⟪⟪    Drop colors & diffraction    ⟫⟫

 

Bands of colors similar to a rainbow can be observed in single drops as well, especially when photographing them out of focus. It has the exact same cause as a rainbow, with the only difference being that this is observed in a single drop, whereas a rainbow is the result of many drops combined. Sometimes you can also see diffraction patterns as in some of these photos.

Colors in water drops on my hammock after some rain (2014-05-01)

 

Colors in water drops on my hammock after some rain (2014-05-01)

 

Colors and diffraction in water drops on my hammock after some rain (2016-05-21)

 

Colors and diffraction in water drops on my hammock after some rain (2016-05-21)

 

Colors and diffraction in water drops on my hammock after some rain (2016-05-21)

 

Colors and diffraction in water drops on my hammock after some rain (2016-05-21)

 

Colors and diffraction in water drops on a spider web (2016-05-21)

 

Colors and diffraction in dew drops on my hammock (2018-05-05)

 

Colors and diffraction in dew drops on my hammock (2018-05-05)

 

Diffraction in dew drops on a leaf (2021-08-09)

 

Diffraction in dew drops (2024-09-06)

 

Diffraction in dew drops (2024-09-06)

 

Diffraction in dew drops (2024-09-06)