The Jadeite Spiral by TwoPynts

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Nov 23, 2005

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"The wonders of nature are an overflowing cup. Any artist inspired by nature will never suffer creative thirst." --anon

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.

----- Olympus C8080WZ & PhotoshopCS. (486)

Comments (45)

pimbotin

8:59AM | Wed, 23 November 2005

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.

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Denger

9:26AM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Truly a gem, as is the accompanying commentary.

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Digimon

9:27AM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Now that is exquisite!!Wow! Kort, this is so sublime, the simple beauty of nature wihout clutter or noise. Brilliant! An instant fav!!!

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Damia

9:42AM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Such an amazing shot! Very interesting stuff too. No wonder spirals are so attractive to the eye. Excellent! :)

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killerpumpkins

9:46AM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Well done! You can even see the GOLDEN spiral when you flush the toilet, very mystical. you set me up for that one. KP

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Chaos911

9:47AM | Wed, 23 November 2005

F A N T A S T I C, excellently done!!!! :=)

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Valentin

9:47AM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Very expressive symbol of universal development... strong, impressive and meaningful image !!!

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tibet2004uk

10:04AM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Wicked shot Kortalouche!! Spot on compo, awesome clarity and lighting!

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Drea71

10:07AM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Wow - wonderful light and colours and sharpness and ...

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Loloe

10:26AM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Just superb!!!!! bravo!!!!!!!!!!

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Onslow

10:30AM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Great curly thingy :D - superb capture perfectly lit, good detail and colour :)

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DELMUR

11:05AM | Wed, 23 November 2005

YOU KNOW what i think about this kind of pic:I AM JEALOUS!!!!WHY you do thaT????????!!!!!!!!

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Luka_30

11:14AM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Masterpiece!

Tedz

11:16AM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Reminding Me of a Contraceptive Device...blush...this is surely a curly wurly One...salute

rodomolo

11:41AM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Houlllalaaaaaaaalaaaaaaaaaa Big vote and big congratulation !!!!

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Cosme..D..Churruca

12:35PM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Pure art... genial work !

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SNAKEY

12:45PM | Wed, 23 November 2005

too good mate...... very impresive.:)

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jcv2

1:16PM | Wed, 23 November 2005

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!

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sossy

2:22PM | Wed, 23 November 2005

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

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kimariehere

2:39PM | Wed, 23 November 2005

facianting spiraling curl ..exceptional and very impressive shot!!... gorgeous!

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pm_hackworth

2:54PM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Amazing capture!! VOTE

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1pearl

3:31PM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Wow....VOTE !!!

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Akinom

4:01PM | Wed, 23 November 2005

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 *****

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RodsArt

4:52PM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Outstanding capture & Presentation. Spent lots of time reading about GMP, Thanks Kort!!

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redchilicat

7:16PM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Really awesome photo... I am taking Calculus II this term and any mention of math just about gives me a headache :-)

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bentchick

8:17PM | Wed, 23 November 2005

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!

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idiot_sphinx

10:18PM | Wed, 23 November 2005

Love the quotes and what a wonderful capture :) It is quite amazing what nature creates and you found one of the most interesting :) Excellent!!~*****~!!

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BBarbs

11:26PM | Wed, 23 November 2005

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

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