The Jadeite Spiral by TwoPynts
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Description
There is so much about the natural world that we will never fully understand. There are some truly amazing things to be learned and observed. One such item is the Golden Spiral. The Golden Spiral is a mystical shape that is an absolute in both abstract mathematics and chaotic nature. Its first know discovery was by the Greek philosopher Pythagorus in the 5th century B.C. It is repeated throughout nature; from the complex construction of a nautilus shell, your fingerprint, your DNA, to the swirling cloudmass of a hurricane or giant construction of our own galaxy, and even in the simple curl of a vine. One of my interests is Sacred Geometry, though I am quite a novice in my understanding of it. I do however always keep an eye out to see if I can spot it in action. The Golden Mean Proportion has been used by artists for centuries when composing their masterworks. If you are not already familiar with it, please take a look at the preceding links. Maybe you can incorporate it into your own art. -----
"My new Hypothesis: If we're built from Spirals while living in a giant Spiral, then is it possible that everything we put our hands to is infused with the Spiral?" --Max Cohen in the motion picture Pi -----
Thanks for stopping by and for your elegant comments on my last photo, Hunting Egret.
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Comments (45)
You've managed to spiral my mind... I agree with what you say except the idea to use the golden number proportion in my shots... I'll never do that.
Truly a gem, as is the accompanying commentary.
Now that is exquisite!!Wow! Kort, this is so sublime, the simple beauty of nature wihout clutter or noise. Brilliant! An instant fav!!!
Such an amazing shot! Very interesting stuff too. No wonder spirals are so attractive to the eye. Excellent! :)
Well done! You can even see the GOLDEN spiral when you flush the toilet, very mystical. you set me up for that one. KP
F A N T A S T I C, excellently done!!!! :=)
Very expressive symbol of universal development... strong, impressive and meaningful image !!!
Wicked shot Kortalouche!! Spot on compo, awesome clarity and lighting!
Wow - wonderful light and colours and sharpness and ...
Just superb!!!!! bravo!!!!!!!!!!
Great curly thingy :D - superb capture perfectly lit, good detail and colour :)
YOU KNOW what i think about this kind of pic:I AM JEALOUS!!!!WHY you do thaT????????!!!!!!!!
Masterpiece!
Reminding Me of a Contraceptive Device...blush...this is surely a curly wurly One...salute
Houlllalaaaaaaaalaaaaaaaaaa Big vote and big congratulation !!!!
Pure art... genial work !
too good mate...... very impresive.:)
Ah, I remember something about (sqrt(5)-1)/2 or something like that, works pretty fine, universal and Fibonacci had some nice theory about it too! :) Wonderful work, Kort, love to see the inventivity of nature!
like the magic wand of "Jack in the green"! simply beautiful and enchanting! a curled logo for nature! questin: How long does it take until you are upstairs? ggg
facianting spiraling curl ..exceptional and very impressive shot!!... gorgeous!
Amazing capture!! VOTE
Wow....VOTE !!!
Simply superb! Just love those natural curls! Started a series a while ago but I never succeeded like you! two thumbs up and a big *****
Outstanding capture & Presentation. Spent lots of time reading about GMP, Thanks Kort!!
Really awesome photo... I am taking Calculus II this term and any mention of math just about gives me a headache :-)
LMAO!!!! Tedz....you crazy guy!!! I certainly have to agree with Delmur on this one....I am totally jealous! A magnificant capture of nature at it's finest!
Love the quotes and what a wonderful capture :) It is quite amazing what nature creates and you found one of the most interesting :) Excellent!!~*****~!!
Very beautiful photograph. It is amazing what simple shapes yet thoroughly beautiful one that are in nature. This spiral is so splendidly sensuous in its curl. I love the tiny hairs you captured in this closeup. Excellent work. V
Advance Math...beyond my scope. Beautiful spiral. Aloha
So very Zen. Magnificent kort. I love this one very much. The simplicity and excellent lighting do it for me.