Psychedelic science
Watch Oefner's Ted talk on "Psychedelic science" here and click on to see examples of his photographs.
In this photo, Millefiori No. 01, 2012
Pop-Art-like structures created by magnetic liquids and watercolor.
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This image illustrates the combustion of alcohol. A flame is stopped in time as it travels through a glass bottle, containing whiskey and oxygen.
An illustration of centrifugal force. Paint whirls outward from a metal rod attached to a spinning power drill.
An illustration of centrifugal force. Paint whirls outward from a metal rod attached to a spinning power drill.
This is a visualization of sound. Colored crystals leap from the surface of a speaker as it emits sound waves.
Light breaks at the grooves in the tracks of a vinyl record.
This is a visualization of sound. Colored crystals leap from the surface of a speaker as it emits sound waves.
Tiny individual droplets of a fragrance hang in the air for a fraction of a second, forming a scent sculpture.
A floating soap bubble is captured at the moment it bursts, and surface tension is broken.
A floating soap bubble is captured at the moment it bursts, and surface tension is broken.
An illustration of pneumatic force. A ballon covered with paint is pierced, leaving behind a fascinating liquid jewel.
An illustration of pneumatic force. A ballon covered with paint is pierced, leaving behind a fascinating liquid jewel.
An unusual look at the properties of oil, as colorful marbles of oil paint float in a solution of water and methylated spirits.
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An unusual look at the properties of oil, as colorful marbles of oil paint float in a solution of water and methylated spirits.
Pop-Art-like structures created by magnetic liquids and watercolor.
This is a $10 illusion of the universe. The glowing ends of a fiberglass lamp are swirled to create a likeness of stars and galaxies using long exposure photography.
This is a $10 illusion of the universe. The glowing ends of a fiberglass lamp are swirled to create a likeness of stars and galaxies using long exposure photography.
Powders can behave like fluids. Here, corn starch hangs in the air momentarily, retaining its shape, as the balloon surrounding it is popped.