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One of series of reflections on ferrofluid. My aim is to use ferrofluid to reflect light in ways never seen before
One of series of reflections on ferrofluid. My aim is to use ferrofluid to reflect light in ways never seen before
Ferrofluid - this amazing magnetic liquid has some very unique and interesting properties, so it makes for some amazing abstract macro photography. Check out our latest shoot with this stuff over on YouTube >>> youtu.be/URXw1pg90Io
Invented by NASA to help control the flow of rocket fuel in zero gravity the fluid reacts to the presence of a magnetic field. You'll be forgiven if you've never heard of 'ferrohydrodynamics' before, but even if you don't have a PHD, you can make use of this amazing material.
We introduced a strong magnet to a small sample of ferrofluid. The black, messy, oily substance rises out of the petri dish in amazing spikes. Getting the right lighting on these patterns can make for some magnificent abstract photo opportunities.
We used the coloured LEDs of the Adaptalux Studio to create highlights and reflections in the undulating pool of living liquid...with some amazing results! Check out the video for a walkthrough and some videography, or head to the blog post to read more and see the final stills!
Blog Post >>> bit.ly/AdaptaluxFerrofluid
Video >>> youtu.be/URXw1pg90Io
We put a sample of ferrofluid in a Petri dish and then brought a magnet up toward the fluid from underneath the dish. Although the fluid is not physically touching the magnet, it still responds to the magnet's field by forming these 'spikes'. The closer the magnet is to the bottom of the Petri dish, the more numerous the spikes.
The circle of ferrofluid spikes in this photo is about 2cm diameter. The out-of-focus inner rim of the Petri dish is just barely visible across the top of the photo.
Ever played around with a magnetic fluid?... the results are pretty incredible and often mesmerizing. Each of those tiny spikes undulates and adjusts due to the slightest nudge or magnetic force. I took 2 videos as I was adding fluid onto the top of this, yesterday:
Here's the beginning - www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEbQLwFJ4ZA
And when I added too much ferrofluid - www.youtube.com/watch?v=66_dJiORMX4
Approx 4x magnification, F4, 29 frame focus stack using Zerene stacker, MP-E65 , 100 micron step intervals using StackShot www.flickr.com/photos/13084997@N03/4279012996/
Ferrofluid is the combination of science and beauty. Shot by [http://www.flickr.com/photos/66591013@N05/].
CAMERA: Canon NEW F1
LENS: Canon fd lens 50mm f/1,4 S.S.C.
FILM: Color Negative Film Kodak Vision 2 500t ISO 500 36 exp. manual winding
FILM DEVELOPMENT: author's manual film development
ECN-2 handmade ki [9min 15sec 30 °C]
FILM SCANNED: OpticFilm Plustek 7400 with SilverFast Software
SHOOTING DATE: 09/2016
DEVELOPER DATE: 09/2016
TECHNIQUE: Multiple Exposure unedited.
NUMBER OF EXPOSURES: 5
NO POST-PROCESSING
OBJECT: Barceloneta Beach
PLACE: Barcelona, Spain 2016
Approx 7x magnification, F5, 12 frame focus stack using Zerene stacker, MP-E65 with extension tubes, 80 micron step intervals using StackShot www.flickr.com/photos/13084997@N03/4279012996/
Approx 7x magnification, F5, 18 frame focus stack using Zerene stacker, MP-E65 with extension tubes, 80 micron step intervals using StackShot www.flickr.com/photos/13084997@N03/4279012996/
One of series of reflections on ferrofluid. My aim is to use ferrofluid to reflect light in ways never seen before. Approx 1.5x magnification, F5, 40 frame focus stack using Zerene stacker, MP-E65 , 500 micron step intervals using StackShot www.flickr.com/photos/13084997@N03/4279012996/
Ferrofluid - a magnetic liquid developed by NASA and sitting on top of a magnet following the lines of the magnetic field.
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
This image shows a ferrofluid - a liquid that is magnetic. It consists of nanometer-sized maghemite particles dispersed in a liquid. Maghemite is γ-Fe2O3, a kind of rust.
The maghemite is put on a watch glass, with a magnet placed under it. The so-called spikes point in the direction of the magnetic field of the magnet.