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Canon Image Challenge | all galleries >> History (Best Of) >> Best of C*I*C >> Best of 2012 > 2nd (tie)--Fire Eater by Michael Kilpatrick
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20-JUL-2012 Michael Kilpatrick

2nd (tie)--Fire Eater by Michael Kilpatrick

Is this symmetrical? I took it last night, after the challenge started, but before the topic had been announced. If I retreat to the far end of the room, close one eye and hold my head at an angle of 45 deg, I can convince myself that it's on-topic.
Seriously, there's arguably an axis of loose symmetry from the bottom left corner to the top right corner, but if the consensus is that it's off topic, I'll remove it.


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Michael Kilpatrick22-Jul-2012 09:26
Thanks Paul.
Canon Image Challenge21-Jul-2012 13:01
I'm glad you are leaving it too since it's has fantastic content and is a great moment to capture. Paul
Michael Kilpatrick21-Jul-2012 12:36
OK, thanks for the comments everyone. If I may say so, I really like this shot, so I'm glad to be able to leave it in. Regards, Michael
Canon Image Challenge21-Jul-2012 08:46
Absolutely nails what I had in mind, and well on topic for me. The strongest visual symmetry I see is the shape and lighting of the arms, emphasised more so due to being on diagonals. A looser, but still present symmetry is the diagonal formed by the fire sticks in relation to the forearms. A great start to the challenge Michael. Step away from the move button! Regards, -Najinsky
Canon Image Challenge21-Jul-2012 02:50
Actually, I see more symmetry in the split fingers of fire.

Jim
Canon Image Challenge21-Jul-2012 01:38
several of the elements seem to "mimick" or "loosly match" each other when i look at this image. if you call what i observe "loose symmetry" then it must be. either way, it's a marvelous shot!! shu