Weekly Photo Challenge: SYMMETRY
“The most general law in nature is equity-the principle of balance and symmetry which guides the growth of forms along the lines of the greatest structural efficiency.” Herbert Read
Weekly Photo Challenge: SYMMETRY
Weekly Photo Challenge: SYMMETRY
The Tyger -By William Blake (via PoetryFoundation.org)
Tyger Tyger, burning bright,
In the forests of the night;
What immortal hand or eye,
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?In what distant deeps or skies.
Burnt the fire of thine eyes?
On what wings dare he aspire?
What the hand, dare seize the fire?
For some strange reason, I couldn’t get this poem out of my head…. More on Symmetry later. Enjoy!
“So that ideas of sort of relaxed symmetry have been something for years that I have been concerned with because I think that symmetry is a neutral shape as opposed to a form of design.” Robert Rauschenberg
Weekly Photo Challenge: SYMMETRY
Weekly Photo Challenge: SYMMETRY
And what shoulder, & what art,
Could twist the sinews of thy heart?
And when thy heart began to beat,
What dread hand? & what dread feet?What the hammer? what the chain,
In what furnace was thy brain?
What the anvil? what dread grasp,
Dare its deadly terrors clasp!
The Blake poem is split into 3 parts. More later
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“The universe is built on a plan the profound symmetry of which is somehow present in the inner structure of our intellect.” Paul Valery
Weekly Photo Challenge: SYMMETRY
When the stars threw down their spears
And water’d heaven with their tears:
Did he smile his work to see?
Did he who made the Lamb make thee?Tyger Tyger burning bright,
In the forests of the night:
What immortal hand or eye,
Dare frame thy fearful symmetry?
My fellow bloggers were equally creative with their selections. Check out how others interpreted the theme below.
This post was inspired by a prompt from WP Daily Post: Weekly Photo Challenge: SYMMETRY For this challenge, share an image of symmetry. Don’t limit yourself to architecture — you can bend this theme in any way you’d like.
A portrait of your twins? A window grille? The yellow lines of a busy road? A row of sharp points along a metal fence? Let the world inspire you.
Positive Motivation Tip: SYMMETRY reminds us of order and the linear in our surroundings and in nature… Follow the road and see where it leads you.
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PHOTO CREDITS/ATTRIBUTIONS: All Photos from my personal collection.
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These are fab and the first image really appeals to me, but I wonder if it was difficult to be close to it? I remember Tyger, Tyger from infant school!
Yes and Yes… While standing in front of it, it looked like it was moving… eye-bending. 🙂
I think my eyes are rolling around. 🙂 Like it.
janet
Hahaha! Will see if yours does the same to my eyes. 🙂
What perfect photos for your challenge. I’m still trying to find my yellow brick road to follow.
I do hope you find it Terri! 🙂
For me symmetry makes me dizzy.. its only because of the way my eyes focus, not like everyone else’s..
Oh dear! There are people who can’t handle spirals too.
Yup that would be me as well..
Hahaha! What would be you Robert? 🙂 😆
A great selection showing symmetry
Thank you! I appreciate such feedback from a professional. 🙂
Wow this is great. Those are some wonderful photos too and really do represent symmetry quite well! Very good!
Thank you Jeanine. Glad you like them.
Oh my, that black and white wall is amazing! I also love the produce! I always notice when they are laid out perfectly.
Me too and it’s one of the reasons why I love Whole Foods. 🙂
Wow! So many great shots here. Can’t pick my favorite!
Thank you! I show so many because I can’t decide too. 🙂
I would love to take a weekly photo challenge like this. I’ve really invested time into my photography and think this would really help.
You should join in as it’s a lot of fun and a great way to connect with other photographers; amateurs and professionals.
That first image reminds me of a display they have at the museum of science in Boston. It;s so hypnotizing to look at.
Probably was at the Boston Museum on a tour. I took that shot at the The Met Museum last August
greàt photos ….
Fabulous storytelling with images and words – excellent work – beautiful photos and poetry
Thank you so much! I always appreciate your feedback.
Symmetry. A beautiful and soothing concept which is nicely set off by more lovely photographs. I especially loved the fruit and veg one. I see these stalls in the open market sometimes, and I think of all the work they have to assembling and dismantling the whole thing every day
TY! Peter, I was actually going to add a note about watching the staff arrange them at Whole Foods and how much effort and coordination it took to pull it off. I have to say it’s one of the many things I love about the store; it has rows and rows of symmetry.
I love this photo montage. I live in NYC so the Citi bikes are the perfect example of symmetry
Definitely. I took that shot downtown on the Westside. 🙂
I love the first photo. I had a poster when i was a teenager that was very similar.
I can imagine that as a beautiful poster.
As usual, I love your interpretation. The bikes are my favorite. I love cities that have them (Philadelphia, my hometown, was one of the first to implement a more bike friendly community)!
Yes, I remember seeing them in Philly, Denver and a few other places first. They are all over NYC now. 🙂
We all like order but I think Symmetry is more along the lines of perfection and it gives me anxiety when I think about trying to live up to that standard. By the way, great post!
Very interesting point of view. I understand what you mean because the reverse makes me uncomfortable. TY! 🙂
Love these photos and they fit well with this challenge! The citibikes give me nightmares, lol!
Why nightmares? Hahaha! They are all over Manhattan. 🙂
The first picture is so cool, definitely describes your post! Will be voting for you, good luck!
Thank you Shaney! It would appreciated. I love that first one too. Must find the artist’s name. and add it.
You got some great ones here. The bikes are my fave…they do represent symmetry perfectly at just a glance
Yes. Now I know that all those pictures I take of rows and rows of things are symmetry in photography. I guess I’m in love with order and precision. 🙂 TY!
That is funny you show those veggies. I love walking into produce and finding they cleverly arrange the colors of the fruit that way-weird, I know 🙂
I do the same and it fascinates me too.
Awesome shots! I love the last photo the most. 🙂
Great! I love when people pick different ones as their favorites. TY! 🙂
I really like these photos. Especially the black and white one, it’s very captivating.
It’s quite dramatic at a closer range. 🙂
I’m loving your pictures! Great post, thank you for sharing
Thank you for stopping by!
I love it when something to simple comes it to be super amazing. 🙂 Lovely.
So true… there is great beauty in simplicity.
I love the symmetry! It’s so cool-looking!
Glad you like it. It was fun to do.
Love that challenge, and your photos are perfect for it! Beautiful!
You are so kind Lois. Thank you!
Excellent photography here. I love the one with the bikes, tells a story and just looks great.
Thank you! I took that by 16th Street on the Westside.
Ahhhhh you always have the best photos!!!! Great symmetry choices!!!
Thank you so much Kourtney! 🙂
I do love that photo and the striking color contrasts. I have always liked visiting museums.
Thank you Krystal! Same here. 🙂
I love all of the contrast in these pictures. And even with the museum one (the black and white one in particular) making me a little dizzy, my favorite is the vegetables.
Thank you! i have to confess that when I was at the Museum and stood in front of it, it looked like it was moving! Ha! 🙂
These photos really appealed to the OCD side of me. Like little soldiers all lined up in a row. I find a special kind of beauty in that.
OMG! Cherri you nailed it. It appealed to my OCD side too… I love order too! 🙂
I love how you capture New York and symmetry at the same time. When we have nice weather, I love Citibikes to take a trip around my neighborhood.
You are a brave woman! I prefer to drive or walk in the city.
Those cab drivers are nuts and would run you off the road on a bike.
I see them competing with cyclists all the time. 🙂
This post inspires me to notice the symmetry in everyday things. I love the photos!
I notice it all the time because I like orderly things. LOL! 😉
Very neat
Beautiful pictures – love the symmetry!
That poem is beautiful. My husband loves poetry. I will share that with him. And I love the photos. Most especially the vegetables. I always see those fresh produce every weekend at the supermarket and never thought of the “symmetry”.
Great photos. IF it wasn’t so cold here I might be out trying to take some pics myself
That black and white wall looks amazing. It’d be such a fantastic backdrop for photoshoots.