Symmetry

It is so interesting how photographers love symmetry in their images. You know, repetitive objects presented in a photograph; sometimes following the rules of composition, sometimes not. I must admit, I love to see a photograph with repeating elements in an aesthetic way too.
I was a judge at a photo competition last month and this subject came up. After a long discussion and several arguments later, I left the meeting wondering if they actually got it or not. The next day, I was driving into town early morning and noticed many opportunities for making images full of symmetry. The opportunities were everywhere! Everywhere I looked, I saw image after image pop up in my mind as I drove along the river. If I had stopped, I would have been hit from behind so I just kept driving along and glancing at each picture, emanating in my mind. All this time I was taking mental notes of coming back to this place some well lit morning with my camera and record what I saw. Lets see, The next time I go down by River Drive:

1. Take a camera
2. Look for a place to turn off and actually do some photography
3. Be very aware of my surroundings and open to strong visuals
4. No holds barred. Think outside the box
5. Study the light. There are many interesting things going on with shadows and highlights
at 8:00AM in the morning.
6. Think symmetry

When I return home:

1. Look up the word: texture in the dictionary
2. Look up the word: symmetry in the dictionary

PhotoZoner.....