Hidden within the architecture of material existence are the geometric forms, the building blocks which make life possible as we know it.
Simple Quantum Living
Simply stated, geometry is everywhere. So finding examples for Patti’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge this week meant that searching wasn’t the difficult thing . . . it was selecting. Everywhere we looked, there was geometry — in some form or fashion.
First, circles and lines dominate the front of this cabin in Elkmont, a once-glorious summer resort in the Great Smoky Mountains where families reunited year after year.

Second, shopping for rugs in Morocco meant looking for geometry below our feet as well as along the walls. From the tiniest details to the largest shapes, geometry dominated the market and the rug industry as a whole.


Temples, too, feature geometric shapes as tiny, colorful pieces of ceramic form intricate designs.

In addition, quilts rely on geometry as tiny shapes combine to form various patterns and eye-catching designs.


Finally, sunrise looks even more dramatic coming through the dramatic geometric lines of the Pawleys Island Pier.

Where there is matter, there is geometry.
Johannes Kepler
For more examples of geometry enhancing life, check out Patti’s blog and click on the entries uploaded at the end. Then keep your eyes open — geometry is all around.
Travel linear,
Rusha & Bert
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CompassAndCamera
Rusha! What a FABULOUS post! You’ve shared so many beautiful examples. The Moroccan rug is a showstopper. Did you bring it home? Hope you and Bert are enjoying the weekend!
Amy
Beautiful series, Rusha. I love the Moroccan rugs. These colorful quilts are very special.
Oh, the Places We See
Thank you so much, Amy. We both love quilts and rugs — so anytime we travel, we try to find both. Happy Spring!
JohnRH
Quilts! Love ’em. Arabic design is all about geometry! Well done.
Oh, the Places We See
So many designs overlap — I’ve even seen Indian blankets with designs I saw in Asia! It’s interesting just to see how widespread geometry can be.
WanderingCanadians
Great collection of pictures that showcase all the different shapes and sizes in the world around us. From nature to human made structures and textiles.
Oh, the Places We See
Thank you so much. It’s always fun to look through my photos with a different focus. Plenty to choose from with the topic of Geometry!
Tina Schell
Excellent choices Rusha – I especially loved the quilts. That was a great idea for the challenge!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks, Tina. I’m in love with fine quilts and even the not-so-fine ones. In fact, the Gee’s Bend quilts from Alabama are some of my favorites with their hand-sewn, innocent appeal. Thanks for taking a look!
I. J. Khanewala
Beautiful idea, so use the geometry of fabric’s weave and design. Great photos
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for your compliment. I love quilts, blankets, and rugs with geometric designs — and some of them overlap. I see the same ones in different regions of the world!
pattimoed
Wow, Rusha. A great collection. I keep going back to the women from California shot with the vivid rug in the background. And your quilts…a great idea and perfect for the challenge. You’re the first person to include them this week. A great idea.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. Those women from California were in my tour group. We were all part of a week-long cooking school group on a shopping expedition. Those ladies had several rugs shipped home!
pattimoed
It sounds like a lot of fun, Rusha. Cooking and shopping!
Lingo in Transit
Beautiful pictures!
Photos by Jez
Such colourful geometry, fantastic 😃
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much for the compliment.
Photos by Jez
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Anonymous
Peggy just stretched a beautiful dragon quilt out on our library floor. Lots of geometry. 🙂 Enjoyed your photos, Rusha. Thanks. –Curt
Oh, the Places We See
I’m fascinated by quilt patterns, and the more we travel the more they pop up. I don’t know when many of these patterns began, but I’ve seen them in Indian relics, old Moroccan buildings, mosaics in ancient Greek ruins, etc. So, they’re some of the oldest patterns in the world, I suppose. Thanks for taking a look. Maybe you need a quilted backpack for your next excursion!
RobbyeFaye
Fantastic pictures!
I really liked the quilts.
Thanks for sharing.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. I love quilts, and I’m now making little baby quilts to donate to Project Linus. I’m smitten with their geometry as well as the combinations of colors. Appreciate your comments — happy spring!
RobbyeFaye
Oh, that is so neat!
I’ve always enjoyed quilts. I used to hand sew them with my grandmother when I was little. The geometry and combination of colors are awesome!
Have a happy spring, too.
Oh, the Places We See
I’m enjoying it very much!
RobbyeFaye
So glad to hear! Have a fantastic time!!
Toonsarah
Great selection of images 🙂 I love the vivid colours of the quilts, especially the first one, and the Moroccan rugs!
Oh, the Places We See
That’s the best I like best as well. And I’d give anything to go rug shopping in Morocco again — that was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me! Geometry is definitely everywhere, and it’s fun to see what we can find when we look for it!