Amazing Photographs of Fractals in Nature

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Nature never ceases to amaze us… every day we come across something new that makes us appreciate the incredible design of this planet. Most of these 29 patterns are part of a group called “fractals.” You can find them across all sorts of natural phenomena, and you’ve probably held one in your hands before. They’re made from a single shape repeating itself over and over again. Zoom in on a smaller part, and it looks just like the wider view. They play out in spectacular ways throughout nature, and the results are seriously hypnotizing.

What is your favourite fractal? Tell us in the COMMENTS section below!

1. ROMANESCO BROCCOLI:

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2. TREES:

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3. SNOWFLAKES:

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4. CABBAGE:

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5. EGYPT FROM SPACE:

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6. LEAF:

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7. CONCH SHELL:

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8. ICE ON GLASS:

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9. DESERT RIVER BEDS:

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10. STALACTITE CAVE: nature11   11. NAUTILUS SHELL: nature12   12. ALOE PLANT: nature13   13. CORAL POLYPS: nature14   14. FERN LEAVES: nature15   15. PEACOCK FEATHERS: nature16   16. SNAIL SHELL: nature17   17. LIGHTNING: nature18   18. WOMAN STRUCK BY LIGHTNING: nature19   19. BISMUTH CRYSTALS: nature20   20. DRAGON’S TREE: nature21   21. MONKEY TREE FLOWER: nature22   22. DRAGONFLY WINGS: nature23 23. COPPER CRYSTALS: nature24   24. PINECONE: nature25   25. BLOOD VESSELS: nature26   26. MOUNTAIN RANGE: nature27   27. NEURONS: nature28   28. WATERFALL: nature29   29. CLOUDS: nature30   30. BONUS LOOK AT CABBAGE: nature31 And don't forget, if you're looking for a piece of original art to hang on your walls, check out artFido HERE!


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5 responses to “Amazing Photographs of Fractals in Nature”

  1. Gilles Gibreel Avatar
    Gilles Gibreel

    Cabbages!

    1. Gilles Gibreel Avatar
      Gilles Gibreel

      Even if not true fractals.
      Hint: try pasta with Romanesco, delicious (IMHO)

  2. MathPerson Avatar
    MathPerson

    Almost a third of these don’t exhibit any kind of self-similarity, which defines a “fractal.” Dragonfly wings? Seriously?

    1. Yes. Dragonfly wings! You may want to watch the documentary
      Mysteries of the Unseen World on Netflix. It will help you come to understand.

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