City Moods

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“Sometimes in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there’s always tomorrow”

~Bill Withers

 

Landscape, Photography, City, San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Isolation,

Morning Blues

 

Landscape, Photography, City, San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Isolation,

Look Up

 

“Lean on me, when you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend
I’ll help you carry on
For it won’t be long
‘Til I’m gonna need
Somebody to lean on”

 

Landscape, Photography, City, San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Isolation,

Palace of Fine Arts

 

 

Landscape, Photography, City, San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Isolation,

Solitary Stroll

 

 

Landscape, Photography, City, San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Isolation,

Clearing Storm

 

“Please swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won’t let show

You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you’ll understand
We all need somebody to lean on”

 

Colors

 

“Lean on me, when you’re not strong
And I’ll be your friend
I’ll help you carry on
For it won’t be long
‘Til I’m gonna need
Somebody to lean on.”

RIP Bill Withers

 

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89 comments ›

  1. ecopoet
    June 28, 2020 • 6:07 am

    enjoyed the visual stroll ! , eco 🙂

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  2. LisaDay
    April 13, 2020 • 2:37 pm

    Beautiful post, and lovely photos. Thank you, Jane.

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  3. Sagittarius Viking
    April 13, 2020 • 12:34 am

    You know, I’m a country girl, but if I had to live in a city, San Francisco would be my choice. Your photos are wonderful. I really enjoy the layers you capture so magically. I think the layers of the city is one of the most amazing things, and they usually shines through one way or another with your photos. Happy Easter!

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  4. Yoshimiparis Photographie
    April 9, 2020 • 9:55 pm

    Hello
    I really like the first for the poetic side that blue gives to your image in an absolutely sublime fade compared to the city very clear and sharp
    Then the last one this superb carpet of pretty colorful flowers
    I hope everything is going well in the face of this health crisis that we are experiencing all over the world, pay attention to you

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  5. restlessjo
    April 9, 2020 • 1:00 pm

    I’m not too bad with morning blues, but they do catch me out later in the day, Jane. Love that photo, and your beautiful tribute. Stay safe and have a peaceful, happy Easter 🙂 🙂

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  6. Steve Gingold
    April 9, 2020 • 12:04 pm

    Wonderful tribute to Bill Withers, Jane.

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  7. Andrew Seal
    April 9, 2020 • 8:52 am

    Such a beautiful and moving tribute.

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  8. Sylvia Bacon www.mycolorfulexpressions.com
    April 8, 2020 • 1:30 pm

    Such beautiful pictures, Jane. And, I love how you incorporated Bill Wither’s song with your images.

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  9. rabirius
    April 8, 2020 • 10:11 am

    Beautiful pictures, Jane.
    You can feel that spring is in the air.

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  10. Dave Ply
    April 7, 2020 • 3:33 pm

    These are all nice shots, but the editing stands out too. I was just listening to a Bill Withers CD a few days before he passed. Too bad he had such a fuss with the record companies, it would have been nice to have more of his work.

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    • Jane Lurie
      April 7, 2020 • 4:09 pm

      Thanks very much, Dave. I need to read more about Withers’ relationship with his record companies. It is sad that he didn’t record more. I, too, revisited some of his songs and they brought me back. Hope you are doing well. Be safe and stay healthy. 🙂

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  11. denisebushphoto
    April 7, 2020 • 2:21 pm

    Wonderful images. I love the first … the way that the top is all blue and the bottom very colorful is really special. Poppies are an alluring favorite … the colors here really pop against the wysteria (I think).

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    • Jane Lurie
      April 7, 2020 • 2:27 pm

      HI Denise, Thanks! That blue was amazing early one morning last week. The fog intensified the colors and light. So glad I was awake! 🙂 I’m happy that spring has sprung around the city.. welcome bright spots on our isolation walks. Appreciate you stopping by– hope you have safe and healthy days. 💙

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  12. annadusseau
    April 7, 2020 • 7:05 am

    Lovely pictures! This really lifted my spirit. Thank you x

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  13. Bespoke Traveler
    April 6, 2020 • 3:11 pm

    Hoping this finds you healthy and safe. It’s been so strange to see photos of cities usually teeming with people, so silent and empty.

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  14. melissabluefineart
    April 6, 2020 • 6:11 am

    I needed that! What an absolutely perfect post for this nervous Monday morning, missing that wonderful musician.

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  16. Adrian Lewis
    April 6, 2020 • 5:03 am

    Lovely pictures, my friend, particularly like Look Up – wonderful lyrics too. 🙂

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  17. digwithdorris
    April 6, 2020 • 12:57 am

    Such a loss. Thanks I enjoyed this tribute

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  19. anotherday2paradise
    April 5, 2020 • 7:01 pm

    Such an iconic song. Beautiful photos to accompany these uplifting words, Jane. 😍

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  21. thereluctantpoet
    April 5, 2020 • 6:56 pm

    Wow! Great photos and loved your pairing with Bill Withers – Lean on Me!! Brilliant

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  22. YellowCable
    April 5, 2020 • 5:39 pm

    I love this old song. This post makes me look up the song on Youtube and listen to it again. Love your last picture. That one represent city mood to me.

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  23. bluebrightly
    April 5, 2020 • 10:13 am

    You’re outdoing yourself, Jane. “Morning Blues” followed by those cherry blossoms could have been enough, but that solitary walker surrounded by so much beauty is very poignant. “Lean on Me” was a favorite back in the day, and remains so. Withers was a master – the songs of his that I remember are as relaxed and comfortable as a pair of slippers. (Wisteria and poppies, wow, what a treat!). Take care. 🙂

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    • Jane Lurie
      April 5, 2020 • 1:57 pm

      Hi Lynn, I love your image of Wither’s songs…I revisited some of the classics this week and they were so relaxing and brought back memories of the 70s. Glad you enjoyed my wanderings – we lucked out with some fine weather mixed with the much needed rainy days which have brought out the blooms. Hang in there, friend. 🙂

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      • bluebrightly
        April 7, 2020 • 11:13 am

        I remember hearing there was rain on the CA coast – that’s great. We had lightly rainy days for a rather long time. The moss and everything else loved it. Now we’re heading into a dry spell with more sun and warmer temps, which will be pleasant, but I already find myself worrying if, after a few weeks, everything will be terribly dry. That’s the seesaw we live on, on the West coast. 🙂 Take care, Jane!

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        • Jane Lurie
          April 7, 2020 • 2:29 pm

          I was happy it rained heavily all weekend. It kept people in and we are thankful for the rain. You’re right during this crisis, all the usual worries seem to get lost in the shuffle! Take care, too, Lynn. 🙂

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  24. harrienijland
    April 5, 2020 • 3:09 am

    ‘Morning blues’ for me please! Ain’t no sunshine.. at the moment. Stay safe!

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  25. Heyjude
    April 4, 2020 • 5:39 pm

    A wonderful tribute to a great man. Thank you for this Jane.

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  26. Robert Parker
    April 4, 2020 • 4:46 pm

    that final shot with poppies & wisteria (I think?) is just pure cheerfulness.
    A very pleasant album, and very well-suited as a tribute to someone with such a pleasant and easy-going style.

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    • Jane Lurie
      April 4, 2020 • 5:49 pm

      Hi Robert, I love that description..I was just revisiting some Bill Withers songs and easy-going is a great description. I am thrilled that the flowers are blooming for our big bright spot of the day. Take care and thanks for taking a look. 🙂

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  28. naturebackin
    April 4, 2020 • 1:31 pm

    A beautiful tribute to Bill Withers. And these times lend the images of your city and the words of the song a particular poignancy.

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  29. Jet Eliot
    April 4, 2020 • 12:41 pm

    A colorful and lovely tribute to a great artist, Jane. Thanks so much. Although I liked every single one of your masterpieces here, I especially liked the first one, for its loving embrace of beautiful San Francisco; and the last one, for its cheerful spring message of hope and vitality.

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    • Jane Lurie
      April 4, 2020 • 5:45 pm

      Hi Jet, Thanks so much for enjoying my varied moods of late. The city shines despite the sadness around us and loving our careful walks to escape. Happy it’s raining though, especially on the weekend, to keep people home. Take care. 💙

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  30. David
    April 4, 2020 • 12:38 pm

    Simply beautiful. Stay well, stay safe.

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  31. Eliza Waters
    April 4, 2020 • 11:54 am

    Lovely series and tribute, Jane. We’re leaning in hard these days. ❤

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  32. Gunta
    April 4, 2020 • 11:08 am

    Bill Withers has been a favorite of mine for many years. What a beautiful and loving tribute. Yup, the poppies and wisteria were special.

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  33. Steve Natterstad
    April 4, 2020 • 10:56 am

    Such lovely photography! Mr. Withers would have been honored to have had his words associated with such beautiful and inspiring photographs. Thanks, Jane.

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  34. Anonymous
    April 4, 2020 • 10:53 am

    Such lovely photography! Mr. Withers would have been honored to have words associated with these beautiful and inspiring photographs. Thanks, Jane.

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  35. eschudel
    April 4, 2020 • 10:52 am

    Kind of says it all right now…

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  36. susurrus
    April 4, 2020 • 10:44 am

    RIP. My favourite of his songs was ‘Lovely Day’. The poppies and wisteria are a match made in heaven.

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  37. Steve Schwartzman
    April 4, 2020 • 10:23 am

    This is the first I’d heard about the death of Bill Withers. It prompted me to read an article about him to learn about his life.

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  38. Alittlebitoutoffocus
    April 4, 2020 • 9:55 am

    Beautiful pictures and sentiment. It’s a great song too. 🙂

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  39. petergreyphotography
    April 4, 2020 • 9:44 am

    Wonderful pictures Jane and a warm tribute to the great Bill Withers.

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