Here are 30 of the visually perfect examples of geometrical symmetry in nature. Symmetry in everyday language refers to a sense of harmonious and beautiful proportion and balance. In mathematics, “symmetry” has a more precise definition, and is usually used to refer to an object that is invariant under some transformations; including translation, reflection, rotation or scaling.
There’s an undeniable charm in symmetry – whether it’s architecture or art, we all appreciate a perfect order and form of things that are perfectly balanced. Repetitive patterns and balanced proportions are usually found in most natural environments too.
Here you can find 30 perfect examples of geometrical symmetry in nature. All photos are linked and lead to the sources from which they were taken. Please feel free to explore further works of these photographers on their collections or their personal sites.
#1 Perfect Flower I Came Across While Hiking
Image source: urmamasmama
#2 My Neighbor’s Tree Has The Perfect Fall Gradient
Image source: OrangePoppy24
#3 Nature, This Is Some Nice Symmetry
Image source: Iwokeupdeadthismorning
#4 Homegrown
Image source: Equine-Porcine
#5 The Symmetry On Aloe Polyphylla Is Crazy
Image source: randownasics
#6 This Nearly Perfect Dahlia I Spotted At A Local Park
Image source: duchess_of_nope
#7 The Symmetry Of This Flower
Image source: Prost68
#8 Chemistree
Image source: ShadowsGirl9
#9 This Symmetrical Leaf On My Philodendron
Image source: BriLyGan
#10 This Disco-Ball-Looking Flower In Australia
Image source: MrWatermelon0
#11 Top View Of This Plant Is A Perfect Star Shape
Image source: cule_cule
#12 The “Kalanchoe” Succulent Plant
Image source: starstufft
#13 The Night Sky Petunia. A Real Flower Whose Petals Resemble Galaxies
Image source: Paul0416
#14 These Leaves In This Tree
Image source: reddit.com
#15 Hala Fruit: The Fruit That Looks Like An Exploding Planet
Image source: KrushnaK1974
#16 This Diseased Leaf That Looks Pixilated
Image source: Kraynix
#17 Nature’s Geometry
Image source: sacrecoeur1206
#18 A Flower I Found In Hawaii A Few Months Ago
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#19 This Absolutely Perfect Flower Is Right Around The Corner From My House
Image source: DarwinDanger
#20 Underside Of Victoria Amazonica’s Lilypad (Up To 200 Cm In Diameter) — Satisfying Ant Terrifying At The Same Time. Veiny Alien Plant-Flesh
Image source: kinujiki86
#21 My Succulent’s Offshoot
Image source: notRedAdmin
#22 Sunflowers Are Actually Made Up Hundreds Of Smaller Flowers In Near-Perfect Symmetry
Image source: Unknown_author69
#23 This Mushroom Photographed From Down Below
Image source: cocaineandcakepops
#24 This Perfect Cluster Of Apples
Image source: cobrakiller2000
#25 Geometry In Nature
Image source: edison_1
#26 The Petals Of This Camellia Flower
Image source: ewilio
#27 How Round This Plant Is
Image source: legitarmadillo
#28 Asiatic Lily And It’s Spectacular Radial Symmetry
Image source: nzm_forreal
#29 Found This “Veiled Lady” Mushroom On A Hike This Morning Near Seoul, South Korea
Image source: Spudnut
#30 First Prize Winning Dahlia, Grown By My Dad
Image source: felix_rae
