I love these challenges because they get me thinking about how I shoot. This week’s Lens-Artists challenge is from Patti Moed and is on symmetry.
I mostly shoot asymmetrical because I find it more pleasing to my eye. However, I do like to do macro shots of flowers and tend to fill the frame in camera. When I do shoot symmetrically, it’s usually a road or building. Again, this is mostly institutively since I don’t have any art training.
So, with that in mind, here are my examples of symmetry.
Vertical
This tree divides the image in half. 
This walkway leads your eye down the path. 
Although not exactly identical on both sides, it does lead your eye down both sides of the hotel.
Horizontal
This sunset is a traditional horizontal image. 
This lotus blossom seems to be looking in a mirror!
Radial
This lotus blossom leaf was so round an big, it formed a bowl, resulting in two circles. 
This busy round-a-bout caught my eye because of the circle. Of course, I shot it in an asymmetrical fashion!
Thanks again Patti! I loved this challenge, and I’m looking forward to next weeks’.
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Beautiful examples of horizontal, vertical, and radial, Anne. Lovely! I especially love your sunset and the lotus reflection.
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Thanks Patti! And thanks for this great challenge.
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Love these Anne – the lotus is a favorite flower and you’ve captured it beautifully. And your roundabout definitely counts as radial symmetry!!
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Thanks Tina! I love lotus too. Fortunately our Land Park pond has them every year. It’s a sight to see a whole bunch of photographers out there with tripods and long lenses. I walk around with camera in hand.
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I’m enjoying being on the receiving end of these challenges :-). So many favorites to choose from in this series, but I think the tree is my favorite. 🙂
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Thank you Donna! I like the tree too. How are you? I miss seeing your posts.
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I’m doing great! Been spending a lot of quality time with my 92 1/2 year old father 🙂 and social media for my Etsy Shop. We’re hitting the road next weekend to see our daughter and grandkids so hopefully I’ll have some good photos/stories to share! 🙂
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Outstanding examples. X-T3 = ecs-ta-sy. Killer sunset. Well done.
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Thanks John! Yes, I’m loving the X-T3. I totally enjoyed your post on this challenge.
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Good images about symmetry, even in asymmetric compositions. I like the tree a lot, but also the sunset and lotus flower. Have you tried converting them to black and white? I like to do that sometimes just to see the effects. Nice work all around.
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Thanks -N! I think the tree would be good in black and white. I’ll give it a try.
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Donna Robinson, I’m so glad you’re able to spend time with your Dad. I’m looking forward to seeing pictures from your trip.
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Such a beautiful series, Anne. I love the lotus and sunset images especially. All are beautifully captured.
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Thank you so much Amy!
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