Circle of Life

Artist: Joanne Bradley
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Circle of Life

Taken in the late winter/early spring of 2005 with a Canon A75 at a boardwalk in the town of Ste-Marthe-sur-le-lac, Québec. This town is located next door to the one I live, on the north shore, opposite the island of Montreal. The horizon in the background is slightly off and unfortunately I do not have editing software to correct this at this time. However I will hope to do so in the future. Regardless, I think the shot has value for the focus on the naturally occuring circle. Although I could see the arc of the trees when I took the shot and that is what I was aiming to capture, it was an extremely sunny day and I did not anticipate that the circle would be completed with the reflection…
Featured in Everything Winter and Trees groups.

Circle of Life belongs to the following groups:

Cards - Best of the Best, Everything Winter, Gaia - The Living Planet, Landscape Photography, Light and Reflection, Mother Nature's Finest, Silhouettes , Stillness Speaks, Trees and Vibrant and Vivid Color

hallucingenic, 5 months ago

looks beautiful :)
Joanne Bradley, 5 months ago

Thanks! I am new to Redbubble and appreciate you looking :-)
rosedew, 5 months ago

Love this – great reflection
Geraldine Lefoe, 5 months ago

Love the shape of the trees and their shadows Joanne. Welcome to Redbubble !
Joanne Bradley, 5 months ago

Thanks :-)
tomg, 5 months ago

Nicely composed …
Michael Gatch, 5 months ago

the one tree almost makes a circle with the reflection in the water. neat shot.
Joanne Bradley, 5 months ago

Yeah. When I took the photo I could see the arc in the trees but it was a really sunny day and I really didn’t pick up on the reflection completing the circle. Thanks for your comment! :-)
Kathie Nichols, 5 months ago

Wow, gorgeous Joanne, fabulous capture!!!
Joanne Bradley, 5 months ago

Thank you. It is one of my personal favourites.
Hiroko, 5 months ago

Gorgeous photo..
Joanne Bradley, 5 months ago

Thanks!
Nancy Polanski, 5 months ago

I also love the full circle created by the reflection. What a prize!
Nancy Polanski, 5 months ago

And thanks for the great comments on my stuff.
Joanne Bradley in reply to Nancy Polanski’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Nancy and your are welcome as well. :-)
Margaret Barry, 5 months ago

Beautiful. Lovely composition and lighting!
Joanne Bradley in reply to Margaret Barry’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Margaret.
Jennib, 5 months ago

Excellent image.
Joanne Bradley, 5 months ago

Thank you Jennib!
gsafternoon, 5 months ago

beautifully done! the circle makes it definitely! the rest of the reflection is great too
Jan Landers, 5 months ago

awesome shot!!!
Joanne Bradley in reply to gsafternoon’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks! :-)
Joanne Bradley in reply to Jan Landers’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you Jan!
Andy Harris, 5 months ago

lovely shot and great circle with the tree/reflection!
Anne Staub, 5 months ago

Perfect shot!
Joanne Bradley, 5 months ago

Thank You Anne!
Antanas, 5 months ago

perfect capture
Joanne Bradley in reply to Antanas’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you for the comment Antanas and the favouriting is appreciated as well.
joan warburton, 5 months ago

Beautifully composed photo.
Joanne Bradley in reply to joan warburton’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Joan.
PPPhotoArt, 5 months ago

exquisite image!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joanne Bradley in reply to PPPhotoArt’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you and for your farouriting! :-)
Quigi, 5 months ago

beautiful. I LOVE the reflection.
Joanne Bradley in reply to Quigi’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks Quigi!
Kenart, 5 months ago

So lovely. Crisp and clean.
jlynn, 5 months ago

Fantastic image!!
Joanne Bradley in reply to Kenart’s comment, 5 months ago

Thank you so much Ken. I appreciate your coming by…
Joanne Bradley in reply to jlynn’s comment, 5 months ago

Thanks jlynn!
Deborah Dillehay, 5 months ago

Joanne, that is a beautiful shot. I’m not a photographer, but it seems like it takes a good eye to catch such lovely composition!
Joanne Bradley in reply to Deborah Dillehay’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Deobrah and for the favouriting!
Carlos Teófilo, 4 months ago

Great photo.
Melissa Kirkham, 4 months ago

Beautiful shot
Joanne Bradley in reply to Carlos Teófilo’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Carlos!
Joanne Bradley in reply to Melissa Kirkham’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Melissa!
Bill Morgenstern, 4 months ago

Really a FINE shot!!
Joanne Bradley in reply to Bill Morgenstern’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you so much Bill. I appreciate your stopping by…
RLHall, 4 months ago

Gorgeous! The shape of the branches and reflection are just beautiful
Joanne Bradley in reply to RLHall’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks, I appreciate it RL Hall!
Mariaan Krog, 4 months ago

This is an amazing image. Great find & beautifully captured!
Joanne Bradley in reply to Mariaan Krog’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Mariaan and for the favouriting. :-)
micmac, 4 months ago

Que c’est beau,fantastic reflection and beautiful clear sky.Superb shot.
Joanne Bradley in reply to micmac’s comment, 4 months ago

Merci! It’s one of my favourites. I love how nature gives us hidden circular themes. Thanks micmac!
LindaR, 4 months ago

love that circle sight you have ~ so appreciate your eye ~ great shot!
Joanne Bradley in reply to LindaR’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you very much Linda. And also appreciate you adding it to favourites!
whisperingruth, 4 months ago

Love the vastness in this shot….........beautiful balance as well….......terrific capture Joanne…........

Also thank you for your lovely comments on my pics….....means alot to me…...
Joanne Bradley in reply to whisperingruth’s comment, 4 months ago

You are welcome Ruth. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. It’s appreciated! :-)
berndt2, 4 months ago

The circle completed in the reflection and the angled tree are very striking, but I also like the encroaching snow/ice in the foreground and the crisp blue sky (and its reflection) – very nicely done!
Joanne Bradley in reply to berndt2’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank You berndt2! Glad you like it!
linaji, 4 months ago

amazing shot I really like the story of winter to spring,, a bit overwhelming at times yet,, nourishing.
Joanne Bradley in reply to linaji’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks linaji! Much appreciated!
MickyMc, 4 months ago

great shot, the muddy water gives the snow such a strange look, as if it’s a layer of cream floating on top of coffee
Joanne Bradley in reply to MickyMc’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Micky. Great observation!
Nicole Weil T., 4 months ago

This is a fantastic shot. The view is spectacular. Well done Joanne.
Joanne Bradley in reply to Nicole Weil T.’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you very much Nicole and for the favouriting! :-)
Lisa Kenny, 4 months ago

the leaning trees and the reflections really make this Joanne ~ nicely done !
Joanne Bradley in reply to Lisa Kenny’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you Lisa, it was a special capture for me!
Crespuscular, 4 months ago

Brilliant!
Joanne Bradley in reply to Crespuscular’s comment, 4 months ago

Thank you and I appreciate the favouriting!
Mel Brackstone, 4 months ago

Stunning shot, the lines from the trees produce a wonderful comp.
Joanne Bradley in reply to Mel Brackstone’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks so much Mel. I appreciate your taking the time to stop by and comment!
Kenny Gulley Jr., 4 months ago

looks like u can walk on it…
Joanne Bradley in reply to Kenny Gulley Jr.’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks for stopping by Kenny, apprecite your comment!
ebb0tsmar, 4 months ago

This is just beautiful
Joanne Bradley in reply to ebb0tsmar’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks for your comment ebb0tsmar, glad you like it!
Vulcan, 4 months ago

beautiful shot
i wonder how u took it
Joanne Bradley in reply to Vulcan’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Vulcan. I could see the arc in the trees but it was so sunny, I could barely make out the reflection and was quite surprised when I downloaded and saw a complete circle. Your favouriting is much appreciated!
Vulcan, 4 months ago

you are welcome Joanne
Robin Brown, 3 months ago

Magic Mushrooms Joanne!! bet you thought I wouldn’t notice. The circle of life; we often reflect on that subject. We draw our own conclusions, the way ice see it we’re here until we complete our circle. Then like an old record on a turntable, we start all over again. The life cycle of a tree for me is like our own existance. The tree is our world our mother nature. We are the leaves. We have our season & that cycle continues. Excellent winter scene with much to ponder. XX
Joanne Bradley in reply to Robin Brown’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks Robin, didn’t really think I would slip that magical statement by you but you must understand that I am a Baby Boomer! :-) Appreciate your observation on this one!
Robin Brown, 3 months ago

Your welcome Joanne hoped you might enjoy my wee comment. Tied in nicely with your sentiments of the circle of life. Enjoy your weekend xx
GINGER BARRITT, 3 months ago

Wonderful!!! Just perfect.
Joanne Bradley in reply to GINGER BARRITT’s comment, 3 months ago

Much appreciated Ginger and thank you for the favouriting! :-)
Globalphotos, 3 months ago

Gorgeous shot, love this :))
Joanne Bradley in reply to Globalphotos’s comment, 3 months ago

Glad you like it! Thank you kindly for adding it to your favourites!
amarica, 3 months ago

This is beautiful Joanne, perfect colors, compostion and subject matter. Well done
Joanne Bradley in reply to amarica’s comment, 3 months ago

Much appreciated amarica!
Lucindawind, 3 months ago

this is really pretty !... the snow and ice can go away now right !
Joanne Bradley in reply to Lucindawind’s comment, 3 months ago

Yes, at this point in time, I totally agree! :-) Thanks!
traceyanne, 3 months ago

Waw! What a stunner, wonderful reflection, super capture
Joanne Bradley in reply to traceyanne’s comment, 3 months ago

This is my personal favourite Traceyanne. I am intrigued by the circle provided by nature. Thanks!
traceyanne, 3 months ago

your welcome it is fabulous
CanDuCreations, 3 months ago

Great title and excellent work
Joanne Bradley in reply to CanDuCreations’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you, your visit and comment is much appreciated!
F. Kevin Wyn..., 3 months ago

Great shot, and have you ever thought of going back to the same spot and photographing this image in the different seasons? At first glance it seems the circle would remain regardless of the seasons and each season would bring something unique to the circle – in the circle of the seasons.
Joanne Bradley in reply to F. Kevin Wynkoop’s comment, 3 months ago

Yes, thank you Kevin I plan to take more shots in that area. Unfortunately a year ago I broke my ankle but I am intending to return this year as often as possible, but the water does recede in the summertime.
Paul Scarsella, 3 months ago

lovely shot Joanne! excellent composition.
Joanne Bradley in reply to Paul Scarsella’s comment, 3 months ago

This one is still my personal favourite, despite having taken it three years ago. All the elements were in my favour that day. Thanks Paul!
Walter Collazo, 3 months ago

This is very nice, I’ve been to Quebec once in ‘94 and plan to visit again one day.
Joanne Bradley in reply to Walter Collazo’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Walter! Quebec is a lovely province with lots of natural beautiful scenery outside of the cities, however Montreal is also a special place filled with wonderful old architecture and ambience.
I am certain you would enjoy the visit! :-)
Mia1, 3 months ago

Oh, this looks like such a peaceful place but very very cold. :o) Great photo.
Joanne Bradley in reply to Mia1’s comment, 3 months ago

Your comment much appreciated Mia. It was actually a nice warm spring day but I I am sure the water was icy! :-)
Helena Nelson-..., 3 months ago

This is sio cool! One of those unexpected examples of magic in our lives. I’d like to be walking there today (its rainy and dark here in Chicago)
Joanne Bradley in reply to Helena Nelson-Reed’s comment, 3 months ago

Ah well it’s dark and rainy here today as well! Thank you so much for your comment and visit!
circusgallery, 3 months ago

very subtle well done
Joanne Bradley in reply to circusgallery’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you and appreciate your visit!
Kate Towers IPA, 3 months ago

excellent shot, composition is spot on
Joanne Bradley in reply to Kate Towers IPA’s comment, 3 months ago

Thanks so much Kate, your comment is appreciated!
Makeba Kedem-D..., 3 months ago

Excellent, peaceful, serene. peace..
Joanne Bradley in reply to Makeba Kedem-DuBose’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Makeba, so nice of you to stop by and comment!
Louise Cooke, 3 months ago

lovely tranquility and sense of space…can almost smell that beautiful air! Wonderful :)
Joanne Bradley in reply to Louise Cooke’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much for your comment and visit Louise!
Loreto Bautist..., 3 months ago

Lovely play of lines, reflections & light/shadows. Pleasant colours too. Well spotted & captured.
Joanne Bradley in reply to Loreto Bautista Jr.’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much Loreto and for your visit as well!
Jonicool, 3 months ago

lovely scene, beautifully captured!
Joanne Bradley in reply to Jonicool’s comment, 3 months ago

Appreciated Joni, I still love to look at this one!
Rosalie Scanlo..., 3 months ago

Beautiful scenic. I like the reflections and the bent branches on the trees.
Joanne Bradley in reply to Rosalie Scanlon IPA’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you Rosalie! That is what attracted me as well!
Charlene Aycock, 3 months ago

This was an instant favorite. Beautiful work.
Joanne Bradley in reply to Charlene Aycock’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much Charlene and for the favouriting as well. Much appreciated!
Paul Vanzella, 3 months ago

this is such a brilliant shot Joanne – and the way there is a mirror-like effect is amazing – tones and shadows are so perfect here, as is the colour space.. great shot!
Joanne Bradley in reply to Paul Vanzella’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you so much Paul! Your comments are appreciated!
Peter Zentjens, 3 months ago

I was attracted by the title as I have a work with exactly the same one, though completely different. I painted it, you captured it, in real life and really beautiful.
Joanne Bradley in reply to Peter Zentjens’s comment, 3 months ago

Thank you for your comment Peter. I will make a point of visiting and checking out your painting if it is on RB!
Mui-Ling Teh, 2 months ago

Nice find! Great capture and great reflection!
Joanne Bradley in reply to Mui-Ling Teh’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you so much Mui-Ling Teh!
paulywog1561, 2 months ago

Lovely composition, and color!
Joanne Bradley in reply to paulywog1561’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks Paul, one of my personal favourites!
Sylvia Tax, 2 months ago

Great composition, love it.
Joanne Bradley in reply to Sylvia Tax’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks for your visit and comment!
mawaho, 2 months ago

What a very special photo! They’ve all said it above.
Joanne Bradley in reply to mawaho’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you, so kind of you to visit!
joak, 2 months ago

great spot well done
Joanne Bradley in reply to joak’s comment, 2 months ago

Thanks joak!
vickymount, 2 months ago

Love the title! Very apt and a lovely shot. I like the way the circle leads your eye through and beyond to the horizon.
Joanne Bradley in reply to vickymount’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Vicky!
Kathryn J Miller, 2 months ago

Looks like there is nothing more I can say that hasn’t been saved. Very good photo.
Joanne Bradley in reply to Kathryn J Miller’s comment, 2 months ago

Thank you Kathryn! I appreciate your comment, visit and favouriting! :-)
JMDunworth, 2 months ago

not only is the composition and lighting great in this shot, but it really does represent the move from winter to spring, with the ice from the left of the picture, to the arc representing the doorway to spring.
Joanne Bradley in reply to JMDunworth’s comment, about 1 month ago

Doorway to spring, what a beautiful way of looking at it, thanks JM!
Douglas Hill, about 1 month ago

This one caught my eye. At a glance it appears to be looking back at me. I like the way the shadows on slush provide balance and interest to the composition.
RLHall, about 1 month ago

Joanne congrats on this, my fav of yours (I think) being featured in the Trees group :-)
Joanne Bradley, about 1 month ago

Aww Rhonda! You are too sweet! Thanks, hugs Joanne :-)
Mar Silva, about 1 month ago

This is so beautiful. The colors, reflection and composition are perfect! I love the circular imagery
on the right side. Excellent work!
Joanne Bradley in reply to Mar Silva’s comment, about 1 month ago

Thanks Mar! One of my personal favourites taken with my old Canon but still excites me because of that natural circle! :-)
betha, about 1 month ago

Nice piece, love the reflection
Joan Smart, 29 days ago

looks like thw morning after, when the sun is bright and the snow is melting …
teewolf1, 24 days ago

so pretty
HollyK, 21 days ago

An excellent image Joanne – wonderfully composed!
Jim Caldwell, 19 days ago

Totally awesome !
the6tees, 14 days ago

Super Image!