“But why are we attracted to symmetry?
Why do we human beings delight in seeing perfectly round planets through the lens of a telescope and six-sided snowflakes on a cold winter day?
The answer must be partly psychological.
I would claim that symmetry represents order, and we crave order in this strange universe we find ourselves in.
The search for symmetry, and the emotional pleasure we derive when we find it, must help us make sense of the the seasons and the reliability of friendships.
Symmetry is also economy.
Symmetry is simplicity.”
Alan Lightman (American physicist, writer, and social entrepreneur)
Nature is as uniform as variant ~Mahrukh
Yes! I have a passion for symmetry, and Alan Lightman put it so well.
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Thanks Laurie.
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Such brilliant clicks Rupali!!
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Thanks Radhika.
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Yes, you right. We do tend to look for symmetry, but most of the time we end up being unbalanced and biased… haha. Irony.
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🙂 That’s human nature I guess. Stay safe and healthy.
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yes.
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A feast for the eyes, proving your point too.
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Thanks a lot Paul
Happy weekend.
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You too, it is Saturday night here as I write, going okay, hope yours is too.
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Thanks Paul.
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🙂
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Tow good galleries
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Thanks Derrick.
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Superb and excellent symmetry of pictures, Rupali.
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Thanks a lot dear Kamal.
Happy weekend.
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Welcome Rupali 😊😊😊😊
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Suck lovely pictures on symmetry of forms, the iron bridge picture is particularly beautiful 👏 where is that big gateway, is that Rome?
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My profound apologies – *such lovely pictures 😥
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Chalta hai 🙂
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Thanks a lot Deb.
The iron bridge is from Goa. The big gate is famous Brandenburg gate in Berlin.
Happy weekend.
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Wow! What beautiful images representing symmetry. And Alan Lightman sums it up so well.
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Thanks a lot Linda.
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Wow such lovely images! Truly amazing 😊💖
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Thanks a lot Prerna.
Happy weekend.
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Stuning photos of these architecture. I especially love these symmetry of nature. All are beautiful!
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Thanks Amy.
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Wow! Such amazing photos, Rupali! ALL of them!
I love seeing the artistic-masterpieces created in architecture and in nature! The word perfection comes to my mind.
HUGS!!! 🙂
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I am glad.
Thanks a lot dear Carolyn.
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symmetry does please the mind, had never thought of it this way … but your quote and wondrous photos highlight it is very soothing, thanks!
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Thanks a lot dear Kate.
It took me some time to decide how to present the post 🙂
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that is why you did it so well Rupali, I like this one very much 🙂
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🙏
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I love symmetry. I like the balance of it. Beautiful photos, particularly the water lily.
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Thanks Betty.
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Well explains the line, ‘mathematics is the language of universe’. love your gallery.
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Thanks a lot.
Have an amazing weekend 🙂
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Amazing pictures!!
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Thanks a lot Sakshi.
Happy weekend.
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Great photos, excellent examples. Man is a bit ‘blocky’ compared to graceful Nature.
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Wow how many pictures, this picture says your travel, your memories and your love on photography.
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Thanks Subbashini.
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Wow Rupali, so many stunning examples. I love them all but for some reason your final image of the leaf is my favorite. beautiful post.
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Thanks a lot Tina.
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Wonderful photos! A beautiful story in each one.
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Thanks Kim.
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Oh my god , you have clicked them all so beautifully . For a second I thought you have taken them from any site. Such an amazing work.
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Ah! you made my day Seema. Thanks for your kind words. Enjoy weekend.
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Such a delightful post! Love your work!
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Thanks Aushana. I appreciate that.
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Excellent post!!!
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Thanks Kaushal ji. I am glad you liked it.
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Is that because human body is symmetrical? We tend to project our love for ourselves onto the world–thus the love for symmetry in the world.
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May be.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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also, we have an internalized craving for symmetry. #MyWordsKraft
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our internalized craving for symmetry is what drive babies to be attracted to people with a symmetrical face according to a study. #MyWordsKraft
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Thanks for sharing the information.
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