For photographers, reflections offer a perfect opportunity to capture symmetry in its purest form. When the conditions are right—a calm lake, a still pond, even a rain puddle—nature provides a flawless mirror, doubling the world above in a moment of surreal beauty. Sunsets, in particular, are magical. When the sky is ablaze with orange, pink, and violet, a perfectly still body of water reflects the colors, creating an illusion of infinite depth. Here are a few examples of symmetry in photography that I have captured over the years. A butterfly feeding from a little girl’s hand. Its wings—a near-perfect bilateral mirror—displaying the precision of nature’s design. A sliced artichoke reveals stunning natural symmetry that is hidden within its structure. Though not as outwardly obvious as in butterflies or flowers, the internal geometry of the artichoke follows patterns found throughout nature. This pattern of sand was shaped by wind and water along an ocean shore. Although not perfectly symmetrical, the repeating pattern shows how nature creates order from chaos through texture, alternating light and shadow, and lines. This peacock is an example of several types of symmetry - tail feathers extending in a nearly perfect circular pattern, each side of its body mirroring the other, the repetitive patterns of “eyes” on the feathers, and the balance of colors from vibrant blues and greens to iridescent gold and bronze tones. Vibrant green leaves showcase bilateral symmetry with the central vein running vertically through the middle, acting as a perfect dividing line. The glowing translucence is the result of backlighting – using the sun to highlight the leaf structure. The delicate symmetry of a spider web, adorned with glistening droplets of dew, is an example of radial symmetry and geometric precision in nature, while at the same time revealing tiny variations and imperfections – a balance of order and randomness. The web stands against a beautifully blurred bokeh of warm golden and purple hues of flowers. Two purple lupine flowers stand side by side against a lush green meadow. The stalks are nearly identical, mirroring each other with a perfect sense of balance. The petals are arranged in a spiraling, symmetrical formation, reminiscent of Fibonacci sequencing, a common occurrence in plant growth. The radial symmetry of sunflowers is revealed, with a dark center that creates a focal point. Symmetry is nature’s quiet signature—woven into creation, from the tiniest molecules to the vast spirals of galaxies.