Thursday, December 11, 2008

Specular Reflection


I know this is probably dangerous, but I was driving about 47 miles per hour out of a side street when I came up to what look like something Physics related. I immediately slammed on my new, anti-lock, breaks and came to a stop. I pulled out my camera and took a picture. I never knew that Physics could pop up just like that right infront of someone. I took the picture and am amazed how well it turned out. You can see the reflection in the water of the light pole, the electrical wires, and the sky. The pole, electrical lines, and sky hit the water and reflect back to your eye making it look like the images are actually underground. To be correct, the images appear as far away from the puddle as your brain makes them appear underground. Physics is trippy! I'm glad I just repaired my breaks or I would have not been able to take in the amazing Physics right infront of me.

1 comment:

Pablo Warner said...

wow you drove fast, slammed on your breaks, and busted out your camera. That is some interesting events there. glad you noticed the physics... good journal