Suspended Rain Drop – A Dance of Light and Nature
Suspended Rain Drop – A Dance of Light and Nature 🌧️📸✨
There are moments when nature
quietly gifts us magic, waiting to be noticed. One such moment unfolded as I
sat on the balcony of my house, sipping a hot cup of tea while enjoying the
rain. My eyes were drawn to a delicate raindrop, suspended on a flower petal.
Inside that tiny drop, the image of another flower shimmered like a secret
world—refraction turning the ordinary into extraordinary.
It felt as though the raindrop had
become a natural lens, adding depth, charm, and a fresh perspective to nature’s
canvas. I couldn’t resist. I picked up my beloved camera, mounted with a 100mm
macro lens, and captured a series of bracketing shots. Among them, one stood
out—simple, natural, yet profoundly beautiful.
But this raised a question: How
can a flower appear inside a raindrop? The answer lies in the science of refraction.
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A Simple Breakdown of Refraction
- Light travels faster in air than in water or glass.
- When moving from a rarer medium (air) to a denser
medium (water/glass), light slows down and bends towards the normal.
- When moving from a denser to a rarer medium, light
speeds up and bends away from the normal.
- The degree of bending depends on the refractive
index of the medium.
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Everyday Examples of Refraction
- A straw appearing bent in a glass of water.
- The rainbow after a rain shower.
- A mirage shimmering on hot roads.
- Wavy patterns of heat in summer air.
- The magic of lenses in spectacles, cameras, and
telescopes.
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Refraction in Photography
Refraction photography is where art
meets science—a creative blend that opens doors to new perspectives. A
classic cinematic example is the legendary song “Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya”
from Mughal-e-Azam, where the play of refraction was used to create
dramatic, mesmerizing visuals with Madhubala.
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Tips to Capture Refraction Photography
- Choose transparent objects—glass, crystal, or water
drops.
- Use a focused light source (flashlight, spotlight, or
even colored gels for artistic effects).
- Keep the background dark to make the refraction stand
out.
- Explore different camera-object angles for unique
perspectives.
- Use a small aperture (f/8–f/11) for sharp focus.
- Experiment endlessly—angles, distances, and lighting
can create infinite variations.
🌸 In this particular image,
a simple raindrop became a natural prism, holding within it the beauty
of another flower—a gentle reminder that the tiniest details often hold the
grandest wonders.
📸 Text & Photo by – Ashok
Karan
🔗 ashokkaran.blogspot.com
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