Our Walking Year: Part Two – Pasadena

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You can never go home again, but the truth is you can never leave home, so it’s all right.

~Maya Angelou

 

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La Miniatura, Frank Lloyd Wright

 

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Autumn

 

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Jacaranda Tree

 

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Imogen at the Gamble House Door

 

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I’m Not Throwing Away My Shot

 

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Kiss My Mask

 

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Low Tech at Cal Tech

 

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Baby Steps

 

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Beckman Auditorium, Cal Tech

 

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Succulent and Window

 

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Rocks of Hope

 

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Kid’s Play

 

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Crafty Pumpkins

 

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The Long Hall

 

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Sunset and Palm

 

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We’ve Got The Time

 

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Pandemic Walkers, Pasadena City Hall

 

We covered 1,199 miles over the past year on our daily pandemic walks.

Part Two: Pasadena

 

 

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125 comments ›

  1. Birder's Journey
    July 10, 2021 • 6:30 pm

    Marvelous, Jane. Good for you. So marvelous, too, to see the beautiful photos from your walks.

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  2. bluebrightly
    April 15, 2021 • 2:38 pm

    I’m sorry I’m so late getting here, Jane, this is really fun. It’s good to see your random-things-on-the-street shots again. 🙂 Kid’s Play is particularly interesting – yes, it looks less random but I like it just the same, maybe because I didn’t notice the little animals at first. Your crafty pumpkins are well-titled and boy did you ever find the perfect spot to take a two-shadow photo! Fabulous! Imogen is growing fast! Happy Spring, Jane!

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    • Jane Lurie
      April 16, 2021 • 6:16 pm

      Hi! Love reading your reaction, Lynn, no matter when. Fun that you pointed out Kid’s Play- it was great little find. I just rewatched, “To Kill A Mockingbird”, a favorite, and this photo reminded me of it. I almost entitled it, “Hey, Boo”.
      Glad you enjoyed this eclectic look back on the year, selfies, grandkids and all. Thanks very much!😊

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  3. Island Traveler
    April 12, 2021 • 4:17 pm

    Pandemic walks not only help us see things we wouldn’t have discovered but makes us appreciate what we have. Beautiful images . Well done🙏

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  4. LisaDay
    April 11, 2021 • 10:28 am

    Oh my goodness. COngrats on No. 2. What a cutie (along with Cutie No. 1).

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  5. equinoxio21
    April 10, 2021 • 5:02 pm

    I forgot: a friend of mine is looking for a job in California. Do you by any chance know anyone in Journalism and/or Marketing?
    (If I may be so bold?)

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  6. equinoxio21
    April 10, 2021 • 5:01 pm

    Superb. As usual. my late son-in-law would have loved “la miniatura”. He was an architect and a great admirer of Frank Lloyd Wright. Thank you for this and the other shots. All well I hope?

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  7. hintsoflife
    April 9, 2021 • 10:33 pm

    Love all the pictures. Thanks for sharing Jane! 😊

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  8. The Freethinker
    April 9, 2021 • 5:23 am

    Wonderful photos and descriptions.
    You’re exceptionally creative, Jane. 🙂

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  9. Steve Gingold
    April 9, 2021 • 1:37 am

    A payphone!!!! I didn’t think they existed any longer.

    That’s a lot of walking. And all your local treks prove the point that we don’t have to travel great distances to find interesting subjects for photography. Is Imogen your granddaughter? And if so how cunning that she is named after a fine photographer. Maybe that will be her future too. 🙂

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    • Jane Lurie
      April 10, 2021 • 3:09 pm

      Haha, Steve! Thanks for sharing our amazement seeing a pay phone on the campus of Cal Tech. Funny.
      Happy you enjoyed this fun way of framing this past year…the miles added up but all close to home. And yes, Imogen is my granddaughter and I was quite thrilled that she shares a name with one of my favorite photographers. She seems quite interested when we do our photo walks. 😃

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  10. Bespoke Traveler
    April 6, 2021 • 11:08 am

    Wow…what a lot of miles! Loving your photo of the long hallway. Hope this finds you safe and well.

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  11. Thattamma C.G Menon
    April 5, 2021 • 5:07 am

    Lovely photos 🌹👍🏼✌️

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  12. Jet Eliot
    April 3, 2021 • 7:58 am

    What an exquisite gallery of your adventures and love of life, Jane. The Maya Angelou quote is a great beginning, your selfie is a terrific conclusion. And all the photos in between demonstrate the year and its beauty and challenges. I was delighted to see the FLW building and looked it up right away, had never heard of the Millard House and found your B&W photo positively enchanting. I truly enjoyed every photo, but here are my favorites, which I really like for your expression of the beauty of lines: La Miniatura, The Long Hall, Low Tech, Beckman Aud., We’ve Got the Time. Jacaranda and Sunset & Palm were also delightful for the pure LA beauty. My humble thanks.

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    • Jane Lurie
      April 6, 2021 • 12:14 pm

      Hi Jet, How lovely to read. A different world from SF but exciting to photograph in different ways. Lucky to be near the Cal Tech campus which has a variety of buildings and is really nice to walk around (hoping maybe some of the brilliant minds wear off on me) The FLW home is quite stunning and it’s right near the famous Gamble House so that’s quite an exciting walking route. Fortunately, the gardens and trees are stunning in the spring here. Thank you so much for your encouraging response to this pandemic year round up. 😊

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  13. Dibjyotikumar
    April 2, 2021 • 9:30 pm

    That was amazing….. Just too dreamy😄

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  14. Andrew Seal
    April 2, 2021 • 7:58 pm

    Smiled all the way through these gorgeous photos Jane. You had me at “kiss my mask” – brilliant…and of course I can never have enough leaves. I have learnt to love them in a whole new way 🙂 Happy Easter weekend. Stay safe and well. 💕

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  15. denisebushphoto
    April 2, 2021 • 3:52 pm

    Another awesome set … wonderfully seen and photographed. Artistically, a favorite is ‘The Long Hall’. ‘Low Tech At Cal Tech’ is interesting and I like that you kept the some of arch. ‘Baby Steps’ is endearing and a cool composition with all that green grass. ‘Rocks of Hope’ makes is a great, photo-journalistic image and statement. Always a pleasure to view your post and read your quotes and titles.!

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    • Jane Lurie
      April 6, 2021 • 12:07 pm

      Thank you, Denise! And now for something completely different… LA and Pasadena has been a huge, but good change. Lots to photograph in the neighborhoods and more when things open up. Pleased you liked those images in particular- Cal Tech’s campus is full of photo opps and that’s my little granddaughter before she was fully upright. 🥰 I always appreciate reading your perspective.

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  16. Doodling maps
    April 1, 2021 • 2:57 pm

    Nice photography. I like your creative ideas, especially the B&W pictures. Thanks!!

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  17. harpiytravel
    March 31, 2021 • 8:13 pm

    Autumn and long hall are my favorites 😊

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  18. AndysWorldJourneys
    March 31, 2021 • 11:59 am

    wow. great pics and a great effort to walk SO MUCH as well!

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  19. Change Therapy
    March 31, 2021 • 8:11 am

    Your talent is there for the world to see. Thank you so much for sharing part of your world, seen through the lens.

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  20. belindagroverphotography
    March 30, 2021 • 10:20 am

    You’ve captured some beautiful scenes this past year, Jane. Wonderful photos!

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  21. Sparkle Sparkle
    March 29, 2021 • 6:48 pm

    Love that Maya Angelou captions and thanks for sharing these beautiful pics I kind of want that kiss mask 😊

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  22. plaidcamper
    March 29, 2021 • 7:21 am

    Your images tell a bittersweet tale… The Cal Tech campus looks very interesting, going from your photographs – is that where The Long Hall was taken? I’d love to stroll through there!
    Thanks, Jane, and stay safe!

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    • Jane Lurie
      March 29, 2021 • 10:27 am

      Thanks, Adam. Cal Tech is a pretty campus and yes, Long Hall and Beckman were shot there. A nice mix of classic and modern architecture along with some extraordinary minds. 🙂 Hope they have lectures and events once things start opening up. Take care, stay safe and enjoy the incoming spring weather!

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  23. Bee me
    March 29, 2021 • 12:10 am

    I am smiling ☺️
    Love all the images as always and the quote .

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  24. The Guat
    March 28, 2021 • 10:29 pm

    1199 miles that’s pretty sweet! Cal Tech is always nice to walk passed plus the palm tree and you know how much I love me some palm trees 🙂 Plus little girl at the door. I had a classmate named Imogen such a nice girl and really good in science class. Thanks for sharing your pics they’re always nice to see. Enjoy checking out your perspective:)

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  25. www.corneliaweber-photography.com
    March 28, 2021 • 6:45 pm

    Jane, this is such a brilliant post, filled with your keenly observing eye extended through your lens. By the way, Pasadena is one of my favorite places.

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    • Jane Lurie
      March 29, 2021 • 10:35 am

      Thank you, Cornelia. It was interesting to frame the year in this way…our daily routine was a lifesaver. Glad to hear you love Pasadena- we’ve only scratched the surface for obvious reasons. Looking forward to the future. 🙂

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  26. Heyjude
    March 28, 2021 • 2:45 pm

    I have said it before and I’ll say it again, you have a wonderful eye. And great legs I imagine after all those miles 🤗

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  27. camerapacker
    March 28, 2021 • 1:50 pm

    Great combination of stories and your usual excellent technique.

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  28. David
    March 28, 2021 • 12:55 pm

    There’s a lot to like about the walks around Pasadena. Nothing beats the pay phone. Hopefully, its phone book is still intact. Pay phones are gone here in Colorado. You might be able to find a few but usually can’t be found if you need one. The toy syringe, I think Elizabeth still has hers. I know she still as her Fisher-Price doctor’s kit tucked away in her closet. Andrea and I had to buy her and Deborah real ones when they started med school. They didn’t come cheap. The walkers, they seem to have followed you from SF. 😉 🙂

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  29. fauquetmichel
    March 28, 2021 • 9:49 am

    Some of your photos sound like surrealist paintings . Compliments
    In frriendship
    Michel

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  30. sustainabilitea
    March 28, 2021 • 9:37 am

    Thanks for taking me back to Pasadena, a beautiful city. Our daughter and husband have moved to Redondo Beach now, but I’ll miss Pasadena and it’s many beauties. I’ll also miss being near Descanso Gardens!

    janet

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  31. Eliza Waters
    March 28, 2021 • 9:27 am

    Another great series, Jane. I was astonished to see the phone in ‘Low Tech at Cal Tech’ – now that isn’t something one sees much these days. Who would have ever imagined the end to the ubiquitous pay phone?

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  32. Alison and Don
    March 28, 2021 • 9:12 am

    Love that shot of Imogen at the door. Beautiful.
    Alison

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  33. sharonbuehler
    March 28, 2021 • 9:11 am

    I admire the way you see lines/shapes..Succulent and Window for example. Hope you’re enjoying your new walking adventures.

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  34. Jane Iwan
    March 28, 2021 • 9:05 am

    Interesting little trip into your world. Thanks for the tour. The colors in Sunset and Palm are amazing. You have a way with capturing nature at just the right moment.

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  35. Robert Parker
    March 28, 2021 • 8:01 am

    Wonderful album, and I especially like the architectural shots. I’ve been visiting Frank Lloyd Wright buildings whenever I can, and looking forward to seeing the ones west of the Mississippi. At the Gamble House, the little girl (Imogen is a granddaughter?) really adds a great note to the shot, and also provides scale – – the lintel of the doorway looks low, but I guess it’s really that the doorway is very broad, and it’s a normal height. That looks like a terrific Arts & Crafts house. 1,199 that’s great! Keep on truckin’!

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    • Jane Lurie
      March 28, 2021 • 12:50 pm

      Thanks for your wonderful response, Robert, and I’m happy to know that you are a fellow FLW fan. We’ve toured his homes throughout the country. Yes, that’s my granddaughter discovering the beauty of Greene and Greene as she marveled at the famous front door. I think it’s a normal height but the detailing makes it look low. It is a stunning example of this style and is open to the public in normal times. Glad you enjoyed this post and you bet, I’ll just keep on truckin’! 🤗

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  36. Susan Gutterman
    March 28, 2021 • 7:48 am

    Love the. All, Jane. The succulent with beautiful window light is a favorite.

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  37. Adrian Lewis
    March 28, 2021 • 6:40 am

    Good pictures, Jane: particularly like the jacaranda (I remember them well from Kenya) and Kids Play. 🙂

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    • Jane Lurie
      March 28, 2021 • 12:46 pm

      Thanks, Adrian. Jacarandas must love the heat. So beautiful! Kid’s Play reminded me of a favorite movie, To Kill A Mockingbird, when Boo Radley leaves little toys and surprises for the kids. (I almost entitled it “Hey, Boo”) 🙂

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  38. Toonsarah
    March 28, 2021 • 5:50 am

    Stunning jacaranda (one of my favourite trees) and I love your architectural shots. But the images that really hold my attention are the little details, like the child’s book, the autumn leaves amd the painted stones 🙂

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  39. YellowCable
    March 28, 2021 • 5:09 am

    Another wonderful good walk with you. I really like the picture that you caught a young child at the door. That was a perfect timing. You really feel the movement!

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  40. Joe
    March 28, 2021 • 5:06 am

    Great images Jane and that’s a lot of miles covered over the past year. I don’t even think I drove 1199 miles over the past pandemic year LOL.

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  41. Steve Schwartzman
    March 28, 2021 • 4:30 am

    La Miniatura is a Frank Lloyd Wright home I wasn’t familiar with, nor with the term “textile block house” that people have used to describe it. I see it went on the market 1n 2013 for $4.5 million.

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  42. Manja Mexi Mexcessive
    March 28, 2021 • 4:04 am

    Oh, just marvellous. A lovely selection, including the topical photos which we wish wouldn’t need to be included. All well to you.

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  43. larencev
    March 28, 2021 • 3:53 am

    I like following your footsteps dear friend. ❤️

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  44. Graham Stephen
    March 28, 2021 • 3:47 am

    Marvellous selection, Jane!

    ✨🙏🕉🌱🌿🌳🌻💚🕊☯🐉✨

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  45. paula graham
    March 28, 2021 • 3:26 am

    Indeed, Home could be anywhere! Great vibrations! Love your photos as always.

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  46. Karmuhil Vannan
    March 28, 2021 • 1:11 am

    Good photos with good descriptions. And I agree with the quote as well… 👍😊

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  47. joycemaryj
    March 28, 2021 • 12:14 am

    They are all lovely pictures. I liked the autumn most because somehow it’s full of life and color.

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  48. Shruti Ohri
    March 27, 2021 • 10:51 pm

    Ohgoshh I love all of these so much! What’s amazing is that we can actually feel all of these pictures, and that’s pure talent ❤️

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  49. Peter Klopp
    March 27, 2021 • 8:23 pm

    Another fascinating collection of photos, Jane! Definitely, something that cheered me up!

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  50. greenswardphotos
    March 27, 2021 • 8:13 pm

    I always enjoy your photos individually, but this time it is the sum of the collection that makes an impression.

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  51. johnlmalone
    March 27, 2021 • 7:26 pm

    lovely photos, crafty captions; very enjoyable 😉

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  52. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections
    March 27, 2021 • 7:20 pm

    Cheers to your love for walking, and thanks for sharing bits of the journey through wonderful photos.

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  53. Forestwood
    March 27, 2021 • 7:18 pm

    Lovely textures and play of light, Jane. Well done on the mileston of nearly 1200 miles!

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