What a treat this post, and your photos, provided this morning. The Rose Parade is such an American Icon (at least for us on the West Coast :-)), and the dancer photo is rich with color and positivity, with perfect framing and timing on this shot. , The opening photo, though, is one I could stare at for a while ~ Sunrise and Eucalyptus; you capture my favorite part of the day. Such a lovely post, Jane – full of color and hope 🙂
Love reading your reaction to these, Randall. Thanks so much.
The Rose Parade is easy to attend and has a fun, small town feel. My granddaughter was mesmerized!
Glad we share a love of sunrises- I seem to be getting up earlier and earlier so it’s a bit easier to catch them! 😄
Thanks so much, SeekingDivineP. I do love flowers past their prime- glad you like that image. And for noticing the reflection in the sousaphones- that was a gift! 😀
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My Featured Blogger this week is photographer Jane Lurie, whose About page begins with the quote “Photography helps people to see.” Indeed, when she and her husband Bob left the eastern U.S. coast for the west, Jane brought along her ability to see what others miss. And she still delights in capturing the glorious results with her camera.
Hi Terri, I will check out your B&Ws. As much as I love color, monochrome is close to my heart in many ways. I’m happy you enjoyed this colorful series- thanks so much!
Wow wow wow! The vibrancy of the sunrise in eucalyptus photo is amazing! I also love the plants and the geometric patterns of the water on the plants. You’re very talented! Thank you so much for sharing your work with us 😃🥰
This post really shows off your versatility, Jane. The Rose Parade photos are excellent! Our small town has a few parades a year and I’ve made lots of photos, only a very few of which are at all decent. The heron is very nice, too. I know they’re good at posing, which helps, but you still have to get the exposure and focus just right, and you did. Of course I really like the plants – in spite of living in Pasadena, you’ve perfected raindrops on foliage. 😉
Did you happen to see the NY Times article this morning about NYC becoming LA? Check it out, it’s funny.
Here’s to color and light and cameras and blogs! 🙂
Hi Lynn, Always appreciative of your reaction- thank you! The Rose Parade is surprisingly easy and fun to enjoy. My granddaughter was enthralled. I managed to capitalize with mostly close-ups after the remarkable amount of rainfall. I looked for that NYT article with no luck – will search again. Did you catch the Renkl piece this week about Dorothea Lange and current day photography? Yes, here’s to lightseeking and photos! 🤗
No, I didn’t see the one about Dorothea Lange – I’ll send you a link to the other one. There’s always too much to read. I’m glad we have photography to get us out! 😉
Another lovely collection Jane 🙂 I don’t think you’ll be surprised at my choice of favourites: Palm Geometry, Last Dance, Plant Tango, Succulent in Rain! And if I had to pick just one, probably Last Dance 😮
Not surprise that you’re drawn to the nature close-ups. 🙂 Thank you! I’m working on images of flowers past their prime and I think the white background shows off their intricacies and colors. Glad you enjoyed this set. 🙂
As often happens here, I started out thinking of picking a favorite but was stymied by the beauty of all of them. It’s a good problem to have, though. 🙂
Cheers to another brilliant collection. I must say, some of the titles also made me smile – especially Plant Tango and Last Dance. I love the oranges of sunrise and sunset. Last night I saw a bright orange to the west, then turned around to see a rainbow to the east. The comb was special.
Growing up, we always watched this parade, marveling at the floats all made of flowers. Nowadays, the non-stop commercials and chatter of hosts just kill the joy of it, alas.
What a great memory, Eliza. Agree, that does detract greatly fro the enjoyment.
The construction of bleachers and “TV corner” for the media is massive and starts in November, which is a bit annoying!
Thanks very much, Jude. Happy you like this mix. Took advantage of the rain and the tulips are an ongoing love of fading flowers. And I appreciate you noticing the tuba reflections! 🤗
Thanks, Robert. Funny, there was a pretty pair of ducks in this small pond and I was standing there admiring them and suddenly realized this enormous heron was standing motionless about three feet to my left. He continued to pose while I took his portrait which was rather amazing. 🙂
Wonderful sightings, Jane. I am a sucker for water drops so obviously the Palm an Sedum shots are my favorites. But I also liked the reflections in the tubas and, of course, the opening sunrise shot.
What a treat this post, and your photos, provided this morning. The Rose Parade is such an American Icon (at least for us on the West Coast :-)), and the dancer photo is rich with color and positivity, with perfect framing and timing on this shot. , The opening photo, though, is one I could stare at for a while ~ Sunrise and Eucalyptus; you capture my favorite part of the day. Such a lovely post, Jane – full of color and hope 🙂
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Love reading your reaction to these, Randall. Thanks so much.
The Rose Parade is easy to attend and has a fun, small town feel. My granddaughter was mesmerized!
Glad we share a love of sunrises- I seem to be getting up earlier and earlier so it’s a bit easier to catch them! 😄
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A good photographer can make even wilted tulips look beautiful.
I love the way we can see the whole marching band in the Sousaphones!
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Thanks so much, SeekingDivineP. I do love flowers past their prime- glad you like that image. And for noticing the reflection in the sousaphones- that was a gift! 😀
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My Featured Blogger this week is photographer Jane Lurie, whose About page begins with the quote “Photography helps people to see.” Indeed, when she and her husband Bob left the eastern U.S. coast for the west, Jane brought along her ability to see what others miss. And she still delights in capturing the glorious results with her camera.
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Beautiful color and light Jane!
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Thanks, Denise. So glad you enjoyed this mix! 🤗
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This is excellence in picture form
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Great photos. I love the ones the horns
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Wow, this is so beautiful 🤩
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Thanks very much, Ebendo. Glad you enjoyed.😊
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Welcome Jane😊.. I’ve something on my blog please check it out 😊
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It’s a beautiful photo.
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Thanks very much, Sgco. 🙂
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Beautiful✨
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Thank you, Moon. 😊
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Great
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Thank you, Somtooti. 😊
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Great shot! I love sunrise and sunset shots like this!
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Thanks very much, Leach. I’m partial to silhouettes.🙂
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A good silhouette is always nice 😉
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Superb photography and resolution..👌👌👌 May I ask which camara are you using ?
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Thanks very much, Kartik. Happy you like these images. These are a combination of the Fujifilm X-T4 and my iPhone 12 Pro Max (Palm, Heron, Tango). 😊
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Very Beautiful photos Jane. You are too good🔥🔥🔥📸. The first one of the sunrise and Eucalyptus ✔
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Thank you, Mthobisi. Glad you enjoyed this series. I love silhouettes- I’m pleased you like that image. Much appreciated!
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I enjoyed your photographs, it’s very cool.
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Thanks so much, Ben. I appreciate you following along. 🙂
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I posted a couple of B&W images for a blog challenge today–I really prefer looking at color. Your gallery is spectacular, Jane, love all those greens!
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Hi Terri, I will check out your B&Ws. As much as I love color, monochrome is close to my heart in many ways. I’m happy you enjoyed this colorful series- thanks so much!
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Wow wow wow! The vibrancy of the sunrise in eucalyptus photo is amazing! I also love the plants and the geometric patterns of the water on the plants. You’re very talented! Thank you so much for sharing your work with us 😃🥰
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Thank you, S. I’m pleased you enjoyed this series and I appreciate your visit. 😊
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You’re very welcome 😊
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I love especially the pics sousaphones! The reflections and the faces of the man are very powerful.
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Thanks so much, Simone. I’m happy you caught the reflection – that was a happy moment! 🙂
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This post really shows off your versatility, Jane. The Rose Parade photos are excellent! Our small town has a few parades a year and I’ve made lots of photos, only a very few of which are at all decent. The heron is very nice, too. I know they’re good at posing, which helps, but you still have to get the exposure and focus just right, and you did. Of course I really like the plants – in spite of living in Pasadena, you’ve perfected raindrops on foliage. 😉
Did you happen to see the NY Times article this morning about NYC becoming LA? Check it out, it’s funny.
Here’s to color and light and cameras and blogs! 🙂
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Hi Lynn, Always appreciative of your reaction- thank you! The Rose Parade is surprisingly easy and fun to enjoy. My granddaughter was enthralled. I managed to capitalize with mostly close-ups after the remarkable amount of rainfall. I looked for that NYT article with no luck – will search again. Did you catch the Renkl piece this week about Dorothea Lange and current day photography? Yes, here’s to lightseeking and photos! 🤗
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No, I didn’t see the one about Dorothea Lange – I’ll send you a link to the other one. There’s always too much to read. I’m glad we have photography to get us out! 😉
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So beautiful and refreshing, Jane. Thank you for the feeling of life in darkest wintertimes.
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Thanks very much, Ann-Christine. Happy to bring you some color to brighten your day. 😊
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Great shapes, colors and textures in your images!
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Thank you, Kewtie. From plants to parades! Happy you enjoyed. 😊
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A beautiful series as always.
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Thanks very much, Tim. Pleased you enjoyed these. 😊
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Interesting juxtaposition of plants and a parade, all well captured and processed. “Last Dance” looks like a painting.
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Thank you, Dave. Colors all around. Glad you pointed out Last Dance, I’m having fun with this project. 🌷🙂
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As. Always, just beautiful, Jane
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Another lovely collection Jane 🙂 I don’t think you’ll be surprised at my choice of favourites: Palm Geometry, Last Dance, Plant Tango, Succulent in Rain! And if I had to pick just one, probably Last Dance 😮
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Not surprise that you’re drawn to the nature close-ups. 🙂 Thank you! I’m working on images of flowers past their prime and I think the white background shows off their intricacies and colors. Glad you enjoyed this set. 🙂
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Yes, the white background was perfect for that Last Dance shot 🙂
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The high key look complements them well. Thanks 😊
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Another intriguing post, Jane. The filigree you captured in the opening photo is amazing.
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Thanks, Jane. I’m glad you noticed that filigree. I am captivated by silhouettes. 🙂
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Great quote! And an excellent set; green is the winner today.. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Harrie. You’re right, green wins! 🙂 (and I love that quote, too… so true!)
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Beautiful pictures 👌👌
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As often happens here, I started out thinking of picking a favorite but was stymied by the beauty of all of them. It’s a good problem to have, though. 🙂
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Hi Janet, I’m happy to stymie you. 🙂 Really, I’m pleased that you take the time to really look. Thank you very much! 🙂
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It’s always my pleasure, Jane.
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Cheers to another brilliant collection. I must say, some of the titles also made me smile – especially Plant Tango and Last Dance. I love the oranges of sunrise and sunset. Last night I saw a bright orange to the west, then turned around to see a rainbow to the east. The comb was special.
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Thank you, Frank, and I’m glad my titles add to your enjoyment. How special to see that combo at sunset- very special! 🙂
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Delightful images, Jane! I loved the dancers’ mariposa costumes. 🙂
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Thank you, Eliza. Love those vibrant dancers. The whole parade was a delight. 🙂
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Growing up, we always watched this parade, marveling at the floats all made of flowers. Nowadays, the non-stop commercials and chatter of hosts just kill the joy of it, alas.
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What a great memory, Eliza. Agree, that does detract greatly fro the enjoyment.
The construction of bleachers and “TV corner” for the media is massive and starts in November, which is a bit annoying!
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Bright and beautiful, Jane!
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Thank you, Dries. Hope you all have a colorful day! 🙂
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A vibrant collection – plant tango made me laugh, very funny, and what an eye to see that! Thanks, Jane, brightened up a grey PNW day!
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Hi Adam, Glad that one brought a smile and that I brought some color to the PNW! Thanks so much. 🙂
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love the different colours across the photos especially the dancers photo!
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Thank you, Andy. Parades and plants! 😀
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Wonderful light and colors, Jane. The Rose Parade is on my bucket list!
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love the water droplets and those decaying tulips, the reflections in the sousaphones are very cleverly captured. Another great post from you Jane.
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Thanks very much, Jude. Happy you like this mix. Took advantage of the rain and the tulips are an ongoing love of fading flowers. And I appreciate you noticing the tuba reflections! 🤗
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Beautiful series Jane!
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Thanks so much, Cindy! 🤗
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Love that Last Dance, especially!
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Thanks, Sue! I’ve been working on this flower project for a while. I love tulips especially that are past their prime. Glad you do, too. 🌷🤗
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My first ‘dead flower’ image was red tulips, not dissimilar: https://suejudd.com/2014/04/23/beauty-in-decay-lost-tulips/
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Things you’ve seen are breathtaking, thanks for sharing. Your artistic lens is right where it has to be
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So nice to read, Milena, thanks very much. Happy you stopped by! 🙂
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Such beautiful nature photography, Jane ~ thank you for sharing! 🌺
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Thanks so much, Phil. Happy you enjoyed this collection. 😊
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A great album, that Great Blue Heron is amazing
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Thanks, Robert. Funny, there was a pretty pair of ducks in this small pond and I was standing there admiring them and suddenly realized this enormous heron was standing motionless about three feet to my left. He continued to pose while I took his portrait which was rather amazing. 🙂
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Wonderful sightings, Jane. I am a sucker for water drops so obviously the Palm an Sedum shots are my favorites. But I also liked the reflections in the tubas and, of course, the opening sunrise shot.
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Great to read, Steve. I cannot resist water droplets either….or reflections, or sunrises. We have a lot in common. 😊 Thanks so much!
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I like the palm geometry one!! Good pics like always 🙌🏻
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Thanks, Jerry. I tried to take advantage of our rainy week and can’t resist plants with droplets. Glad you enjoyed them.
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Wonderful in so many ways. A big thank you for sharing so much variety.
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Thanks very much, Sandy. A colorful array found in my recent wanderings. Glad you enjoyed them! 😊
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Stunning
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Thank you, Sheree- happy you enjoyed them. 🤗
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The Rose Parade looks a beautiful event, Jane. So many lovely images 🤗💗
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Thanks, Jo. The parade has a small town feel and great fun to watch this longtime tradition. Happy you enjoyed these! 🤗❤️
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wow impressive photos! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Art! 😊
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More wonderful images Jane. My favorites are the dancers and succulent plants.
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Thanks, Brad. A mix of colorful people and plants- happy you enjoyed both! 🙂
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splendid. liking ‘palm geometry’ a lot.
✨🦋💭🐇🗝🌱🌅☀⚖☺🤍✨
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Thanks, Graham. I thought those palms were a unique arrangement. Glad you like it. 🌴😊
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Simply “WOW!” 💕
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Thanks very much, Andrew! 😊
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Wow, very beautiful photos as always, Jane! Love it! ❤️
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Hi John, Pleased you enjoyed- thanks so much! 🤗
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You’re welcome, Jane. ☺️
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