Surface tension extraordinaire by goodoleboy
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Captured back on 10/13/07, early in the AM, within striding distance of my acrimonious abode.
Also looks cool when viewed via ZOOM.
I'm sure that all or most of you have witnessed this phenomenon of nature. The reason the water don't roll off leaves or petals and forms globules after a rain or watering is due to something called surface tension, which is a property of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist an external force. It is revealed, for example, in floating of some objects on the surface of water, even though they are denser than water, and in the ability of some insects (e.g. water striders) to run on the water surface. This property is caused by cohesion of like molecules, and is responsible for many of the behaviors of liquids.
Surface tension has the dimension of force per unit length, or of energy per unit area. The two are equivalent, but when referring to energy per unit of area, people use the term surface energy, which is a more general term in the sense that it applies also to solids and not just liquids.
If you don't understand the explanation, then blame Wikipedia free encyclopedia, from whence this information was derived.
Atvio, thankx for coming by, and for any and all favs and complimentary comments.
Comments (17)
durleybeachbum
A lovely drops pic, Harry!
magnus073
Wonderful photo Harry, and nice idea on how to perfectly illustrate your point
morningglory
Can't really say I understand the explanation, but it's a nice pic and I too love waterdrops on leaves.
danapommet
I like this shot a lot Harry. I am always amazed that the drops just sit there. I know it is surface tension but I am easy to amaze. Dana
tizjezzme
Love the title and the pic is awesome! Excellent in ZOOM mode!
MrsRatbag
Wow, this is really spectacular, Harry; love the little reflections in the drops, and their compact little shapes. Beautifully captured!
npauling
A beautiful capture of these lovely drops Harry. They really look to be sitting up straight.
Feliciti
i like drops :) very beautiful and clear capture !!
Hendesse
Excellent shot. Fantastic details and clarity!
debbielove
Water droplets! Always make for a beautiful looking picture and you have a stunning shot here Harry.. Very well taken and cropped! Good post.. Rob
jocko500
cool
odie
I did not know all of that! Very cool and interesting.
Lashia
Beautiful texture shot- thanks for sharing! :)
anahata.c
simple yet beautiful capture of a few beautifully spaced-out leaves, and their droplet companions. I studied surface tension years back when I studied chemistry, but didn't remember much of it except that we see it everyday in nature. You got the contrast of water against those---I assume---hard surfaced leaves; and some of the drops are wonderfully illumined with white light. A fine study of nature at work...
tennesseecowgirl
I learned something new by visiting your gallery today... they say your never too old to learn.. ;) nice work.
Rainastorm
One of my favorite things to take pictures of, raindrops. Super fantastic Harry. Hope you are doing well...I've not been around much, and I am sorry. Have not forgotten you though.
GiMi53
Beautiful shot ! (see my interest under Surface tension extraordinaire #2 ! ) :~)