This week’s Lens-Artists Challenge might have you seeing double. Although most things aren’t truly symmetrical, many are so close that you can’t tell the difference or you feel that you’re seeing symmetry.
When I think of symmetry, the William Blake poem springs immediately to mind:
Tyger Tyger, burning bright,
In the forests of the night;
What immortal hand or eye,
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?
Fortunately for you, there’s nothing fearful about the symmetry I’m sharing today. The snowy egret in this first shot is almost dancing on the water and with the water’s smooth cooperation, it’s almost perfectly symmetrical.

“Symmetry is what we see at a glance; based on the fact that there is no reason for any difference…”
― Blaise Pascal, Pensées
Here’s another almost symmetrical shot from the Riverwalk in Naperville, Illinois.

Although this photo is less symmetrically perfect than the previous ones, there’s still a pleasing almost-symmetry about it and it feels balanced.

Sometimes the line between the two parts of a symmetrical reflection can be difficult to see at first glance.

Finally, the combination of an almost black and white photo, reflection, and some editing fun can bend your mind slightly. But that’s what weekends are for, right? 🙂

symmetry… the building blocks of beauty
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Loved all of these Janet but of course the B&W bird contortions are simply fabulous!! I’d never have thought of that (but may be forced to copy the idea at some future time 😊) Also loved your radial example – oh yes it IS symmetrical!
Feel free to copy the idea. They make such good symmetrical looks and then rotating them made it even more fun. Thanks for stopping by and for the comment. Enjoy the weekend.
Beautiful photos. Love everyone. Very good job with symmetry.
Thanks, Peggy. 🙂
A wonderful response to the prompt.
Thanks very much, Judy. Hope you’re doing well and having a good weekend.
janet
Beautiful symmetry.
Thanks!
janet
Beautiful pictures
Thanks very much. I hope you’re enjoying your Sunday.
janet
If these were submitted in a photography class, I’d give you A++. Beautiful shots.
Good Sunday morning, Judy, and thanks. I’m glad you liked them. I love a good reflection and a good one makes for good symmetry. It was hard to decide what to use, but I didn’t have time to scroll back through too many files/years.
Wow, Janet. I love your experiments in black and white with the bird reflections. Fabulous! Your egret image at the top is a stunner, too. I’m glad you shared them with us!
Patti, thanks for a challenge I could really get into, although I went with more recent shots rather than go through all the years of photos. The bird reflections were lots of fun to play with. The egret? One of those shots you hope you got and were so happy to see once you got home. 🙂
Don’t you love that wonderful surprises–when the photo is better than you’d hoped!!
It is!
WOW. Great photos. Love that snowy egret, and the play with rotations. Well done.
Good morning, John. I’m very happy you liked the shots. The rotations were a lot of fun for me. There are lots of egrets at the Preserve and they often seem bent on providing good photo ops. So thoughtful of them, don’t you think? 🙂
Yes! 👏
Amazing images, Janet. These bird images are beautifully captured. Creative, indeed.
Many thanks, Amy. Enjoy your Sunday.
The egret is marvellous!
Thanks, Sue. I was quite pleased with how that one turned out. The snowys are very active, so there are lots of chances to get action shots like this. If the water is calm, it works out even better.
Excellent
last three are just hilarious. love them!
🙂 I’m glad, Klara.
janet
Janet your photos are just incredible!
Thanks so much, Aletta. ❤
Great choices Janet. I particularly like the first shot
Thanks, Su. I’m partial to that one as well. 🙂
Neat post, Janet!
The first shot is a real winner.
I like that one, too. I’ve gotten some pretty good bird photos so far.
I agree! I’ve seen some fab ones here.
Excellent take
On the theme – and the last three seemed like a nice math puzzle – had me looking and looking
Glad you enjoyed these, Yvette. The last three were fun to do.
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Lovely images. I like that last experiment of yours
Thanks. That last one was fun to do, so I’m glad people seem to like it.
janet
Love then all but the b&w birds superb.
Thanks very much, Irene. They were a lot of fun.
janet
Perfect – and fun! So ölove the last ones – excellent!
Thanks, A-C. I’m happy you liked them. 🙂
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Beautiful images!
Thanks so much, Anne, and happy Monday.
janet