A Drop in the Ocean C016 / 6360
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A Drop in the Ocean C016 / 6360
Water drop falling into the ocean. The phrase a drop in the ocean is a common metaphor for a very small amount in comparison to the amount that is needed. A hundred thousand may seem a lot but its a drop in the ocean compared to the millions that need to be spent". A phrase often used to discount the potency of homeopathic medicines. The water drop is held in a roughly spherical shape by surface tension. Surface tension is responsible for the shape of liquid droplets. Although easily deformed, droplets of water tend to be pulled into a spherical shape by the cohesive forces of the surface layer. In the absence of other forces, including gravity, drops of virtually all liquids would be perfectly spherical. The spherical shape minimizes the necessary " wall tension" of the surface layer according to Laplaces law. Photographed with high speed flash."
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Media ID 9239561
© DAVID PARKER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Blue Drip Droplet Falling Gravity High Speed Flash Homeopathic Homeopathy Horizon Liquid Reflection Refraction Ripples Spherical Splash Surface Tension Water Drop Laplace
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "A Drop in the Ocean C016 / 6360" beautifully captures the essence of a water drop falling into the vastness of the ocean. The phrase "a drop in the ocean" is commonly used to describe something insignificant compared to what is truly needed. In this context, it highlights that even though a hundred thousand may seem like a large number, it pales in comparison to the millions required. The image showcases the remarkable spherical shape of the water droplet, maintained by surface tension. Surface tension plays a crucial role in shaping liquid droplets and pulls them into this cohesive form. Under normal circumstances, drops of various liquids would naturally assume perfect spherical shapes due to these forces. Photographed with high-speed flash, every detail comes alive as we witness this moment frozen in time. The reflection and refraction within the droplet create mesmerizing ripples on its calm surface. This visual spectacle reminds us of both nature's beauty and scientific principles such as gravity and Laplace's law. Furthermore, it alludes to homeopathy - where skeptics often use "a drop in the ocean" metaphorically to discount its effectiveness despite claims made about potent remedies derived from diluted substances. David Parker from Science Photo Library has masterfully captured this awe-inspiring scene, inviting us to contemplate our place within an immense universe while appreciating how even seemingly small elements can hold great significance.
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