The second of the last two, with darker skies, is totally fab!!thumb
I would however consider removing the evidence that horses were on the road.....the dark splotches....:D
Cheers!
Glad you like it! ...and thanks for pointing out the -ahem- dark splotches. It seems a new crop is in order...
Eric, this very nicely captured. A great addition to the thread!
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Eric, this very nicely captured. A great addition to the thread!
Thanks guys!
There are about 1 gazillion images of this building on the interwebz... 99.9% of which are probably better than this one... my favorites are the nighttime ones!
Fun with Optics Fact ... I can be seen leaning against a tree (that's why the pic is slightly off-center - doh!) in reflections on both sides mid-ground - what's curious to me is neither surface is perpendicular,
so there must be a combination of reflections at work .
Thanks guys!
There are about 1 gazillion images of this building on the interwebz... 99.9% of which are probably better than this one... my favorites are the nighttime ones!
Fun with Optics Fact ... I can be seen leaning against a tree (that's why the pic is slightly off-center - doh!) in reflections on both sides mid-ground - what's curious to me is neither surface is pependicular,
so there must be a combination of reflections at work .
"Photography is partly art and partly science. Really good photography adds discipline, sacrifice and a never ending pursuit of photographic excellence"...ziggy53
Peter, excellent work! Perfect symmetry and beautiful exposures! bow
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"Photography is partly art and partly science. Really good photography adds discipline, sacrifice and a never ending pursuit of photographic excellence"...ziggy53
"Photography is partly art and partly science. Really good photography adds discipline, sacrifice and a never ending pursuit of photographic excellence"...ziggy53
Peter's are outstanding! Thanks for commenting, Taz!
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This is the old Albers Brothers mill as seen from the Museum of Glass in Tacoma WA with reflection of the museum "Hot Shop" in the windows.
Phil
Awesomeness!
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Wow Wayne... Great idea, with even better images by all - infectiously fun!
A couple with interior symmetry...
Dome and skylight at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Chapel at Mission San Diego de Alcala (essentially symmetrical)
Eric, these are amazing and just what I had in mind at the beginning! Thank you!
Edit: I think the eye sometimes takes symmetry for granted but when seen through the camera lens it makes wonder!
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I think the eye sometimes takes symmetry for granted but when seen through the camera lens it makes wonder!
Thanks Wayne... and yes, the attraction of symmetry is a fascinating aspect of perception and in the case of your thread, imaging.
Cognitive studies have demonstrated that humans have a natural affinity/preference for symmetries.
For example, without fore-knowledge of testing parameters, study subjects consistently identify the most symmetrical human faces as more "beautiful", "attractive", "desirable" etc.
So, to your point, we do seem to be hard-wired to select for symmetry...
Taz, thanks for your interest and enthusiasm! Please post a pic!
Thanks Wayne... and yes, the attraction of symmetry is a fascinating aspect of perception and in the case of your thread, imaging.
Cognitive studies have demonstrated that humans have a natural affinity/preference for symmetries.
For example, without fore-knowledge of testing parameters, study subjects consistently identify the most symmetrical human faces as more "beautiful", "attractive", "desirable" etc.
So, to your point, we do seem to be hard-wired to select for symmetry...
Eric, you are correct! Long ago as a medical student I remember a lot of lectures focused on the topic of how to avoid the tendency to prejudge a patient's history/veracity based on visual keys and why, directly resulting from the brain's neuroanatomy "hard-wiring" as well as misconceived societal "norms", one might subconsciously harbor inaccurately based preconceptions. Excellent point.
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I came across this one yesterday - medieval architectural symmetry: the Pont Valentre bridge, Cahors, France. Taken on a hot Sunday morning in 2012 - 9:30 and we were already sweating on our bikes.
Ooooh ahhhhhh, symmetry times two! This just might be my favorite...so far!
Thanks, Sara!
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Glad you like it! ...and thanks for pointing out the -ahem- dark splotches. It seems a new crop is in order...
Cheers, Sara
Thanks guys!
There are about 1 gazillion images of this building on the interwebz... 99.9% of which are probably better than this one... my favorites are the nighttime ones!
Fun with Optics Fact
so there must be a combination of reflections at work
Nice shorts!
lol
You guys have either really bad... or really good eyesight - I can't decide which!
Took these in 2009 in Las Vegas
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love the late afternoon light in #2!
Cheers, Sara
Sara, thank you. Very much appreciated!
Take care,
Wayne
Peter's are outstanding! Thanks for commenting, Taz!
This is the old Albers Brothers mill as seen from the Museum of Glass in Tacoma WA with reflection of the museum "Hot Shop" in the windows.
Phil
Luck happens when preparation meets opportunity!
Awesomeness!
A couple with interior symmetry...
Dome and skylight at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Chapel at Mission San Diego de Alcala (essentially symmetrical)
Eric, these are amazing and just what I had in mind at the beginning! Thank you!
Edit: I think the eye sometimes takes symmetry for granted but when seen through the camera lens it makes wonder!
Thanks Wayne... and yes, the attraction of symmetry is a fascinating aspect of perception and in the case of your thread, imaging.
Cognitive studies have demonstrated that humans have a natural affinity/preference for symmetries.
For example, without fore-knowledge of testing parameters, study subjects consistently identify the most symmetrical human faces as more "beautiful", "attractive", "desirable" etc.
So, to your point, we do seem to be hard-wired to select for symmetry...
Eric, you are correct! Long ago as a medical student I remember a lot of lectures focused on the topic of how to avoid the tendency to prejudge a patient's history/veracity based on visual keys and why, directly resulting from the brain's neuroanatomy "hard-wiring" as well as misconceived societal "norms", one might subconsciously harbor inaccurately based preconceptions. Excellent point.
Thanks, Sara!
Central station in Antwerp
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