I shot this yesterday, as a simple visual experiment to illustrate the refraction of light when it passes through a surface of different density.
All I did was shoot this view of a black-and-white striped table mat with a heavy lead-crystal bowl on top of it. If you’d like to see a different viewpoint of the same experiment, this photo from the same series works just as well, shot from a diagonal viewpoint.
If you like what you see, let me know. On the other hand, if you have a better idea to illustrate refraction, I’d love to hear from you!
I do not crop, enhance or post-edit my images in any way. Shot with a Pentax K100D using a Sigma 18-125mm lens. F5.6, 1/45 sec, ISO 800, focal length 125mm.
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I had my grade 4 students put a pencil in a half-full glass of water and look at how the pencil appeared to be in two pieces. Great shot!
Thank you, Leslie. The experiment you mention is exactly what I remember from my own primary school days!
– David McMahon
Infinitely better than a fenderbender .. and a VERY beautiful illustration of the power of light refraction!!!
cool shot