Participants run ahead of El Ventorrillo fighting bulls on the third day of the San Fermin bull run on July 9, 2009, in Pamplona, northern Spain. Photo: Javier Soriano,
Participants run ahead of El Ventorrillo fighting bulls on the third day of the San Fermin bull run on July 9, 2009, in Pamplona, northern Spain. Photo: Javier Soriano,
Participants run ahead of El Ventorrillo fighting bulls during the San Fermin bull run on July 9, 2009, in Pamplona, northern Spain.
Actors Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe with author JK Rowling (second left) as they attend the 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' film premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square on July 7, 2009 in London. Photo: Jon Furniss
Fans with their faces painted in red and yellow smile as they are caught in a torrential rain storm in London's Leicester Square during the World Premiere of the film, 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince', on July 7, 2009. Photo: Max Nash,
Live Art Installation On The 4th Plinth
A project in which members of the public will become living works of art. A different person will stand on the plinth every hour for 100 days.
Anti-smoking protestor Stuart Holmes climbs onto the Forth Plinth before the launch of Antony Gormley's One & Other Fourth Plinth Project Trafalgar Square on July 6, 2009 in London. Photo: Gareth Cattermole
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Rachel Wardell becomes the first person to stand on the Fourth Plinth as part of Antony Gormley's One & Other Fourth Plinth Project. Staff take down Anti-smoking protestor Stuart Holmes after he jumped up onto the Plinth before the launch. Photo: Gareth Cattermol
THESE super slow-motion photos show a bubble bursting in stunning detail — at 1/500th of a second.
They reveal each stage as the bubble vanishes to leave just soapy droplets hanging in the air.
Sphere goes ... Richard taps bubble
Drops away ... disintegrates
Air spray ... droplets hang around
2 comments:
Dear Ocho-Onda,
I simply LOVE this post for many reasons!!!
Firstly, it reminds me of the time I was in Barcelona and Madrid and went to watch a bull-fight. Prior to that, they had a parade through some of the streets en route to the stadium and it was simply awesome! However, I found the bull-fight too bloody and violent and you can imagine me cringing, screaming, closing my eyes and the whole works!
Secondly, I took my son to the opening of a new mall in Penang and persuaded him to go on this artificial bull-like simulated ride. He was very excited at the beginning but after the ride, he told me it was one of the worst experiences he ever had - worse than a roller-coaster ride! So your pics actually portray the adrenalin rush and the passion that the Spaniards have for this cultural practice.
Thirdly, looking at the pics of the Harry Potter stars remind me of one thing - my younger boy is growing up and I am growing older! LOL...In the twinkling of an eye, these stars, thanks to Rowling, have grown up and I hope success does not affect their lives adversely.
Fourthly, the burst bubble pics are like a blast to my past cos I spent a lot of time running around playing with soap bubbles and I always looked out for images on those bubbles, none of which are as spectacular as the ones you posted.
Thanks a lot!!! Have a great week!
Cheers
Dear Paula,
Wow ! You have been to a bull fight. It must have been awesome but I have to agree with you and in fact I think they should ban the senseless killing of those poor bulls. It is strange how come all the animal rights activists do not make any noise about it as they rightly did over the killing of whales and dolphins.
And so true,aren't we all aging . There's no escape, I am afraid, dear friend. The important thing is to live Life and it looks like you already have!
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