A Taste of Freedom

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Landscape Photography, Nature, California Coast, Fujifilm X-T2, San Francisco, Big Sur

Twilight and Golden Gate

 

Landscape Photography, Nature, California Coast, Fujifilm X-T2, San Francisco, Big Sur

Bixby and Coastline

 

Landscape Photography, Nature, California Coast, Fujifilm X-T2, San Francisco, Big Sur

On A Clear Day

 

Landscape Photography, Nature, California Coast, Fujifilm X-T2, San Francisco, Big Sur

Big Sur and Fog

 

Landscape Photography, Nature, California Coast, Fujifilm X-T2, San Francisco, Big Sur

Pigeon Point and Mustard

 

Landscape Photography, Nature, California Coast, Fujifilm X-T2, San Francisco, Big Sur

Fog Blanket, Big Sur

 

Landscape Photography, Nature, California Coast, Fujifilm X-T2, San Francisco, Big Sur

Wave Break and Rocks

 

Landscape Photography, Nature, California Coast, Fujifilm X-T2, San Francisco, Big Sur

A Great Escape

 

 

 

 

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146 comments ›

  3. The Guat
    May 22, 2021 • 7:31 pm

    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!

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    • Jane Lurie
      May 23, 2021 • 2:09 pm

      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. 🙂

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  4. JoAnn
    May 19, 2021 • 4:48 am

    Beautiful! Soul stirring… makes me want to go on vacation right now🌞

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  5. David
    May 18, 2021 • 3:28 pm

    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.

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    • Jane Lurie
      May 18, 2021 • 4:30 pm

      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.

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  6. Thattamma C.G Menon
    May 18, 2021 • 9:47 am

    Stunning photos 🙏👍🏼🌹 wonderful sceneries 👌🌹

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  7. Samuel Gyan
    May 17, 2021 • 2:59 pm

    Woow beautiful and superb capture

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  8. rothpoetry
    May 17, 2021 • 11:28 am

    Wonderful photos. Love the Twilight at the Golden Gate Bridge!
    Dwight

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  10. rkrontheroad
    May 16, 2021 • 9:23 am

    As always, beautiful shots, especially the bridge at night and the fog creeping in.

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  12. Aarushi Sehgal
    May 16, 2021 • 5:25 am

    Amazing! Great effort👍🏻

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  18. ceceliaebee
    May 14, 2021 • 3:14 pm

    Hello Jane, hope you are going somewhere beautiful this weekend😀, I am already looking forward to ur pics.

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  19. ceceliaebee
    May 14, 2021 • 3:13 pm

    Hello Jane, hope you are going somewhere beautiful this weekend😀

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  21. jryb29
    May 14, 2021 • 3:30 am

    The pictures are so pretty wow ❤️

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  23. Polski Ryś
    May 13, 2021 • 12:55 pm

    Wow ! So wonderful and beautiful photos!

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  24. Kerrine Aujla
    May 13, 2021 • 1:18 am

    Beautiful photos 😍 stunning!

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  25. denisebushphoto
    May 12, 2021 • 8:19 am

    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.

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    • Jane Lurie
      May 17, 2021 • 9:59 am

      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. 🙂

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  27. EBENDO PHOTOGRAPHY
    May 11, 2021 • 11:31 pm

    I love your work it’s so beautiful!🥰

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  28. Karen
    May 11, 2021 • 6:44 pm

    Gorgeous photography Jane! Hope you are doing well.

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  29. Steve Gingold
    May 11, 2021 • 4:11 pm

    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.

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  31. robert20359
    May 10, 2021 • 4:56 am

    wow jane, as always, wonderful photos that you introduce to us, i especially like the 1st, 4th and the last one.
    many greetings robert

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  32. Adrian Lewis
    May 10, 2021 • 1:04 am

    Good pictures, Jane >>> particularly like On a clear day and Fog blanket, Big Sur! 🙂

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  33. ritikadrao
    May 9, 2021 • 10:20 pm

    Beautiful pics, Jane…👍🏻

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  34. plaidcamper
    May 9, 2021 • 7:38 pm

    So happy for you that this escape took place! Wonderful images, particularly the fog captures – beautiful!

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  35. restlessjo
    May 9, 2021 • 2:44 pm

    Totally love the light in that first, Jane. As usual, all beautiful 🙂 🙂

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  39. Graham Stephen
    May 9, 2021 • 6:13 am

    💚 them!

    ✨🙏🕉🌱🌿🌳🌻💚🕊☯🐉✨

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  40. Toonsarah
    May 9, 2021 • 6:09 am

    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!

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    • Jane Lurie
      May 13, 2021 • 12:33 pm

      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.

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      • Toonsarah
        May 14, 2021 • 12:39 am

        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!

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  41. sharonbuehler
    May 9, 2021 • 5:54 am

    Golden Gate..such a pretty sight, especially in that light!

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  42. Peter Klopp
    May 9, 2021 • 5:51 am

    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.

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  44. Joe
    May 9, 2021 • 4:43 am

    These are all gorgeous images Jane 👍🏻 My favorite is Big Sur and Fog being I’m a black and white freak 😊

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  45. robinwriteon
    May 9, 2021 • 3:39 am

    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

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  46. Jane Iwan
    May 9, 2021 • 3:34 am

    All the photos are fabilous. Love the mysterious Big Sur shots but the Golden Gate is especially magical.

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  47. paula graham
    May 9, 2021 • 2:45 am

    Every one a delight to the senses

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  48. picpholio
    May 9, 2021 • 12:58 am

    Wonderful shots Jane. For me the first and the shot of pigeon point are my favorites.

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  49. www.corneliaweber-photography.com
    May 8, 2021 • 9:17 pm

    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.

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    • Jane Lurie
      May 9, 2021 • 12:15 pm

      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! 😊

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  50. Forestwood
    May 8, 2021 • 8:39 pm

    Big Sur. Is that a place or district name? I do like the fog photos, but they are all delightful to see!

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  52. arv!
    May 8, 2021 • 8:04 pm

    stunning images, as always

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  53. de Wets Wild
    May 8, 2021 • 7:28 pm

    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!

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  54. Steve Schwartzman
    May 8, 2021 • 6:48 pm

    Does your title imply a newfound freedom from the pandemic?

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  55. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections
    May 8, 2021 • 5:47 pm

    No matter the day, the ocean has a way of displaying freedom. Thanks for sharing an outstanding collection. Happy Mother’s Day to you!

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  56. ceceliaebee
    May 8, 2021 • 5:40 pm

    Happy Mother’s day Jane and thank you for sharing these beautiful pics that we can escape to.

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  57. Eliza Waters
    May 8, 2021 • 5:29 pm

    Wish I could just teleport myself there! I love the northern CA coast. Beautiful captures, Jane, as always. ❤
    Happy Mother's Day tomorrow. x

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  58. Urfa
    May 8, 2021 • 5:11 pm

    Beauty captured perfectly 👏❤️

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  59. Gunta
    May 8, 2021 • 4:59 pm

    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!

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  60. Nikhil Kapse
    May 8, 2021 • 4:44 pm

    Best photo I have ever seen especially 5th one from top

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  61. Fabio
    May 8, 2021 • 4:40 pm

    Special places; the right time; excellent photos; superb titles. A set so impressive, Jane! Thank you! Happy Mothers’ Day, my friend!

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