High-Speed Photos Capture The Moment Water Balloons Explode

There’s definitely something satisfying about seeing moments that our eyes aren’t usually able to capture.

London-based photographer Edward Horsford has come up with an interesting timing technique in which he is able to capture the exact time a water balloon explosions.

He’s well-known for this exciting series, saying, “I started these as a way to challenge myself technically and creatively.” He’s had great success with this self-initiated challenge!

As you can see by the following images, the effect produces an almost fur-like image as the water explodes from the balloon. Give the intricate setup required for every single image, he has managed to capture a truly unique series of images with no two being the same. Check them out below!

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 Edward Horsford

Horsford sets up his camera, and armed with only a trigger that is set to capture the specific point he needs, he captures the exact moments that water balloons explode. The results are genuinely stunning and are art just as much as they are photos.

 Edward Horsford

 Edward Horsford

The photographer wants to capture moments on camera that are not often seen due to their high-speed nature, such as the aforementioned water balloons bursting. Through the use of dark background, his hand, and a number of brightly coloured water balloons, Horsford has perfectly timed the moment he captured the explosion at its best

He actually had to create a customised trigger that would allow his camera to adapt to the incredibly fast speeds. The dark setting allows the flash to be used as the focal point of the photograph, and he will test a variety of angles, lighting, and colour combinations to capture the perfect image.

 Edward Horsford

 Edward Horsford

 Edward Horsford

 Edward Horsford

 Edward Horsford

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 Edward Horsford

 Edward Horsford

 Edward Horsford

Graduates At Kyoto University Are Allowed To Put On Any Outfit To Receive Diploma, And Here Are 20 Pics Of Their Best Apparel

What comes to your mind when you see or hear the word “graduation”? You might think of students sporting all black, with mortarboards and graduation gowns. Perhaps, you’ll also imagine them falling in line, waiting for their names to be called to receive their diploma.

But that’s boring! Most graduations in the world are so monotonous that they’re quite predictable. So the folks out there at the University of Kyoto decided to put a twist on their graduation rites by allowing their students to dress up however they like. The results? Well, if we hadn’t told you the context, you would think they’re Halloween costume parties! Scroll down below to see the most extravagant costumes these students students wore to their graduation!

More info: University of Kyoto

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