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Waves

When we put water in an Tibetan bowl and strike we will not only hear the sound but corresponding waves will appear in the water. Here I use stroboscopic light (tuned to the frequency of the bowl) to highlight the patterns. Notice not only the waves on the surface of the water but also the wave pattern of the coast line: interference of the waves and the sand created this surprisingly regular pattern.
Waves. Air and water are natural media for waves to travel in, in essence through transmission of movement, the movement of matter. The patterns that emerge are often pleasing to our senses. 






When you have an eye for it the number of patterns you can discern are endless...

Fountain in Zurich, Switzerland
Olaf Schraa
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands