Poster Print : Photograph of the green flash effect
Poster Prints from Science Photo Library
Photograph of the green flash effect
The green flash. Photograph of the green flash, an elusive effect visible at sunset for a few seconds when the last portion of the solar disc goes beneath the horizon. The green flash is caused by the atmospheric refraction of the sunlight. The refraction is larger for green and blue light than for red light and this means that the image of the Sun viewed in green light will appear to be slightly higher above the horizon than the image in red. When the upper part of the red image approaches the horizon the green flash may be seen as a sudden change in colour from yellow to green. Sometimes a final violet-blue flash is also seen
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Media ID 6444947
© PEKKA PARVIAINEN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Horizon Light Light Refraction Refraction Sun Set Green Flash
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Experience the magical moment of nature with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the elusive Green Flash effect. Witness the stunning photograph captured by Science Photo Library, where the last sliver of the sun transforms into a brilliant burst of green before disappearing below the horizon. Bring this mesmerizing natural phenomenon into your home or office and elevate your decor with our high-quality poster prints. Perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of science and the wonders of nature.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 37.3cm (23.4" x 14.7")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the elusive green flash effect, a mesmerizing phenomenon visible for just a few seconds during sunset. As the last portion of the solar disc dips beneath the horizon, an enchanting transformation occurs. The green flash is born from the atmospheric refraction of sunlight, where green and blue light refract more than red light. The image showcases how the Sun appears slightly higher above the horizon in green light compared to its red counterpart due to this differential refraction. When the upper part of the red image approaches the horizon, a sudden change in color unfolds before our eyes - from yellow to vibrant green. It's as if nature herself has painted this fleeting moment with her brush. But that's not all; sometimes, as if bidding farewell to daylight with one final flourish, a violet-blue flash emerges on occasion. This additional burst of color adds an extra layer of magic to an already awe-inspiring spectacle. In this photograph, Science Photo Library has masterfully captured both scientific wonder and artistic beauty. Through their lens, we are transported into a world where physics meets artistry at dusk—a landscape where light refraction creates ethereal displays that leave us breathless.
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