How to Understand and Use Symmetry in Photography Composition
Symmetry
Symmetry: a mirror image is a duplicate image of an object that is symmetrical about a vertical or horizontal axis.
Symmetry is a popular subject for photographers. It is often seen in nature and is often used to create a beautiful composition in photographs. You can use symmetry to draw the eye to a particular part of the image.
The most famous examples of this include the golden section, which divides the image into two equal parts. If you divide an image into four equal sections, each quarter looks almost exactly like the other three quarters. A golden ratio is the mathematical rule that the golden section is closest to. This means that if you put the golden section at the top left of the image, you can divide the image in half horizontally and vertically and get an exact match in each quarter.
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