Me Me.”
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Ha, Steve. Good one. I love this aboriginal term for rock paintings.
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I feel that they are all lucky people, being in this gorgeous “home” of ours, in the big, open places. And you too, lucky to have been there and to be able to make photographs that carry the feeling out to the bigger world. Old Friends may be my favorite – I like a landscape that invites me in with something in the foreground, then takes me out…. Enjoy the rest of the weekend, Jane!
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Thank you, Lynn, for sharing your insightful thoughts- much appreciated. Funny, we were walking that same beach this morning where Old Friends happened a year ago. Good karma! Happy you enjoyed these “humans in nature” moments.
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You know I don’t tend to photograph people, but you’ve changed my mind about it, and I do now and then. When I do, I am often thinking of you. 🙂
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Aw, that’s very sweet, Lynn. When I am photographing the details of nature, I think of you. 🙂
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So peaceful, tranquil in the images. Am imagining breathing the air & and hearing the soft nature sounds too. Ahhh.
Thank you !
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Thank you, Diane. I am so happy these photos took you there. 🙂
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Amazing photos!
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Thanks so much, Chocoviv. Glad you enjoyed these.
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I saw, that you are a Nikonlover too 😉 ..which lense do you prefer??
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Hi Doris, I shot with the 24-70mm f/2.8 and the 70-200mm f/2.8 for years. Loved them but now shoot with a Fuji mirrorless.
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your pictures are masterpieces !!! greatful !! I love the way you see things and landscapes !!
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You are so kind, Doris- thank you so much. I love finding people on the landscape enjoying nature.
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A wonderful collection Jane! I love that you include people in each of the expansive beautiful scenes,
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Thank you, Michael. It’s a favorite thing to look for when I’m out there. So glad you enjoyed these. 🤗
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Wilderness is necessary. Those mountain shots are glorious.
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Thank you so much, Lisa!
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It’s always nice to see people out, away from their various illuminated screens, and absorbing some of what nature offers us. And you’ve shown them in some wonderfully enriching landscapes. It’s a great combination. I don’t travel much, but I think I’d like to be in any and all of those places. Nice stuff, Jane.
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Thanks so much, Steve. You get it. Pleased you enjoyed this idea– an ongoing “project” as I wander about. Happy to take you to these special places.
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Awesome shots! I like the people in the photo for the human scale.
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Thanks so much, Jeff. People on the landscape is of my favorite subjects to see out. Glad you enjoyed them!
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Like your “My Mimi”. The shadow is like a hieroglyph.
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Exactly, David. When I was living in Australia, I learned that the Aboriginal term for a rock painting is a “Mimi”. Couldn’t resist at these rocks there!
Thanks very much–glad you enjoyed them.
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Such a beautiful series of inspirational photos and quotes Jane.
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Hi Amanda, I’m so glad you like the pairing. I do love finding humans out there enjoying nature. :)Thanks very much.
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Me too
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Fine pictures, Jane. Old Friends is staggering, knocks me flat. And Headlands Retreat is very impressive >>> and I very much like My Mimi!!! Adrian
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Adrian, Your reactions makes my day– thanks very much! All are really wonderful memories that I cherish. 🙂
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Simply awesome! Each and every image took me to a very special place!
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That makes me so happy, Gunta. I was escaping finding images of people who are escaping! Thanks very much.
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These are all so gorgeous Jane and now that I’ve been out to Northern CA some of the photos look familiar! Beautiful as always!
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Thanks so much, Nicole. I’m happy they brought back some good, and recent, memories! xo
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As always; all amazing images Jane. The b&w “Father and Son Time” and “Meditate” are fantastic. You really inspire me to shoot more b&w. Thanks.
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Thanks, Göran. Some images call for B&W, I think. Glad you enjoyed this collection of humans on the landscape. 🙂
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Fantastic images and quotes. Really you are my inspiration Jane. Love your work.
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That’s so nice to read, MJ. Thank you very much. 🙂
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Old Friends is such an impressive shot👍
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Thank you, Detlef. My husband and his friend of many decades enjoying a morning walk on Cannon Beach. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
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The two give a dramatic-looking landscape a pleasant rest. Impressive!
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Stunning.
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Thank you so much, Sylvia.
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A lovely quote, Jane, and one I may use myself. Stunning photography as always. You are such an inspiration! I love the ‘My Mimi’ 🙂
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Thank you, Pete! It’s fun when certain quotes really hit home. My Mimi makes me miss Australia. So glad you enjoyed this series. 🙂
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Some nice pics there. Your getting the hang of it 😉
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Ha, Poetpas– thanks so much! 😃I’ll keep practicing.
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Fine set again, Jane. Like the quotes. ‘Headlands Retreat’ would fit very good in my People are Small series.. 🙂
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Hi Harrie, So you have a collection of “tiny humans on the landscape”, too? (I like your name for it.) One of my favorite things to photograph. Glad you enjoyed these- thanks very much.
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👍 harrienijland2.wordpress.com/people-are-small/ of you like… I’m not searching for them; they cross my path. ✋
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Inspiring….love your compositions! Love other’s perceptions of the beautiful world we do live in… bittersweet at present
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Thank you, Therese. Yes, bittersweet, indeed. I was escaping from the world by finding those who are escaping in my photographs. Is that meta, as they say? 😉
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A beautiful collection Jane. Old Friends, Badlands, and Alone are my faves. I was checking the water for the second swimmer in Gone Swimming! I hope they didn’t drown 🙂
Alison
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Thanks, Alison! Pleased you enjoyed those in particular…I love finding people on the landscapes. The swimmers were Aussies and I’m quite sure they were born in the water! 🙂
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quite the beautiful
geographic adventure
holiday, Jane 🙂
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I had fun collecting some images of my “humans on the landscape”, David, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the adventure. Thank you. 🙂
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A fabulous collection, the photos and words of wisdom you chose.
We’re hitting the road tomorrow for a short trip, and will be passing through a rainforest, crossing the Salish Sea, then through coastal mountains and the Rockies as we head to Cowtown and the foothills and prairies beyond. Some of your photos have whetted our appetite even more for the trip!
Thanks, Jane.
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Thank you, Adam. So important to renew and unplug in this crazy world. Your upcoming adventure sounds like a fantastic mix of landscapes and nature. Safe travels and hope you have a wonderful time! 🙂
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Time spent in nature is never wasted. Nor time spent enjoying your beautiful photographs, Jane!
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Aren’t you kind, Dries, thank you so much. You know as well as anyone how important being close to nature is.
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Alone and in a Fog—I can relate! These are beauties, Jane. The texture in the rocks and sand of the Meditate photo stands out for me.
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I can relate, too, Allan! Thank you. I had read about this rock maze right along Lands End and finally got to see it- what a place to exhale.
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Is that maze down below the Legion of Honor?
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Hi Allan, It’s on Lands End down one of the paths toward the water.
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Thanks.
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I really enjoyed these pictures. It likes you have small taste of nature from mountain to sea.. I especially like B&W meditate picture.
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Thank you, YC. Happy you enjoyed the mix — so much beauty to be found. The meditation maze is fun to see in this spectacular spot right on the bay.
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Really enjoyed this incredible outdoor photo series, Jane. My goodness you brought us some beautiful and breathtaking vistas. Really enjoyed the quotes, too, from our nature gurus. While I like them all, my favorite today was the “Old Friends” photo of the two people and the tide pools/boulders on the beach.
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Hi Jet, Pleased you enjoyed the combo…I love finding humans on the landscape. Escape is much needed these days.
Those old friends really are…my husband and a friend of 40 years strolling Cannon Beach together. 🙂 Thanks so much!
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Oh my, the USA has got it all and you know how to deal with it! Great, Romantic and true.
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Thank you, Paula. With a couple Aussies thrown in. Nature is a true escape from the madding world….
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Beautiful images
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Thanks so much, MM. 🙂
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What fabulous images, as ever, Jane!
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Thanks, Sue. I love finding humans on the landscape. Happy you enjoyed them! 🙂
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Humans on the landscape…..yes, a sense of scale at the very least!
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Excellent pictures of our wonderful home!
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Thanks very much, Simone. 🙂
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Amazing photos! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks so much, 2019tv. Much appreciated!
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More beauty from your camera Jane!
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Thank you, Brian. So glad you like them 🙂
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Exquisite compositions, Jane, as always! 🙂 You have such a great eye.
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Thank you, Eliza. I do love tiny humans on the landscape. Glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
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A wonderful collection, Jane, and all places worthy of escaping to!
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Thanks very much, Ellen. Great memories captured- glad you enjoyed! 🙂
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Beautiful as ever!! Love the meditate one and the gone swimming. ❤️
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Thank you, Jessica. I’m pleased you enjoyed this series. 🙂
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You’re welcome!
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You do nature justice, Jane.
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Thank you so much, Sharon. 🙂 These are all special memories.
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Wonderful. We are “home” in Switzerland.
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Thanks very much, Michael, and I’m so glad you are “home”, too. Enjoy every moment. 🙂
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My Mimi is such an interesting shot, Jane, and who wouldn’t want to be up on Half Dome? I really love the stone circles one too. Fabulous stuff 😍💕
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Hi Jo, Mimi was a wonderful day at the Remarkables when we lived in Australia. Pleased you enjoyed all these spots that are so special in my memories. Thanks very much! 🙂
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What stunning images, Jane. ~ Cathy
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Thanks very much, Cathy. So glad you enjoyed this collection. 🙂
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These images are gorgeous Jane 👍🏻
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Thank you, Joe. Happy you enjoyed these. 🙂
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Wonderful! This series makes me want to leave the house.
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Thanks so much, Peter. That’s the best response! 🙂
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