MobiColour RESULT: MC #212 Theme: Geometry - February 24-March 1, 2020
Umm... It's been a really long time since geometry, but that's what I get for trying to be clever, I suppose.
Euclid's geometry is 2D: points, lines, and planes. He has a postulate that is something like: If two lines (A & B) lie in the same plane and are both perpendicular to the same third line (C), then lines A and B will always be the same distance apart, measured at any point, no matter how far they are extended. That's "Parallel lines never meet."
There are other geometries, though, that have different rules/postulates, so it would be possible to have a non-Euclidean geometry in which parallel lines do meet (or maybe in which there are no parallel lines). Maybe a sci-fi universe where space curves in on itself at the edge.
Just for random examples of non-Euclidean-ness: In Euclid, the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. On the surface of the earth (a sphere, more or less), the shortest distance between two points is a curve. In Euclid, the sum of the interior angles of a triangle always equals 180 degrees. If you project that triangle onto a sphere, like the earth again, the sum of the interior angles is more than 180.
All subject to correction from any person who knows more about it than I do (of whom there are a great many).
Prince of Wales Bridge: Geometry on a rainy day in the UK 
gorgeous hues
sinnerjohn
IOTM WInner - April 2022
really like this one Ann.
rizole
It's not even my banana.
Screw
sinnerjohn
IOTM WInner - April 2022
Are you sure? Looks more like a threaded bolt to me
rizole
It's not even my banana.
It is. I went with screw because that describes the geometric shape around the shaft. Perhaps spiral is better? Nah, screw it.Are you sure? Looks more like a threaded bolt to me
Circles
I like the one with the dirty splodge.
Archimedes bolt maybe? Around here, it gets called lag bolt or lag screw interchangeably.It is. I went with screw because that describes the geometric shape around the shaft. Perhaps spiral is better? Nah, screw it.
and a dry one at that. Taken before flood?
did you have to dig a hole to lie in to get the shot?
I love these spots. Circles. You gave me a version ages ago (do you remember?) and I’ve used it a million times
sinnerjohn
IOTM WInner - April 2022
The Quad
rizole
It's not even my banana.
it's a meter high by 4 long. I just had to stand back abit to fit it in.
You have an eagle eye!!I like the one with the dirty splodge.
sinnerjohn
IOTM WInner - April 2022
Morning geometry. Firstlight camera.
rizole
It's not even my banana.
Supermarket toroids.
Nagaisgich
MobiPassionista
- Real Name
- Carmel
- Device
- iPhone 7
Where did they come from? Are they fabric?
I couldn’t remember where they came from until last year when I had my winter tires put on. There they were......on a lampshade in the waiting room!
GroovyGouvy
MobiLifer
The Geometry of Parking
Yes, we had snow last night and I parked Leela backwards in her slot. The area was untouched and I was happy to see I can even draw with an automobile.
Think it’s a beautiful bug or sitting bee I produced here.
Apple cam, BeSafe
Yes, we had snow last night and I parked Leela backwards in her slot. The area was untouched and I was happy to see I can even draw with an automobile.
Think it’s a beautiful bug or sitting bee I produced here.
Apple cam, BeSafe
I love this!!!!!The Geometry of Parking
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Yes, we had snow last night and I parked Leela backwards in her slot. The area was untouched and I was happy to see I can even draw with an automobile.
Think it’s a beautiful bug or sitting bee I produced here.
Apple cam, BeSafe
You have an eagle eye!!
spooky, isn’t it? I suspect the surreptitious involvement somewhere of terse Colour-Picker Ted.