Toast, thermogram

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Toast, thermogram

Toast. Thermogram of toasted bread in an electric toaster and butter being spread on a slice of toast. The colour-coding shows variations in temperature. The scale runs from white (warmest), through red, yellow and green to blue (coldest). Thermography records the temperature of surfaces by detecting long-wavelength infrared radiation. The heat of the toast contrasts with the cold of the casing of the toaster that insulates and retains the heat of the heating coils. The butter (blue) is also cold, as it would have been stored in a refrigerator. Heat reflections are seen in the reflective surface of the toaster

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the art of toasting bread and spreading butter on it, all through the lens of thermography. The image showcases a slice of toast in an electric toaster, with vibrant color-coding representing variations in temperature. From white (the warmest) to blue (the coldest), this scale reveals the contrasting heat dynamics at play. The photograph not only highlights the heat emanating from the perfectly toasted bread but also emphasizes how its warmth stands out against the cold casing of the toaster. This insulation retains and contains the heat generated by its coils, creating a stark contrast between hot and cold surfaces. Adding another layer to this visual narrative is a dollop of butter being spread onto the toast. Its blue hue indicates that it was stored in a refrigerator before use, further emphasizing its coolness against both the heated bread and toaster. Additionally, reflections can be seen on the reflective surface of this technological marvel as it harnesses infrared radiation for thermal sensing purposes. Overall, this image beautifully combines elements from science, technology, cooking techniques, and everyday kitchen activities into one visually striking composition. It serves as a reminder that even seemingly mundane tasks like making toast can be transformed into fascinating scientific explorations when viewed through different lenses such as thermography.

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