This image portrays the fluid chain effect that takes place when two streams of water meet. I find it fascinating that the surface tension creates an oval film as the water falls down.
Shot with: Canon EOS 40D, 50 mm lens, f# 1.4.
Camera Settings: ISO 800, 50 mm, f/1.8, and 1/2500s
With help from Team Chard:
-Corey Murphey
-Venkata Durvasula
-Zachary Turner
The inspiration for this image was orginally found by Corey Murphy on Team Chard at the website: https://thales.mit.edu/bush/index.php/2004/03/14/fluid-chains-and-fishbones/
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Great pic! I really like how the color gradient of the background adds to the framing of the flow. The change in color also reflects the change in the flow which i think is a really great composition.
The image demonstrates your proficiency with framing and photography well. Awesome photo!
When I see this image I think of a chain of molecules, or a ribbon of DNA. Super cool visualization, Ben!
Hi Ben,
I think you did a great job at capturing your image, especially considering it was an interaction between two moving fluids. I really like the overall pattern the two fluids created and how it trickles down from an oval into a sort of zig-zag effect. I also think the lighting you used was good and added a whole new layer to the final image. Good job.
I love the ombré background here. That gradient really highlights the chaining effect you get toward the bottom of this image. And the waves you see in the body of that fishbone are fascinating. I think you did a great job working with the variability of this setup and the limitations of our cameras. Great work!
I really like the variation of flow throughout the image, like the difference between the higher section where it looks like the stream is held together by surface tension and the breakup into smaller droplets further below. I also like the variation of color in the background and the way the light reflected back at the water stream highlights the fluid.