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Round |
C/R |
Comment |
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Image |
| 12 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
Love the vertical axis of symmetry that you found and captured. We can tell you didn't simply duplicate a tree. They are different trees. The horizontal axis gives us a reflection that also doesn't look artificially created. There is sufficient difference in the top and bottom of the reflection. Congrats on finding real symmetry out in nature! I need to add this to my list of what I look for when out photographing. I like your composition which includes some clouds. I can picture this shot with highly saturated colors because that style is so popular these days. Especially in travel brochures. Disappointing when you travel there and see only natural colors! |
Aug 8th |
| 12 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
What a beautiful example of symmetry! You caught both the vertical and horizontal axis of symmetry. An amazing feat! I'm loving looking at the horses and their reflections. Perfect cropping for this assignment. The beautiful lighting makes the horses so dramatic that I can't take my eyes off of them. Who would've thought that a horse could offer symmetry!
The horizontal axis at the water line displays a beautiful reflection. I wonder if programs that allow us to create artifical reflections would ever look this special. |
Aug 8th |
| 12 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
I see a wonderful repetition of the statues as they disappear into the distance. I don't see the same subject on 2 sides of an axis - for the symmetrical effect. I think we photographers have been well indoctrinated not to look for or capture symmetry. I chose the assigned subject because of a May 4, 2022, webinar sponsored by the Maryland Photography Alliance. See https://www.mdphotoalliance.org/artistspotlight
I was hoping to be able to re-watch it again later, but there is no link. Perhaps you can google him. The presenter was Rick Hulbert. The program was entitled The Joy of Symmetry in Photography. The description was -
Rick will explore photographic compositions that embrace "natural" symmetry as well as "creatively re-imagined" symmetry. Symmetrical objects have been historically appreciated by both the arts and sciences. Rick will explore photographic compositions that embrace "natural" symmetry as well as "creatively re-imagined" symmetry. Symmetrical objects have been historically appreciated by both the arts and sciences. |
Aug 8th |
| 12 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
I did meet Walter at a PSA conference. I'm grateful for having known him. Thank you, Rene, for sharing his hands. A fitting tribute to a very nice person and photographer. We are missing him already. |
Aug 8th |
| 12 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
What a creative and lovely image! I had forgotten about using polar coordinates and playing with the results. That's one of the benefits of using Photoshop rather than Lightroom. More stuff we can do! Then add Topaz, and go crazy (fun)! I love the texture/design of the background. This image really has the look of Hazel Meredith. I love her images and background effects! Thank you for explaining your process so well. You taught me how to get over the problem of the part of polar coordinates that looks wonky...eliminate it! |
Aug 8th |
| 12 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
This group of flags is definitely a photo opportunity. More for pattern shots than for symmetry. I think you could take one flag and use an app on it to achieve a symmetrical image. I just found this app at https://iphonephotographyschool.com/shooting-symmetry/. On the other hand, when I gave the assignment, I was thinking of having the original shot be a symmetrical subject. I myself am going to work on this symmetry idea. It's another way to create more interesting images. Yet difficult not to make simple centered images with repetition around the center axis.
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Aug 8th |
| 12 |
Aug 22 |
Comment |
I doubt I've ever taken a symmetrical image! We're always told not to center our main subject! A recent camera club presentation presented symmetry examples that were amazing and definitely not anything I'd ever think of. The dictionary definition is "the quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis." The lesson I learned from that presentation has inspired me to search for symmetry instead of off-centering just for the sake of not centering! My submission this month centered shapes around the center axis. It wasn't as dramatic as I'd like and hope to get in the future. Certainly wasn't unique. It will be a challenge, but symmetry is now one of the looks I am hunting for. |
Aug 8th |
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