The reason patterns often appear in nature is simple: The same basic physical or chemical processes occur in many patterned substances and organisms as they form. Whether in plants and animals or ...

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Have you ever looked at a photo and thought, Wow, how did they capture that camera angle? Whether it’s a dramatic low shot that exudes power or a fisheye effect that feels straight out of a dream, ...