Symmetry in Nature

Oct 2 • in.sight • 296 Views • 3 Comments

Symmetry and patterns – two immensely important characteristics that nature can be defined by. Mirrors and reflections create a symmetry that not only looks artistic but can also create interesting shapes in the world around us.

The thought first struck me when I was appreciating the beauty of a marigold. The near-perfect symmetry intrigued me a lot. That is when the thought was born. There must be symmetry in all that we see around us; in everything that surrounds us.

The beauty of a flower, the majesty of a tree, even the rocks upon which we walk can exhibit nature’s sense of symmetry. Everything that surrounds us is enveloped in a very uncanny sense of symmetry. The underlying symmetry within the petals of a flower is something that I find extremely interesting and beautiful. It is nature’s own form of poetry.

I am perpetually intrigued by these two attributes.  Thus, I let photography take over and guide my vision and lead me into the world of these gorgeous illusions. Thus, I found myself clicking the smallest of the flowers by the side of the road, the weirdest of trees that I could spot – only to mirror them and find that symmetry. Some of the results were extremely fascinating, others were promising nonetheless.

Through this series, what I tried was to foresee this beauty, this mystery. I tried to see whether I could find this symmetry in everything around me. This entire journey has been quite enlightening. It was immensely exciting to see the mirror images form in front of my eyes – each time a different unique pattern.

The best thing about an assignment like this is the idea itself. Mirroring photographs and creating illusions can be done with a number of subjects. The possibilities are endless and limited to only our imagination!

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About the Author: Anurag Banerjee

When Anurag is drunk, he can’t differentiate between right and wrong, male and female, chair and table, truth and fable. He isn’t any better when he’s sober. However, he loves taking photographs of everything that surrounds him and tends to question his sexual orientation at numerous instances.

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