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Incredible patterns and colors formed naturally by a thin layer of plant oils from decaying leaves floating in a small puddle...

"Psychedelic Soup "

no. 20101119_0354

Escalante NM, UT

 « American Southwest  « Escalante 

Incredible patterns and colors formed naturally by a thin layer of plant oils from decaying leaves floating in a small puddle in a deep canyon in Utah's Escalante National Monument. The fantastical colors you see, which change with the viewing angle, are a result of a phenomenon called iridescence. As light hits the oil it can either reflect off of the surface, or travel through the oil (refracting) and reflect off of the water surface. These multiple phase-shifted reflections then recombine, attenuating and amplifying select frequencies of light through wave interference. The degree of phase-shift (and thus the perceived color) is modulated by the thickness of the film.

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Psychedelic Soup print

Fine art archival ink print on Glossy Baryta paper, which features a lightly textured rich and glossy surface. With the print, you will receive a separate signed certificate with information about the print. 

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With this elegant and affordable mounting option the fine art print is professionally mounted to an eco- friendly HDF wood board and sealed with a special UV laminate, which protects the print and reduces glare. The finished piece hangs half an inch in front of the wall, appearing to float in the air.

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"Psychedelic Soup "

no. 20101119_0354

Escalante NM, UT

« American Southwest
« Escalante 

Incredible patterns and colors formed naturally by a thin layer of plant oils from decaying leaves floating in a small puddle in a deep canyon in Utah's Escalante National Monument. The fantastical colors you see, which change with the viewing angle, are a result of a phenomenon called iridescence. As light hits the oil it can either reflect off of the surface, or travel through the oil (refracting) and reflect off of the water surface. These multiple phase-shifted reflections then recombine, attenuating and amplifying select frequencies of light through wave interference. The degree of phase-shift (and thus the perceived color) is modulated by the thickness of the film.

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