[Categories: Photography, Photography 101 Forever]
[Click on a photo to enlarge.]
‘I think’ I’ve allowed some photos to overrun the blog margin, intentionally, for a bigger photo display. Y’all have seen that marginalia forever anyway. Hopefully the photos are not distorted. Let me know.
The Lens-Artists Challenge is hosted this week by Patti.
RE: Vertical symmetry, she says: “If you draw a line down the center of the image, both the left and right side seem to be identical. Even though the left and right side of the photo aren’t exactly the same, they are similar enough that the image looks balanced and symmetrical. The eye will linger longer on images that seem in balance.”
Harmony is symmetry, isn’t it, at least to you and me?
“Harmony and me
We’re pretty good company
Looking for an island
In our boat upon the sea
Harmony, gee I really love you
And I want to love you forever
And dream of the never, never, never leaving harmony”
–Harmony by Bernie Taupin and Elton John
Symmetry is:
Wells Cathedral, built in 1176–1450, its Early English front with 300 sculpted figures. This is a print photo I took in Jan. 1989:
The Stadhuis Gouda (City Hall), Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands. Completed in 1450, one of the oldest gothic city halls in the country:
’30 Rock’, Rockefeller Center, NYC, NY:
Köln Cathedral (Cologne), Germany:
The John Hancock Tower in Boston, Massachusetts:
The St. Louis Arch, Gateway to the West, St. Louis, MO:
Lest we forget our place in the universe, I conclude with yet another word of wisdom from the (tongue-in-cheek, keep-your-sense-of-humor) despair.com:
Symmetry is poetry, isn’t it, at least to you and me?
“Poetry in motion
Dancing close to me
A flower of devotion
A swaying gracefully
Whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa”
–sung by Johnny Tillotson
Stay safe, be well, be kind to one another.
… Be in harmony with yourself (‘symmetry’).
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Kudos to the tireless leaders of the weekly Lens-Artists challenge.
I love architectural photography. Great examples of symmetry in these buildings!
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Thank you John.
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A very interesting take on the subject John – loved your different perspectives on the classic architecture, and of course your ending poster. My favorite of these is the St. Louis arch – a perfect example of symmetry.
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Thank you Tina.
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Excellent examples of symmetry, John! And I love the perspective, looking up at those impressive buildings.
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Thank you Sue.
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What a fun post! Loved your architectural photography, and your narrative was priceless!
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Thank you Anne. 🙏
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The Rockefeller Cent image is awesome, so is St. Louis arch! A great collection for symmetry. 🙂
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Thank you Amy!
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Wow! Some real stunning captures n symmetry here!
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Thank you kindly!
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I really enjoyed this post John! I love the architecture of the older buildings because of the intricate patterns they used!
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Thank you Aletta. Yes, that old symmetry was quite complex!
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Wonderful examples of architectural symmetry, John. The gothic churches are marvelous! I especially love your perspective in the St. Louis Arch shot.😀
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Thank you Patti. The Arch did all the work, I just had to look up! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Hutts Ultra Blogging World.
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Nice responses to the Symmetry challenge John! The cathedrals are architecturally very satisfying. That must be the symmetry.
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Thank you Anne.
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These architecture are perfect examples of symmetry. I love taking photos of cathedrals too.
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Thank you Teresa.
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Great architectural examples of simmetry!
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Thank you kindly, Ana.
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great examples of symmetry in architecture, John! what a treat to see beautiful buildings around the world! 🙂
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Thank you, and I agree. I love seeing other places.
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what a juxtaposition of detailed Gothic architecture and clean, sleek modern pieces.
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Thank you for your kind words Klara.
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Your images are great examples of symmetry.
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Thank you Rupali. 🙂
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Hi John,
I enjoyed viewing your selections this week. I took a photo of the St. Louis arch when my daughter lived in Missouri. Your photo is outstanding. Since I wasn’t doing photography at that time My photo isn’t good at all. Thanks for the memory. Have a great day … Be Safe
Isadora 😎
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Thank you Isadora!
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Beautiful photos! I’ve been to that cathedral in Cologne! 🙂 🙂 🙂 And the arch too. I went up inside once a long time ago, but stayed on the ground the last time I visited.
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Thank you. My dad and I rode up the arch around 1996. The transport consists of articulated cars so you’re always level and right side up. The viewing area is somewhat small but not claustrophobic, as I recall. It IS really high!
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I really like all of these, especially Wells Cathedral; I used to live in Somerset before moving to Australia 🙂
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I like your architectural shots, John, and especially the Stadhuis Gouda in Netherlands. A beautiful building that appears so narrow from the front.
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Thank you Sylvia. Yes, the Stadhuis is narrow and long.
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P.S. What looks like red flags on the left side are red shutters, opened, that are on both sides of the building.
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LOL!
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The architecture is beautiful. My favorites are the churches and the St. Louis Arch!
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Thank you!
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Fantastic variety of architecture examples. I like the point of view from below and the larger than life framing.
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Thank you!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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I love your gothic symmetry, John. I think your St. Louis arch was the most popular with your viewers here. I was there for a conference years ago and had the opportunity to ride to the top. It was like being in a space ship going up. Such a magnificent architectural structure – and so simple. So you went from the simple to the sublime in this post. 🙂
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Thank you for your kind words Marsha.
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Hi John, You are welcome. Kind words to kind people come easily. 🙂 Have a great weekend. 🙂
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Anything pyramids is so intriguing. These are exceptional!
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Thank you!
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