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.


🌟 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.

🌈 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.

📸 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.


💡 Tips to Capture Refraction Photography

  1. Choose transparent objects—glass, crystal, or water drops.
  2. Use a focused light source (flashlight, spotlight, or even colored gels for artistic effects).
  3. Keep the background dark to make the refraction stand out.
  4. Explore different camera-object angles for unique perspectives.
  5. Use a small aperture (f/8–f/11) for sharp focus.
  6. 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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