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.

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.



I enjoyed your response. Symmetry on the board.
Thanks, Anne 😊
Great post, Jez. Your pictures match the challenge perfectly and they are so beautiful, sharp and colorful.
Thank you so much, Marsha 😊
Amazing 😀
You had fun with the chess board, Exquisite photos.
Thank you so much, Cee 😊
Wonderful gallery, Jez. Fabulous idea to include the chess set. I especially love your header image. But then again, your entire gallery is wonderful!
That second to last photo–I’ve never seen an orchid like that. Amazing!
I just find all orchids amazing; they look kinda prehistoric to me (ooh just sparked a good idea for Becky’s October Squares) 😃
Prehistoric–yes!
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.
Thanks, John 😊 A bit too fussy for my liking as well 😃
As always some wonderful images Jez. The chess board pre-play and without playing pieces are my favorites of this beautiful set.
Thank you so much, Tina 😊
Nice selection
Thanks, Karen 😊
My God! What a great collection you have! Love the chess & bird swimming.All are lovely.
Thank you so much 😊
Wonderful gallery of symmetry Jez 🙂 Did Susan beat you at the chess game?
Thanks, Brian 😊 It’s about the only game I can stay ahead of Susan on 😂
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