Densmore Shute Bending the Shaft 1938

Harold Edgerton's 1938 photograph "Densmore Shute Bending the Shaft" is a groundbreaking example of stroboscopic photography. Edgerton, a pioneer in the field, used a high-speed flash to capture the motion of a golfer swinging a club. The resulting image shows a series of ghost-like images of the golfer and club, frozen in time as they move through the swing. This unique technique provided unprecedented insight into the mechanics of a golf swing, captivating viewers with its dynamic representation of motion.