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Eggsplosion.

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    Once again we return to the deceitful egg that promises health and delivers stomach cramping foulness.

    Materials
    One raw egg, jumbo.
    Black backgrounds.
    A human arm, preferably attached.

    Procedure
    Throw the egg at the ground. It should not take more than a couple tries to hit the ground.

    Result
    The result is pretty dramatic. It appears as if eggs have an allergic reaction to the ground which causes them to spontaneously explode. We are very lucky to have captured this amazing event in high-speed so we may all study this incredibly common reaction. This is truly not in any way shape or form a unique experience and we are proud to have caught the common on film and been able to bring it directly to you! I hope you enjoy this un-amazing event!

    In all seriousness it is really rather interesting to see what is happening to the egg as it impacts the ground. The structure of the egg is one of natures more sound geometric shapes when used properly, but it is interesting to study what happens when it isn’t used properly. The resultant splash is also quite fascinating to study. The part that really grabs me is how clearly the egg’s viscosity is demonstrated as the white and yolk splash on the background and just stick there.

Manufacturer Photron
Model ultima APX
Distributor MCT Cameras, David Wiese
Frames Per Second 2000
Shutter Speed 1/2000
Full Resolution 1024×1024
Clip Length 0′14″
Lens Nikkor 60mm f/2.8
F/Stop 2.8
Focal Length  
ISO Speed Default
White Balance 3100K
Lighting Rig Overcast daylight, 3pm ish Full Resolution Download: Coming Soon…
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