“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh
Fiery Sky
Palm and Mountain
Greet the Day
“Smile, breathe and go slowly.”
Good Morning, Pasadena
Goodnight Pasadena
Sunrise Reflection
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.”
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Jane Lurie Photography 
Simply beautiful ~ I had thought about writing a post wrapped around the words of Thich Nhat Hanh, and so happy I found you had done it, and done it so well. Simply perfect. My new thought for the year: “Smile, breathe and go slowly.”
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Thanks, Randall. I’m happy you feel that his wise words paired well with the images. Each one is a fine mantra for the coming year. 🙂
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Beautiful clicks
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Thanks so much, Charlie.
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so many brilliant photos as always, love the Pasadena one especially!
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Thanks, Andy. It’s a pretty city. 🙂
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A worthy tribute, Jane, to a remarkable man. Palm and Mountain has to be my favorite here, such lovely subdued colors and pleasing composition. It really creates a nice mood.
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Hi Lynn, I thought these images were a fitting companion to his wise words. Happy you like them especially Palm and Mountain– agree, a much calmer image. Thank you so much. 🙂
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Glorious clouds with the voice of Joni Mitchell singing in my mind. 🙂
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Thanks, Andrew. Humming it, too. The winter skies have been glorious. 🙂
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Wonderful tribute to the great soul
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Thanks so much, Satish.😌
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Welcome Jane
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A beautiful post thank you so much
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Thank you, Abubaker. Appreciate your visit.
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Lovely images!🤩
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Thanks so much, Erika! ☺️
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Beautiful ❤
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Thank you, Saania.❤️
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A wonderful statement 👏 and a collection of some of the most beautiful pics my eyes have ever seen.
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Thank you very much, Lamittan. Happy you enjoyed my photos and I appreciate your visit. 😃
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You’re most welcome, Jane. I followed you for more of these, dear. Kindly check and follow my site, your support would be much appreciated. 💖🌺
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Lovely post and exceptionally beautiful photography. Thank you for your tribute to Thich Nhat Hanh. 💗
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Thanks so much, Pluma. Glad you enjoyed and I appreciate your visit.😊
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Beautiful photos, we’ve had some breath taking sunrises in southern California recently! By the way what street were you on to take the the picture of “Good Night Pasadena” taken? I’ve seen it a number of times but can’t remember where.
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Haven’t we, Michael? Near Colorado and old town. Thank you!
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Thank you, I thought I recognized it, Do you happen to to know the name of the tall building with the steeple?
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If you mean the tower in front of City Hall, it’s the Baptist Church tower.
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Thank You!
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So beautiful!
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Thank you, Morii. The winter skies have been exciting lately. 😊
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So much beauty here Jane. And I love the Thich Nhat Hanh quotes.
Alison
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Thank you, Alison. I thought the images paired well with his words. Glad you enjoyed this one. 😍
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Fantastic images, Jane. #1, Fiery Sky, the clouds almost look like smoke, which is it not a good thing/sight in California.
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Thanks, David. Agree, that lead photo was pretty ominous- smoke or a tornado- but no, just a great formation lit up. 😍
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wonderful
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Thank you!
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Great work jane, I Love you’re fiery photography
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Thanks so much, Handmadepakistan. Glad you enjoyed them. 😊
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Wonderful. All shots have beauty of their own. Clouds have made their presence felt, in each shot, in a different way 💫
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Thanks so much, VM. The skies have been very rewarding lately. Glad you like these. 💫😊
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It’s kinda beautiful ❤️
Great shot
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Thanks very much, Obong. Appreciate your visit. 😊
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You are most welcome ❤️
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Gorgeous Sky. Great shot Jane.
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Thanks so much, Longbull. Glad you enjoyed these. 🙂
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Just stunning
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Thank you, MM. Happy you enjoyed these brilliant skies. 🙂
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“Smile, breathe and go slowly.” This quote really speaks to me at this time, Jane. Beautiful images. Sunrises can be equally as magnificent as sunsets, for sure. 😘
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Thank you, Sylvia. Agree, those are words to live by. I’m glad that I easily rise before sunrise these days! Hope all is well with you and that you’re having a great start to the new year. 🤗
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These are lovely, Jane. A pleasure to view!
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I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Belinda. Thanks! 😊
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Beautiful images Jane! Enjoyed seeing them!
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Thank you very much, Reed. 🤗
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Thanks so much, Chuck! 🙂
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I usually choose a couple of favourites when I visit your posts but I can’t do so today – all your skies are glorious!
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Thanks so much, Sarah. I’m happy my favorites are your favorites. Enjoying the cool crisp ends of the days! 🙂
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Fabulous clouds!
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Thanks so much, Sue. The winter skies have been fabulous. 🙂
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Lucky you! We’re grey gloom here🙁
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These sky photos are so gorgeous. I do miss the west and these sunsets.
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Thanks, Thomas. The crisp winter skies have been stunning lately. Appreciate your visit!
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Lovely tribute for ‘Thay’ ☸
✨🙏🕉☀🌙⚖🪔🕊♾🈚☯🌍🐲🙋♂️
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Thank you, Graham. His wise words will live on. ☺️☮️💜🌟
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That first one looks rather ominous… but they’re all beautiful! But I see that the GGB still hovers in the header… 🤗 Do you still miss it?
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Hi Gunta, The way the clouds developed that morning, it looked like a fiery tornado. Glad you like them. Yes, the GG remains in my header and I do miss her very much. I’m glad we are still reasonably close to visit! 🙂 Thanks so much. 🤗
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This is such a beautiful tribute for Thich Nhat Hahn, very thoughtful in images and words, thank you Jane
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Thank you, Cornelia. I thought the images paired well with his wise quotes. Glad you enjoyed this one. ☺️
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Stunning pictures and wonderful quotes Jane
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Thanks so much, Sowmya. I’m happy you stopped by. 🙂
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Gorgeous skies, Jane, and good TNH quotes. What a legacy he left us. ❤
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Thank you, Eliza. I thought the images paired well with his wise words. 🤍
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So beautiful, Jane! ❤️🧡💛🧡❤️
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Thanks so much, Donna. I’ve had fun with the sunrises and sunsets lately! :)❤️
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Stunning skies, Jane, thank so much for brightening up my (weatherwise) ever grey days…
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Thank you, Marcus. Glad to bring seem warmth to you! 🙂
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Beautiful skies. Good Morning Pasadena is superb. We get great skies here in Cornwall during the winter months. They certainly cheer the spirit.
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Thanks, Jude. The crisp air sure lends to some spectacular skies. Glad I’ve become and early riser! Hope I’ve cheered your spirit. 🙂
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“Fiery Sky” – the sky is really burning! The “Palm and Mountain” is just the one to calm you down… Beautiful skies you captured!
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Thanks, YC. So true, from fiery exciting to relaxing calm. Glad you enjoyed these photos. 🙂
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Absolutely breathtaking photos
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Thanks so much, MB. The winter skies have been pretty spectacular lately. 🙂
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A beautiful thought kissing the earth with your feet and some serene photos for company in this post. I like the reflection in the last photo!
Wonderful and true quote as well. Breath control is so helpful for a range of conditions including anxiety.
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Thanks, Amanda. I liked the imagery of that a quote, too. Happy you enjoyed the photos and tribute to a wise man. 🙂
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Gorgeous images Jane ❤️
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Thanks, Joe. The winter skies have been great this month. Hope you’re keeping warm! 😊
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As always……wow, y’r all seeing eye has served you well again!
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Thanks, Paula. Sometimes mother nature makes it easy. And coffee. 🙂
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Wow, Jane, I love your fiery sky photography! ❤️🔥
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Thank you, John. One of the perks of getting old is waking up for the sunrise. 😀 This one was an amazing way to start the day!
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Hmm
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Beautiful……makes me miss our SF sunsets.
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Thanks, Sue. Oh, I couldn’t agree more! 🥰
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Beautiful evenings 😍
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Thanks, Harmit and Piyush. The winter skies have been stunning lately. 😍
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So lovely- and a beautiful tribute
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Thanks so much! 😊
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Wonderful tribute to Thích Nhất Hạnh and always gorgeous photographs Jane 🙂 hugs hedy
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Thanks so much, Hedy. Glad you enjoyed these winter skies along with his wise words. ☺️
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Love the quotes and the sky is so special. Lovely post.
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Happy you enjoyed these, Sandy. Thanks so much. 🙂
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A pleasure.🙂
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From romantic to dramatic…. but they are all beautiful
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Thanks very much, Rudi. The winter skies have been quite dramatic. 🙂
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Hooray for great colorful clouds!
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A celebration, indeed, Steve. Thanks so much. 🙂
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Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you, Mandisa. Happy you enjoyed. 😊
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Great captures, Jane.
I read this weekend in the newspaper that Thich Nhat Hanh passed away.
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Thank you, Greta. Yes, this post, in a small way, is a tribute to him.
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