Social Distancing, California Style

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“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”

~ Coretta Scott King

 

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Just Two

 

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Morning Reflection

 

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Wave Action

 

“What a lovely surprise to finally discover how unlonely being alone can be.”

~Ellen Burstyn

 

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Trail Runners

 

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Big Sur Solitude

 

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Bodega Escape

 

“There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about.”

~Margaret J. Wheatley

 

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Walking the Woodline

 

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Californian

 

Social Distancing

 

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Goodnight, San Francisco

 

“When words become unclear, I shall focus with photographs. When images become inadequate, I shall be content with silence.” 

~Ansel Adams

 

With hopes that you stay healthy and well. 

 

 

 

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  1. Alexithymia_Shubhi
    May 25, 2020 • 9:59 pm

    The one with full of wide waves and the other with woodline amazing shot.. The quotes are so apt for present pandemic.

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  2. Marc Isolda
    April 9, 2020 • 4:34 am

    Well Jane not much one can add to all the comments you receive other than always look for the light within, nice work!

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  4. Rob Moses Photography
    March 24, 2020 • 10:22 am

    I love that second shot with the reflection!

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  5. LisaDay
    March 20, 2020 • 5:20 am

    These are glorious, Jane. Brings me happiness just looking at them.

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  6. naturebackin
    March 18, 2020 • 12:36 pm

    A lovely collection of images and thoughtfulness. I wIsh that everyone could have access to such space and beauty in these challenging and anxiety-ridden times. Wishing the best to you and yours.

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  7. Andrew Seal
    March 18, 2020 • 9:21 am

    Thanks for inspiring us with these beautiful images during these challenging times Jane. Please stay well and healthy yourself. With warmest good wishes as always.

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  8. David
    March 17, 2020 • 11:31 am

    Beautiful photos, Jane.

    Hope you and the family are doing okay in keeping distant. These are strange days to say the least. We’ve been on the gray and dreary side the past few days. Yesterday, we had a break with sunny, kind of warm day. Today, it’s back to gray and dreary with fog. Keep well.

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  9. bmonacella
    March 16, 2020 • 2:31 pm

    Jane I just loved this! Beautiful photos and they gave me a sense of calm. Much appreciated!! I hope you don’t mind – I liked it so much I stole the Coretta Scott King quote for a post at work :)) Hope you guys are doing well and staying safe. Are you and Bob holing up on your own or camping out with the kids/grandkids? Lots of love to you all. Xoxoxo love, Bobby

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    • Jane Lurie
      March 16, 2020 • 5:28 pm

      Hi Bobby, I’m so glad you enjoyed the post. Thanks so much. I’m pleased you loved that quote–so perfect for now. We have been isolating in SF for a couple weeks now and it is highly recommended that grandparents stay away from young children, so there’s that. No contact. Thankful for FaceTime! Love to you all. Be safe and stay healthy! xoxoxo

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  10. Gunta
    March 15, 2020 • 6:57 pm

    Lots of time for photo editing indeed. We are the lucky ones with some elbow room… making social distancing so much easier as well as pleasant.
    You and yours stay healthy, too.

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  11. pattimoed
    March 15, 2020 • 1:37 pm

    Fabulous words and images, Jane!! I love how you’ve visualized social distancing. It’s also an important message right now. We are wise to follow that advice from our medical experts. I hope millions of people are following it. I always appreciate your visual inspiration, Jane!

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  12. walker
    March 15, 2020 • 7:37 am

    nice shots, I love the n. 4!

    take care,

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  14. plaidcamper
    March 14, 2020 • 2:43 pm

    A lovely collection. Be well.

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  15. Murtagh's Meadow
    March 14, 2020 • 2:39 pm

    A wonderful collection of images with a good point too. Stay safe and well:)

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  16. Tina Schell
    March 14, 2020 • 2:25 pm

    A very interesting approach on this post Jane, social distancing indeed :-). Enjoyed the way you incorporated the people into your landscapes. Especially liked the geometry of the woodline image.

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  17. denisebushphoto
    March 14, 2020 • 1:36 pm

    Love your fitting theme here … wonderful compositions and captures!

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  20. robert20359
    March 14, 2020 • 11:15 am

    hi jane, once again great pictures of California that I particularly like the 1st, 4th, 7th and 9th.
    greetings robert

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  21. bluebrightly
    March 14, 2020 • 10:39 am

    I knew I could depend on you for some timely comments on the current situation. I think you know I’ve always been very fond of your photos that show one or two people in a vast landscape, and it’s true this time, too. In addition to focusing on the person in the landscape, this series reflects the atmosphere of your region beautifully, from city to hills to shoreline. But the blinds – that made me smile! Stay well, Jane. 🙂

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  22. sharonbuehler
    March 14, 2020 • 8:43 am

    Beautiful photos, Jane. And it was sort of like…Where’s Waldo?.

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  23. Elina Gomez
    March 14, 2020 • 8:17 am

    Without any doubt, this is a great job, Jane. If I am a miser. I couldn’t tell you greatly. But I am not a miser.

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  24. camerapacker
    March 14, 2020 • 7:57 am

    Great px of a great place in which to social distance.

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  25. Peter Hillman
    March 14, 2020 • 7:20 am

    A wonderful series of great imagery, Jane! I really like how you have captured the human form in many of these to great effect.

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  26. Eliza Waters
    March 14, 2020 • 7:11 am

    Beautiful California images, Jane. ‘Far from the madding crowd’… 😉

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  27. Amanda Ricks
    March 14, 2020 • 6:14 am

    A brilliant and inspiring post, Jane. Thank you

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  28. Ellen Jennings
    March 14, 2020 • 5:37 am

    A wonderful collection, Jane, and a great theme! Morning reflection is fantastic!

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  29. YellowCable
    March 14, 2020 • 5:00 am

    These are very good “social distance”. Very nice set!

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  30. Stephanie Daniels
    March 14, 2020 • 4:57 am

    Sobering and with such insight. Really well done, Jane!!!!!

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  31. Sue
    March 14, 2020 • 4:49 am

    Marvellous photographs,and some good quotes. Stay well, Jane

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  32. Michael Doran
    March 14, 2020 • 2:23 am

    Beautiful photographs and appropriate quotes. I share your sentiment.

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  33. Steve Gingold
    March 14, 2020 • 1:28 am

    With the exception of one friend photographer many years ago, social distancing has always been my photographic practice as well as the relief and refreshment that nature provides the human spirit. Your images capture that. You and yours stay well also, Jane.

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    • Jane Lurie
      March 14, 2020 • 3:53 pm

      Well said, Steve. As photographers and observers, we do practice it to a large extent. It was good to get out of the city and refresh ourselves in these small (and empty) coastal towns. Thank you very much. Stay healthy. 💙

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  34. Adrian Lewis
    March 14, 2020 • 1:25 am

    Lovely set of pictures, Jane – particularly like Morning Reflection, and the scale which the lone person gives to Wave Action. 🙂

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  35. rabirius
    March 13, 2020 • 11:45 pm

    Beautiful series of photos, Jane.

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  37. Susan Gutterman
    March 13, 2020 • 8:39 pm

    What a lovely set, Jane. I, for, one am looking forward to my morning walks during this time of almost self-quarantine. It was fun to search for the almost invisible figures.

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  38. de Wets Wild
    March 13, 2020 • 8:20 pm

    Absolutely beautiful selection, Jane!

    And at least we outdoorsy types can boast of practicing “social distancing” before it became a buzz-word… 😀

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  39. Miriam
    March 13, 2020 • 8:19 pm

    Beautiful photos and a powerful reminder of the beauty of our world that survives all crises.

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  40. Mark Simms
    March 13, 2020 • 8:11 pm

    Great photos Jane and a brilliant/poignant idea for a post. Take care and stay virus free.

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    • Jane Lurie
      March 14, 2020 • 3:26 pm

      Thank you, Mark. What a scary time. Wishing you and yours good health, too.

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      • Mark Simms
        March 15, 2020 • 1:23 am

        Well it’s a very strange time Jane that’s for sure. Trying hard not to worry, but that’s difficult when everything you view, read or listen to these days that is news related is about Covid-19….and some of that is increasingly hysterical and hyped. Let’s hope that things calm down and get back to normal asap….although I fear that will be a few months off yet. 😷

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        • Jane Lurie
          March 15, 2020 • 9:05 am

          In SF, we are taking isolation and social distancing very seriously. Everyone needs to get on board to flatten the rising curve of infection, especially young people. Yes, we are in for a long health crisis given the disorganization at the start.

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  41. www.corneliaweber-photography.com
    March 13, 2020 • 7:50 pm

    Jane, your fantastic images make me wanting to get in my car and travel up the coast.

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  42. Heyjude
    March 13, 2020 • 7:48 pm

    Such a lovely selection Jane. I particularly like the Walking the Woodline!

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  43. Steve Schwartzman
    March 13, 2020 • 7:17 pm

    During the current crisis, landscape photographers and nature photographers have an advantage in being outdoors and normally far from other people.

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