Okay, so I’ll admit it, this isn’t really a Fibonacci curve; it’s a spiral that vaguely resembles a Fibonacci curve. Fibonacci’s sequence is generated by taking two seed numbers–let’s say 0 and 1–adding them to generate the next number and then repeat ad infinitum. The sequence would look something like this:
0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89…
This sequence generates a ratio:
1.6180339887
and this ratio can be used to create a curve that has been given divine properties. Claims that the golden ratio explain much of nature abound but close examination reveals that most are not actually true examples of the Fibonacci curve or ratio. Even the much-lauded nautilus doesn’t actually fit the Fibonacci. No matter, spirals in nature are beautiful regardless of whether they fit the ratio discovered by a pretty bright dude from 13th century Italy.
This adorable little spiral, an unfurling fern, was bordering the construction zone in an area that had been spared clearing. The morning light, which was beautiful and warm, was illuminating this plant and the spiral in particular. It gave it a warm, bright look and the image benefited from contrasting areas of light and dark.
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Wonderful; it reminds me of what one might see on a deep dark forest walk!
Thanks Katie!
Love the delicate curls of ferns!