Refraction is the change in direction of a wave due to it’s change in speed. This occurs when the wave transfers from one medium to another, such as light passing through water. The change does not occur if it passes at an angle of 90 or 0 degrees.

Sound waves are refracted as it travels through the air.

deep water shallow water and wave refraction

Light is refracted as it travels through the water.

You should have discovers that the objects appears to be broken or if taken at a different angle, bent.

Fill the wine glasses or vases with water. Use them to compose a Landscape and Portrait.

Spray water on any surface that will be interesting. Compose an interesting photo using the properties of refraction in the water drops.

What did you learn about waves? How can you use this for future photo shoots? How can water be used as a “lens”?