Bubble Rip (Storm Wave)

A popping soap bubble. It would be great to record the sound of a bubble popping, slow it down and play it over slow motion footage of a bubble bursting.

I'd trade some light for depth of field here, but I like the shot. The ripping action reminds me of a storm front passing across land. It must be like a wave.

I've taken other bubble popping photos, so have a look in my Bubbles set for more.

I think those tearing streaks form lines. What do you think?

This photo has featured in the UK national press, numerous magazines, and has had mentions on TV (including GMTV and Good Morning America).

Comments and faves

  1. GFX69, helen sotiriadis, Green flashes, katrina shafer, and 1498 other people added this photo to their favorites.

  2. GFX69 (36 months ago | reply)

    my very good shot well done

  3. CrisMegale (36 months ago | reply)

    wanderful!!!

  4. helen sotiriadis (36 months ago | reply)

    very, very cool

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  5. Jason M Photography [deleted] (36 months ago | reply)

    wow

  6. katrina shafer (36 months ago | reply)

    wow, this is amazing, perfect capture!

  7. Chris McCrory (im back, well sort of) (36 months ago | reply)

    that is awesome mate.
    such a capture.
    How many attempts did that take you? lol

  8. richard.heeks (36 months ago | reply)

    Thanks Chris. It took 10 minutes to get this. Whenever the weather's right, we do 5-10 minutes and generally capture something.

  9. ilovethelight! (36 months ago | reply)

    Amazing capture , what a great work !!!

  10. mattifoto (36 months ago | reply)

    AMAZING! congratulations! :)

  11. S Bavido (36 months ago | reply)

    Yes, the streaks do make lines. It's even more obvious here

    A buble skeleton...not the first thing you would expect. Awesome.

  12. MiriamElyse (36 months ago | reply)

    That is one of the most amazing photo's I have ever seen. All I can say is wow

  13. MrEdPhoto/F4 (36 months ago | reply)

    How the hell do you actually do these? I have looked at them every time you post a new one and i cant work it out!!! Do you take multiple exposures?

  14. afortiorama (36 months ago | reply)

    This is impressive!!

  15. Ladybug8320 (36 months ago | reply)

    Very good shot!

  16. steve pereira (36 months ago | reply)

    beautiful shot...

    seen in xplore...

  17. Mikel1969 (36 months ago | reply)

    Great shots!

  18. Vanpaul2 (36 months ago | reply)

    I think this is your best so far - you are the bubble master

  19. stillsilent (36 months ago | reply)

    wow, its amazing

  20. adam.declercq (36 months ago | reply)

    this is unbelieveable. I can't believe that it is a real shot. This is so cool! seen in explore.

  21. maryannlacy (hopelessly behind...) (36 months ago | reply)

    Amazing!!! The bokeh is fantastic!!! Your timing is impeccable!!!
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  22. rzlatic (36 months ago | reply)

    awesome, unbelievable, stunning! have no other words! congratulations! :)

  23. TomFalconer (36 months ago | reply)

    Nice one! I kinda thought the streaks were from motion blur, but it's hard to tell. Someone needs to try this with a flash. I like how there are still some reflections left in the bubble, very nicely done!

  24. MLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLl [deleted] (36 months ago | reply)

    WOW! This is truly amazing! (:

  25. richard.heeks (36 months ago | reply)

    Hi suckaface. Yes, I reckon the streaks are partly motion blur too, though I'm not sure how much is motion blur and how much is bubble fragments just hanging there in space. If I get a really bright morning I'll try a faster shutter speed and a touch more ISO, and see what it looks like then. Flash would get rid of the reflections - and I like the reflections - but yes, it could well help to speed up the shutter speed etc.

  26. Martix! (36 months ago | reply)

    stunning!!!!

  27. sheriberi1 (36 months ago | reply)

    Those striations in the 'original size' are amazing!
    Looks like: feathers/hair/crystal.

  28. khosey1 (35 months ago | reply)

    This is amazing. I'm so going to try this now!

  29. huyennp-phoenix (35 months ago | reply)

    amazing shot !! great job, great idea !!

  30. GnondPomme (35 months ago | reply)

    Just amazing instant capture !!!

  31. Julia Rosenbusch [deleted] (35 months ago | reply)

    how beautiful? :-O

  32. liefelientje (35 months ago | reply)

    This is really cool, I like the movement captured!

  33. LinkinFreakPixar (35 months ago | reply)

    That is sweet.

  34. Jerry I (35 months ago | reply)

    Now I have to try this. Thank goodness for digital.

    Nice work.

  35. Baeteori Shinion ★ [deleted] (35 months ago | reply)

    Awesom, i love it

  36. morMax art & photo (35 months ago | reply)

    a wonderful shot, very compliments..
    added immediatly in my faves..

  37. nzilvia (35 months ago | reply)

    amazing!!

  38. nickapo (35 months ago | reply)

    really fantastic

  39. felizberto - Emmanuel Avetta (35 months ago | reply)

    FANTASTIC, really really a good and... fortunate shot!!! Congratulations!

  40. Dirkvdw (35 months ago | reply)

    HOPE YOU KNOW THAT BARCROFT MEDIA ARE SYNDICATING THESE SHOTS AROUND THE WORLD

    Daily Mail today ..

    www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1199149/Supe r-slow-motio...

  41. Dórap (35 months ago | reply)

    Amazing capture!:)

  42. skittles dork (35 months ago | reply)

    this is absolutely stunning!
    great shot!

  43. richard.heeks (35 months ago | reply)

    Thanks all

    Yes, I know about Barcroft Media. They're acting as my UK agent. Great to be in today's UK press. My 5 minutes of fame!

  44. Adrian Midgley (35 months ago | reply)

    And the Express & Echo here. Impressed. And recognised it from here. Well done.

  45. Dirkvdw (35 months ago | reply)

    They're acting as my UK agent. Great to be in today's UK press. My 5 minutes of fame!

    You will find these images ALL OVER THE WORLD within 3 days, it may be fame, but Barcroft are making a mint out of your images - I hope you or a favourite charity are too ...

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