There are very few things more captivating than watching random, common-place items explode in slow motion.
We’ve all seen the photo above taken in 1964 by Harold Edgerton.
With the developments and improvements in cameras, these stunning visuals are becoming more common place. High speed imagery is amazing in our new high definition world.
From the wings of a lady bug unfolding and lifting the insect to flight to a water balloon popping and leaving a ball of water sitting temporarily in mid air before falling to earth, time is stopped by these cameras. These movie clips are mesmerizing. They show us just how much the naked eye misses in every moment.
Here’s a taste of what these cameras can do.
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