20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography

Posted By: Mohsen Al Mudalal on Mar 04, 2012 in Photography
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You might remember the word symmetry from your school life. This was a topic within the subject of math that was taught for equilibrium and proportion. At that point in time, you must be wondering what good will this do for you in life. Well, for creative professionals like photographers and graphic designers, knowledge about symmetry in crucial in determining balance and maintain balance in their artwork.

 

Talking in general terms, the word symmetry is derived from Greek language “symmetrical”, which means to measure together. When used in photography, it sends out a pleasant sense of balance and equilibrium in the photo. To capture an object in symmetry means keeping the object at centre while balancing the rest of the background diving it into two equal halves.

 

To give you an example of how this technique is executed, here are 20 incredible shots of symmetrical photography.

 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 
20 Incredible Shots of Symmetrical Photography
 
 

Discussion - 6 Comments

  • Panagiotis Mar 19, 2012 

    Awesome, each one is unique.

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  • chingez tarar Mar 23, 2012 

    Thanks, Very interesting web site

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  • Website Design Las Vegas Mar 27, 2012 

    Hey the collections are much impressive. Keeping your subject symmetrical is another great technique to use in photography. According to me, symmetry is that one thing that really catches everybody’s attention in any photography. Keep sharing such more.

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  • Brushstroke Media Apr 14, 2012 

    Beautiful collection! One of my colleagues is an amateur photographer and they will love this post. Symmetry plays such a huge role in all aspects of the world, especially in the digital industry. Kudos on the photo’s.

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  • Phoenix web design Apr 18, 2012 

    Very beautiful pictures you have here. I am familiar with some places that you have taken a photo with. This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day!

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  • Time Jun 19, 2012 

    It looks great! Beautiful photos! I love it! Thank you!

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