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close up view of honey cells in a beehive

Geometric forms are those which correspond to named regular shapes, such as squares, rectangles and circles. I like the fact that not all naturally occurring objects are organic and it is the precision and regularity of forms within the natural world which I find particularly inspiring. Below are just a few of many examples.

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three different colored lines in the shape of a peacock's tail, with trees behind them
Peacock Feather Pattern Analysis
Understanding Nature's Patterns
Mathematical Peacock Feather Symmetry

I was curious, so I analyzed the geometry of the peacock's tail-feather display. Turns out the shape is a symmetrical phyllotaxis, which is somewhat surprising. Most phyllotaxis patterns in nature (like on pinecones, pineapples and sunflowers) have spirals of adjacent Fibonacci numbers (usually 5, 8, 13 or 21), but the peacock's feathers have the same count of spirals in both directions!

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a green flower with drops of water on it

Symmetry is usually defined as a sense of "balanced proportions" or "the quality of having parts that match each other," especially in an attractive way. And, when you think about it, it is all around us. Whether we look at human beings, architecture, art, or biology, there’s nothing more fascinating than seeing how the world is full of perfect forms and harmony.

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We are just part of a big ol pattern, we repeat patterns, we create patterns, our brains love recognising patterns, every aspect of our lives are made up of patterns in some way. Nothing in nature happens without a reason, all of these patterns have an important reason to exist and they also happen to be beautiful to witness. The world is a bustling place, naturally chaotic and unpredictable, yet a balance is found in the regularity of nature’s cycles and patterns. The rise and fall of the…

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the underside of a green leaf

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