Bullet Through Balloons Possibly 1959 - 1981

"Bullet Through Balloons" is a striking black and white photograph by Harold Edgerton, a pioneer in the field of high-speed photography. Taken sometime between 1959 and 1981, the image captures the moment a bullet pierces through a line of balloons, freezing the rapid motion and resulting fragmentation in time. The iconic image is a testament to Edgerton's mastery of the strobe light, which allowed him to capture fleeting moments of action and showcase the beauty of physics in an artistic manner. This work belongs to the genre of scientific photography and continues to fascinate audiences with its stunning portrayal of a violent yet captivating event.