Rainbow with supernumerary bows.
Supernumeraries are created by small, almost same sized raindrops.
“Supernumerary bows are an intimation of the limitations of geometric optics for it is totally unable to explain them. To do so we must take account of the ‘wave’ nature of light.” – Les Cowley
Supernumerary Simulator
www.atoptics.co.uk/rainbows/supdrsz
Nikon F3, 300mm lens, Fuji Velvia.
© Ern Mainka
Rainbow with supernumerary bows. belongs to the following groups:
All the Colors of the Rainbow, Atmospheric Optics and Hard Science RocksAvailable for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
dinghysailor1, 3 months ago
incredible!
Anne Smyth, 3 months ago
I have never seen that – spectacylar
Anne Smyth, 3 months ago
that word was spectacular – sorry
DuncanW, 3 months ago
Ern, where do do buy your crayons? They’re beauties ;-)
Rany Lutz, 3 months ago
Super duper!!!!
Jacqueline Bar..., 3 months ago
nice capture! love all the colours!
jesika, 3 months ago
Absolutely stunning. I have never even heard of this phenomenon.
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Roslyn Lunetta, 3 months ago
waves of color….cool
chazz, 3 months ago
Fantastic!!! Wish I could have seen it in person.
KEITH R. WILL..., 2 months ago
incredible