Symmetry is a mapping of figures in geometry, and through the lens of a camera, it’s something that puts a scene in harmony and makes the composition more pleasing to the eye. How often do we even see it? How often do we notice that the left and right side of the subject are balanced? These are some of interesting examples of symmetry in photography. Check it out:
photo by Doris Hausen
photo by Andrés Nieto Porras
photo by Victor Camilo
photo by Stefano Montagner
photo by Phil Hilfiker
photo by Alexander Rentsch
photo by Pascal Böhme
photo by Carl Jones
photo by Alexandra Baggs
photo by svenwerk
photo by John Hietter
Symmetry is just one of 9 essential composition rules for new photographers. See what more there is!
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Thank you, Lois!
GREAT examples!!! Tweeted!