Best of Web – Jessica Vo

Best of Web – Jessica Vo

Credits: Lowry, Bryan. “9-03-17 Hawaii Lava Flow – Panasonic GH5 4k 60fps Part 2.” YouTube, 16 Nov. 2017, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_e7jUfvt-I?rel=0.

This lava flow video is a captivating example of flow visualization, displaying the convergence of art and science. In physics, the idea of fluid dynamics and geological occurrences is presented through volcanic activity. The vivid color of the molten rock with the formations of its natural movements presents the beauty of the lava’s environment in its natural state. Scientifically, lava is a complex process, and the flow and movement of its natural state presents aesthetic visuals of flow visualization.

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  • Turki Aljadani
    Sep 18, 2024 11:22

    Third Prize: It beautifully captures the Lava flow and cooling. it is a remainder that even metals at some point can be a flowing liquids. the distance is what really takes it for me, with that heat, one would think it could affect the camera lens.

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  • Alex Zinman
    Sep 9, 2024 22:15

    1st: I think the slow flow of the lava cooling and being pushed by the hot magma is visually very appealing, and a really cool example of flow visualization. The stark contrast between the background and the hot and cooled magma is also really nice.

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  • John Smith
    Sep 9, 2024 20:11

    Second Prize: I find flowing lava interesting to look at

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  • Samuel Hatton
    Sep 9, 2024 10:56

    Third Prize
    Lava flow is one of those crazy things that blurs the lines a little, and makes you wonder what a fluid really is? What even is flow? It’s also a pretty difficult thing to photograph, partly because it can be hard to find and partly because it’s both very bright and dark. These are great images of a great flow phenomena

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  • Kate French
    Sep 8, 2024 21:02

    Second Prize: While the flow being visualized is already fascinating, this image’s artistic merits are worth mentioning. The high contrast between the bright sections and the black background creates a stunning visual. Lighter spots are also located across the image following the rule of thirds, adding visual appeal. The bright red, orange, and yellow highlight significant parts of the flow, particularly against the dark backdrop. The gradient of yellow to red shows heat flow in addition to the fluid flow captured by the shape of the solidifying lava.

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  • Cooper Lay
    Sep 8, 2024 21:02

    Third Prize: This takes the third place prize in my opinion because it visualizes the flow of something that is usually solid, that is liquid rock.

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  • Lia Cucuzzella
    Sep 7, 2024 16:22

    Third Prize: This film of a naturally occuring and powerful fluid flow is incredibly captivating!
    It is a very colorful film, and demonstrates clearly the process of viscosity increasing and decreasing proportional to fluid temperature.

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  • Riley Curry
    Sep 7, 2024 09:23

    Second Prize: It is interesting to see how the fluid dynamics of a substance are impacted by such high temperatures, from it’s high viscosity to points of bubbling. It also provides some great visual aesthetic.

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  • Will Norris
    Sep 6, 2024 23:00

    Second Prize: The movement of “liquid” rock seems very counter-intuitive to me and as such its a really cool thing to get to see up close

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