“Nobody sees a flower – really – it is so small it takes time – we haven’t time – and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time.”
~ Georgia O’Keeffe
The Awakening
Hello Gorgeous
Feeling Frilly
Pink and Proud
My Buddy
Elegant in White
Calla and Camellia
Showing Off
Great Catch
Pretty in Pink
These flower portraits were made at Descanso Gardens, La Cañada Flintridge, CA.
Jane Lurie Photography 
So beautiful Jane. Ours are out at the moment and their beauty is so poignant with all the ugliness and pain that we are witnessing at the moment.
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Thank you, Andrew. Photographing their beauty gave me a momentary escape from the ugliness. I appreciate your tribute posts. 💙
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Very nice
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Thank you so much, Ahmed. Glad you enjoyed. 🌺
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Beautiful !!
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Thanks so much, M.E. So glad you like them. 🌺
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My mom had a camellia bush in her greenhouse for many years. Initially, she would bring it inside for the winter But, that was when the plant was manageable in size. When it became too big, it had to stay in the greenhouse. Even bought a kerosene heater for those tenders that became too big to bring inside. I think it bit the dust during a brutal cold spell despite covering the plant and running the heater.
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Hi David, It’s great when photographs bring back fond memories. Your mom must’ve been quite a gardener. Thanks for sharing your story. ☺️🌺
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Beautiful subjects and photographs … each and every one! 🙂
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Thanks, Denise. These were such fun to make and it was a calming escape. Glad you enjoyed! 🙂
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This is the perfect post for me to take in this Friday morning. A look at the beauty nature provide, and the opening quote so essential these days: “Nobody sees a flower – really – it is so small it takes time – we haven’t time – and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time.” This reminder along with the perfect shot of “My Buddy” puts a smile on my day. Thank you, Jane.
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Thanks so much, Randall. Happy you enjoyed this peaceful departure- it was a meditative escape to make them. Glad you like My Buddy especially. ☺️
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We tried to grow camellias once a number of years back. No success which is unfortunate as I gaze upon your lovely images of them, Jane.
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Hi Steve, This garden has a large camellia grove–it’s amazing to see all the different varieties. They are probably tricky to grow. Happy you enjoyed these– you know how intense it gets with close-up photography…I do love getting lost in it. Thanks so much– sorry for the late reply. 🙂
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Ah, sweet Camelias, and that O’Keefe quote is the best. 😉 I saw one in bloom up here the other day in a yard somewhere. It looks like you had quite a variety to photograph! The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th have a lovely quality to the light. My favorites for sure are the fallen flowers, the one inside the calla lily, wow! So cool! And the one on the branch is really beautiful. I like the black and white, too. What a delight to see these colors!
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Thanks so much, Lynn. 🌺 I loved making the portraits and finding the fallen blooms in repose was such fun. Pleased you enjoyed this collection. ☺️
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A refreshing post in the current situation. Thank you.
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Thanks, Brian. A calm in the midst of the storm. 😌
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We do need calm… (Winter is coming?)
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Beautiful
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Thank you, Athira😊🌺
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My pleasure
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Beautiful + Beautiful flowers photos.💐🌹🌷🌺🌸🏵️🌻🍀
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Thanks so much, Kartik. Glad you enjoyed.🌺😊
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Nice flowers
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Thank you, Subrata. They are captivating blooms. Appreciate your visit.
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If it took time, all images are elegantly beautiful. “Feeling Frilly” has been marvelous 👌
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Thanks so much, VM. It is a nice creative escape to set up my tripod and camera to enjoy these magnificent blooms.
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So very pretty! A treat for my winter weary eyes 😊.
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Thanks so much, Belinda. They are such wonders through the lens. Glad to warm you. 😊
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Such exquisite little gems, Jane. I have some teeny tiny orchid flowers blooming. I shall endeavor to get a few good images of them. 😅
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Thanks so much, Sylvia. It’s such fun to see the blooms in camera. Wish you luck with your teeny tiny ones! 🤞🏻
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Oh! That was a time of perfection in view. Beautiful 😍
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Thanks so much, Sandy. It was great fun studying the details of the different varieties. Glad you like them. ☺️🌺
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Very much!!!😁👏
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Gorgeous and luscious, Jane! Every single one. If I HAD to choose… it might be the Pink and Proud, but they’re all astounding. Must admit that “Calla and Camellia” stopped me in my tracks for a few moments… Are you messing with us? 🤔😉
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Thanks so much, Gunta. These were such fun to make. Bob spotted that cozy scene with the Calla..seemed quite restful. And unusual! 😉 The pinks with their intricate designs are captivating. All in all, a delightful escape.
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Aren’t they glorious! I have a white one flowering its socks off up on my roof terrace.
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Thanks, Jo. They sure are glorious flowers and there are so many varieties and names. I think “flowering its socks off” is a perfect one! 😀🌺
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🤣💗
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They are gorgeous! Some of them are perfect symmetry too!
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Thanks, YC. Yes- the pink “fibonacci” blooms were most fascinating. Glad you enjoyed these. 😀
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Just great, Jane!
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Thanks so much, Sue! 🌺😊
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You are welcome!
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I really love camellias and you have absolutely done them justice with these beautiful images!
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Thanks very much, Sarah. It’s amazing how many varieties there are. So glad you enjoyed these! 🌺
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“All the flowers of the future are in seeds of today”…
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So true, Longbull. Glad you felt inspired- thank you. 😊🌺
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Not only beautiful portraits, also fitting for the time – especially for those still with snow on the ground.
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Thanks, Frank. Happy to bring some warmth to your part of the world. Glad you enjoyed these- they were such fun to make.
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Wonderful captures and full of detail. These pictures make my sunday great 🙂
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That makes me so happy, Rudi. Thank you very much! 🤗🌺
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Gorgeous
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Thanks so much, Sheree. Glad you enjoyed. 😀🌺
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I did Jane and thank you
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So gorgeous Jane. And for all the perfection of the others, my fave is Great Catch.
Alison
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Thank you, Alison. They are amazing close up in the lens. I’m with you, Great Catch was poetic to me. I also have a bunch of images of withered blooms, which I’m quite drawn to…hmm, wonder what that means? 😉🌺
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Glorious, Jane. I especially like the “Great Catch” and the “Calla and Camellia.”
janet
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Hi Janet, Pleased those caught your eye in particular. Quite meditative to wander among the camellias. Thanks so much. 🌺😊
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Beautiful colors and captures, Jane! ❤️
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Thank you, Donna. These were such fun to make and it’s a perfect relaxing escape. 😊🌺
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All pictures are just amazing.”Pink and proud” and “great catch” are my favorites.
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Thanks so much, Harpiy. And so glad you like those images in particular…favorites. 🤗🌺
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Lovely portraits of these beauties, Jane!
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Thanks, Ellen. They are spectacular when studying through the lens, which I am sure you know. So glad you enjoyed these. 🌺
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Yes, indeed! Every year I am amazed at the variety and complexity of these blooms.
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Amazing photos.
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Thanks so much, Sadje. 🌺
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You’re welcome my friend
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Always great! It is camellia time in Charleston as well. We have four large bushes/trees around our new cottage and they are incredible. And now the plantations (Middleton and Magnolia) are in bloom with azaleas and camellias. Wonderful to see your great photos of west coast camellias!
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Thanks very much, Jack. Camellia time was always wonderful in Charleston. It’s pretty great in SoCal right now. Glad you’re getting out and doing lots of shooting. Enjoy every click! 🤗 🌺
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oh so uplifting beautiful flora Jane ~ thank you🌹smiles hedy
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Thanks, Hedy. In these troubling times, it’s nice to focus on the beauty in nature. 🌺😊
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Lovely shots! And I always love the titles. Is that new head shot of you with your recent haircut? That’s a great shot of you!
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Thanks so much, Doris. Had some fun with the titles, too. New hair, new head shot. 🤗🌺
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Sooo beautiful! ❤️🌹❤️
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Thank you, John. They are quite stunning to examine. Glad you enjoyed! 😀🌺
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It’s always an opportune catch when you find one flower inside another.
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So true, Steve. I credit my husband for spotting that coupling. Thanks!
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Beautiful flowers Jane, wonderfully captured!
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Thanks so much, Mike. These were fun to make. 🙂
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Stunning! Thanks for taking the time to capture this beautiful flower and sharing these images.
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Thanks very much, Maddy. It is quite meditative to immerse myself in these beautiful blooms. Glad you enjoyed. 🌺
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So lovely! I esp. love the nested camellia and calla. ❤
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Oh, yes, and I wanted to say I like your new Gravatar photo. I need to update mine as well, but keep putting it off. 😉
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Thank you! It was about time. It’s obviously not something I rush to do- typical photog. 😉
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Thanks, Eliza. My husband spotted that lovely coupling of two flowers. Glad you like it!
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WWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW!!! Thanks so much, Jane, for your always super job!
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Thank you,Thank you,Thank you,Thank you,Thank you, Fabio! Your support is always appreciated! 🙂
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