Briefly Symmetrical — Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #116

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Hi All 👋 My entry for this weeks challenge, set by Patti: Symmetry.

My first few pic & the header image inspired the title; looking at a chess set ready for a game, the two sides are symmetrical, until the game begins & the symmetry is broken.

Chess set ready for a game
Chess set ready for a game

The board, as well, is symmetrical when viewed on the diagonal axis.

Dice sat a certain way are symmetrical on two faces.

In architecture.

Charles Rennie Mackintosh uses symmetry extensively in the interior of House for an Art Lover.

Vertical & spherical symmetry in Kibble Palace.

Some horizontal symmetry.

…and finally, a bit of floral symmetry from an Iris & some orchids.

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22 responses to “Briefly Symmetrical — Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #116”

  1. anne leueen Avatar

    I enjoyed your response. Symmetry on the board.

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      Thanks, Anne

  2. Marsha Avatar

    Great post, Jez. Your pictures match the challenge perfectly and they are so beautiful, sharp and colorful.

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      Thank you so much, Marsha

  3. Ananka Avatar

    Amazing 😀

  4. Cee Neuner Avatar

    You had fun with the chess board, Exquisite photos.

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      Thank you so much, Cee

  5. pattimoed Avatar

    Wonderful gallery, Jez. Fabulous idea to include the chess set. I especially love your header image. But then again, your entire gallery is wonderful!

  6. ParentingIsFunny Avatar

    That second to last photo–I’ve never seen an orchid like that. Amazing!

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      I just find all orchids amazing; they look kinda prehistoric to me (ooh just sparked a good idea for Becky’s October Squares)

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        Prehistoric–yes!

  7. JohnRH Avatar

    Great examples Jez. Love the chess board and dice and the orchids. That mirror in Kibble Palace is weird. I had to look that up to see what it was. Love the Mackintosh photos. As much as I love Art Nouveau (and Arts & Crafts and Art Deco), I’m not sure I could live in that.

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      Thanks, JohnA bit too fussy for my liking as well

  8. Tina Schell Avatar

    As always some wonderful images Jez. The chess board pre-play and without playing pieces are my favorites of this beautiful set.

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      Thank you so much, Tina

  9. kzmcb Avatar

    Nice selection

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      Thanks, Karen

  10. philosophy through photography Avatar

    My God! What a great collection you have! Love the chess & bird swimming.All are lovely.

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      Thank you so much

  11. bushboy Avatar

    Wonderful gallery of symmetry Jez 🙂 Did Susan beat you at the chess game?

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      Thanks, BrianIt’s about the only game I can stay ahead of Susan on

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        😀

Great to hear your thoughts!