Circle of Life

Joanne  Bradley

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, CANADA. The white expanse of snow visible beyond the trees is the frozen snow-covered Lake of Two Mountains.  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 All That Is Nature, May 2009
Featured in Bits & Pieces group May 2009
Featured in # 1 Artists of Redbubble May 2009
Featured in the Natural color and light group February 2009
Featured in Everything Winter
and Trees May 2008 groups.
Featured in Seasonal Scapes group October 08.
Featured in Seasonal Scapes group November 08,

Circle of Life belongs to the following groups:

All Countries ~ Wetlands, Ponds, Lakes and Rivers, All That is Nature (Photography Only), Americas ~ Rural, Urban, Wild, Free, Bits and Pieces , Light and Reflection 1/24, Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos and Outsiders Available for sale as

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Circle of Life by Joanne  Bradley
Circle of Life by Joanne  Bradley
  • hallucingenic

    hallucingenic

    looks beautiful :)

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Thanks! I am new to Redbubble and appreciate you looking :-)

  • rosedew

    rosedew

    Love this – great reflection

  • Geraldine Lefoe

    Geraldine Lefoe

    Love the shape of the trees and their shadows Joanne. Welcome to Redbubble !

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Thanks :-)

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Nicely composed …

  • Michael Gatch

    Michael Gatch

    the one tree almost makes a circle with the reflection in the water. neat shot.

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    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

    Kathie Nichols

    Wow, gorgeous Joanne, fabulous capture!!!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Thank you. It is one of my personal favourites.

  • Hiroko

    Hiroko

    Gorgeous photo..

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Thanks!

  • Nancy Polanski

    Nancy Polanski

    I also love the full circle created by the reflection. What a prize!

  • Nancy Polanski

    Nancy Polanski

    And thanks for the great comments on my stuff.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks Nancy and your are welcome as well. :-)

  • Margaret Barry

    Margaret Barry

    Beautiful. Lovely composition and lighting!

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks Margaret.

  • Jennib

    Jennib

    Excellent image.

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Thank you Jennib!

  • gsafternoon

    gsafternoon

    beautifully done! the circle makes it definitely! the rest of the reflection is great too

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks! :-)

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    awesome shot!!!

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you Jan!

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    lovely shot and great circle with the tree/reflection!

  • Anne Staub

    Anne Staub

    Perfect shot!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Thank You Anne!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    perfect capture

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you for the comment Antanas and the favouriting is appreciated as well.

  • joan warburton

    joan warburton

    Beautifully composed photo.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks Joan.

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    exquisite image!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you and for your farouriting! :-)

  • Quigi

    Quigi

    beautiful. I LOVE the reflection.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks Quigi!

  • Kenart

    Kenart

    So lovely. Crisp and clean.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you so much Ken. I appreciate your coming by…

  • jlynn

    jlynn

    Fantastic image!!

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks jlynn!

  • Deborah Dillehay

    Deborah Dillehay

    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 replied

    Thank you Deobrah and for the favouriting!

  • Carlos Teófilo

    Carlos Teófilo

    Great photo.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you Carlos!

  • Melissa Kirkham

    Melissa Kirkham

    Beautiful shot

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks Melissa!

  • Bill Morgenstern

    Bill Morgenstern

    Really a FINE shot!!

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you so much Bill. I appreciate your stopping by…

  • RLHall

    RLHall

    Gorgeous! The shape of the branches and reflection are just beautiful

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks, I appreciate it RL Hall!

  • Mariaan Krog

    Mariaan Krog

    This is an amazing image. Great find & beautifully captured!

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you Mariaan and for the favouriting. :-)

  • micmac

    micmac

    Que c’est beau,fantastic reflection and beautiful clear sky.Superb shot.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

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

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    love that circle sight you have ~ so appreciate your eye ~ great shot!

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you very much Linda. And also appreciate you adding it to favourites!

  • whisperingruth

    whisperingruth

    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 replied

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

  • berndt2

    berndt2

    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 replied

    Thank You berndt2! Glad you like it!

  • linaji

    linaji

    amazing shot I really like the story of winter to spring,, a bit overwhelming at times yet,, nourishing.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks linaji! Much appreciated!

  • Micky McGuinness

    Micky McGuinness

    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 replied

    Thank you Micky. Great observation!

  • Nicole Weil T.

    Nicole Weil T.

    This is a fantastic shot. The view is spectacular. Well done Joanne.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you very much Nicole and for the favouriting! :-)

  • Lisa  Kenny

    Lisa Kenny

    the leaning trees and the reflections really make this Joanne ~ nicely done !

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you Lisa, it was a special capture for me!

  • Crespuscular

    Crespuscular

    Brilliant!

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you and I appreciate the favouriting!

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Stunning shot, the lines from the trees produce a wonderful comp.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks so much Mel. I appreciate your taking the time to stop by and comment!

  • Kenny Gulley Jr.

    Kenny Gulley Jr.

    looks like u can walk on it…

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks for stopping by Kenny, apprecite your comment!

  • ebb0tsmar

    ebb0tsmar

    This is just beautiful

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks for your comment ebb0tsmar, glad you like it!

  • Vulcan Spark Studios

    Vulcan Spark S...

    beautiful shot
    i wonder how u took it

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    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 Spark Studios

    Vulcan Spark S...

    you are welcome Joanne

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    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 replied

    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

    Robin Brown

    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

    Ginger Barritt

    Wonderful!!! Just perfect.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Much appreciated Ginger and thank you for the favouriting! :-)

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Gorgeous shot, love this :))

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Glad you like it! Thank you kindly for adding it to your favourites!

  • amarica

    amarica

    This is beautiful Joanne, perfect colors, compostion and subject matter. Well done

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Much appreciated amarica!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    this is really pretty !... the snow and ice can go away now right !

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Yes, at this point in time, I totally agree! :-) Thanks!

  • Tracey-Anne Pryke

    Tracey-Anne Pryke

    Waw! What a stunner, wonderful reflection, super capture

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    This is my personal favourite Traceyanne. I am intrigued by the circle provided by nature. Thanks!

  • Tracey-Anne Pryke

    Tracey-Anne Pryke

    your welcome it is fabulous

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    Great title and excellent work

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you, your visit and comment is much appreciated!

  • F.  Kevin  Wynkoop

    F. Kevin Wyn...

    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 replied

    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

    Paul Scarsella

    lovely shot Joanne! excellent composition.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    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

    Walter Collazo

    This is very nice, I’ve been to Quebec once in ‘94 and plan to visit again one day.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    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

    Mia1

    Oh, this looks like such a peaceful place but very very cold. :o) Great photo.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

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

  • FAIRIEWOMAN1

    FAIRIEWOMAN1

    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 replied

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

  • circusgallery

    circusgallery

    very subtle well done

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you and appreciate your visit!

  • ktowers

    ktowers

    excellent shot, composition is spot on

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks so much Kate, your comment is appreciated!

  • Makeba Kedem-DuBose

    Makeba Kedem-D...

    Excellent, peaceful, serene. peace..

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you Makeba, so nice of you to stop by and comment!

  • Louise Cooke

    Louise Cooke

    lovely tranquility and sense of space…can almost smell that beautiful air! Wonderful :)

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you so much for your comment and visit Louise!

  • Loreto Bautista Jr.

    Loreto Bautist...

    Lovely play of lines, reflections & light/shadows. Pleasant colours too. Well spotted & captured.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you so much Loreto and for your visit as well!

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    lovely scene, beautifully captured!

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Appreciated Joni, I still love to look at this one!

  • Rosalie Scanlon

    Rosalie Scanlon

    Beautiful scenic. I like the reflections and the bent branches on the trees.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you Rosalie! That is what attracted me as well!

  • Charlene Aycock IPA

    Charlene Aycoc...

    This was an instant favorite. Beautiful work.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you so much Charlene and for the favouriting as well. Much appreciated!

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellafounder

    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 replied

    Thank you so much Paul! Your comments are appreciated!

  • Peter Zentjens

    Peter Zentjens

    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 replied

    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

    Mui-Ling Teh

    Nice find! Great capture and great reflection!

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you so much Mui-Ling Teh!

  • paulywog1561

    paulywog1561

    Lovely composition, and color!

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks Paul, one of my personal favourites!

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Great composition, love it.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks for your visit and comment!

  • mawaho

    mawaho

    What a very special photo! They’ve all said it above.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you, so kind of you to visit!

  • joak

    joak

    great spot well done

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks joak!

  • vickymount

    vickymount

    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 replied

    Thank you Vicky!

  • Kathryn J Miller

    Kathryn J Miller

    Looks like there is nothing more I can say that hasn’t been saved. Very good photo.

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thank you Kathryn! I appreciate your comment, visit and favouriting! :-)

  • JMDunworth

    JMDunworth

    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 replied

    Doorway to spring, what a beautiful way of looking at it, thanks JM!

  • Douglas Hill

    Douglas Hill

    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

    RLHall

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

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Aww Rhonda! You are too sweet! Thanks, hugs Joanne :-)

  • Mar Silva

    Mar Silva

    This is so beautiful. The colors, reflection and composition are perfect! I love the circular imagery
    on the right side. Excellent work!

  • Joanne Bradley replied

    Thanks Mar! One of my personal favourites taken with my old Canon but still excites me because of that natural circle! :-)

  • betha

    betha

    Nice piece, love the reflection

  • Joan Smart

    Joan Smart

    looks like thw morning after, when the sun is bright and the snow is melting …

  • teewolf1

    teewolf1

    so pretty

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    An excellent image Joanne – wonderfully composed!

  • Jim Caldwell

    Jim Caldwell

    Totally awesome !

  • the6tees

    the6tees

    Super Image!

  • Avril Jean Catchpole

    Avril Jean Cat...

    wow this is amazing

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    Stunning – makes me wonder if I passed this area on my travels, travelling from Montreal to Quebec up the river rather than on the freeway :)

  • jayview

    jayview

    You have a made a beautiful photo that seems to capture the turn of the season!

  • Patricia Gibson

    Patricia Gibson

    Nicely captured, crystal and crisp and great title!!!

  • Jon Axton

    Jon Axton

    Superb composition, superb image. Beautifully captured!

  • Dawne Olson

    Dawne Olson

    Beautiful composition – - a lovely winter scene!

  • Prasad

    Prasad

    Such a beautiful composition, Joanne

  • Enivea

    Enivea

    Fabulous image, and congrats on your feature!

  • Evita

    Evita

    Beautiful image!! Congratulations on your feature!! :D

  • pmarella

    pmarella

    Excellent Capture!!!!

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    I love this so serene and beautiful

  • Gilly1

    Gilly1

    This is a lovely picture…we have a creek that bloats in the spring…It looks so similar to this! Beautiful capture!

  • Steve  Buffington

    Steve Buffington

    Those are the springs I remember. I loved them. In places like this it is a true transition. Great capture.

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Sweetie, this is perfect … another wonderful example of when the camera sees what the eyes do not!!!!!!!

  • reflector

    reflector

    A great capture with so much happening visually !

  • Pascale Baud

    Pascale Baud

    love the circle ! beautiful shot !

  • Anaa

    Anaa

    Wow …simply Wonderful !! :)

  • KarenKSmith

    KarenKSmith

    Wow again..this is a WOW WOW…excellent!

  • John44

    John44

    Hi Joanne,
    Again a big ‘bingo’ shot ! Wonderfull view..Reminds me of St Jean at the Laurence River
    Smile from Holland:
    John

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    A fabulous image – beautiful!!!!!

  • digidreamgrafix

    digidreamgrafix

    very nice scene and geometry !

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    The reflections is great! Very interesting. Lovely winter scene as well.

  • Jan Fijolek

    Jan Fijolek

    Great capture, love reflections. Snow.. haven’t seen for years :-)

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    wonderful work

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    stunning capture!

  • CraigsMom
  • kimie

    kimie

    Perfect shot. Congrats on your feature , well deserved x

  • elfie

    elfie

    This is wonderful…

  • SBertinRoss

    SBertinRoss

    Superb capture!!

  • elenaoleniuc

    elenaoleniuc

    Very beautiful work !

  • photoloi

    photoloi

    Really interesting capture, well done, great work all around!

  • Judy Will

    Judy Will

    Your shot really caught my eye. It’s always a thrill to get more than you expected. Great capture.

  • Hélène David-Cuny

    Hélène David-Cuny

    Gorgeous picture Joanne !

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