Autumn Days

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“There are giants in the sky!”

~Stephen Sondheim

 

Nature, Photography, Close-Up, Autumn, Fall, Fujifilm x-T2, iPhone 12 Pro Max, California

Moonrise over Pasadena

 

Nature, Photography, Close-Up, Autumn, Fall, Fujifilm x-T2, iPhone 12 Pro Max, California

Maple Leaf Hang

 

“Work is what you do for others, liebchen. Art is what you do for yourself.”

~ Stephen Sondheim, Sunday in the Park with George

 

Nature, Photography, Close-Up, Autumn, Fall, Fujifilm x-T2, iPhone 12 Pro Max, California

Fig in Fall

 

Nature, Photography, Close-Up, Autumn, Fall, Fujifilm x-T2, iPhone 12 Pro Max, California

Autumn Lantern

 

“Careful the things you say,
Children will listen.
Careful the things you do,
Children will see.
And learn.”

~ Stephen Sondheim, Into the Woods

 

Nature, Photography, Close-Up, Autumn, Fall, Fujifilm x-T2, iPhone 12 Pro Max, California

Contemplation

 

Nature, Photography, Close-Up, Autumn, Fall, Fujifilm x-T2, iPhone 12 Pro Max, California

Runner

 

“Nice is different than good.”
~Stephen Sondheim

 

Nature, Photography, Close-Up, Autumn, Fall, Fujifilm x-T2, iPhone 12 Pro Max, California

Ginkgo and Dew

 

Nature, Photography, Close-Up, Autumn, Fall, Fujifilm x-T2, iPhone 12 Pro Max, California

Bark

 

 

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95 comments ›

  1. singhpiyush6089
    January 18, 2022 • 7:24 pm

    Amazing clicks…loved your thoughts….

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  3. Mabel Kwong
    December 13, 2021 • 2:27 am

    Stunning images, Jane. Each one a winner and you’ve shown us different faces of autumn. My favourite would be the first one of the moonrise. The moon is literally glowing through my laptop screen. Beautiful scene and shot 🙂

    Agree that work is what you do for others. If it’s art that you love doing, you will always do it for yourself and do it for a long time to come.

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  5. candidkay
    December 7, 2021 • 6:44 am

    Love, love, love the quotes and the ginkgo with dew is an especially gorgeous shot!

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  7. Mthobisi Magagula
    December 3, 2021 • 8:03 am

    Such a great article Jane. It’s understandable why there are more pictures than content because your blog is about photography.

    Like the quotes about art too. Keep it up👏👏🙌

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  10. Adrian Lewis
    December 1, 2021 • 1:55 am

    Good pics, Jane, esp Runner; and excellent quotes too. A sad loss. 🙂

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  14. Braey
    November 30, 2021 • 7:25 pm

    I love these photos so much. 😍

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  15. Terri Webster Schrandt
    November 30, 2021 • 12:11 pm

    Each image is stunning in its simplicity and perfect quotes to go with them!

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  18. restlessjo
    November 29, 2021 • 2:34 pm

    So varied, Jane! Love the maple leaf and those ginkgos are sublime. The runner simply intrigues. It’s like a murder mystery. Where were you?

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  19. Greta DH
    November 29, 2021 • 1:55 pm

    Love your B&W photograph as well as the gingko leaves. Stephen Sondheim has very wise words.

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  20. David
    November 29, 2021 • 12:40 pm

    Love that moonrise over Pasadena. We’re having a fantastic end of November and fantastic start to December. You can’t ask for more with sunny skies and mild temps. 🙂

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    • Jane Lurie
      November 29, 2021 • 4:02 pm

      Thanks, David. The city looked pretty under the light of the moon. So glad you’re having fantastic days! Nice to hear positive news these days. 😀👏🏻

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      • David
        December 5, 2021 • 1:29 pm

        I had to come back to see if I missed anything. Indeed, I did … the solitary runner running next to the flood channel. A little symbolism here of what we’ve been doing for two years, and ready to start the third. The B&W seemed apropos since the passage of time has been so B&W. But, of course, it can be less serious.

        The mild weather is going away. Cold is coming our way tonight. The snow part, maybe next weekend (hoping it doesn’t come).

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  21. Brad Wilson
    November 29, 2021 • 11:43 am

    Beautiful! Thank you for these (and the words of Mr. Sondheim)!

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  22. Toonsarah
    November 29, 2021 • 4:48 am

    Those gingko leaves are stunning, as is the moonrise, and I love the textures of Fig in Fall and Bark 😀

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  23. Stephanie Daniels
    November 29, 2021 • 4:14 am

    Jane!!!!

    Beautiful and so meaningful. Thank you!!!!

    The Ginko is one of my all time favorites!!!!!!

    xxoo

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  24. AndysWorldJourneys
    November 29, 2021 • 3:37 am

    Another wonderful selection of photos.

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  25. paula graham
    November 29, 2021 • 2:20 am

    Jane, you are a STAR with the eye of of painter.

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  26. Graham Stephen
    November 28, 2021 • 11:17 pm

    Splendid! Liking the work/art quote!

    ✨🙏🕉🌱🌿🌳🌻💚🕊☯🐉✨

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  27. DiosRaw
    November 28, 2021 • 11:08 pm

    Wow, glorious. ♥️

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  28. Alison and Don
    November 28, 2021 • 9:38 pm

    Another wonderful collection Jane, and I love all the Sondheim quotes. He is himself a giant in the sky now 😢
    That opening photo is stunning. It reminded me of when I tried to take a moonrise photo 😂
    And I also especially liked Contemplation – the light and the composition.
    Alison

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    • Jane Lurie
      November 29, 2021 • 10:58 am

      Hi Alison, Yes, a giant in the sky, who will be great missed. 😢 Funny about the moonrise…it took me a year to get one here. Definitely a challenge! 😂
      I was “following” the teen in Contemplation as we did our beach walk in Santa Barbara and he finally stopped in a great pose. 🙂Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts.

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  29. www.corneliaweber-photography.com
    November 28, 2021 • 7:39 pm

    Masterpieces again, Jane, I am very impressed with the majestic moonrise over Pasadena and the Gingko leave is just a magnificent capture. Thank you for sharing your autumn impressions.

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  30. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections
    November 28, 2021 • 5:56 pm

    Wonderful as always. Love the subtle tribute to Sondheim. “Contemplation” struck me because my latest beach walk is about Reflections. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  31. bluebrightly
    November 28, 2021 • 5:29 pm

    He lived a rich, long life and gave so many gifts to the world. Your tribute is a gift, too. You won’t be surprised to hear that I’m very fond of those dewy ginkgo leaves. The orange moon and hanging leaf are poignant, the burnished leaves suspended over the lantern are, too. Contemplation is a lovely black and white I had to really search for that runner! It’s a little Bosch-esque, that scene. Quite beautiful. 🙂

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  32. TowardsZEROAccident
    November 28, 2021 • 5:16 pm

    All photos & their corresponding quotes are wonderful, especially ““Work is what you do for others, liebchen. Art is what you do for yourself.”
    Keep up your good work & sharing same with the world 🌎

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  33. Forestwood
    November 28, 2021 • 2:46 pm

    Ginkgo and dew is my pick but gosh it was hard to choose!

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  34. ecopoet
    November 28, 2021 • 2:41 pm

    Maple leaf 🍁 hang 🇨🇦

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  35. Steve Schwartzman
    November 28, 2021 • 2:37 pm

    You’ve presented a diverse photographic tribute to Stephen Sondheim. I was saddened to hear about his death the other day, though at 91 it’s hardly unusual. My favorite song of his has been “Send in the Clowns,” which I learned from the version Judy Collins sang on her 1975 album “Judith.”

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  36. Eliza Waters
    November 28, 2021 • 2:23 pm

    Lovely images, Jane. I esp. love ‘Ginkgo and Dew’ – stunning gold color and the light refractions in the dew are sublime! ❤

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  37. Joe
    November 28, 2021 • 1:59 pm

    Gorgeous images Jane 😊

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  38. Robert Baum
    November 28, 2021 • 1:00 pm

    RIP Mr. Sondheim!

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  39. YellowCable
    November 28, 2021 • 11:45 am

    Some very interesting leaves! Love the color of “Ginkgo and Dew”.

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  40. cindy knoke
    November 28, 2021 • 10:12 am

    They are all luscious and wonderful Jane.

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  41. John
    November 28, 2021 • 9:33 am

    Many beautiful photos as always, Jane! ❤️

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  42. Fabio
    November 28, 2021 • 9:29 am

    Mesmerizing set! Thanks so much, Jane!

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  43. mikeosbornphoto
    November 28, 2021 • 9:18 am

    A very evocative collection, Jane. I especially like Contemplation. Winter bit in northern England today with snow showers! 🥶

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