Karl Gaff

Dublin, Ireland

At the microscopic scale, vibrant micelles jitter chaotically in a state of Brownian motion, sliding laterally across the surface due to gravitational drainage and subtle air currents. The view through the microscope is mesmerizing. The soap film's membrane exhibits elasticity, causing tear-shaped fragments to drift slowly toward the bulk after detaching from another section. This slower movement makes them easier to capture through the microscope. The film's vivid colours emerge from thin-film interference, where light waves reflecting from the upper and lower surfaces interact to create a hypnotic display.

Purpose
Curiosity led to the creation of this image as a fusion of science, photography and art.

Equipment
Reflected Light Microscopy, Olympus BX51, Sony A7RII