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These photos of symmetry and order are appealing to humans and animals alike. Both in society and in the wild, organisms that are “more symmetrical” have a better chance at finding a mate than those who don't. Some speculate that this is one way of identifying a healthy partner.

The appeal of symmetry in art or inanimate objects is harder to explain. Harvard mathematician George Birkhoff developed the formula M = O/C to evaluate the aesthetic qualities of art, and even wrote a book on the topic titled Aesthetic Measure in 1933. He believed that the more ordered and the less complex something was, the more beautiful it would seem.

Do these images of symmetry satisfy your need for order? Vote on your favorite, or upload your own symmetrical shots below!

#1

Raw Food Cut Into 98 Perfect Cubes

Raw Food Cut Into 98 Perfect Cubes

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Faucet Design Saves Water By Swirling It Into Beautiful Patterns

Faucet Design Saves Water By Swirling It Into Beautiful Patterns

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Perfect Match

Perfect Match

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FinnianIfversen
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love sharp pencils and colour ordered things, and this is amazing too

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#6

We Found Our Guide Book Cover On The Appalachian Trail

We Found Our Guide Book Cover On The Appalachian Trail

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HannahBarnesy
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Umm...perfect besides the fact that the guide picture is too bright.

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#8

I Can't Stop Looking At It

I Can't Stop Looking At It

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#10

This Bundle Of Pencils At A Library

This Bundle Of Pencils At A Library

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Imperfekt
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can hear the attendant saying "please use the center one and then put it right back in its place".

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#11

Landed A Job Where My Ocd Fits Right In

Landed A Job Where My Ocd Fits Right In

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FrédéricEeckman
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I HATE that :/ I know it's stupid, but I like to be able to choose my vegetables, and not to be forced to take the one on the top of the pile.

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#13

Shadow Lines Up Perfectly With The Sidewalk

Shadow Lines Up Perfectly With The Sidewalk

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Our Bathroom Scales Line Up Perfectly With Floors Tiles

Our Bathroom Scales Line Up Perfectly With Floors Tiles

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ReneeKirdahy
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate my bathroom even more right now, because it isn't this bathroom.

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#16

The Arrangement Of These Tomatoes

The Arrangement Of These Tomatoes

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LauraEgglestone
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that tomato at 5pm on the outer circle (and more!) is not quite right #annoying #OCD

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#17

My Pasta Synchronised Perfectly In The Pan Whilst Cooking

My Pasta Synchronised Perfectly In The Pan Whilst Cooking

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eneurian
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

actually the ravioli at 10:00 o'clock is deeper in the pot than the rest. sorry just my ocd showing.

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#18

My Perfect Ice Cream Mug

My Perfect Ice Cream Mug

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#19

This Is How My Local Tire Shop Keeps Their Used Tires

This Is How My Local Tire Shop Keeps Their Used Tires

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#21

Pasta Wheel Fits Perfectly Into A Wooden Spoon

Pasta Wheel Fits Perfectly Into A Wooden Spoon

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#23

The Way This Shadow Perfectly Matches The Sideline On A Turf Field

The Way This Shadow Perfectly Matches The Sideline On A Turf Field

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Mae
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder how long they waited for this shadow to hit the right place :D

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#24

This Broom Fits Perfectly Into A Gap In My Kitchen

This Broom Fits Perfectly Into A Gap In My Kitchen

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#25

Making Sandwiches This Is My Favourite Part

Making Sandwiches This Is My Favourite Part

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Wedding Hair Perfection

Wedding Hair Perfection

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#28

Bored At Work, So I Made A Star Out Of Tape

Bored At Work, So I Made A Star Out Of Tape

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#33

This Straight Line Of Snow Between My Garage And Outside

This Straight Line Of Snow Between My Garage And Outside

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nedaownu13
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This personally is one of the reasons I get up in the morning in the winter

#35

So Cozy

So Cozy

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maggiemoonbeam
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's marvelous. I wonder how he gets in there without ruffling his feathers?

#36

Tic Tac Toe, All In A Row

Tic Tac Toe, All In A Row

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AnnRos'a
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wouldn't eat those straight ones if I were you... I think someone at Taco Bell has a second job at Tic Tac...

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#38

These Lovely Egg Yolks

These Lovely Egg Yolks

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Solar Farm In France

Solar Farm In France

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AnnRos'a
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a photo from Vegas that has solar panels you can see from space... it was heaven!

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#41

His Shoes And Her Shoes

His Shoes And Her Shoes

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CarrieannBanacki-Gillert
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

that would make a perfect wedding card image with a saying "you've found your perfect fit" "you two fit perfectly" (you get it)

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#42

Such A Wonderful Sight In The Supermarket Aisle

Such A Wonderful Sight In The Supermarket Aisle

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Satisfying Dish Washing

Satisfying Dish Washing

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Mattress In Door Frame

Mattress In Door Frame

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#45

The Neatness Of The Ivy On This House In Belfast

The Neatness Of The Ivy On This House In Belfast

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The Smoothness Of This Bun

The Smoothness Of This Bun

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#50

Chinese Nursing Students Taking Part In Graduation Exam

Chinese Nursing Students Taking Part In Graduation Exam

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Perfectly Full

Perfectly Full

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AprilSaclayan
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i wish it was like that with bags of chips they are filled to the brim not half air and half chips..

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#52

Sock Display In This Japanese Department Store

Sock Display In This Japanese Department Store

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AlexandraCarpovici
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one that is surprised that they sell them individually and not in pairs?! I find it genius though, we all loose socks and then wonder what to do with that one sock left :)))

#53

This Grocery Store

This Grocery Store

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This Whole Foods Display

This Whole Foods Display

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#57

Empty Shells After Dinner

Empty Shells After Dinner

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Textile Shop On The Old Bazar In Tehran

Textile Shop On The Old Bazar In Tehran

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#59

This Plate Of Shabu Shabu Meat

This Plate Of Shabu Shabu Meat

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Pineapple

Pineapple

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#62

Seagulls Looking The Same Way

Seagulls Looking The Same Way

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Perfect Reflection

Perfect Reflection

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Small Food Shop In The Center Of Tehran

Small Food Shop In The Center Of Tehran

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#71

These Rubber Ducks

These Rubber Ducks

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ReneeKirdahy
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No! It's a trick! Those rogue yellow ducks got out into the other rows! It's damaging my calm!!

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#73

The Way My Apple Fit Inside My Cup Holder

The Way My Apple Fit Inside My Cup Holder

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#75

The Marina Towers In Chicago

The Marina Towers In Chicago

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Small Shop In The Old City Of Cairo

Small Shop In The Old City Of Cairo

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#77

Perfect Stairs.

Perfect Stairs.

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#78

Perfect Reflection In The Glacier Pool, Northern Pakistan

Perfect Reflection In The Glacier Pool, Northern Pakistan

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#79

This Shelf Of Books

This Shelf Of Books

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#81

Rubber Ball Perfectly Fits Into A Cup

Rubber Ball Perfectly Fits Into A Cup

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#82

These Beach Pebbles I Picked And Arranged Into A Heart

These Beach Pebbles I Picked And Arranged Into A Heart

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#83

This Perfect Shape

This Perfect Shape

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#84

Sliced Bacon

Sliced Bacon

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Natures Design

Natures Design

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#74 How They Arrange Fish At Supermarket

#74 How They Arrange Fish At Supermarket

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Shading Of Serenity

Shading Of Serenity

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#88

Butterfly Spots, Symmetrical Arrangement

Butterfly Spots, Symmetrical Arrangement

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Butterfly Spots, Symmetrical Arrangement

Butterfly Spots, Symmetrical Arrangement

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