Spirals occur everywhere in nature and among human-made objects and can be a great way to add interest to photographic composition. These 15 photographs are great examples of how spirals can be used to add interest or as the main object of a photograph.
15 Interesting Photos That Use Spirals for Composition
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Had to add this spiral.
https://farm4.static.flickr.com/3458/3945717542_c16ff65888.jpg
And I had to add this tips, in New York you can find an really beatiful spiral staircase at The National Museum of the American Indian, so if you are in NY check out this staircase.
Great spirals. Now I want to run out and take some shots.
http://www.great-photography-tips.com/Photography-Tips-Composition.html.
Using a spiral to define the frame for a photo.
Using a spiral to define the frame for a photo:
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6604312513_8d5d0e6bde.jpg
https://www.flickr.com/photos/natecochrane/6604312513/in/photostream
An interesting spiral forming a golden ratio on an old door.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7010/6592972537_8567e60b53.jpg
https://www.flickr.com/photos/natecochrane/6592972537/in/photostream
not really photography, but the spirals that Daniel Arnold-Mist uses are mind blowing
Beautiful