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Mesmerizing: Photographer Captures Stunning “Macro Refractions”

Clear plastic rests on two cups that are a ways apart. Water drops rest on the plastic. Below is a piece of black cardboard laid on grass. A single yellow flower rests on the cardboard

Some of the best photographers are the ones who notice the little things. While I am no photographer myself, I do recognize that there is a lot more that goes into it than simply pressing buttons. Photography is an art. It can take quite a lot of time and effort for photographers to hone in on their skills. But in the end, it is absolutely worth it for the stunning results. A video shared by Eric Head is the perfect example.

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Like most photographers do, Eric shares many of his best photos on his social media accounts. Doing so is the perfect way to help potential clients understand his overall style. Taking a glance at Eric’s page, it is quite clear he likes to think outside of the box. So, when an opportunity arose to utilize macro refractions, he did just that. See for yourself in the video below!

@ericheadphotography Macro refractions ✨📸✨ #shotoncanon #macrophotography ♬ Crimson And Clover – The Shacks

You may be wondering: “What are macro refractions, exactly?” Great question! According to a website for photographers, this term refers to capturing an object on camera through a water drop. This results in what is call refraction. To put it another way, this is when light passes from one medium to another. This is what gives us those beautifully distorted views!

This Photographer’s Use of Macro Refractions is Sure to Leave You Speechless

Super cool, right? Luckily, this isn’t the only time Eric has played around with macro refractions. Check out the video below — we even get more of a glimpse into his process!

@ericheadphotography Macro refraction photography 📸 #shotoncanon #photography #refractions #macrophotography ♬ Something in the orange – 🫶🏻

“An interesting metaphor for consciousness and perception,” someone in the comment section of Eric’s video points out, with another adding, “Fantastic! Give me 24 of them!”

“This is the kind of creative photography content I crave,” a third person shares. “This gives me like early 2000s, photo bucket, myspace vibes.”

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