This week we have another fun challenge from Ann-Christine at Leya. She has invited us to find Circular Wonders. I didn’t think I would have much to share since the vast majority of my photos are taken in nature, but I was delighted to find many circular treasures, both natural and manmade in my galleries.
Wow such great photo selections Brad! Love these circular wonders and all they invoke about the continuum of life. Thank you for sharing them and the perfect words ‘inviting wonder’
You definitely had some circular wonders, Brad. I adore the one of you at two months. It must have been a favorite of your mom’s. I have to say, I felt the same way about the challenge, initially. Not sure where I might find circles, and instead I discovered they are everywhere, even if I don’t leave the house. I especially loved the mushroom and the globe, but the coin collection was a nice add too. So nice. Have a good rest of your week.
So glad you found some circular wonders too! I think many of us were surprised at our own findings…Loved your yawn! And the Smithsonian globe is amazingly beautiful.
You found some fantastic examples, Brad! It is amazing what you can find when you start looking for it. Brad! Sweet little yawn. 👼🏻 Gorgeous rose! 🌹 Love the color variations. Did you grow this?
Brad, a lovely poem and a treat of photos for us! The petals are mesmerising from your first image, I love the flying marvel and awww, the cutest of yawns! As for the mushroom, it looks amazing but also such striking warning yellow of ‘do not touch’!
So special your album of circles are… depicting life in many moments, many variations of experience. We are indeed living in a most magical world, and we… you are capturing and being aware of it all❤️🥰 Thankyou, dear Brad for sharing and caring❤️ much love from sunny Spain💃🥰
Great series of photos, Brad. Nature has so many circular beauties that you bring out with your shots, and surprisingly the one that captured my attention was the custom coin collection you had at the Shire Mint. Made me wonder about the creation behind each of the coins, very cool. And then of course, the one photo which I think everyone admired the most was the last one 🙂 Welcome to world!
Thank you Randall. You’d probably enjoy touring the mint. An acquaintance turned his hobby into a thriving business by tapping into the fantasy market.
I love it how you discovered all these circles, both natural and man made. One of the things I appreciate about challenges like this is how they make us pay attention. Great photos, Brad.
I love all of the circular wonders you found in your photo archives — especially the rose petals. So luscious!
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Thank you for the ongoing support Will. It was fun to explore my archives and discover so many photos to share.
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Beautiful photos.
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Thanks Tim.
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The velvet petals of the rose create magic and mystic welcome.
I have never seen a yellow mushroom like yours, beautiful!
miriam
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Thanks Miriam. That was the only time I’ve seen the yellow mushrooms, so a good reminder to enjoy when we can.
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Quite a collection. Love the yawn 🥰
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Thank you Val. It was nice to find many baby and family photos while sorting mom’s things from the house.
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Yeah!
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Wow such great photo selections Brad! Love these circular wonders and all they invoke about the continuum of life. Thank you for sharing them and the perfect words ‘inviting wonder’
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Thank you Tania. You embody wonder and living life wide open! 🙏
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You’re welcome and thank YOU! That’s super sweet of you to say. ❤
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You definitely had some circular wonders, Brad. I adore the one of you at two months. It must have been a favorite of your mom’s. I have to say, I felt the same way about the challenge, initially. Not sure where I might find circles, and instead I discovered they are everywhere, even if I don’t leave the house. I especially loved the mushroom and the globe, but the coin collection was a nice add too. So nice. Have a good rest of your week.
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Thank you Donna. I’m glad you can relate to being surprised at all the circular wonders around.
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Missed you dear friend Brad. And so blessed with your world of artistry!
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Thank you Yeka. I appreciate you and your enthusiasm for life!
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Fantastic post and photos, Brad. The photo at the Smithsonian was my favorite. What a beauty!
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Thanks Egidio. This was a surprisingly fun challenge.
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What a marvelous baby photo!
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Thanks Alethea. It was fun to discover many old family photos.
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We exceled at this challenge! I love all the circular images!
You were such a cute baby 🙂
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Thanks Ana! 😊
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So glad you found some circular wonders too! I think many of us were surprised at our own findings…Loved your yawn! And the Smithsonian globe is amazingly beautiful.
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Thank you Ann-Christine. It was a surprisingly fun challenge.
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LOL for that sweet closer this week Brad! And lots of other treasures. Loved the flying ship especially.
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Thank you Tina. This was a fun challenge with many surprising treasures to be found.
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You found some fantastic examples, Brad! It is amazing what you can find when you start looking for it. Brad! Sweet little yawn. 👼🏻 Gorgeous rose! 🌹 Love the color variations. Did you grow this?
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Sorry my comment is wonky, with your name appearing twice. 😂
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Thank you Michele. Yes, we often find what we’re looking for! And no, I didn’t grow that rose.
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You’re welcome. Maybe I will participate in a photo challenge at some point. Until then, I enjoy viewing what others find. Your photos are beautiful.
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Thank you.
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Great choices of circular photos, Brad, and I really like your poem.
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Thank you Anneli. It was a fun stretch to do this challenge.
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Lovely circular pics Brad and you r looking so cute at two months. The rose is beautiful. Thanks 😊😊
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I had fun with this challenge and am glad you enjoyed it with me Kamal. 😊
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Yes Brad a wonderful challenge and you did very well 😊😊😊
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The yawn is a treasure and such a creative approach to this challenge. All your photos are beautiful but the yawn wins it for me.
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Thanks Sophia. I guessed that image would win for cuteness and heartwarming. 😊
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Absolutely.
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I love that yawn! Great conclusion to your challenge response!
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Thanks Crystal. Yes, it’s a fun way to finish! 😊
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What beautiful choices, Brad…the coins, the rose, and your yawn! Terrific.
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Thank you Patti. It was fun to look for different images than my usual.
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Brad, a lovely poem and a treat of photos for us! The petals are mesmerising from your first image, I love the flying marvel and awww, the cutest of yawns! As for the mushroom, it looks amazing but also such striking warning yellow of ‘do not touch’!
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We have similar views on the images Annika. Thanks for enjoying the show!
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Love your circles Brad!
“You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)”
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Ha, ha. I wish I had written that Resa!
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Me too! It’s a song by “Dead or Alive”.
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😊
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Great selections! LOVE the yawn!!!
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Thank you John!
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Oh my gosh! You were already bored!!!! 🙂 Wonderful photos Brad.
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LOL. Thanks for the laughs Cindy. I’ll work on not being bored! 🙂
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Haha! I love that last circle! ⭕️ it took me by surprise 😮 and so much fun with your challenge. So nicely done! Kudos!
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Thanks Ka. I had fun with this challenge! 🙂
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So special your album of circles are… depicting life in many moments, many variations of experience. We are indeed living in a most magical world, and we… you are capturing and being aware of it all❤️🥰 Thankyou, dear Brad for sharing and caring❤️ much love from sunny Spain💃🥰
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You’re most welcome Barbara. I’m grateful that you can share in the magic and beauty of nature and our being. Baile! 💃🥰
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Great series of photos, Brad. Nature has so many circular beauties that you bring out with your shots, and surprisingly the one that captured my attention was the custom coin collection you had at the Shire Mint. Made me wonder about the creation behind each of the coins, very cool. And then of course, the one photo which I think everyone admired the most was the last one 🙂 Welcome to world!
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Thank you Randall. You’d probably enjoy touring the mint. An acquaintance turned his hobby into a thriving business by tapping into the fantasy market.
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Beautiful pictures, Brad, especially the red rose and, of course, your perfect yawn!!
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Thank you Sylvia and welcome!
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Love the yawn! 👶
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Thank you Teresa!
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This yawn , what a great idea, and it is lovely
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Thank you Ritva. I had fun with this challenge.
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Great choices!
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Thank you Cynthia. It’s nice to see you here.
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Hi Brad, you poem is lovely and the pictures great. I love the baby one 💚
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Thank you Robbie. I’ve been enjoying focusing more on my photography lately.
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Some great examples Brad, but the last one is of course the best 🙂
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Thanks Andrea. 😊
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The intersection of art, nature, and life is a wonder indeed. And Sweet Baby Brad—the perfect full circle.
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Thanks Crystal. I love your perspective of bringing art, nature, and life together. 🙏
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I love it how you discovered all these circles, both natural and man made. One of the things I appreciate about challenges like this is how they make us pay attention. Great photos, Brad.
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Thanks Diana. The challenges have been fun as well as focusing more on my photography.
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Your photography is always a delight, Brad.
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Thank you Diana. 🤸
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Great story
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Thank you and welcome. Blessings, Brad
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Great job! I love circles, and these are marvelous!
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Thanks. This was a fun challenge!
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wonderful
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Thank you.
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Welcome
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