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So lovely and peaceful.
Thanks so much, Betsy. Two favorite places. Appreciate you stopping by.😊
My pleasure, Jane!
Big Sur looks like such a special place driven by it lots of times but can you believe I haven’t stopped by?! What a dork! But it’s been on my list for a while now definitely hitting that this summer. Your pictures always make me want to go somewhere:) The black and white with the fog is so GREAT!
Thank you, Guat! Big Sur is one of my favorite places in the world. I hope you get there someday soon. (and you are not a dork!😁) We lucked out with great, clear weather and then some classic fog. So glad you are inspired by these. 🙂
Beautiful! Soul stirring… makes me want to go on vacation right now🌞
Thanks so much, JoAnn. Happy you are inspired😊
One of the family vacations we took long ago was from LA to SF, after visiting a few relatives in LA. The idea was to take Highway 1. When my dad mapped it out, he thought if we went up the coast, it may become a two day or a three day trip, to see Big Sur, Bixby Bridge, Carmel, Ft. Ord (that’s where my dad took his Basic Training after enlisting) before arriving in SF. The 5 was too far inland dad decided, and we took the 101 instead, which took us right into the city. We did see the big blimp hangar at Moffett Field.
What a great memory, David! Great choice on the part of your Dad. It’s one of the most spectacular rides in the country, albeit a bit harrowing at times! The 5 is faster but pretty awful.
Stunning photos 🙏👍🏼🌹 wonderful sceneries 👌🌹
I’m so glad you enjoyed these, Thattamma. Thanks very much. 😊
Woow beautiful and superb capture
Thank you so much, Samuel. 😊
Wonderful photos. Love the Twilight at the Golden Gate Bridge!
Dwight
Thanks, Dwight. I’ve loved photographing the GG over the years…she’s a beautiful poser, especially at twilight. 🙂
Yes indeed!
Beautiful!
Thank you so much, Aditi. 🙂
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As always, beautiful shots, especially the bridge at night and the fog creeping in.
Thanks very much, Ruth. A much welcomed time away photographing. Glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
Beautiful pics
Thank you, Shashi. Glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
Amazing! Great effort👍🏻
Thanks very much, Aarushi. 🙂
❤️❤️
All the pics are fabulous!!!
Thanks, Amy! 🙂
You’re welcome
These are beautiful!!
I’m happy you enjoyed them, Khushi. Thanks!
Very nice pictures
Thank you so much, WannaHop. 🙂
Excellent scenery
Thank you very much, Passion. I certainly feel passion when I am photographing. 🙂
Lol.
That’s great.
Beautiful pics
Thanks so much, Vatsal. 🙂
Hello Jane, hope you are going somewhere beautiful this weekend😀, I am already looking forward to ur pics.
Thanks, Cecelia. I’ve been shooting a lot lately. Slowly editing and reliving fun moments. Appreciate your visits! 🙂
Hello Jane, hope you are going somewhere beautiful this weekend😀
Hope you have a great week, Cecilia! 🙂
The pictures are so pretty wow ❤️
Thanks, Jryb29. Glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
Wonderful view !
Thanks, Saparza! 🙂
Wow ! So wonderful and beautiful photos!
Thanks for visiting, Polski. Much appreciated!
Beautiful photos 😍 stunning!
Thanks very much, Kerrine! 🙂
You’re welcome 😊
A wonderful collection to commemorate our ‘post vaccine’ freedom. ‘Big Sur and Fog’, and ‘Fog Blanket’ are two that spoke to me. The conditions and B&W layered feeling are perfect. And I love the foggy phenomenon and abstract quality in my second pick.
Hi Denise, Finally getting to my replies. 🙂 Made me smile that you highlighted those in particular. Two faves. Felt lucky in some respects that our drive back down the coast was foggy to capture that classic look. Big Sur on the other hand was surprisingly clear- wish I was better at shooting night skies, the stars were amazing. Thanks so much for letting me know your reaction- much appreciated. 🙂
Lovely
Thanks very much, Ankit. 🙂
your most welcome jane lurie
mam can we join with instagram and can we talk for a while
I love your work it’s so beautiful!🥰
Thank you, Ebendo. 🙂
Gorgeous photography Jane! Hope you are doing well.
Thank you, Karen. Had such fun photographing these favorite spots again. Doing well, thanks. Hope you the same! 🙂
I love Big Sur and Fog. Great composition and conversion to black and white, Jane. And The Bridge is always a pleasure to see, especially lit as it was.
Hi Steve, Happy the classic Big Sur caught your eye… that was exciting to see. And SF and the GG were a welcome celebration of freedom. Thanks very much for sharing your thoughts. 🙂
Love these
Thank you so much, Linda. 💚
wow jane, as always, wonderful photos that you introduce to us, i especially like the 1st, 4th and the last one.
many greetings robert
Thank you very much, Robert. I’m happy to show some of my favorite places on the coast. 🙂
Good pictures, Jane >>> particularly like On a clear day and Fog blanket, Big Sur! 🙂
Thanks, Adrian. Glad you like those in particular- quintessential Big Sur. 🙂
Beautiful pics, Jane…👍🏻
Thanks so much, Ritikadrao. 🙂
So happy for you that this escape took place! Wonderful images, particularly the fog captures – beautiful!
Thanks, Adam! Felt so good to have some adventures outside of a 5 mile radius of our home. 🙂
Totally love the light in that first, Jane. As usual, all beautiful 🙂 🙂
Thanks, Jo! These are an extra special celebration. So glad you enjoyed them. 🙂 🙂
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Wow beautiful
Thanks for liking my comment I appreciate
My pleasure
Thanks, Freddie. Such a beautiful part of the world. 🙂
My pleasure sweetie 💋😍
Wonderful images!
I’m happy you enjoyed them, Sue. Thanks very much. 🙂
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Thanks for sharing, Chuck!
Always a joy and pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, My Dear! Hope you have a great day!! xoxox 😘💕🎁🌹
💚 them!
✨🙏🕉🌱🌿🌳🌻💚🕊☯🐉✨
Thank you, Graham! 😃💚🌎💙🌊
What wonderful images!! I was going to try to pick out a favourite but I can’t, I love them all! Although maybe the simplicity of the clear day shot, and the fog rolling in, speak to me the most?
I’m curious how you get your images to look so crisp in your blog as I find having to resize mine for uploading somewhat diminishes the resolution, sometimes to too great an extent. Yours always look good!
Thank you, Sarah. I’m happy you highlighted the ocean shots- I love the variety that you can get, especially in Big Sur from the cliffs.
I export my images through Lightroom and upon export, resize to fit at a width of 1,024 pixels at a resolution of 72 pixels per inch. I’m glad you think the resolutions looks good.
Thanks for the reply Jane. I think I’m having to downsize mine more than that to get them to upload and even then it often hangs. I did have some issues uploading to start with which my hosting service, Bluehost, addressed but maybe they didn’t fully resolve the problem. I may have another chat to them!
Golden Gate..such a pretty sight, especially in that light!
Thanks, Sharon! It’s a treat to see the lights come on with the setting sun as a backdrop. 🙂
Whether it is foggy or brilliant sunshine your photos are always beautiful, Jane. The Golden Gate Bridge looks gorgeous in the sunset and I like the minimalistic ocean pictures.
Thank you so much, Peter. It was great to have variations in weather on this trip. Happy you enjoyed them- SF was a sparkling gem and the coast was a most welcome nature escape. 🙂
beautiful shots!
Thanks so much, Andy! 🙂
These are all gorgeous images Jane 👍🏻 My favorite is Big Sur and Fog being I’m a black and white freak 😊
Thank you, Joe. That’s a fave for me too, my B&W loving friend. 😊
Start at the Golden Gate the high star/Fate**Coastline Aqua water finest wine**On a clear day Godly water and pray**Big stir and fog meet friends on a cabin log**Pigeon point Mustard treat yourself to sweet custard**Wave break and rocks Stay happy time goes quick**Great Escape we all need that Happy Mothers Day* to all and to everyone that sees this be happy
Hi Robin, What a beautifully creative response! Thank you very much and it’s wonderful that you felt inspired. 🙂
😊oh that makes me happy
All the photos are fabilous. Love the mysterious Big Sur shots but the Golden Gate is especially magical.
Thanks so much, Jane. It was a happy and magical time away- remembering the times we visited these places together! 😍
Every one a delight to the senses
Thank you, Paula. Then the feelings I had came through in my images. Happy you enjoyed these favorite places. 🥰
Wonderful shots Jane. For me the first and the shot of pigeon point are my favorites.
Thanks very much, Rudi. Pigeon Point lighthouse is a beauty. 😄
That’s the real Big Sur, one of the most beautiful places on Earth, you images are superb as always, Jane.
Were you there recently? Because I wonder if all the repairs from the last landslide are done.
Thanks, Cornelia, you know it well, I’m sure. Yes, we were there this past week as a first escape and it was glorious. The landslide is repaired so we were able to drive south. Lots of general road repairs happening there along the way. Glad these photos sparked good memories! 😊
Thank you so much Jane for your update on Big Sur roads conditions. Do you have favorite place where you would stay, you could recommend? Sorry to bother you with so many questions. Have a great inspirational week.
Big Sur. Is that a place or district name? I do like the fog photos, but they are all delightful to see!
Hi Amanda, Big Sur is a sparsely populated region and has some of the most beautiful coastlines, beaches and nature preserves in the country. A stunning and, at times, harrowing drive along the high cliffs over the ocean. Glad you enjoyed the images- thanks so much!
Big Sur sounds spectacular.
It truly is. It has been discovered but still has its magical charm.
and now I have discovered it via your blog! Thank you.
My pleasure! ☺️
What a fine trip you had!
Thanks, Michael! And the weather was fantastic all along the coast. Such clear night skies and even some classic morning fog. 😊
stunning images, as always
Thanks so much, Arv. 😊
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Getting out into wide open spaces is vitally important, even more so under current circumstances. I’m glad you got the chance to go out and enjoy the sea, the sunshine, and your hobby!
Thanks so much, Dries! It’s wonderful how much nature’s beauty lifts the spirit. Such a gift to feel those joyful feelings after this difficult year. Glad you enjoyed what I found with my camera. 😊
Does your title imply a newfound freedom from the pandemic?
Yes, Steve. Fortunately, it doesn’t mean that I was sprung from prison. Well, I guess I was, really! 😃
No matter the day, the ocean has a way of displaying freedom. Thanks for sharing an outstanding collection. Happy Mother’s Day to you!
So true, Frank. The ocean is a perfect backdrop for feeling free! Thanks so much for your warm wishes! 😊
Happy Mother’s day Jane and thank you for sharing these beautiful pics that we can escape to.
Thanks very much, Cecelia! And to you, too. Glad you enjoyed my freedom photos. 😄🌈
Wish I could just teleport myself there! I love the northern CA coast. Beautiful captures, Jane, as always. ❤
Happy Mother's Day tomorrow. x
Hi Eliza, It was sheer joy to be away and visiting some of my favorite places. Thank you and Happy Mother’s Day to you! 💕
Thank you, Jane. x
Beauty captured perfectly 👏❤️
I’m glad you enjoyed these, Urfa. Thanks so much.😊
What better place to escape to… you certainly captured Big Sur’s very special charm. Superb captures, as usual!
And Happy Momma’s and Grandmom’s Day to you, dear friend!
Thank you, Gunta. A perfect getaway. Wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day, too! 💕🥰
Best photo I have ever seen especially 5th one from top
Thanks very much, Nikhil. Happy you like them.😊
Special places; the right time; excellent photos; superb titles. A set so impressive, Jane! Thank you! Happy Mothers’ Day, my friend!
Thank you, my friend. It was a thrill to get away and be in my favorite places. Happy you enjoyed the landscape photos. Looking forward to the family being together for Mother’s Day! 🌷
Enjoy the family reunion in your honor. Take care, my friend!
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