water drop versus soap bubble
Mar 13, 2014 06:05:14 #
The split second in time when a water drop hits a soap bubble. Instead of the bubble bursting the drop penetrates the bubble and the drop elongates as it passes through the bubble skin. A great example of the effects of water and surface tension. (and the result of over 600 shots)
Mar 13, 2014 06:22:29 #
Mar 13, 2014 06:39:25 #
I'm VERY impressed, and I'm also surprised that it only took 600 shots to manage it.
Mar 13, 2014 06:57:59 #
martin smith images wrote:
The split second in time when a water drop hits a soap bubble. Instead of the bubble bursting the drop penetrates the bubble and the drop elongates as it passes through the bubble skin. A great example of the effects of water and surface tension. (and the result of over 600 shots)
Fantastic shot!
Mar 13, 2014 07:55:05 #
Mar 13, 2014 08:00:05 #
Mar 13, 2014 08:05:22 #
cfbudd wrote:
And I never knew that. Cool!
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Mar 13, 2014 19:57:55 #
Interesting and imaginative. and your patience to do this is unbelievable to me.
Mar 14, 2014 07:56:46 #
pat5200
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martin smith images wrote:
The split second in time when a water drop hits a soap bubble. Instead of the bubble bursting the drop penetrates the bubble and the drop elongates as it passes through the bubble skin. A great example of the effects of water and surface tension. (and the result of over 600 shots)
Great shot. I admire your patience but was there a point, say shot 400 that you considered just moving on to another project?
Glad you didn't look forward to seeing more.
Mar 14, 2014 10:14:09 #
martin smith images wrote:
The split second in time when a water drop hits a soap bubble. Instead of the bubble bursting the drop penetrates the bubble and the drop elongates as it passes through the bubble skin. A great example of the effects of water and surface tension. (and the result of over 600 shots)
A great photo and a lot of credit for all that patience. I could never have that much patience...Rich
Mar 14, 2014 18:21:33 #
GREAT shot martin. I have photographed water drops but have never tried drops into a bubble. 600 shots = 600 bubbles, boy you sure have patience. Terrific shot.
martin smith images wrote:
The split second in time when a water drop hits a soap bubble. Instead of the bubble bursting the drop penetrates the bubble and the drop elongates as it passes through the bubble skin. A great example of the effects of water and surface tension. (and the result of over 600 shots)
Mar 14, 2014 18:32:27 #
I certainly could understand the number of shots taken to capture this. A beautiful picture and such a unusual process both brain and capture. You got it.
Mar 14, 2014 19:04:54 #
You must really, really have patience! Great science project for teens. Thanks for sharing.
Patricia
Patricia
martin smith images wrote:
The split second in time when a water drop hits a soap bubble. Instead of the bubble bursting the drop penetrates the bubble and the drop elongates as it passes through the bubble skin. A great example of the effects of water and surface tension. (and the result of over 600 shots)
Mar 16, 2014 14:04:25 #
martin smith images wrote:
The split second in time when a water drop hits a soap bubble. Instead of the bubble bursting the drop penetrates the bubble and the drop elongates as it passes through the bubble skin. A great example of the effects of water and surface tension. (and the result of over 600 shots)
WOW. I really want to try this. 600 shots? It may very well make me bonkers; just witnessing the attempt will absolutely send Hubby over the edge.
BTW - how do you find time for this when you're only "semi" retired?
Mar 16, 2014 14:56:36 #
Totally impressed, both by your talent and your perseverance. I've seen hundreds of bubble/water shots, but this is a first.
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