Donna leads this week inviting us to delve into the other side of symmetry in our photography. Asymmetry is not the opposite of symmetry, instead it is “two differing sides that balance each other out.” In her post, Donna provides lots of helpful hints to help us identify photos that fit the challenge. In my first selection of Bleeding Heart blossoms, their irregular shape, the droop of the stem and a neutral background create a gentle balance.

The building below is structurally symmetrical, however the photograph is taken at an odd angle with the bright blue sky reflecting in its windows and accenting its angularity.

When taking photos of natural vistas, shapes, depth of field, color and light help create a harmonic rhythm.

“Traditional glass factory production was about symmetry and creating perfectly formed vessels. Dale Chihuly’s work represents a departure from the past. He pioneered a new way of working, utilizing gravity and centrifugal force to let molten glass find its shape in its own organic way. Asymmetry and irregularity is a defining principle of his work.” https://www.chihuly.com/life

“His installations are created in dialogue with the spaces in which they are sited, interacting harmoniously with interior and exterior spaces and often creating emotional experiences.”

Thank you Donna for a perfect excuse to feature more of Dale Chihuly’s work this week. It is truly awe-inspiring in person, and I hope visitors to my post enjoy a peek at his genius.

On your walk with life, please honor our earth, encourage dignity and share kindness. 🐾