Weathering It in SoCal

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“But my heart cried out for you, California

Oh, California, I’m coming home.”

~Joni Mitchell

 

Snow, Mountains, Landscape Photography, California, Pasadena, Fujifilm X-T4, Sunrise

Sunrise Glow and San Gabriels

 

Rain, Window, Abstract, Pasadena, Photography, Fujifilm X-T4

SoCal Soaking

 

Snow, Mountains, Landscape Photography, California, Pasadena, Fujifilm X-T4, Sunrise

Palm

 

Snow, Mountains, Landscape Photography, California, Pasadena, Fujifilm X-T4, Sunrise

Sunrise and Old Town

 

Snow, Mountains, Landscape Photography, California, Pasadena, Fujifilm X-T4

Clouds and Snowy Mountains

 

Palm, Mountain, Photography, California

Palm Pano

 

Snow, Mountains, Landscape Photography, California, Pasadena, Fujifilm X-T4, Sunrise

Clearing Storm

 

 

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76 comments ›

  2. equinoxio21
    March 10, 2023 • 4:35 pm

    Beautiful Jane. A friend of mine (Sacramento) tells me the weather’s been crazy…
    Stay warm…

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  3. My Rollercoaster Journey
    March 7, 2023 • 1:01 am

    Wow ❗Magnificent photography 📸

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  4. Photo J Pohjola
    March 6, 2023 • 11:42 pm

    Sun rise and old town is a great shot

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  5. Reed Andariese
    March 6, 2023 • 5:42 am

    Beautiful series of images Jane! Enjoyed seeing them!

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  6. kewtiebird
    March 6, 2023 • 3:27 am

    Love the palm tree in those images with the snowy peaks – what crazy weather (but very conducive for amazing shots!).

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  7. Alison and Don
    March 5, 2023 • 6:34 pm

    A most fabulous collection! I especially loved the two opening photos. The way you’ve captured the rain is just lovely.
    Alison

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  8. bluebrightly
    March 5, 2023 • 12:02 pm

    “Palm.” Wow, that’s superb, Jane. Such an interesting mix of tree, mountains, snow, and clouds. I like the hint of buildings at the bottom, too. My other favorite is “Clearing Storm” because of those little droplets scattered across the view – they change everything. The composition in both of these photos is so good. I like the dark shadows of the trees in the first photo – eucalyptus? It’s nice to see another of your rain-spattered window photos, too, I always like those very much. What a crazy winter for California!

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  9. Jet Eliot
    March 5, 2023 • 8:13 am

    Snowy San Grabriels, that’s something we don’t see too often. And your photos, Jane, really captured their beauty. I was just down there this week, and the beauty of the snow was breathtaking, your photos capture it well. I love the colorful glow of the sun in that first photo, lends a dreamy quality.

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  10. Graham Stephen
    March 5, 2023 • 6:12 am

    wonderful work, Jane! i do love “soaking” – can’t beat a little bit of defocused mystery.

    ✨🦋🐍🕊🐉🗝⚖🕯🤍⚛🎐🎋🙏✨

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  11. Stephanie Daniels
    March 5, 2023 • 5:22 am

    These are so beautiful! I find myself absorbed by them because it’s so strange to see…. The first one is definitely my favorite, but the storm cleared is breathtaking too.

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  12. Toonsarah
    March 5, 2023 • 4:49 am

    We’ve been hearing over here about your unusual weather recently, but no one else has made it look quite so stunningly beautiful as you do! Those snowy mountains 😮

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    • Jane Lurie
      March 14, 2023 • 10:57 am

      Hi Sarah, A few months ago, I never imagined we’d be soaked for weeks. When it rains, it pours! 🙂 So glad you enjoyed my weather images- it’s very unusual to have snow on the foothills. LA was buzzing. Thanks very much! ☔️❄️

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  13. Steve Gingold
    March 5, 2023 • 2:24 am

    As always fine shots, Jane. It was very touching to see the adulation Joni received in Newport and seeing/hearing her sing was a joy. I was not familiar with Brandi Carlile but kudos to her and all involved for bring Joni “back to life” where she belongs.

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    • Jane Lurie
      March 14, 2023 • 10:54 am

      Thanks so much, Steve. Agree about Joni, and Brandi has been instrumental in her recent resurgence of attention. Very heartwarming. Joni just won the lifetime achievement Gershwin Prize which will be aired March 31. I highly recommend Brandi- I think you will love her music. Look up “Right on Time”. Appreciate your visit here! 🙂

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  14. harrienijland
    March 5, 2023 • 2:08 am

    Fine set, Jane! Love the 2nd shot. 🙂

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  15. picpholio
    March 5, 2023 • 1:57 am

    Wonderful panoramas of the snowy mountains.

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  16. Maria
    March 4, 2023 • 11:22 pm

    Gorgeous! The beauty shines through in all weather.

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  17. bronlima
    March 4, 2023 • 8:47 pm

    Agree with above comments and well, Blue has alwsyscbern a special album for me!

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  18. Robert Parker
    March 4, 2023 • 7:12 pm

    Great album, I particularly like the impressionistic look of SoCal soaking.

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  19. cindy knoke
    March 4, 2023 • 6:16 pm

    Absolutely stunning photos Jane! Our beautiful state is surviving and thriving. My kids just made it down the mountain in Mammoth as the next storm moves in. We just got in a few days ago. So happy to see the snow and the rain.

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  20. Kathy Keane
    March 4, 2023 • 4:47 pm

    Really great shots! Thanks for giving us a glimpse of the extraordinary!!

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  21. LInda Wyatt
    March 4, 2023 • 4:24 pm

    I knew you would be out there taking fabulous pics of this most unusual time in CA!

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  22. 6qsite
    March 4, 2023 • 4:09 pm

    Magnificent images, Jane!

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  23. Tofino Photography
    March 4, 2023 • 3:14 pm

    Love the shots Jane! Love the quote from Joni.
    Joni was born in Fort Macleod Alta, a prairie girl

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  24. Heyjude
    March 4, 2023 • 2:52 pm

    Not what you expect in SoCal! I used to love our February trips to California, but the only snow experienced was in Yosemite!

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  25. Jane Iwan
    March 4, 2023 • 2:50 pm

    Beautiful post, Jane. Especially love the first one.

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  26. babsje
    March 4, 2023 • 2:44 pm

    Sublime, Jane. The lighting in your mountainscapes is absolutely luminous.

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  27. Writing to Freedom
    March 4, 2023 • 2:24 pm

    These are gorgeous photos Jane. I love snow-capped mountains and vistas. Hopefully, the weather wasn’t too disruptive where you live.

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    • Jane Lurie
      March 4, 2023 • 3:55 pm

      Thanks so much, Brad. It was fun to see and exciting to have happen. We are so starved for moisture, it’s a pleasure. The higher elevations are really stressed though, with people buried in their homes. Glad you enjoyed the snowy San Gabriels!

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  28. restlessjo
    March 4, 2023 • 1:35 pm

    Magical in the photos, but not everyone’s dream of SoCal, Jane?

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  29. paula graham
    March 4, 2023 • 1:33 pm

    Amazing but worse: it is coming our way tomorrow!

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  30. Milena Alien
    March 4, 2023 • 1:12 pm

    snow this year is out of control, i hope everyone is okay in So Cal

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  31. Eliza Waters
    March 4, 2023 • 1:04 pm

    Great captures of the recent snow event, Jane! The San Gabriels offer such a scenic backdrop when dusted with snow. I love the slightly out of focus blocks of color in ‘SoCal Soaking.’ It reminds me of a French painting of the early 20th century. Beautiful!

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  32. Ashley
    March 4, 2023 • 12:53 pm

    Amazing photos. Weird weather 🙋‍♂️

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