Splash crown of a falling water drop C016 / 6362
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Splash crown of a falling water drop C016 / 6362
Splash crown created by a rebounding water drop. Photographed with high-speed flash. 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.."
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Splash crown of a falling water drop" captures the mesmerizing moment when a water droplet collides with a surface, creating an exquisite splash crown. The image was expertly captured using high-speed flash photography, freezing the split-second formation of this ephemeral phenomenon. Intriguingly, despite their inherent deformability, water droplets possess an innate tendency to assume a spherical shape due to cohesive forces within their surface layer. In fact, in the absence of external influences such as gravity or other forces, most liquid droplets would naturally adopt perfect spherical forms. This unique characteristic is attributed to Laplace's law and serves to minimize wall tension within the surface layer. The vibrant blue hues that dominate this photograph add an element of visual delight and enhance our appreciation for the intricate dynamics at play. Each individual droplet seems suspended in mid-air, defying gravity momentarily before succumbing to its own weight and cascading downwards. As we gaze upon this stunning image, we are reminded of the beauty found in even the simplest elements of nature. It invites us to marvel at the delicate interplay between physics and aesthetics that exists all around us - from tiny water droplets forming ripples on a pond's surface to grand waves crashing against rocky shores. DAVID PARKER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY has masterfully captured this fleeting moment for us to admire and ponder upon its profound implications.
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