Verschillende fases van een vallende druppel before 1895

"Verschillende fases van een vallende druppel" (Different phases of a falling drop) is a photographic study by Charles Lansiaux, created before 1895. The image captures the stages of a water droplet falling onto a flat surface, revealing the complex forces at play during the impact. Lansiaux's work is an early example of high-speed photography, utilizing a technique known as chronophotography to capture motion. The use of multiple rulers for scale within the frame emphasizes the scientific nature of the work, and the stark contrast between the white background and the black image helps to highlight the droplet's form and motion.